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Wanted man led police in chase through woods

THROOP, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Two people are facing charges after a wanted man fled from police into a wooded area. 44-year-old Jason Fuhr was arrested after he fled from police searching for him due to an active warrant with the Lackawanna County Sheriff's Office for violating bail conditions on a previous arrest. On March 9, as [...]

Sheetz to hire 500 employees in Pennsylvania

(WBRE/WYOU) — Sheetz announced plans to hire 500 employees in Pennsylvania. Sheetz will be hosting hiring events with on-the-spot interviews at each of its 315 Pennsylvania locations on Wednesday, March 25, from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.  Sheetz is looking for the following job roles in the hiring process across its Pennsylvania stores: Those interested [...]

Mother pleads guilty to assault on 4-month-old

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A mother has pleaded guilty to assaulting her 4-month-old son. On March 16, 21-year-old Jazmine Skye Clapper pled guilty to aggravated assault and endangering the welfare of a child in connection with an assault from November 2024. Investigators say the incident happened during an argument with her baby's father, resulting [...]

Tractor trailer crash on I-81 causes heavy traffic

(WBRE/WYOU) — A tractor-trailer rolled over on I-81 northbound is causing heavy traffic Wednesday morning. The crash occurred around 6:00 a.m. on Interstate 81 northbound 1.2 miles south of Exit 190: Dickson City/Main Ave. The incident has caused a lane closure, resulting in traffic congestion. 511PA believes crews should have the scene cleared around 10:00 [...]

Two bridge replacement projects on display

SCOTT TOWNSHIP, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) laid out its plans Tuesday for two bridge replacement projects in Lackawanna County. Construction is not set to begin for at least two more years, but the department is preparing the community for the work ahead. The Scott Township projects are not set [...]

Former employee sentenced for stealing cash from defunct credit union

(WBRE/WYOU) — Authorities say a Swoyersville woman has been sentenced to prison after pleading guilty to stealing over $16,000 from a now-defunct Federal Credit Union. The United States Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced 48-year-old Nicole Hilstolsky from Swoyersville was sentenced to eight months of imprisonment and two years of supervised release [...]

Petition pushes to remove council members over data centers

ARCHBALD, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Calls for accountability: A petition is pushing for the removal of some Lackawanna County borough officials. It comes after documents show them working with data center developers. 28/22 News Reporter Connor Coar has the latest on the community's frustrations. "If a big old data center comes in, is it really [...]

From promising law career to advocating for disability rights

HANOVER TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — It's a story of resilience and advocacy: Amy Wert's life changed in an instant, but she turned tragedy into a mission. From a promising law career to paralysis, she's now using her experience to advocate for others. 28/22 News anchor Julie Dunphy shares her story. Amy Wert moves through [...]

Report It: Send your St. Patrick's photos

(WBRE/WYOU) — Residents in Northeastern Pennsylvania and beyond are celebrating Saint Patrick's Day, and 28/22 News wants to see it. Head to 28/22's Report It! page and submit your videos and photos of your celebrations from this week. Anyone with photos and videos from Saturday and Sunday's celebrations in Scranton and Wilkes-Barre are also encouraged [...]

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