DUNMORE, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — There was some Bingo with a Halloween twist on Sunday. Participants showed up at the Greater Scranton YMCA for what was billed as Jack and Jill Bingo. Some even dressed the part to play in some of the 18 bingo games offered. The event also featured food vendors, raffles, and [...]
EDWARDSVILLE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — 28/22 News now knows the identity of the person killed in a double shooting last weekend near Wilkes-Barre. It happened at an apartment on Main Street in Edwardsville on Sunday, October 19. The Luzerne County Coroner says 37-year-old Kevin Spencer of New Jersey died, although his cause and manner of [...]
The U.S. Treasury secretary did not elaborate on the details of the finalized deal, but an official announcement is expected Thursday.
Authorities say gunfire erupted during outdoor festivities at Pennsylvania’s Lincoln University, killing one person and wounding six others. The shooting took place late Saturday as students and alumni celebrated homecoming at the historically Black university, about an hour's drive southwest of Philadelphia. Authorities say it was a chaotic scene as people fled in all directions. The Chester County district attorney says one person who had a firearm was detained.
Editor's Note: This story has been updated to reflect that Unique Kaheem Johnson turned himself in to authorities Sunday night, according to Pennsylvania State Police. SMITHFIELD TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) say two people are now in custody and facing charges after a teenage girl was shot during a dispute at [...]
Mangold, a seven-time Pro Bowl selection, was enshrined in the Jets’ ring of honor in 2022.
PECKVILLE, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A local couple is sharing a lifelong passion of theirs this time of year with their community. They are keeping the Halloween spirit alive for kids and adults who stop by their home. The owners of the Peckville Halloween House tell 28/22 News they've been asked all year long when [...]
EATON TOWNSHIP, WYOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — State police are asking for your help to solve a nearly one-year-old burglary near Tunkhannock. They say two burglars shown on surveillance video broke into Smart Choice Cigar and Cigarette Outlet last December on Hunter Highway in Eaton Township. They backed a stolen pickup into the business to get [...]
KINGSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Members of the Friedman JCC are remembering a beloved community member at their Annual Memorial Gala. Guests of the In Spirit and In Service Gala enjoyed live music, raffles, and spending time with their community. The event honored the late John Thalenfeld. The businessman, philanthropist, and chair of the Jewish [...]
A main break along South Line Street caused a water boil advisory in a portion of Frackville on Friday night. Pennsylvania American Water says issue the is resolved.
