JACKSON TWP., MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) say they are searching for a 16-year-old boy that went missing Friday. Anthony Arroyo, 16, was last seen in the area of Center Road, Jackson Township, according to a release. Arroyo is described as 5 feet 10 inches, 220 pounds, with black hair and brown [...]
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — One man is dead, and four others are displaced after a three-home fire Saturday evening, according to officials. Scranton Fire Department Chief John Judge confirmed Sunday that of the three houses, one was burnt down to the basement and two are heavily damaged. In the house that burnt down to [...]
(WBRE/WYOU) — There will be several lane restrictions and closures beginning Monday on Interstates 81 and 80 in Lackawanna and Luzerne counties, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT). In Lackawanna County, I-81 southbound will have lane restriction 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Monday, March 30, between Exit 191 (Route 6/Dickson City/Scranton Expressway) and [...]
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Lackawanna County Coroner's Office has identified the man who was killed in a three-home fire Saturday evening. According to Coroner Timothy Rowland, John G Kollra of Scranton, 77, died after suffering burns and smoke inhalation. Rowland said Kollra lived alone in his Dartmouth Street residence. The fire is under [...]
(WBRE/WYOU) — It might be a seasonably cool Sunday night, but warmer than Saturday night. It could also be partly cloudy as temperatures fall into the upper 30s. An area of low pressure will track toward Pennsylvania early in the coming week. As the warm front approaches, there should be increasing clouds on Monday with [...]
(WBRE/WYOU) — A move in Harrisburg is picking up steam to change the way the high school sports postseason is played. 28/22 News previously reported about a state house bill that would separate public schools from private schools in state championship tournaments. Now, state Senator Marty Flynn of Lackawanna County has just introduced his own [...]
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Officials say the coroner was called to the scene of a fire involving multiple structures Saturday night. Lackawanna County officials confirmed that Scranton crews were called at 6:05 p.m. to the 1300 block of Dartmouth Street for a reported fire involving three structures. So far, authorities say there are no [...]
TRUCKSVILLE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — If you can't get enough of cats, you missed out on a festival packed to the brim with those furry friends. Kitties were everywhere at the Fabulous Feline Festival in Trucksville. 200 cats and kittens were the main attraction, and vendors were there selling everything you'd need as a proud [...]
KINGSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A local non-profit is thinking "spring gardening" for this last weekend of March. Earlier on Saturday, the Kingston-based group, Green Neighbors Network, hosted a Volunteer Day. They are building a community garden on Frederick Street. The latest phase of the project is called "Spread the Love." They've been getting help [...]
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — American men and women who died answering the call during a nearly two-decade-long war are being remembered this weekend. A ceremony was held Saturday on the grounds of the Luzerne County Courthouse at the Vietnam War Veterans' Memorial. The monument includes the names of more than 80 servicemen from Luzerne [...]
