HANOVER TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police say they are on the lookout for a man from Drums after an alleged assault in Hanover Township. Hanover Township Police say a warrant has been issued for the arrest of 28-year-old Drums resident Joshua Javier Mitchell in connection with a Feb. 8 assault. Anyone with information regarding [...]
JACKSON TWP., MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) say they are searching for a 16-year-old boy that went missing Friday. Anthony Arroyo, 16, was last seen in the area of Center Road, Jackson Township, according to a release. Arroyo is described as 5 feet 10 inches, 220 pounds, with black hair and brown [...]
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — One man is dead, and four others are displaced after a three-home fire Saturday evening, according to officials. Scranton Fire Department Chief John Judge confirmed Sunday that of the three houses, one was burnt down to the basement and two are heavily damaged. In the house that burnt down to [...]
Candy and food lead purchases, with most shoppers planning to celebrate and many drawn by discounts, promotions and in-store experiences.
(WBRE/WYOU) — There will be several lane restrictions and closures beginning Monday on Interstates 81 and 80 in Lackawanna and Luzerne counties, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT). In Lackawanna County, I-81 southbound will have lane restriction 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Monday, March 30, between Exit 191 (Route 6/Dickson City/Scranton Expressway) and [...]
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Lackawanna County Coroner's Office has identified the man who was killed in a three-home fire Saturday evening. According to Coroner Timothy Rowland, John G Kollra of Scranton, 77, died after suffering burns and smoke inhalation. Rowland said Kollra lived alone in his Dartmouth Street residence. The fire is under [...]
A fire in Scranton spread to multiple homes. The fire department is trying to account for everyone from the affected homes.
(WBRE/WYOU) — It might be a seasonably cool Sunday night, but warmer than Saturday night. It could also be partly cloudy as temperatures fall into the upper 30s. An area of low pressure will track toward Pennsylvania early in the coming week. As the warm front approaches, there should be increasing clouds on Monday with [...]
The team spent 10 months perfecting their routine, relying on community support and senior leadership to secure a victory.
(WBRE/WYOU) — A move in Harrisburg is picking up steam to change the way the high school sports postseason is played. 28/22 News previously reported about a state house bill that would separate public schools from private schools in state championship tournaments. Now, state Senator Marty Flynn of Lackawanna County has just introduced his own [...]
