(WBRE/WYOU) — Authorities announced Sunday evening that a state office building in Lackawanna County will be closed on Monday. Harrisburg officials say, due to the anticipated weather conditions on Monday, employees under Governor Josh Shapiro's jurisdiction who physically report to work in several state office buildings are authorized for a full-day office closing. One of [...]
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — It's the same old pre-storm drill at other supermarkets throughout the region. Customers made their way to Schiel's Family Market on George Avenue in Wilkes-Barre. A steady stream of shoppers circulated through the grocery store. There appeared to be no panic buying, unlike some storms of the past. Still, some [...]
COVINGTON TOWNSHIP, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — People tried their best to prepare before dealing with the brunt of the storm Sunday evening. That included folks getting to the store before driving became more difficult. 28/22 News Reporter Colby Hughes was in Lackawanna County's Covington Township to speak to those people out and about before the [...]
(WBRE/WYOU) — Places like the Poconos and Lehigh Valley are bracing for the largest amounts of snow in our region, but those are just two areas where the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is putting its resources to keep up with the storm. The snow appeared to slow down quite significantly in Hazleton late Sunday [...]
WYSOX TWP., BRADFORD COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) say two people neglected and endangered their three children, all under 6 years old. Davona Manuel of Wysox, 26, and Jonathan Robinson of New Albany, 27, were arrested after a Jan. 23 state police welfare check of their Tulip Lane home, according to a release. [...]
(WBRE/WYOU) — Gov. Josh Shapiro issued a Proclamation of Disaster Emergency on Sunday to make resources available for the response to expected snow. Ahead of Sunday afternoon's snow, Shapiro spoke about preparation for the weather with officials from the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA), the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), Pennsylvania State Police (PSP), and [...]
(WBRE/WYOU) — Multiple municipalities have declared snow emergencies and parking bans due to the forecasted snowstorm. With snow totals expected to reach up to 18 inches, several municipalities have decided to issue snow emergencies and parking bans. Additionally, Gov. Josh Shapiro issued a Proclamation of Disaster Emergency for the state. The following known municipalities have [...]
DIMOCK TOWNSHIP, SUSQUEHANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Some residents near Montrose are back in their homes after a fire near explosives forced evacuations. Roads were closed Saturday afternoon between Elk Lake Four Corners and Elk Lake School Road in Dimock Township. A bomb squad was called in and determined the scene was safe. The evacuation has [...]
WILLIAMSPORT, LYCOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police are trying to track down whoever opened fire at a home in Williamsport. It happened Friday night around 8:30 p.m. in the city's Newberry section. They say nearly a dozen shots were fired at the occupied home on the 2400 block of Dove Street. No one was hurt.
ASHLEY, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The incoming storm has state road crews preparing early. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) told 28/22 News that salt trucks and plow trucks are ready to roll. The transportation department says, just like a few weekends ago, it is all hands on deck. Crews will be out plowing and [...]
