EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — There is still time to become a mega-millionaire for Christmas, but lady luck will have to be on your side.
In Tuesday's Mega Millions drawing no one matched all six numbers to win the $740,000,000 jackpot.
With no big winner, the jackpot is rolling over. It now stands at an estimated $825 million for the next drawing on Friday.
Longtime PA Senator Bob Casey says goodbyes
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — Longtime Pennsylvania Senator Bob Casey said his goodbyes on Wednesday.
Casey conceded to Republican Dave McCormick in November after winning six out of his last seven general elections.
Casey served the commonwealth for 18 years in the United States Senate.
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On Wednesday, in his goodbye speech, Casey said in part the following:
(WJW) - Frito-Lay has issued a recall on certain bags of their Lay’s Classic Potato Chips.
According to the alert shared by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the recall applies to a "limited number" of 13 oz. bags of Lay’s Classic Potato Chips that may contain an undeclared milk allergen.
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The company says it learned about the issue from a consumer.
Frito-Lay Issues Limited Recall on Undeclared Milk in Lay’s Classic Potato Chips Distributed in Oregon and Washington (USFDA)
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— It's the season of giving, and a local shelter wants to spread Christmas cheer to its residents.
28/22 News reporter Amelia Sack stopped by Ruth's Place Women's Shelter earlier Wednesday.
She has more on what's on their Christmas list, and how you can help make their Christmas wish come true.
Ruth's Place is operated by Volunteers of America, and it's the only 24/7 emergency shelter in Luzerne County for women experiencing homelessness.
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — There is outrage and lots of questions coming from the victims of the Kids for Cash scheme in the aftermath of United States President Joe Biden's clemency action for corrupt judge Michael Conahan.
Victims say they were never notified by federal officials about the clemency and that Conahan would soon be totally free.
Conahan and fellow judge Mark Ciavarella were sent to prison for a scheme where they accepted millions of dollars in kickbacks to send kids to two detention centers, in which they had a business interest.
WEST PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A new pizza joint from a familiar owner is expected to open in West Pittston in January 2025.
Pizza runs in the family for Angelo Recchia, who formerly owned Angelo's Pizza in the Viewmont Mall since 2015. But now he is excited to make the move closer to home.
Recchia will soon be opening Luca Pizza at the former B3Q Smokehouse location in West Pittston.
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"I always wanted to be part of the community and open a local spot," said Recchia.
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police are investigating a shots fired incident in Wilkes-Barre early Wednesday.
On December 18 around 2:00 a.m., officers were called to a home on Lawrence Street for a reported gunshots being fired.
Heavy police presence in Wilkes-Barre Tuesday night
Once on the scene officers said the victim's residence was struck by gunshots while she and several others were inside the home.
Evidence was collected on scene and the investigation is ongoing.
HAZLE TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — State police report that three people were arrested after being accused of retail thefts at a Walmart in Luzerne County.
According to Pennsylvania State Police, troopers responded to Walmart in Hazle Township for separate retail theft incidents throughout November and December.
On November 19 around 3:00 p.m., troopers were called to Walmart for a reported retail theft. As a result, a 30-year-old woman from Weatherly was arrested.
Mother charged in death of 1-month-old in Luzerne County
KINGSTON TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A woman is facing charges after police say she ignited a pizza box which caused a brush fire that damaged multiple homes.
According to the Kingston Township Police Department, on November 1 fire crews were called to the 100 block of Henry Street for a reported brush fire.
Investigators said three homes had different variations of damage done to their properties caused by the fire and crews believed it originated at a property where Kristian Bolton, 34, of Shavertown, lived.
MOOSIC, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)—An iconic slice of Lackawanna County history is now up for sale.
The land, once home to the beloved Rocky Glen amusement park, a staple of local heritage since 1886, could soon see a new future.
Rocky Glen began its journey in 1886, founded by Arthur Frothingham.
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