PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police have charged a man who they said had child sex abuse videos saved to a flash drive. 32-year-old Damian Armitage is charged with child sexual abuse material after investigators were alerted in June by Google that Armitage had downloaded the material. On Nov. 9, a search warrant was approved [...]
(WBRE/WYOU) — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) issued a warning to drivers Thursday of possible snow squalls and blowing, drifting snow ahead of forecasted snow showers for Friday. A PennDOT representative said in a release that weather could cause reduced visibility, icy roads, and sudden squalls. Drivers are advised by PennDOT to: You can [...]
(WBRE/WYOU) — Fine Wine & Good Spirits wants to help Pennsylvanians save on everything from festive gatherings to gifts with its seven-day flash sale on selected products. FW&GS's Gobble Up the Savings Flash Sale is running November 12 through November 18. For seven days only, customers can shop special savings on 66 selected products, including table and [...]
HAZLE TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man has been sentenced to prison for his part in a home animal fighting ring that led to more than 20 dogs being rescued. 40-year-old Brandon Crum, of Hazle Township, was sentenced on Nov. 5 to 148 months in prison for drug trafficking and dogfighting offenses. Crum previously [...]
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police are currently investigating an attempted robbery at Turkey Hill in Scranton on Thursday. Investigators on scene confirmed with 28/22 News that an attempted robbery occurred at Turkey Hill on Mulberry Street in the morning hours on Nov. 12 Details on the incident are limited. We will update you with [...]
LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A multi-vehicle crash closed lanes on a portion of I-81 in Lackawanna County Thursday morning. PennDOT stated a multi-vehicle crash occurred on Interstate 81 northbound on Nov. 12 at mile marker 181.5. Two left lanes were blocked off to traffic, including the left shoulder. Details on the crash are limited at [...]
(WBRE/WYOU) — Temperatures fall to the low and mid 30s tonight and into early tomorrow morning with rain changing over to snow. Snow will change over through the mid and late evening hours in the Northern Tier. Be prepared for potential icy spots across higher terrain. Winter Weather Advisories are in effect for tonight and [...]
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — King's College marked Veterans Day with its first Veterans Day Commemoration, bringing together students, faculty, staff, and community members to recognize the service and sacrifices of those who have served in the military. The ceremony opened with the presentation of the colors by nearly a dozen members of the college's [...]
ARCHBALD, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A home display in Lackawanna County features nearly 700 holiday decorations on Winthrop Street in Jessup. While admission to view the display is free, visitors are encouraged to make donations to benefit the Griffin Pond Animal Shelter. The Christmas display first took shape in 2019. It has continued to expand [...]
FRANKLIN TWP., COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Supervisors in Franklin Township, Columbia County, voted unanimously Wednesday to begin revising the township's zoning ordinance regarding large-scale data center developments on rural farmland. The board's action places all data center applications on hold for up to 180 days. The vote followed a special meeting where approximately 50 residents [...]
