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Easter Bunny makes rounds on rails at Electric City Trolley Station and Museum

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Easter Bunny is making the rounds on the rails before hopping to it next weekend. It's a busy weekend for the bunny at the Electric City Trolley Station and Museum. Families were able to take a train ride with the beloved figure both Saturday and Sunday. Organizers packed the [...]

Arrest warrant issued after alleged assault

HANOVER TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police say they are on the lookout for a man from Drums after an alleged assault in Hanover Township. Hanover Township Police say a warrant has been issued for the arrest of 28-year-old Drums resident Joshua Javier Mitchell in connection with a Feb. 8 assault. Anyone with information regarding [...]

State police search for missing teenage boy

JACKSON TWP., MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) say they are searching for a 16-year-old boy that went missing Friday. Anthony Arroyo, 16, was last seen in the area of Center Road, Jackson Township, according to a release. Arroyo is described as 5 feet 10 inches, 220 pounds, with black hair and brown [...]

Community reacts after fire leaves man dead, displaces 4

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — One man is dead, and four others are displaced after a three-home fire Saturday evening, according to officials. Scranton Fire Department Chief John Judge confirmed Sunday that of the three houses, one was burnt down to the basement and two are heavily damaged. In the house that burnt down to [...]

PennDOT schedules multiple restrictions for I-81, I-80

(WBRE/WYOU) — There will be several lane restrictions and closures beginning Monday on Interstates 81 and 80 in Lackawanna and Luzerne counties, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT). In Lackawanna County, I-81 southbound will have lane restriction 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Monday, March 30, between Exit 191 (Route 6/Dickson City/Scranton Expressway) and [...]

Man killed in 3-house fire identified by coroner

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Lackawanna County Coroner's Office has identified the man who was killed in a three-home fire Saturday evening. According to Coroner Timothy Rowland, John G Kollra of Scranton, 77, died after suffering burns and smoke inhalation. Rowland said Kollra lived alone in his Dartmouth Street residence. The fire is under [...]

Pennsylvania weather: Mild temps and sun to end weekend

(WBRE/WYOU) — It might be a seasonably cool Sunday night, but warmer than Saturday night. It could also be partly cloudy as temperatures fall into the upper 30s. An area of low pressure will track toward Pennsylvania early in the coming week. As the warm front approaches, there should be increasing clouds on Monday with [...]

Senator Flynn introduces bill for change in PIAA playoffs

(WBRE/WYOU) — A move in Harrisburg is picking up steam to change the way the high school sports postseason is played. 28/22 News previously reported about a state house bill that would separate public schools from private schools in state championship tournaments. Now, state Senator Marty Flynn of Lackawanna County has just introduced his own [...]

1 dead after 3 houses catch fire in Scranton

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Officials say the coroner was called to the scene of a fire involving multiple structures Saturday night. Lackawanna County officials confirmed that Scranton crews were called at 6:05 p.m. to the 1300 block of Dartmouth Street for a reported fire involving three structures. So far, authorities say there are no [...]

Hundreds of cats, kittens packed Fabulous Feline Festival

TRUCKSVILLE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — If you can't get enough of cats, you missed out on a festival packed to the brim with those furry friends. Kitties were everywhere at the Fabulous Feline Festival in Trucksville. 200 cats and kittens were the main attraction, and vendors were there selling everything you'd need as a proud [...]

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