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(WBRE/WYOU)— 28/22 News sat down with former Luzerne County District Attorney Jarret Ferentino to discuss the breaking new details on the case against Kohberger and how he became a suspect.

28/22 News Reporter Gianna Galli sat down with Ferentino, who has appeared on multiple national networks to discuss the ins and outs of the case.

NBC Dateline aired their new two-hour special called "The Terrible Night on King Road" which outlined Kohberger's actions and whereabouts before the case, including an interview of a woman who exchanged phone numbers with Kohberger.

JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— A major roadway in Lackawanna County is closed Friday night because of flooding.

PennDOT says Hamlin Highway between Wimmers Road and Reservoir Road in Jefferson Township is closed.

Officials say White Oak Run has overflowed its banks.

It is not yet known when that road will be reopened.

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— As rain continued to hammer NEPA, flooding has become a major concern, especially for those living in low lying areas.

One area was hit particularly hard a couple of years ago, and residents there say this weather has them nervous.

Residents of Scranton's Keyser Valley region are no strangers to flooding.

Three days of rain having an effect on local borough

In 2023, heavy rain led to flash flooding and heavy property damage. Now, they're worried it could happen again.

(WBRE/WYOU)— Shocking new details surrounding the Brian Kohberger case have been revealed Friday in a special NBC Dateline report.

The man accused of murdering four University of Idaho students faces trial this summer.

Friday evening, Dateline aired a two-hour special sharing new details, evidence and video that took place before and after the murder.

High-tech cameras aid in tracking Terence Ray’s movements

STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— After some big renovations, Weis Markets in East Stroudsburg and Stroudsburg have reopened.

Some of the upgrades include new décor, upgraded produce, bakery and seafood departments.

East Stroudsburg presented check donations to East Stroudsburg Fire Department, East Stroudsburg Little League, and Angels of Light Work.

‘Miracles Happen’ thrift relocates to Zion United Church

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — As the world adjusts to the election of Pope Leo XIV, we’re continuing to learn more about who he is and why cardinals believe he’s the right choice to lead the Catholic Church.

28/22 News spoke with a local papal expert about the election and talked about the future direction of the church.

The selection of any new pope always raises questions about what his election signals, and experts say in this case, the cardinals liked the path Pope Francis set, and want to keep moving in that direction, just with a new voice.

HONESDALE, WAYNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Crews continue to clean up in Honesdale as the borough battles rain and more flooding.

This follows Tuesday night's weather event, that caused a storm drainage pipe to burst, shut down roads, a nearby church, and a motel.

Just this week a major storm water pipe burst causing a sidewalk and entry way near St. John the Evangelist Church here on Vine Street to cave in. Several streets are shutdown.

It's been a busy week for crews in Honesdale.

Flood damaged area, prompts visit from congressman

BLOOMSBURG — The town police officer investigating the case of a dog tossed from a truck in a “makeshift sack”...

HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — We are learning more tonight about the arrest of a Hazleton man who was the focus of an 11-day police manhunt after he allegedly murdered a woman.

The I-Team has confirmed that 55-year-old Terence Ray is in custody in New York after being nabbed by U.S. Marshals and Pennsylvania State Police early Thursday morning.

Ray is accused of murdering 39-year-old Jessica Lockwood at his Hazleton home.

We are learning more Friday about the capture of a Hazleton man wanted for murder and was the focus of an 11 day police manhunt.

TOWANDA, Pa. (WETM) – A former Towanda woman has been placed in the custody of the Office of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) after officials say she was arrested for driving under the influence in the borough.

Karla Munoz, 27, was taken into immediate custody by ICE following court proceedings for the crime of driving under the influence of alcohol, as stated in a release from the Bradford County District Attorney's Office.

ICE detain alleged undocumented immigrant after assault sentencing in Bradford County