March 17, 2025 at 23:05 EDTPA homepage
PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man who literally put his life on the line for our safety was given a well-deserved honor on Monday. Detective Kyle Gilmartin, who was shot in the line of duty in Scranton in January of 2024, was named a Hometown Hero.
The Greater Pittston Friendly Sons of Saint Patrick gathered for its 111th Annual Saint Patrick's Day Award Dinner in Pittston, the first time it has been held in the city since 1956.
Each year, awards are given to community leaders and residents who have regularly given back to their communities.
March 17, 2025 at 22:57 EDTWNEP
One of the largest employers in Northumberland County, Merck in Riverside, will start layoffs in May.
March 17, 2025 at 22:47 EDTWNEP
Celebrated all month long in some communities, but especially in Scranton, the luck of the Irish was on display as thousands marked the holiday on Monday.
March 17, 2025 at 21:35 EDTPA homepage
SMITHFIELD TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Officials are asking the community for help in their search for a man they say was taking pictures of a young girl in a bathroom at a ski resort.
Courtesy of Pennsylvania State Police
On Friday, March 14, shortly after 2:00 p.m., Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) Troop N Stroudsburg was called to the incident at the Shawnee Mountain Ski Resort in Smithfield Township.
Man found dead after 30-foot fall in Nay Aug Park
March 17, 2025 at 21:33 EDTPA homepage
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Authorities were on the scene Monday night after a reported crash in Wilkes-Barre.
The Luzerne County Communication Center says the Wilkes-Barre City Police Department was called to the intersection of Barney Street and Horton Street at about 8:00 p.m. Monday night for a crash.
Neighbors react after Plains Township shooting
In video shared with 28/22 News, crews could be seen placing a person onto a stretcher.
Details are limited at this time and 28/22 News will provide updates as new details are released.
March 17, 2025 at 21:30 EDTWNEP
The agreement, if approved, will allow college athletes to negotiate compensation for name, image and likeness deals before enrolling in a specific school.
March 17, 2025 at 20:27 EDTWNEP
As Trump begins to ramp up a crackdown at the border and migration levels to the U.S. dip, smugglers say new technologies allow networks to be more agile.
March 17, 2025 at 20:27 EDTWNEP
On his first day in office, Trump took steps to designate the Tren de Aragua gang a “foreign terrorist organization” alongside several Mexican drug cartels.
March 17, 2025 at 20:13 EDTWNEP
Pennsylvania State Police say they are looking for a male suspect after he filmed a juvenile girl using the bathroom at Shawnee Ski Resort.
March 17, 2025 at 18:54 EDTDaily Item
NORTHUMBERLAND — Schools from Midd-West, Milton, Shamokin, Lourdes Regional and Danville lead the Northumberland National Bank Investing and Personal Budgeting Challenges after four weeks.
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