SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Electric City is in the midst of a full makeover. New sidewalks, changing traffic lights to stop signs, and now even bike lanes are popping up in the downtown. The average ride for a cyclist, no matter the distance, can be incredibly dangerous, but the addition of bike lanes [...]
JACKSON TWP., NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Drivers in Northumberland County were advised of a road closure Friday due to a downed tree and utility lines on Route 3006, according to a release from The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT). The road was reopened around 6:15 p.m. Herndon Bypass Road (Route 3006) was closed between routes [...]
Editor’s note: This article was changed to reflect the status of a bill being added to another bill. (WBRE/WYOU) — In the race for Pennsylvania’s 8th Congressional District, 28/22 News fact checked six advertisements made in support of Paige Cognetti and Rob Bresnahan. In the July Paige for PA advertisement titled “Safety,” the Cognetti campaign made [...]
OLD FORGE, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Some local students are taking time this fall to make sure their neighbors are fed. Old Forge High School students are packing essential foods into bags every other week to hand-out as part of the Children's Produce Market. On Friday, the bags were filled with eggs, milk, potatoes, fruits, [...]
LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A Lackawanna County jury found a man guilty of sexually assaulting a 12-year-old child, according to District Attorney Brian Gallagher. Moises Robles, 30, of East Stroudsburg, was found guilty of statutory sexual assault,involuntary deviate sexual intercourse with a child, indecent assault of a person less than 13years of age, and corruption [...]
(WBRE/WYOU) — The Pennsylvania Department of Health reported Friday that there are now 1,260 confirmed measles cases in the Commonwealth, 38 more since the previous update. Of those 1,260 cases, 238 are hospitalized and less than 1% are fully vaccinated. In northeastern and central Pennsylvania, there are 126 confirmed cases:
Combs is currently serving a 50-month prison sentence for his conviction last year on prostitution-related charges for transporting people across state lines for sexual encounters.
BLOOMSBURG, COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — An arrest warrant was issued for a man that police say raped a 17-year-old girl in August 2016. Julien Valeri, 30, of Nescopeck, is facing rape charges in a 2016 rape investigation after police said they received additional information. The victim told police at the hospital that Valeri came to [...]
(WBRE/WYOU) — With low temperatures and the potential for winter weather forecasted on Saturday, PennDOT is reminding drivers to be cautious. Saturday, Oct. 17, is forecast to have low temperatures and potential winter weather. PennDOT is advising drivers to slow down, pay attention, and use caution on roadways, especially on bridges that may freeze before [...]
(WBRE/WYOU) — Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) launched the Blue Envelope Program to enhance communication and support from state police for those with disabilities. The Blue Envelope Program aims to help those with disabilities who struggle to communicate, such as autism and/or intellectual disabilities or dementia, during law enforcement encounters. "This voluntary, nationwide program aims to [...]
