POCONO TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A major winter storm that blanketed the region over the weekend dumped more than a foot and a half of snow across the Poconos. That fresh powder caused a big boom for local ski resorts that remained open, with new data showing a large visitation increase this season. Fresh [...]
EDWARDSVILLE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — As the cold grips the region, some are escaping it on the mat inside a popular yoga studio. The cold outside this January is unforgiving, but many are inside Melt Hot Yoga in Edwardsville for mats, movement, and mindfulness. The yoga studio is battling the freezing cold by providing a [...]
DUNNSTABLE TWP., CLINTON COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — One person was killed and another person is recovering following a two-vehicle crash, according to Pennsylvania State Police (PSP). Saabir Gibson of Williamsport, 29, died after being transported to Geisinger Jersey Shore for his sustained injuries in a Jan. 6 crash on the McElhatten Cresmont Bridge on McElhatten Drive [...]
BLOOMSBURG, COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Attorneys announced a jury awarded $7.8 million for a lawsuit regarding a student's death at Bloomsburg University. Attorney's Kline & Specter stated a $7.8 million verdict was awarded on behalf of the estate of Justin King in the Luzerne County Court of Common Pleas on January 28. A wrongful death [...]
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Charges have been filed against two suspects in the 'House of Horrors' investigation for allegedly killing and torturing the homeowner, Debra Fox. Sarai Doyle and Desiree Linnette, who were previously charged in the death of Nicole Cuevas, are now also being charged in the torture and death of 69-year-old Debra [...]
W. HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A drug investigation led to a raid discovering cocaine and various other items inside a Luzerne County home, police say. West Hazleton Borough Police said after a month-long investigation, they served a search warrant at a home on Lawson Street in Conyngham Borough. The search warrant was executed for [...]
LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A woman in Luzerne County is helping young figure skaters shine in handmade costumes. The hard work is fueled by someone close to her heart: her daughter. 28/22 News Reporter Colby Hughes explains how her passion became a blossoming business. Rhinestones, fabric, and thread, Harmony's Ice Closet Owner Mary Hirt takes [...]
DANVILLE — The Montour Area Recreation Commission spent the first half of the week grooming trails for wintertime usage.
LEWISBURG — Three unrelated cases in Union County will head to trial following jury selection this week.
LEWISBURG — Transitions of PA is requesting money from Union County as part of the opioid settlement funds.
