HARRISBURG — A temporary fix for public mass transit pains experienced in greater Philadelphia was approved by Gov. Josh Shapiro on Monday, with the governor directing PennDOT to allow up to $394 million in capital improvement funds to be used to supplement the costs of daily operations.
(WBRE/WYOU) — Three lucky lottery players were sold three winning Powerball tickets in Pennsylvania.
Three people were sold winning Powerball® with Power Play® tickets from the Saturday, September 6 drawing that are worth a combined total of $300,000.
The three $100,000 winning Powerball tickets each matched four of the five white balls drawn, 11-23-44-61-62, and the red Powerball 17.
The winning tickets were sold in Lackawanna and Allegheny counties.
PennDOT announces delays on I-81, I-380, and more
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Multiple gunshots fired in a Wilkes-Barre neighborhood caused damage to several people's property.
On September 6, around 5:30 a.m., officers were called to the 400 block of North River Street for a report of gunshots being fired.
Inmate accused of fighting CO after refusing to take shower
Once on the scene, the victim stated he heard five gunshots fired while he was inside a house, and when he left, he saw bullets had hit his vehicle several times, police reported.
WAYNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Authorities say an inmate at a Wayne County Prison has been charged with assaulting a correctional officer after refusing to take a shower.
Wayne County District Attorney, A.G. Howell, stated charges have been filed against Elizabeth Miceli, 45, of Pike County, an inmate at Wayne County Correctional Facility, after an altercation on August 30.
State police search for missing Pa. man
As stated in the release, Miceli had an altercation with an officer when she refused to shower since entering the facility.
(WBRE/WYOU) — PennDOT announced there will be multiple lane restrictions scheduled in Lackawanna, Luzerne, and Susquehanna counties through September for various projects.
According to PennDOT, the lane restrictions will happen on the following roads:
Woman sent to hospital after crashing into oil truck
(WBRE/WYOU) — Roku is now offering several streaming apps focused on what's happening in and around Pennsylvania.
You can now download the apps and stream local news on Roku devices.
Download the 28/22 Now streaming app
In northeastern Pennsylvania, you can download the 28/22 Now app, powered by WBRE/WYOU, and stay up to date on what's happening in the region.
In central Pennsylvania, WTAJ+ provides local news in the State College region of the state.
BLOOMSBURG, COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The 170th Bloomsburg Fair is right around the corner, and there is a new app that can help you navigate your way around the fair and keep track of events happening around the grounds.
Although the fair officially opens for its preview day on Friday, September 19, you can get a head start on making your plans with the new Bloomsburg Fair app.
Community rallies behind friend battling cancer
BRADFORD COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — State police are searching for a man reported missing in Bradford County since last Wednesday.
Pennsylvania State Police are searching for 46-year-old Curtis Ammerman of Sheshequin Township. Police say Ammerman was last seen around 9:00 pm. on September 3 near his home on Cross Road.
5 Pennsylvania children rescued from ‘dungeon’ inside home: State Police
Ammerman is believed to have left on foot; he was last seen wearing a camouflage sweatshirt and blue jeans.
MONROE TOWNSHIP — One woman from Maryland was taken to Geisinger Medical Center in Danville for suspected minor injuries following a crash involving a tanker truck and a car on Routes 11/15 in Monroe Township on Sunday afternoon.
SELINSGROVE — Author Maxim Furek did not set out to write about the paranormal, but it has become his calling.
