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Divers, rescue crews called after car drives into lake

HARVEYS LAKE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A woman was taken to a hospital Saturday night after her car struck a fire hydrant, crashed through a dock and plunged into Harveys Lake in Luzerne County. The incident occurred outside Marina's Cafe, where emergency crews pulled the woman from the submerged vehicle. Dozens of emergency personnel, including [...]

One injured in motorcycle, car crash

BRIAR CREEK, COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — One person was injured and rushed to the hospital after a crash involving a motorcycle and a car Sunday evening. Columbia County Officials tell 28/22 News authorities were called to the 7000 block of Columbia Boulevard in Briar Creek at about 5:45 p.m. Sunday after a crash involving a [...]

Scranton residents tackle affordability crisis, share solutions

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Residents and community leaders in Lackawanna County gathered together Saturday to discuss the rising affordability crisis — citing student loans and everyday bills as barriers to achieving financial stability. Residents gathered in Scranton for a panel discussion called Affordable Coffee Press, hosted by a total of six nonprofits, including Protect [...]

Traffic, parking reminders for Bloomsburg Fair

BLOOMSBURG, COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — As the Bloomsburg Fair ramps up, local authorities are reminding visitors and travelers about affected traffic patterns and parking due to the increased activity. Traffic notices include the following: As for Parking: Street maintenance will also not be enforced during the week of the Bloomsburg Fair, from September 25 to [...]

PennDOT announces utility work for Route 315

(WBRE/WYOU) — Some drivers may experience a headache Monday in Luzerne County as crews from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) perform utility work on Route 315. In a release, PennDOT says drivers should be aware of utility work being completed near the intersection of Route 315 and Oak Street in Pittston, Luzerne County, and [...]

Pennsylvania weather: Rainy weekend from Nor'easter

(WBRE/WYOU) — The Nor'easter has moved on shore. This has pushed more rain across the area and much farther west than Saturday. There will be on-and-off showers tonight. Winds will begin to diminish overnight as the low begins to weaken. The low drops into the mid 50s. On Monday, the low will finally slide up [...]

Jayne Ann Bugda inducted into prestigious Emmy society

(WBRE/WYOU) — Jayne Ann Bugda of 28/22 News has been inducted into the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Mid-Atlantic Chapter Silver Circle Society at a ceremony in Philadelphia. The Silver Circle Society recognizes broadcast professionals who have contributed at least 25 years of service to the television industry. Bugda is one of 13 [...]

Thousands enjoy annual Bloomsburg Fair despite rain

BLOOMSBURG, COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The 171st Bloomsburg Fair officially opened on Friday in Columbia County, drawing over 50,000 attendees despite rain hitting the midway. Wet weather arrived quickly on opening day, presenting a stark contrast to the sunny skies present during preview day on Friday. Visitors equipped with umbrellas, boots and rain ponchos braved [...]

Authorities investigating after vehicle drives into Harveys Lake

HARVEYS LAKE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Authorities are investigating what led to a car entering the waters of Harveys Lake Saturday evening. Harveys Lake Fire and Ambulance Company Chief David Davis told 28/22 News crews were called to the area near the intersection of Noxen Road and Lakeside Drive after car reportedly drove into Harveys [...]

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