October 9, 2025 at 11:50 EDTPA homepage
SMITHFIELD TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — One person was killed during a fatal car crash Thursday morning in Monroe County.
Officials told 28/22 News that two cars collided head-on on Route 209 in Smithfield Township around 9:00 a.m. Thursday morning.
Police said four people were involved in the crash, one person was killed, and three were seriously injured. Multiple helicopters were called to the scene to transport the victims.
None of the victims' identities is available at this time.
Man displaced, fire destroys Luzerne County home
October 9, 2025 at 11:44 EDTWNEP
Julian Maldonado was sentenced this week to 6 to 12 years in state prison.
October 9, 2025 at 11:01 EDTWNEP
The girl had injuries and scars all over her body and told deputies she'd been abused and tortured by the sisters for months.
October 9, 2025 at 10:57 EDTPA homepage
HUGHESTOWN, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Repairs have been made to a water main that broke in Luzerne County, impacting the community on Thursday.
Reports were finished around 4:00 p.m., and service has since been restored to all customers, according to Susan Turcmanovich, External Affairs Manager, Pennsylvania American Water.
Pennsylvania American Water tells 28/22 News that a broken six-inch main on Center Street in Hughestown is currently impacting 30 customers.
Man displaced, fire destroys Luzerne County home
October 9, 2025 at 10:53 EDTWNEP
There are 338 candidates nominated for the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize, according to the organization.
October 9, 2025 at 10:43 EDTWNEP
Roba Family Farms' Pumpkin Harvest Festival features a glowing pumpkin trail and new attractions like the Lazy Pumpkin Patio.
October 9, 2025 at 10:29 EDTWNEP
The virus is surging throughout the state and across the country, with cases running 40% higher than normal nationwide.
October 9, 2025 at 10:23 EDTPA homepage
PITTSTON TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — An early morning fire destroyed a home in Luzerne County and left one person displaced on Thursday.
Officials say the fire broke out around 3:00 a.m. at a home on Laurel Street in Pittston Township. A man who lived in the house was outside when crews arrived.
A water main break around the time of the fire made fighting the flames difficult, as firefighters had to pump water from a source 1,000 feet away, crews stated.
Search for missing 12-year-old
October 9, 2025 at 10:20 EDTPA homepage
PLAINS TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — State police report a former employee of Mohegan Pennsylvania stole various amounts of cash from the casino over the course of nearly a month.
According to Pennsylvania State Police, between September 10 and October 2, a cash cage employee stole from Mohegan Pennsylvania in Plains Township.
Search for missing 12-year-old
Police say the suspect stole varying amounts of cash from different locations throughout the casino, totaling $1,690.
The suspect was suspended and eventually fired due to the incidents.
October 9, 2025 at 09:41 EDTWNEP
The break happened just before 8 a.m. Thursday along the 100 block of Center Street.
Pages
