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KLINE TOWNSHIP, SCHUYLKILL COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Firefighters are on the move Friday in Schuylkill County as a brush fire scorched nearly a dozen acres. Fire crews from several departments were on the scene for hours fighting the blaze.

More than ten acres of land were destroyed Friday afternoon in Kline Township. No one was injured and no structures were damaged, but fire crews say the brush fire was a tough one to put out.

Planes dropped fire retardant over charred wooded fields in Kline Township Friday afternoon in an effort to extinguish a large brush fire.

MILFORD TOWNSHIP, PIKE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man is charged after state police said he killed his 67-year-old grandmother because he believed she was the devil.

According to the Pennsylvania State Police-Blooming Grove Friday around 11:49 a.m. police charged 28-year-old George F. Sisco with the homicide of his grandmother in their home in Milford Township.

WEST PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police say they have arrested one man for allegedly stashing a firearm in a public area to avoid detection.

Officials said that during the week of April 15, 2024 investigators were made aware that 46-year-old Jamie Ide from Exeter was stashing a gun in a public area to avoid being found.

Driver arrested, meth and various drugs seized

Investigators explained when they spoke with Ide he provided details about the situation.

Officers say, they located and seized a .22 handgun from a home in West Pittston.

EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU)— Here is a clip of a tornado going on right near Lincoln Nebraska on I-80. Nebraska is experiencing multiple tornadoes with the most destructive storm moving just northwest of Omaha which has a population of around 485,000 people.

MCADOO, SCHUYLKILL COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— A brush fire started up Friday afternoon in Schuylkill County.

According Schuylkill County Communications, Crews were called to the 800 block of Trescow Road at 2:23 p.m. for a brush fire.

Credit : Vincent Chitswara

Controlled burn scheduled in Northumberland County

Officials say there is no one injured, and as of 5:30 p.m. first responders had the fire 75% contained.

McAdoo Fire Company is leading the response on-scene.

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — From your local election headquarters ballots are being organized to be counted here in Luzerne County after Tuesday's election.

The ballot counting and organizing continued in Luzerne County Friday after Tuesday's primary election. Dozens of election board workers, count and sort ballots, making sure everyone's vote counts especially in close races like that for District 117.

People were sworn in to help the board of elections check questionable mail-in ballots Friday that have issues.

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Honorary officials for the day! On Friday, three students from the Graham Academy, a school providing education for students with autism and emotional challenges, got to serve as honorary officials in the City of Wilkes-Barre.

Three students, Hunter, Michael, and Dallas, were honored at city hall they had the chance to serve as the city of Wilkes-Barre Mayor, fire chief, and city council.

How would you like a chance to serve on the city council?

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — There are parts of our area that opioids have devastated leaving leaders fighting to stop the deadly drug epidemic.

Healthcare professionals are on the frontlines of this battle and are sharing those experiences with pharmacy students in Luzerne County.

The theme of this year's Pennsylvania Pain and Addiction Summit is "Access to Care," with an emphasis on the holistic treatment of the patient.

Wilkes University hosted the sixth annual Pennsylvania Pain and Addiction Summit at the Stark Learning Center.

ELYSBURG, NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Get ready to experience family fun at Knoebels Amusement Resort as they kick off the season this weekend.

In less than 24 hours, everyone can experience cool coasters, funnel cakes, and camping as Knoebels opens its doors for its 98th season.

Knoebels Amusement Resort opens on Saturday, April 27 from 12:00 to 7:00 p.m. and Sunday, April 28, from 12:00 to 6:00 p.m.

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — It was a day to learn about journalism and the media on Friday at Wilkes University.

The 23rd annual Tom Bigler Journalism and Media Conference was held on campus.

Luzerne County homeless shelter opening seven days a week

Students from high schools across the region were able to talk with media professionals including 28/22 News I-Team reporter Andy Mehalshick, who was once again a featured speaker.