October 30, 2024 at 20:52 EDTPA homepage
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — Wednesday marked 10 years since one of the largest manhunts in northeastern Pennsylvania history. It was October 30, 2014, when Pennsylvania State Police captured Eric Frein.
Frein shot two state troopers during a September ambush at the state police Blooming Grove Barracks in Pike County.
Lackawanna County residents sound off about possible property tax hike
Corporal Bryan Dickson was killed, and Trooper Alex Douglass was critically injured.
October 30, 2024 at 20:38 EDTPA homepage
HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Halloween is about to kick off. Hundreds of eager trick-or-treaters are getting ready to hit the streets for some ghoulish fun and treats.
28/22 News Reporter Amelia Sack spoke with a local police department and a nonprofit that shared how people can make sure the holiday is safe and fun for everyone.
It's a holiday that comes with plenty of candy, but it should also come with some caution.
Parents should make sure any treats their child receives aren't tampered with.
October 30, 2024 at 20:18 EDTPA homepage
OLD FORGE, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Several state lawmakers and local firefighters met in Lackawanna County on Wednesday to talk about how to keep volunteer departments afloat.
The meeting at Eagle McClure Hose Company in Old Forge revealed that many volunteer fire companies are barely surviving.
Finding the money to keep the operation ready on a moment's notice is tough, but it's also difficult to find dedicated volunteers to serve the community.
Dress for Success Luzerne County opens new location
October 30, 2024 at 20:10 EDTDaily Item
SUNBURY — A Massachusetts man accused of releasing 683 mink is asking a judge to reconsider the $150,000 cash bail plus the added conditions forcing him to stay in Pennsylvania if bail is posted, according to court documents.
October 30, 2024 at 20:10 EDTDaily Item
MILTON — Marlene Herbst thought life was over when she was diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer.
October 30, 2024 at 20:10 EDTDaily Item
SUNBURY — Two Sunbury men facing attempted homicide charges will head back to trial in November after their August trial ended in a mistrial.
October 30, 2024 at 20:10 EDTDaily Item
HARRISBURG — Kamala Harris called for action amongst her supporters Wednesday, rallying Democrats to act with intent in building a community and coalition toward mobilizing voters and winning Tuesday’s presidential election.
October 30, 2024 at 20:10 EDTDaily Item
LEWISBURG — A Muncy man accused of blindfolding and tying up an 8-year-old girl and raping her pleaded no contest on Monday to one of the felony charges.
October 30, 2024 at 20:10 EDTDaily Item
DANVILLE — A Danville man will serve between 20 and 48 months in prison after pleading guilty to the aggravated assault of a one-year-old girl.
October 30, 2024 at 20:10 EDTDaily Item
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