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Hardware stores receive rush ahead of winter storm

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The local hardware stores are busy as people get storm-ready. 28/22 News reporter Connor Coar has more on how residents and workers are gearing up for the big storm. Shovels, snowblowers, and rock salt were all hot commodities here at Gerrity's Ace Hardware Store on Keyser Ave. Managers and customers [...]

Diocese urging people to go to church on Saturday

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Because of the storm, the Diocese of Scranton is encouraging the faithful to go to Mass on Saturday instead of Sunday. Officials at Saint Peter's Cathedral in downtown Scranton say they don't want parishioners out in inclement weather to attend mass. While the church teaches that participation in Sunday mass is a [...]

Parents accused of assaulting children for 11 years

TOBYHANNA TWP., MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Two parents were arrested in Monroe County for allegedly assaulting their two 16-year-old children for 11 years. Steven Tilak, 31, and Erika Carter, 31, of Pocono Summit received multiple charges, including strangulation, assault, and endangering welfare of children, for their repeated assaults of their two children, police say. According [...]

Vehicle restrictions in place on Pa. highways

(WBRE/WYOU) — Pennsylvania officials urged residents to be prepared and shared what the state is doing for the winter weather. According to a release from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), crews will be working "around the clock" to treat and clear roadways. PennDOT encouraged people to avoid any unnecessary travel, and, if travel is [...]

PA officials hold conference ahead of winter storm

(WBRE/WYOU) — Officials will be holding a press conference ahead of the winter storm that will heavily impact Pennsylvania. At 1:00 p.m., the Shapiro administration will share state preparedness efforts for the impending weekend snowstorm Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA), Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), Pennsylvania State Police (PSP), and the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PA [...]

Woman accused of $168K check thefts turns self in

DUNMORE, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A woman who allegedly stole over $168,000 in checks designated for medical companies turned herself in Friday evening. Kerry Elliot Beaubrun of Scranton, 41, is accused of using her position working at a printing company to steal checks intended to be mailed to medical companies. Elliot Beaubrun allegedly stole $168,177.01 [...]

Man confused child for grandson caused PSP investigation

LAPLUME TWP., LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man who confused a child at a bus stop to be his grandson led to an investigation, PSP reports. On January 22, an incident was reported at the Tall Timbers Residential Community in LaPlume Township, involving a 10-year-old. Police say the child reported that a man they didn't [...]

Search for missing 14-year-old in Wilkes-Barre

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A teen has been reported missing in Wilkes-Barre as she was last seen nearly a week ago. The Wilkes-Barre City Police Department is searching for 14-year-old La’Niya Clark, who has been missing since Saturday, January 17, 2026. Police describe Clark as having brown, shoulder-length hair, green eyes, around 5'8 and [...]

Wyoming Valley Mall closed Friday for power issues

WILKES-BARRE TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Wyoming Valley Mall will be closed on Friday due to a power issue, mall officials report. On Facebook, officials with the Wyoming Valley Mall stated it will be closed on Friday, January 23, to resolve a power issue. The post says crews have isolated the issue and are acquiring [...]

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