WILLIAMSPORT, LYCOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Several agencies are investigating a Williamsport shooting that left a teenager dead and two others injured Monday afternoon. Williamsport Police on Monday say that they were called just before 3:00 p.m. to a shooting in the area of Lloyd Street and Memorial Avenue involving several victims. "I got a message [...]
SMITHFIELD TWP., MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A woman is facing charges after police say she set a garage on fire, with the damage costing $100,000. 43-year-old Teresa Iacobuzio is charged with arson for allegedly starting a fire in the garage of a home in Middle Smithfield Township on June 25. Crews were called to 1330 [...]
EDWARDSVILLE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police say a wanted man was found driving a stolen motorcycle that he crashed at an apartment complex while trying to avoid officers. West Side Regional Police stated they arrested 40-year-old Brian Eugene Engle after he was found wanted while operating a stolen motorcycle that he crashed into a utility [...]
PORT CARBON, SCHUYLKILL COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A vehicle crashed into a daycare in Schuylkill County Monday morning, leaving the driver injured and now facing charges. State police told 28/22 News that the driver was traveling down East Washington Street when they crashed into the Little Sunshine Daycare Center around 8:20 a.m. Troopers say the driver [...]
PIKE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man has been sentenced for attempting to traffic and rape a ten-year-old child after he was willing to pay $200 to do so. 54-year-old Jayson William Miller has been sentenced to 33 to 80 years in state prison for communicating "his desire to engage in sexual contact with a 10-year-old [...]
(WBRE/WYOU) — Despite a stray shower or two, relatively quiet conditions continue into the evening and overnight. Lows in the mid 60s. Tuesday will be hot and more humid with a mix of clouds and sunshine. While most areas are dry, an isolated shower or storm is possible in the afternoon and evening. The best [...]
KINGSTON TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The only thing brighter than the Strawberry Moon on Sunday was the lake at Frances Slocum State Park. Susquehanna Kayak and Canoe Rentals hosted its Glow Float, filling the water with dozens of kayaks and canoes decked out in colorful lights. As the sun set, paddlers turned the lake [...]
THROOP, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — From wagging tails to tattoo needles, a fundraiser in Lackawanna County brought the community together for a good cause. Paw Paw Canine Rescue and Recovery hosted its grand opening fundraiser called Marked for Mutts. The event at Throop Hose Company featured a first-ever flash tattoo fundraiser. It also included raffles. [...]
TOWAMENSING TOWNSHIP, CARBON COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — State police say an argument led to one man shooting another near Lehighton. It happened early Sunday morning on Lakeside Drive in Towamensing Township. 44-year-old David Munro is now charged with attempted homicide and other counts. He is jailed without bail. There is no word on the name or [...]
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Food lovers are getting the chance to sample some cultural cuisine in Scranton: The annual Jewish Food Festival at Nay Aug Park kicked off on Sunday. People stopped by to try delicious food and have a good time. The event features live music and family activities. The best part is [...]
