SNYDER COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A Snyder County man will spend decades behind bars for crimes against children. Federal prosecutors say 24-year-old Jason Wilson was sentenced to 20 years in prison for producing child sexual abuse material and coercing minors online. Investigators say he manipulated victims into sending explicit images and videos. The case was handled [...]
STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — There are new developments in the death of a Monroe County infant as his father stands trial. Prosecutors say 32-year-old Michael Yard is charged with criminal homicide after his three-month-old was found unresponsive at a Middle Smithfield Township home back in August 2021. Yard was officially charged with the crime [...]
SCOTT TWP., LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Forever chemicals were found in an area school district's drinking water system. The school is now looking to add a filtration system to keep the safety of their students, faculty, and staff a top priority. "It's certainly concerning to hear that you know that there could be potential contamination in your [...]
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — This month is about breaking the silence when it comes to mental health, and connecting those who are struggling with support and resources. 28/22 News was in Wilkes-Barre, where one group is raising awareness. Peer Help United Network knows emotional and mental health challenges are not experienced alone. "Everybody. It [...]
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — With rain in the forecast, Scranton is making sure its flood protection systems work. The city will test its levee flood closure and flood siren systems on Friday. Closing the emergency flood walls will cause some traffic disruptions at each location during testing. The city wants to remind everyone this [...]
(WBRE/WYOU) — A local sheriff is stepping down: After nearly a decade, Luzerne County Sheriff Brian Szumski submitted his letter of resignation this week. Szumski will continue to serve the county throughout this month until his last day on June 2. Szumski served at the head of the department for 12 years, but says he [...]
NIPPENOSE TOWNSHIP, LYCOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) say a Lycoming County crash left one man dead. State police say 20-year-old Milan Dodson was killed after trying to pass traffic on Route 44 in Nippenose Township. Troopers say Dodson lost control and hit an oncoming vehicle. Authorities add that the driver of the [...]
EAST STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Tick season is ramping up across Pennsylvania, and health experts say this year has had an early start. At East Stroudsburg University, the Tick Research Lab of Pennsylvania is helping people stay safe by offering free tick testing for both humans and animals. Experts at the tick lab say [...]
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police officers and vehicles filled North Empire Street in Wilkes-Barre after a report of shots fired Tuesday night. Witnesses say the incident started after a cookout in Kingston, when driver 30-year-old Odorico Mendoza Martinez Jr. headed toward Wilkes-Barre. ”Someone had the audacity to discharge a firearm in the City of [...]
SELINSGROVE — The Selinsgrove school board on Monday approved a preliminary $53.5 million spending plan for 2026-27.
