FLEETWOOD, BERKS COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Walnuttown Fire Company's Fire Chief and Assistant Fire Chief were killed in a crash Saturday during a missing person search, according to the Lehigh County Coroner. Coroner Daniel Buglio says Fire Chief Jeff Buck and Assistant Fire Chief Robert Shick were on a department UTV searching for a missing [...]
(WBRE/WYOU) — We should see cooler temperatures work their way in Sunday night and through the next 24 to 48 hours. It's expected to be mostly cloudy and cooler Sunday night with the chance of a rain or snow shower north, while overnight lows are projected to be in the low to middle 30s. The [...]
KELLY TWP., UNION COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — One man was killed in a rear-end crash on the Westbranch Highway Saturday evening, according to Pennsylvania State Police (PSP). Richard Marion, 70, of Watsontown was pronounced dead at Geisinger Medical Center after being transported due to injuries sustained in the crash, PSP say. According to the release, Marion [...]
DUNMORE, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Kids and families alike were frolicking around looking for eggs in an Easter Egg Hunt, this one at Saint Anthony's Playground in Dunmore. This is their ninth annual Egg Hunt, and there was no shortage of eggs to find. 2,000 eggs were hidden around for families to hunt and grab. [...]
THROOP, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — It was a tasty way to support a local fire company: Burgers, chicken, and fries top the menu at the Smash Hut Fundraiser. The Smash Hut is a family-owned business, and this is the first event held with the new owners. Hungry folks lined up as early as 11:00 a.m. [...]
PALMYRA TOWNSHIP, PIKE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — In Pike County, Pennsylvania State Police say a driver is dead after a motorcycle crash. Authorities say a small truck was leaving a parking lot on State Route 6 in Palmyra Township when the motorcycle, traveling at high speeds, hit the truck. The person driving the motorcycle went airborne [...]
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Soaring gas prices are taking a toll on a local business. The dessert delivery service is forced to work around the cost of fuel with no end in sight. 28/22 News Reporter Colby Hughes caught up with them Saturday for their Easter rush and explained what they are facing. Inside [...]
(WBRE/WYOU) — Authorities say parts of Pennsylvania were under a Flash Flood Warning Saturday night. The National Weather Service (NWS) announced at 8:10 p.m. that a Flash Flood Warning was issued for East Central Lycoming County and Southwestern Sullivan County until 11:15 p.m. Saturday night. The Flash Flood Warning has since expired. This comes after [...]
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Saturday shoppers had a chance to pick up some fresh produce and easter gifts at an Easter Market in the Electric City on Saturday. The South Side Farmers Market was hosted by the United Neighborhood Centers of NEPA. Vendors were selling everything from candy, cookies, honey, and fresh bread. It's [...]
MOOSIC, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Spring celebrations are bringing families together across our region. One local park turned into a sea of smiles as kids raced to grab some Easter fun. Hundreds of people filled Mercatili-Segilia Park in Moosic for an Easter Egg Hunt that brought the community together. Children lined up and rushed out [...]
