June 16, 2026 at 17:38 EDTPA homepage
CARBONDALE, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man was arrested Tuesday after an almost 24-hour search and chase in Carbondale that started with him disarming a police officer of his stun gun, according to police. Brandon Heaps of Berwick, 38, was arrested Tuesday afternoon for allegedly disarming and stunning a police officer during a Monday evening [...]
June 16, 2026 at 17:37 EDTPA homepage
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Another day bringing thousands of people to downtown Scranton to witness history. Union Pacific Big Boy's 4014 and 4012 have officially reunited, and the excitement brought people from near and far to the Electric City. 28/22 News Reporter Colby Hughes was once again on the Big Boy beat for 28/22 [...]
June 16, 2026 at 17:24 EDTWNEP
White sharks are not listed under the federal Endangered Species Act, but are subject to special federal protections.
June 16, 2026 at 17:08 EDTPA homepage
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY(WBRE/WYOU) — American history has taken its place at Steamtown in Scranton and has done so in Epic proportions. "It was just an amazing, iconic, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for people to see this massive American power,” said Jeremy Komaz, Superintendent at Steamtown Historical Site. The Union Pacific 4014, also known as the Big Boy [...]
June 16, 2026 at 17:04 EDTWNEP
Hughesville has amended an ordinance prohibiting e-scooters on sidewalks, alleys, and streets, citing safety concerns, with fines up to $1,000.
June 16, 2026 at 16:56 EDTWNEP
Now back home in Scranton, Professor Dan Cosacchi and others plan to carry on the message of the blessing at the University.
June 16, 2026 at 16:47 EDTWNEP
FBI Director Kash Patel said law enforcement agencies became aware of a potential threat to the Freedom 250 event on June 10, four days before the UFC event.
June 16, 2026 at 16:45 EDTWNEP
The Skate America in Everett, Washington, on Nov. 13-15 is the first event on the circuit for Liu, U.S. champion Amber Glenn and Malinin.
June 16, 2026 at 16:42 EDTWNEP
A new ruling by the state Supreme Court says skill games are gambling devices. Now the state legislature has a few months to determine the future of the popular game
June 16, 2026 at 16:41 EDTPA homepage
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — Emergency officials in Jefferson County, along with the National Weather Service, confirmed Monday that a tornado touched down Sunday afternoon in parts of the county. The storm, which was classified as an EF1 tornado, occurred around 4:45 p.m. north of Anita in McCalmont Township. It had maximum wind speeds of [...]
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