(WBRE/WYOU) — Financial fraud is one of the fastest-growing threats facing Americans of all ages. Just last year, people in the U.S. reported nearly $15.9 billion in losses to scams, according to Rep. Dan Meuser of Pennsylvania's 9th Congressional District. Meuser said because some people don't report scams, the true cost could be nearly $200 [...]
WILLIASPORT, LYCOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Rain has pushed back the scheduled games for the 2026 Little League Baseball World Series. Due to the expected rain in Williamsport, the following games have been adjusted for the best playing experience for all teams, officials stated. Below are the schedule changes for the games being played on Thursday, [...]
(WBRE/WYOU) — The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board announced that 11 people have been banned from Pennsylvania casinos and online gambling after going against various laws. The Board placed 11 people on the Involuntary Casino Exclusion List, including two adults who left minors unattended while gambling in a Pennsylvania casino: The board says denying gambling privileges serves [...]
MIDDLEBURG — Snyder County will hold a live surplus equipment auction Monday in Middleburg.
TURBOTVILLE — The Warrior Run School Board scheduled a special meeting for Thursday to discuss the possibility of delaying the start of the school year at the junior/senior high school due to construction delays.
DANVILLE — More than 50 children, accompanied by parents and caregivers, gathered at the Washies’ Playground Pavilion for the first annual Back to School Celebration on Wednesday.
HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man is facing multiple charges after police say he fled from them on a moped and was later found with a ghost gun. 20-year-old Ray Tineo is accused of leading police on a chase while riding a moped and of being found with a "ghost gun" during his arrest [...]
DALLAS, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A woman is being accused of attempting to sneak synthetic drugs into SCI-Dallas, PSP reports. On August 13, state police were called to SCI-Dallas for a drug incident. Police say a 31-year-old woman from Scranton tried to hide and bring synthetic drugs with her into the prison. The suspected drugs [...]
LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A seven-vehicle crash occurred on Interstate 81, and PennDOT advised drivers to avoid the area. Officials with PennDOT tell 28/22 News that a seven-car pileup happened around 6:40 a.m. Thursday on I-81 Northbound near Exit 186 (Dunmore). Details on the crash are limited. The roadway has been cleared.
(WBRE/WYOU) — Flash Flood Watches are in effect for portions of central and eastern Pennsylvania. Flash flooding of roads, streams, creeks, and areas of poor drainage are possible. Steady and heavy rain will taper off this evening. In Williamsport, the rain should be done for the evening Little League games. Scattered showers could linger across [...]
