SALEM TOWNSHIP, WAYNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — In Wayne County, a State Police Fire Marshal will investigate the cause of a two-alarm fire. Crews were called to a deck fire at a home on White Tail Lane in Salem Township. The fire spread to the house, and everyone got out safely. The Red Cross is helping [...]
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A warning for your morning commute: A road closure in Wilkes-Barre scheduled for Monday has been moved to Tuesday. South Franklin Street in Wilkes-Barre will be closed between West Northampton Street and West Market Street starting at 7:00 a.m. No parking will be available on the block, with towing starting [...]
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A reorganization meeting in Lackawanna County proved to be quite contentious on Monday morning. One of the items on the agenda was voting to name the chair of the county commissioners. Over 40 people from the public, representing different parts of Lackawanna County, were in attendance early Monday morning. A [...]
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and the state's Department of Health made a stop in Wilkes-Barre on Monday to take a closer look at new breast cancer technology. Pennsylvania Department of Health officials made a stop at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center in wilkes-barre. The officials, joined by Geisinger [...]
(WBRE/WYOU) — You have until Tuesday to apply for your mail-in ballot. The application for a mail-in or an absentee ballot must be received by your county election office by Tuesday at 8:00 p.m. Your completed mail-in ballot must be turned in by 8:00 p.m. on November 4. If you have an unexpected emergency and [...]
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Fighting crime will be the focus of a community crime watch meeting in Wilkes-Barre this coming Wednesday night. The Luzerne County District Attorney, Sam Sanguedolce, organized the event. It will be held from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Luzerne County Courthouse. The goal is to make our neighborhoods [...]
(WBRE/WYOU) — 28/22 News is dedicated to putting children first. It's why we do various programs, including a weekly report called Here's To You, Kid. We highlight all the great things kids are doing in northeastern and central Pennsylvania. 28/22 News Reporter Mark Hiller explains how you can get involved. Take, for example, Ava Leitner. [...]
(WBRE/WYOU) — Jefferson Health announced Monday they will terminate a contract between Lehigh Valley Health Network and United Healthcare, according to a video posted on the company's website. “Like all health systems, we are facing significant headwinds as costs rise faster than reimbursement. Sustainable, fair payment is essential to maintaining access and quality for the [...]
MIDDLEBURG — More than 30 veterans, in cars, along with family and friends, attended a drive-thru Saturday morning event hosted by Pa House Rep. David Rowe, R-85, at his Middleburg office.
EDWARDSVILLE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — 28/22 News is learning more on Monday about a deadly shooting at an apartment building in Luzerne County last week. One man was killed, another person was injured, and charges have been filed against a man who police say is connected to the shooting. The county coroner identified the man [...]
