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National Guard prepared for winter storm assistance

KINGSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — About 300 members of the Pennsylvania National Guard have been activated, including in Luzerne County. They are prepared for possible winter storm assistance. In Kingston, 28/22 News spotted a National Guard vehicle driving in the area. National Guard soldiers and airmen are on standby to perform missions in support of [...]

Luzerne County buildings to be closed Monday after snowstorm

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — When the storm finally stops, another challenge will begin: The clean up and digging out. Because of the snow and frigid conditions, Luzerne County Manager Romilda Crocamo has announced that all county buildings will be closed on Monday; That includes Penn Place and the Luzerne County Courthouse. The decision was [...]

Multiple crews battle snowy garage fire

TOBYHANNA TWP., MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Crews from several departments are responding to a working structure fire Sunday evening in Tobyhanna Township. Crews led by the Tobyhanna Township Volunteer Fire Company are responding to Pocono Transmissions on Route 115 for a commercial fire, officials say. Firefighters were dispatched around 4:30 p.m. Officials say no one [...]

LCTA, COLTS buses to stay put Monday as snow pummels NEPA

(WBRE/WYOU) — The Luzerne County Transportation Authority (LCTA) and the County of Lackawanna Transit System (COLTS) made announcements on Sunday as snow continued to fall across Northeastern Pennsylvania, that they will be suspending their services for Monday. Marketing and Communications Director Gretchen Wintermantel told 28/22 News that LCTA offices will be closed and services will [...]

Avalanche impacts Luzerne County roadway

DURYEA, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The built-up snow came tumbling down a hill and onto a Luzerne County roadway Sunday afternoon. Just before 2:45 p.m., authorities were called to the 900 block of Coxton Road in Duryea after a reported avalanche. 28/22 News Reporter Connor Coar spoke with police on scene, who confirmed no one [...]

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