WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Several people were without power Monday night after a backhoe caught on power lines while filling a dump truck in Wilkes-Barre, trapping two people inside. Firefighters said the equipment clipped power lines on Water and Reichard streets, causing the lines to fall on top of the truck. The people inside [...]
People are digging out across our area as Sunday's massive storm dropped about a foot of snow in Luzerne County's Back Mountain.
Crews were called amid Sunday's snowstorm after around 14-15 feet of snow fell, blocking a roadway in Duryea.
Wilkes-Barre residents were quick to act after the snowstorm made landfall across Pennsylvania.
The January snowstorm blanketed Luzerne County, leaving streets empty and businesses going dark.
KINGSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — About 300 members of the Pennsylvania National Guard have been activated, including in Luzerne County. They are prepared for possible winter storm assistance. In Kingston, 28/22 News spotted a National Guard vehicle driving in the area. National Guard soldiers and airmen are on standby to perform missions in support of [...]
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — When the storm finally stops, another challenge will begin: The clean up and digging out. Because of the snow and frigid conditions, Luzerne County Manager Romilda Crocamo has announced that all county buildings will be closed on Monday; That includes Penn Place and the Luzerne County Courthouse. The decision was [...]
(WBRE/WYOU) — The Luzerne County Transportation Authority (LCTA) and the County of Lackawanna Transit System (COLTS) made announcements on Sunday as snow continued to fall across Northeastern Pennsylvania, that they will be suspending their services for Monday. Marketing and Communications Director Gretchen Wintermantel told 28/22 News that LCTA offices will be closed and services will [...]
DURYEA, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The built-up snow came tumbling down a hill and onto a Luzerne County roadway Sunday afternoon. Just before 2:45 p.m., authorities were called to the 900 block of Coxton Road in Duryea after a reported avalanche. 28/22 News Reporter Connor Coar spoke with police on scene, who confirmed no one [...]
LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Several flights were reportedly grounded Sunday as a snowstorm hit Northeastern Pennsylvania. Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport says four arrival flights from Philadelphia have been cancelled, starting from 1:15 p.m. until 11:50 p.m. One American Airlines arrival flight slated to arrive at about 1:45 p.m. from Charlotte has been delayed, authorities say. Meanwhile, [...]
