Luzerne County

MOOSIC, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Officials say multiple people have been transported to the hospital after an ammonia leak was reported in Lackawanna County.

First responders say they were called to the area of Fresh N' Lean in Moosic around 9:45 a.m. Monday morning.

Mine subsidence evacuates homes in Luzerne County

Thomas Taylor, Director of the Department of Emergency Management, said there was a leak in Fresh N' Lean's ammonia system during routine maintenance.

MINERSVILLE, SCHUYLKILL COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A Minersville Hero is caught on video saving a man from a burning building.

In Schuylkill County, one person was critically injured after fire chased nearly two dozen people from their homes.

The fire quickly became the scene of a couple of dramatic rescues.

A devastating day for some in Minersville. 20 people were displaced after flames ripped through six homes Sunday afternoon.

Four people were sent to the hospital with injuries, one in critical condition.

LUZERNE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Mine subsidence is two words northeastern Pennsylvanians are quite familiar with, but a local subsidence just after daybreak Sunday is unlike just about any other.

It swallowed up the water from a creek in Luzerne County.  

28/22 News Reporter Iyee Jagne was near Toby Creek where the waterway went dry after the subsidence.

Multiple people were evacuated out of their homes out of caution of further subsidence.

It brought out several agencies to figure out what happened, and what to do next.

LUZERNE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) says previously announced ramp closures have been lifted.

PennDOT said the on and off ramps at Exit 6, Luzerne, for Route 309 North and Southbound were closed due to a mine subsidence.

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You can stay up to date on speed limit restrictions, road conditions, and closures on 511PA.com.

LUZERNE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Part of Toby Creek in Luzerne caved in after a mine subsidence opened right underneath the creek on Sunday morning.

According to Jason Tarreto, EMA Coordinator for Luzerne Volunteer Fire Department, the department was called to Toby Creek, behind Luzerne Lumber, 425 South Main Street, for a mine subsidence at 7:00 a.m.

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Luzerne Borough Fire Chief Ron Rahl stated that a sinkhole developed under part of the creek bed in Toby Creek which water started pouring into.

EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — From your local election headquarters, the presidential campaign is heating up with the Pennsylvania primary just ten days away.

Before election day, the two major party candidates have campaign stops in Pennsylvania.

Pennsylvania could very well prove to be a make-or-break state in the race for the White House.

28/22 News reached out for insight into what the Keystone State means in this pivotal election year.

Former president Donald Trump rallied supporters near Allentown Saturday night.

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Citing a great need for treatment centers in our area two addiction treatment professionals are looking to open a new facility in Wilkes Barre. First, they need the green light from the city's zoning board.

The owners want to repurpose this vacant assisted living facility into a drug and alcohol detox and treatment center. It will specifically help people on medical assistance, which is a group they say has a difficult time finding this kind of care.

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Luzerne County will have to spend big bucks to remediate mold found in judicial chambers at the courthouse.

Luzerne County is conducting mold remediation in two judges' chambers at the county courthouse in Wilkes-Barre.

Leaks, which were responsible for the mold growth, have been found and are being repaired to prevent any further water damage.

In a statement issued to 28/22 News, county manager Romilda Crocamo says,

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — New details are emerging regarding the investigation into the homicide of a woman whose body was found buried in a Wilkes-Barre home described by police as a "House of Horrors."

Plus, the probe into the death of Debra Fox, the longtime owner of that home is moving forward so says the District Attorney.

In February the remains of a woman were found buried in the basement of the home and a month later the body of the longtime owner of that home was found in a wooded area.

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police are searching for a suspect involved in an alleged jewelry theft in Luzerne County.

Two arrested during traffic stop, meth, various drugs seized

The Wilkes-Barre City Police Department says they are looking for a suspect who allegedly committed a theft at Dunay Jewelers on March 26.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Officer Judzikowski at 570-208-6695.