SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro was in Scranton Friday and spoke out against Biden's decision to commute the sentence of disgraced former Luzerne County Judge Michael Conahan.
LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — State police continue their investigation into the disappearance of Phylicia Thomas and are offering a $5,000 reward for information.
In February 2004, state police say Thomas finished her shift at the Pump-N-Pantry, she arrived home, and after she went outside. An hour later, it was discovered that Thomas never returned.
Search for killer in 1970 Monroe County homicide continues
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A woman is facing charges after police say she abandoned her child in a car when she fled from officers to avoid an arrest.
According to the Wilkes-Barre Township Police Department, on December 11 around midnight, officers were called to Blackman Street for a suspicious vehicle sitting outside a construction site with no lights on.
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU)— State officials are aware of drone sightings across Pennsylvania and are asking residents to call authorities if they see one.
Wilkes-Barre Township Police Department stated the FBI and Department of Homeland Security are asking for the public to report any information on recent drone sightings.
Stroud Area Regional Police Department reports that they received multiple calls Thursday evening about drones flying over areas of East Stroudsburg, Stroudsburg Borough, and Stroud Township.
SWOYERSVILLE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A house in Swoyersville is getting into the holiday spirit in style.
The house on Slocum Street has nutcrackers getting festive in the front.
Everything from the porch to the trees is covered in colorful lights with a sign that says "Merry Christmas to All."
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There was even a little cat hanging out, if you look close enough.
This house truly is the star of the street, lighting up the sky and the hearts of all who pass by.
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — An annual religious tradition continued Thursday evening in Luzerne County.
28/22 News Photojournalist Brian Orbin was there at the celebration of the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Wilkes-Barre.
"That's our story, we bring this tradition from Mexico obviously. It's our tradition. I've been doing this for over 10 years, it's a religious thing," said Wilkes-Barre resident Nicalas Martinez.
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — President Joe Biden commuted the sentence of disgraced Luzerne County "Kids for Cash" Judge Michael Conahan.
Conahan and fellow Judge Mark Ciavarella were convicted in connection with a scheme that sent thousands of juveniles to two private detention centers in exchange for millions of dollars in kickbacks.
28/22 News I-Team Reporter Andy Mehalshick has been covering the Kids for Cash scandal since day one.
(WBRE/WYOU) — Former Luzerne County judge Michael Conahan, who was sentenced for his role in the infamous Kids-for-Cash scandal in September of 2011, had his sentence commuted Thursday by President Joe Biden.
According to the White House, President Biden granted clemency consisting of 39 pardons and the commutations of 1,499 others.
Man found guilty after ‘stash house’ raid seized drugs, guns
Conahan, along with former judge Mark Ciavarella, were convicted of sending juveniles to for-profit prisons in exchange for millions of dollars in kickbacks.
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBREE/WYOU) — Mayor George C. Brown reminds travelers of delays Thursday afternoon.
According to a press release, there will be delays in South Wilkes-Barre and Downtown Wilkes-Barre between 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 12, due to the Our Lady of Guadalupe Procession.
New life brought to old Scraton theater
KINGSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Chipotle Mexican Grill opened its doors for the first Kingston location on Thursday, December 12.
Located on Market Street, the restaurant will feature the brand’s signature Chipotlane, a drive-thru pick-up lane that allows guests to pick up digital orders without leaving their cars.
Chipotle is currently hiring at the Kingston location and across the U.S.
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There are approximately 30 jobs per location, with competitive benefits, including:
