COVINGTON TWP., LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — One man was killed and three others were transported with injuries after a crash caused by a wrong-way driver on Interstate 380, according to officials. Crews say they responded to a serious head-on-crash on I- 380 southbound. Lackawanna County Coroner Timothy Rowland confirmed the crash happened just before midnight [...]
(WBRE/WYOU) — Multiple representatives have issued statements on social media regarding the U.S. and Israel's strikes on Iran. Rep. Rob Bresnahan said on Facebook: We are praying for the safety of our troops deployed overseas and the protection of our allies.The Iranian regime has long destabilized the Middle East through terrorism, dangerous weapons programs, and [...]
(WBRE/WYOU)— Watch as 28/22 News Anchor Nick Toma sat down with Congressman Dan Meuser, covering a variety of topics. The two discuss everything from the possible ICE facility in Schuylkill County to the U.S. and the Middle East. They also react to the State of the Union speech, and how Donald Trump's first year in office [...]
(WBRE/WYOU)— 28/22 News also asked him about the recent tensions in the Persian Gulf, specifically Iran. The U.S. military buildup in the Middle East is now the largest in decades as the Trump administration weighs potential strikes. Meuser described Iran as the worst nation on earth, a terrorist state, but doesn't believe the U.S. will enter [...]
(WBRE/WYOU)— The ninth district in Pennsylvania has been in the news quite a bit lately, sparked by a pair of DHS ICE detention facilities in Berks and Schuylkill counties. An exclusive one-on-one with the man who represents both locations, Republican Congressman Dan Meuser, about a wide range of topics from healthcare to the State of the [...]
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— A healthy serving of Saint Patrick's cheer is taking place on Friday in Scranton. The event known as 'Firkin Friday' is underway at Cooper's Seafood House and runs until 7 pm. The event is free, and all proceeds from every pint sold from the charity cask will go directly to supporting [...]
KINGSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— It's a sure sign that spring is coming: a sweet treat from Rita's. The Italian ice and frozen custard shop in Kingston is celebrating opening day. The warm temperatures brought out many customers. The owner says the turnout has been great. "Oh, it's been very good. Very good, I think people are anxious to [...]
STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— If you drove anywhere this winter, you know what your car looks like. And Friday, with temperatures climbing, so were the wait times at car washes. Sparkle Carwash in Stroudsburg was packed this afternoon with cars stretching down the road as drivers finally said enough to the salt and grime. The [...]
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— This ribbon-cutting marks a first for a program known for providing shelter for families while their children are in the hospital. Officials gathered in Scranton to celebrate the opening of the first Ronald McDonald House family room at the John P. Moses Esquire Pediatric Rehabilitation Center. The family room is geared [...]
SOUTH ABINGTON TOWNSHIP, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— The Chinchilla Hose Company is holding its annual Lenten pizza sale every Friday to raise funds for the fire company. This tradition has served the South Abington Township community for more than 30 years during the weeks leading up to Easter. During Lent, several Christian denominations observe a religious [...]
