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Coroner identifies woman dead after Pittston Township crash

PITTSTON TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Authorities confirmed with 28/22 News a woman is dead after a deadly car crash Saturday afternoon in Pittston Township.

Courtesy of Bob Kadluboski

Luzerne County officials told 28/22 News authorities were called at about 12:10 p.m. to the 700 block of South Township Boulevard in Pittston Township for a reported crash.

The Pittston Township Police Department headed the response to the incident.

Man arrested, charged after fatal weekend crash

La Festa Italiana serving up smiles to newcomers

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — It's a yearly tradition that draws thousands to the heart of downtown Scranton. That tradition is, of course, La Festa Italiana.

The turnout for day one of this year's celebration was a sight to behold.

Pasta, porketta, and pizza: These are just a few items on the menu at the festival in downtown Scranton. For many, the food, the music, and the festival are a yearly tradition. But for some visitors 28/22 News spoke with, Friday's festival was a first.

Child abuse reports on the rise in Pa.

Child abuse reports by county Northumberland County 2024: 504 total child abuse reports, 79 confirmed 2023: 538 total reports, 95 confirmed Snyder County 2024: 108 reports, 14 confirmed 2023: 118 reports, 12 confirmed Union County 2024: 85 reports, 14 confirmed 2023: 90 reports, 13 confirmed Montour County 2024: 75 reports, 9 confirmed 2023: 55 reports, 7 confirmed

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