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Death investigation underway after woman’s body found in pond

VALLEY TWP., MONTOUR COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The coroner's office is investigating the identity of a woman who was found dead in a pond over the weekend. The Montour County Coroner's Office and Milton PSP were called around 10:10 a.m. on Sunday, May 17, for a body in a pond on Roberts Lane in Valley Township. [...]

At least 10 displaced in apartment complex fire

BLOOMSBURG, COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The fire marshal is trying to figure out what caused a massive fire that destroyed apartments and forced at least 10 people from their homes. Crews were called in from all over Columbia and Montour counties to fight it, having to pull water from the Susquehanna to help the battle [...]

Man facing charges after alleged attempted homicide

(WBRE/WYOU) — An East Stroudsburg man is accused of attempted homicide after Pennsylvania State Police say he tried to run down someone with his vehicle. In a release, state police say it happened Friday evening at the Martz Bus Terminal in Delaware Water Gap. Troopers say two men got into a heated argument with 65-year-old [...]

Firefighters called to Bloomsburg garage fire

BLOOMSBURG, COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Firefighters were out in Bloomsburg Sunday night battling a garage fire. Columbia County officials told 28/22 News crews were called to the 500 block of West First Street on Sunday for a reported commercial garage fire. Authorities say the Bloomsburg Fire Department led the response to the blaze, and several [...]

Paintballers geared up for historical twist on game

ALBRIGHTSVILLE, CARBON COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Paintballers geared up for a historical twist on the classic tactical activity. Sunday was day two of the Vietnam paintball scenario game in Albrightsville. The immersive experience in Carbon County is inspired by the events and atmosphere of the Vietnam War. Some endured pain to have fun at the event. [...]

Residents enjoy final day of flowery festival

SCOTT TOWNSHIP, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A flowery festival in our area is coming to an end: Visitors came to Lakeland Orchard and Cidery in Scott Township on Sunday to enjoy an eight-acre tulip farm. Sunshine replaced rain, put a damper on the tulip festival during Mother's Day, so on Sunday, some visitors cashed in [...]

Hundreds put best foot forward to support mental health awareness

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Hundreds of people are putting their best foot forward this Sunday for Mental Health Awareness Month. They laced up their sneakers and walked around Kirby Park. Peer Help United Network hosted the fundraiser and awareness event. Vendors were on hand with information to help those in the struggle and their [...]

Police looking to ID people amid fire investigation

BLOOMSBURG, COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police need your help to identify several people in connection with a fire in Bloomsburg. They say the individuals were caught on camera early Friday morning on Light Street Road near South Penn Street. It's where investigators say fire damaged a building. Anyone with information is urged to call Officer [...]

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