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WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Hundreds of pigeons along with other animals were found in conditions officials described as "absolutely horrific" after authorities responded to reports of an animal hoarding situation in Wilkes-Barre. The Pocono Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education Center says it was called by Wilkes-Barre animal Control to a double-block home on the 100 [...]

(WBRE/WYOU) — The state's highest court has shut the door on Justin Schuback's appeal, cementing his life sentence for the murder of Old Forge business owner Robert Baron. Schuback had appealed a State Superior Court's October decision, which upheld his conviction. 58-year-old Robert Baron, owner of Ghigiarelli's Pizzeria, disappeared in 2017. His body was found [...]

DUNMORE, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — PennDOT District 4 is set to dig into its 2026 construction season. A season that will be transformative for the region. PennDOT District 4 announced its largest construction program in history on Tuesday. Engineering District 4 Executive Jonathan Eboli says the program will include 67 new construction projects costing upwards of [...]

DUNMORE, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Big changes are underway at the former Scranton School for the Deaf. After years of uncertainty, the community is feeling hopeful about its future. 28/22 News reporter Connor Coar got an inside look at the renovations taking place. "I think it's great for the area, for Dunmore and Scranton," Scranton [...]

TANNERSVILLE, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — With warmer weather on the way, an important reminder for motorcycle riders and other drivers: Safety. For those looking to learn, Pennsylvania offers a free motorcycle safety course. All you need is a motorcycle permit and the proper gear. The state provides the bike and instructor at no cost. Employees [...]

WEST HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Officials say 11 people are now without a home after a fire in West Hazleton on Tuesday afternoon. The West Hazleton Fire Department Chief Brandon Cressman told 28/22 News they were called at about 3:00 p.m. to a double-block house fire on the 200 block of Allen Street on [...]

(WBRE/WYOU) — The coroner is searching for the family or next of kin for a Stroudsburg man who died at a Bethlehem hospital. The Lehigh Valley Coroner's Office stated they are looking for the next of kin of Somchit Keomanikot, 75, of Stroudsburg. Keomanikot was pronounced dead on March 31 at 11:46 p.m. at St. [...]

KINGSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Two men have been arrested in connection with a nearly $80,000 PayPal scam. On March 30, Kingston Police were informed of a PayPal scam where the victim received an email for an unauthorized transaction. The email showed that a purchase for an Apple iPhone was made on the victim's account, [...]

WILKES-BARRE TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The coroner has identified the man killed after a motorcycle crash in Wilkes-Barre Township Monday. Coroner Fernandes has identified the victim as 24-year-old Landy Burkland from Avoca. Crews were called to Highland Park Boulevard near the Mohegan Arena after a motorcycle crash. Burkland was taken to the Geisinger Wyoming [...]

LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — PennDOT says a lane restriction has been placed on Interstate 81 northbound in Luzerne County starting Tuesday for sealing and litter cleanup. Drivers will see a lane restriction on Interstate 81 northbound between Exit 164 (Nanticoke) and Exit 168 (Highland Park Boulevard/ Wilkes-Barre) starting Tuesday through Thursday, April 9, 2026. Crews [...]