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Former district attorney accused of firing gun after reported break in

MOUNT CARMEL BOROUGH, NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The former Northumberland County district attorney fired a shotgun in Mount Carmel early Wednesday morning after reporting to 911 that two people, armed with weapons, broke into his home and attempted to steal his dog, according to a search warrant filed by Pennsylvania State Police.

Tariffs could cost Hershey $15-20 million in Q2, company says

HERSHEY, Pa. (WHTM) -- The Hershey Company discussed the impacts of President Donald J. Trump's tariffs during their first quarter 2025 financial report earlier today.

During the Hershey Company's quarterly earnings discussion earlier this morning, the company said tariff expenses could cost them an additional $15 to $20 million on cocoa this quarter.

Now-delayed tariffs could threaten $14.3 billion in Pennsylvania sales to Canada – including $200 million of chocolate

Katie's Place celebrates 'Clubhouse Giving Day'

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Thursday is Clubhouse Giving Day, an annual campaign dedicated to raising money for clubhouses that support and empower those living with mental illness.

28/22 News stopped by a local clubhouse in Lackawanna County to see how they're celebrating the worldwide event.

The kitchen is busy inside Katie's Place Clubhouse in Scranton.

“I made cupcakes, strawberry cupcakes, and brownies,” said Timothy Rodwell, a member at Katie's Place Clubhouse.

Firefighter found burning in Hazleton had also been shot

HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Luzerne County District Attorney has released more information about a woman whose body was found burning in Hazleton Sunday morning.

District Attorney Sam Sanguedolce confirmed the woman was Jessica Lockwood, 39, who had been reported missing from Frackville, Schuylkill County.

On April 29, an autopsy was conducted by the Luzerne County Coroner's Office. Lockwood's cause of death was determined to be blunt force trauma and a gunshot wound. Her death has been ruled a homicide.

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