WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— The Wyoming Valley Parade kicks off at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, and there will be several roads affected until 4:00 p.m. The parade route takes place along Market Street, from Wyoming Avenue in Kingston to Public Square in Wilkes-Barre. The following roads will be closed from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. [...]
LYCOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— A woman is facing felony charges after troopers say she assaulted two correctional officers in Lycoming County. Investigators say 22-year-old Harley Cutshall-Gates was being released from UPMC Williamsport back in April, when she kicked and spat at the officers escorting her back to SCI Muncy. One lieutenant suffered an injury to the [...]
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)—Another program affected by the shutdown is LIHEAP, as cold weather quickly approaches. The federal government is pushing back the funding until the beginning of December. Around 300,000 people in our state rely on this program for heating assistance. 28/22 News reporter Connor Coar has insight into the program. More than 330,000 [...]
AVOCA, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Airports here in northeast PA are joining others across the country who are facing staff issues. 28/22 News reporter Joe Mason spoke to travellers about their experiences. The Federal Aviation Administration is canceling more than 700 flights at some of the nation's largest airports on Friday morning. According to the FAA's [...]
DALLAS, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— A celebration this afternoon in the Back Mountain, highlighting adoption. Dozens of families gathered at Appletree Terrace in Dallas for the 32nd annual Luzerne County Child, Youth, and Families Adoption Celebration. The event aimed to highlight adoption and bring together families who have adopted children over the past year through the [...]
DANVILLE, MONTOUR COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— An annual event in Montour County serves those who gave so much to our country. The Danville Area Community Center hosted its second annual Veterans Community Day on Friday. The free event highlights veterans' services, community organizations, and health resources. The event, now in its second year, aims to provide veterans [...]
NORTHUMBERLAND — Railcar owners from all over the Northeastern United States will be riding on the North Shore Rail Road on Saturday, Nov. 22, and Sunday, Nov. 23, to collect donations for Toys for Tots.
RUSH TOWNSHIP — Motorists are advised that a pipe replacement will take place next week on Rushtown Road (Route 2006) in Rush Township, Northumberland County.
SHAMOKIN DAM — Workers will replace curbing on Route 11 in Shamokin Dam next week.
DANVILLE — David Pennypacker and his 92-year-old father were among the thousands of veterans who received free dinners from Geisinger on Thursday.
