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3-year-old boy, father killed at Great Wolf Lodge, police say

POCONO TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Authorities confirm a double homicide of a 3-year-old boy and his father occurred in a hotel room at the Great Wolf Lodge resort Monday night. Monroe County Coroner Thomas Yanac tells 28/22 News that the office was called on Oct. 12 for a double homicide at the Great Wolf [...]

Shooting leaves man dead in Berwick

BERWICK, COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Mayor of Berwick warned residents to avoid an area where multiple police units were investigating an overnight homicide. Mayor Tim Burke said 2nd and Walnut Street in Berwick had police activity Tuesday, Oct. 13, after an overnight homicide occurred around 11:15 p.m. Oct. 12. Police said they were called [...]

Driver drags man after crashing into two cars, police say

ASHLEY, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A driver is facing charges after police say he crashed into two cars stopped at a traffic light, then dragged a man with his vehicle. On October 9 around 10:20 p.m., Ashley Police were called to a multi-vehicle crash on State Route 309 and Hazleton Street. Officers said a Chevrolet [...]

Pennsylvania weather: Feeling more like summer than fall these next days

(WBRE/WYOU) — Feeling like summer! An isolated shower or rumble of thunder is possible tonight. It'll be a warm one with lows in the 60s. A cold front will move across Pennsylvania on Wednesday. A few showers are possible in the morning and afternoon, but we should dry out by evening. The humidity will ease [...]

Honoring Babe Ruth's historic blast in Wilkes-Barre

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Mayor George Brown proclaimed Monday, October 12, as Babe Ruth Day over the weekend during a community event in the Diamond City. The proclamation was part of a celebration recognizing Babe Ruth's connection to the local community. The event honored Ruth's historic home run at Artillery Park in 1926, where [...]

Local teen steps up to mic to honor USA

SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, LYCOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A local teen 28/22 News previously introduced has a knack for performing at prestigious events. 28/22's Mark Hiller revisits this talented teen in the latest Here's to You, Kid! 15-year-old Carly Green of hometown is proving to be quite the patriotic performer. In January, she sang the Star-Spangled Banner [...]

Several Scranton red lights to be tested as stop signs

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Thirteen intersections in downtown Scranton will be transitioned from stoplights to stop signs during a 90-day testing period, according to a release from the mayor's office. Beginning Monday, October 19, several intersections will have stop signs installed and existing traffic signals be turned to flashing red lights. After 30 days [...]

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