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Teen killed in motorcycle crash identified

PINE TOWNSHIP, LYCOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The coroner has identified a teen killed after a motorcycle crash over the weekend. Maxton Lazarony, 17, of Richland, Leabon County, has been identified as the teen killed after crashing on his motorcycle on July 4th. State police say the crash happened as Lazarony was traveling south on State [...]

Bucknell University coach charged in connection to student's death

LEWISBURG, UNION COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Attorney General Dave Sunday stated a coach is charged in connection with the death of a football recruit who died after being hazed. Mark Kulbis, a former Bucknell University strength and conditioning coach, is facing various charges regarding the 2024 death of a student who collapsed during a hazing incident [...]

Wilkes-Barre will not reschedule 4th of July fireworks

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The mayor has confirmed that the city will not be rescheduling the 4th of July fireworks display due to cost. Wilkes-Barre City Mayor George C. Brown stated that they have decided not to reschedule the fireworks because "it would be cost-prohibitive to put on another fireworks display." "This cost would [...]

Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce donates $1M to Pa. food bank

(WBRE/WYOU) — A Pennsylvania food bank, with locations in Schuylkill and Berks County, is set to receive a $1 million donation from Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce. Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have donated $26 million to charities ahead of their wedding in New York City this past week, including a food bank in Pennsylvania. An East [...]

Schiel's Family Market location closed due to flooding

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Schiel's Family Market is no stranger to flooding. Back in September of 2024, the Hanover Street location was closed for 4 days after similar flooding. According to one of the owners, Frank Schiel, the damage appears to be worse than it was in 2024. This time, the entire store was [...]

Arrest made in Williamsport shooting, teen's death

WILLIAMSPORT, LYCOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A suspect involved in a Williamsport shooting that killed a teen and injured several others has been arrested. The Williamsport Bureau of Police stated that a suspect has been arrested in connection with the homicide of 18-year-old Nasir Kramer that occurred last month. Police say the court has sealed the [...]

Traffic lights down in Pittston impacting roadways

PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Sunday's storm has caused power outages across the state, and in Pittston, the outage has impacted traffic lights. The Pittston City Police Department is urging drivers to be cautious when traveling on the following roadways due to power outages in the area affecting the traffic signals: Traffic is moving slowly [...]

Lingering rain across Pennsylvania Monday

(WBRE/WYOU) — A Flash Flood Watch remains in place for portions of central and eastern Pennsylvania. Scattered showers and thunderstorms will continue Monday night. The main threat will be downpours again. Roads, streams, and creeks will need to be watched. Otherwise, it will stay warm and muggy with low temperatures in the lower and middle [...]

Storm cleanup continues after Fourth of July weekend storms

MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— The sound of chainsaws and generators echoed through neighborhoods across Monroe County on Sunday as residents continued cleaning up after powerful storms swept through the area over the Fourth of July holiday. Near Route 402 in the East Stroudsburg area, homeowners spent the day clearing debris left behind by the storm. In [...]

VIDEO: Flash flooding, severe weather impacts Wilkes-Barre

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Heavy downpours on already saturated ground are triggering some flash flooding. In Wilkes-Barre, cars were stuck in standing water along Lehigh Street near Wilkes-Barre Boulevard on Sunday night. The rain is causing storm drains to back up, and firefighters are responding to the flash flooding. 28/22 News will provide updates [...]

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