February 27, 2024 at 23:28 ESTPA homepage
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — More than a month after Scranton Police Detective Kyle Gilmartin was shot twice in the line of duty, local lawmakers have proposed re-allocating nearly $600,000 in federal funding for violence prevention efforts.
The City of Scranton is currently working with a consultant to develop a more strategic approach to fight gang and youth violence by using resources and services.
Scranton officials have been studying violence intervention programs across the Commonwealth.
Puppy found after reported theft in Edwardsville
February 27, 2024 at 23:20 ESTPA homepage
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — For local fast food fans, many say they're thinking twice about ordering, with some even saying prices are just simply getting out of control.
Airlines jack up the prices during the holidays, Uber increases their prices on the weekends, and now fast-food restaurants could be next.
"I think that Wendy's should stick to the prices they have now I realize things are going up when they go up and they need to raise their prices, but I don't like the surge pricing thing," said Dallas resident Jeanne Olivieri.
February 27, 2024 at 23:05 ESTPA homepage
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A death investigation is underway Tuesday after a body was found in an abandoned home.
Heavy police presence was seen Tuesday evening in Wilkes-Barre along the 100 block of Carlisle Street.
28/22 News had crews on scene and police officers told us that they were there for a death investigation.
Wilkes-Barre Police and Pennsylvania State Police lined the street as they headed their investigation at a home on Carlisle Street.
February 27, 2024 at 20:55 ESTPA homepage
EDWARDSVILLE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Authorities announced on Facebook a puppy stolen on Tuesday in Edwardsville has been found by police.
Police were on the lookout for three suspects after they allegedly stole a puppy in Edwardsville.
Courtesy of the Edwardsville Police Department
The Edwardsville Police reported in a post on Facebook Tuesday they were looking for three people in the alleged theft of a Shetland Sheepdog puppy from Puppies and More in Edwardsville around 5:30 p.m. Tuesday night.
Training underway for new 911 dispatchers
February 27, 2024 at 20:24 ESTDaily Item
HARRISBURG — Pennsylvania’s top election official testified Tuesday before state House lawmakers about the use of proposed funding for voter education, areas of flexibility within the election code and that widespread voter fraud is a myth.
February 27, 2024 at 20:24 ESTDaily Item
MIFFLINBURG — A Millmont woman is facing multiple felony charges after allegedly being found with cocaine, marijuana and psilocybin mushrooms, according to the state attorney general's office.
February 27, 2024 at 20:24 ESTDaily Item
MIFFLINBURG — Fifteen students at Mifflinburg Area High School recently formed a Philanthropy Club to give back to the district and community.
February 27, 2024 at 20:24 ESTDaily Item
DANVILLE — Northern Montour County will benefit from a rural broadband contract approved by county commissioners Tuesday that will be funded by nearly $30,000 in community development block grants.
February 27, 2024 at 20:24 ESTDaily Item
SUNBURY — An outdoor fitness court may be headed to Sunbury thanks to Northumberland County District Attorney Mike O'Donnell.
February 27, 2024 at 20:24 ESTDaily Item
WATSONTOWN — On Friday, individuals, schools, and businesses across Central Pennsylvania are invited to participate in an event to honor the memory of Hunter Beck Reynolds and raise funds for youth athletes.
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