October 5, 2025 at 16:58 EDTPA homepage
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Officials say one person is dead after a fire on Sunday in Luzerne County.
The Wilkes-Barre City Fire Department responded to a call for a second-alarm fire at a home on East South Street in Wilkes-Barre around 12:00 p.m. on Sunday, according to Chief Jay Delaney.
Officials say the fire department arrived minutes after the call and found flames coming from the third floor. Firefighters found a victim on the third floor, deceased.
PSP: One woman dead after trailer fire
October 5, 2025 at 15:30 EDTWNEP
The 67-year-old was one of four children that Ike Sr. and Tina Turner parented.
October 5, 2025 at 14:01 EDTPA homepage
SCOTT TOWNSHIP, COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police have released more information after the body of a young boy who went missing Saturday morning was found on Sunday.
Scott Township Police Department Chief Joe Grassley told 28/22 News Sunday afternoon that seven-year-old Aiden Ha walked straight from his home on Old Berwick Road in Scott Township early Saturday morning to the Susquehanna River, a distance of about 30 to 100 yards.
Officials said that Aiden had autism and was non-verbal.
October 5, 2025 at 12:41 EDTWNEP
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October 5, 2025 at 12:11 EDTPA homepage
LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — PennDOT is warning drivers to take alternate routes in Luzerne County throughout this week due to scheduled lane restrictions.
Lanes on Interstate 81 northbound between the Nuangola and Wilkes-Barre exits will be closed Monday through Thursday, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily for bridge repairs.
Police searching for missing Columbia County boy
Lane restrictions will also be in effect on Interstate 80 westbound between the Interstate 81 and Nescopeck exits Monday through Thursday from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily for dead tree removal.
October 5, 2025 at 11:17 EDTPA homepage
BUFFALO TOWNSHIP, UNION COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Authorities are investigating a fire in Union County that left one woman dead.
The Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) Fire Marshal Unit was dispatched around 8 a.m. on Saturday morning for a report of a double-wide trailer on fire on Black Run Road in Buffalo Township, according to the release.
Community raises money for fatal fire victims’ family
67-year-old Daisy Russell was found deceased in the trailer, police say. She was the only occupant of the home.
PSP is investigating what caused the fire.
October 5, 2025 at 10:12 EDTPA homepage
WEISSPORT, CARBON COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A weekend fall festival is doubling as a way to help victims of a fire tragedy near Lehighton. 28/22's Colby Hughes was there to witness the outpouring of support.
The Crisp Air Festival is serving as both a place for fun and for giving back, and the locals are certainly showing their support.
Live entertainment, carnival games, and bounce houses: Downtown Weissport celebrated its second annual Crisp Air Festival. Two vendors used the foot traffic to fundraise for victims of a double block house fire.
October 5, 2025 at 08:24 EDTWNEP
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Officials to resume search for child today in Espy area
ESPY -- Police, firefighters and volunteers spent 10 hours searching for a missing 6-year-old autistic boy, but could...
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