WILLIAMSPORT, LYCOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)—Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) crews are making sure roads are taken care of as snow falls at a rapid rate. Crews in Lycoming County are busy plowing and treating the streets in Williamsport, trying to keep up with the conditions. Several restrictions and closures remain in place on local and state [...]
KINGSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — About 300 members of the Pennsylvania National Guard have been activated, including in Luzerne County. They are prepared for possible winter storm assistance. In Kingston, 28/22 News spotted a National Guard vehicle driving in the area. National Guard soldiers and airmen are on standby to perform missions in support of [...]
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — When the storm finally stops, another challenge will begin: The clean up and digging out. Because of the snow and frigid conditions, Luzerne County Manager Romilda Crocamo has announced that all county buildings will be closed on Monday; That includes Penn Place and the Luzerne County Courthouse. The decision was [...]
TOBYHANNA TWP., MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Crews from several departments are responding to a working structure fire Sunday evening in Tobyhanna Township. Crews led by the Tobyhanna Township Volunteer Fire Company are responding to Pocono Transmissions on Route 115 for a commercial fire, officials say. Firefighters were dispatched around 4:30 p.m. Officials say no one [...]
(WBRE/WYOU) — The Luzerne County Transportation Authority (LCTA) and the County of Lackawanna Transit System (COLTS) made announcements on Sunday as snow continued to fall across Northeastern Pennsylvania, that they will be suspending their services for Monday. Marketing and Communications Director Gretchen Wintermantel told 28/22 News that LCTA offices will be closed and services will [...]
DURYEA, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The built-up snow came tumbling down a hill and onto a Luzerne County roadway Sunday afternoon. Just before 2:45 p.m., authorities were called to the 900 block of Coxton Road in Duryea after a reported avalanche. 28/22 News Reporter Connor Coar spoke with police on scene, who confirmed no one [...]
(WBRE/WYOU) — As snow falls across our area, crews with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) were out in force clearing snow on northeastern Pennsylvania roads. On 511PA.com, residents can check the current road conditions, restrictions, and closures online. 28/22 News previously reported on the launch of the "Where's My Plow?" feature, where residents can [...]
LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police in both Taylor and Old Forge are investigating multiple vehicle break-ins on Sunday. According to the Taylor Police Department, an investigation into multiple vehicle break-ins and attempted break-ins is underway. Police say they occurred around 4:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m. on January 25 in the 300 block of South Main [...]
LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Several flights were reportedly grounded Sunday as a snowstorm hit Northeastern Pennsylvania. Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport says four arrival flights from Philadelphia have been cancelled, starting from 1:15 p.m. until 11:50 p.m. One American Airlines arrival flight slated to arrive at about 1:45 p.m. from Charlotte has been delayed, authorities say. Meanwhile, [...]
LARKSVILLE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Firefighters responded to a house fire in Larksville that filled the skies with smoke mixed in with Sunday's snowfall. A fire broke out in the 120 block of Falcon Drive in Larksville around 12:45 p.m. Multiple crews were on the scene working to put the fire out. Firefighters told 28/22 [...]
