April 21, 2025 at 23:14 EDTPA homepage
JIM THORPE, CARBON COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A brush fire is sweeping through hundreds of acres near a busy tourist attraction in Jim Thorpe, Carbon County. Finally, there's some good news from the front lines: Firefighters say it's been contained.
But that doesn't mean they're out of trouble just yet, and for the people living nearby, the flames are coming a little too close for comfort.
The brush fire is burning parts of Bear Mountain, from Weisport to Jim Thorpe, spreading over 460 acres quickly Sunday and Monday morning.
April 21, 2025 at 23:13 EDTWNEP
The world mourns the passing of a spiritual leader who championed the poor, embraced inclusivity and redefined the modern papacy.
April 21, 2025 at 23:06 EDTPA homepage
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Pope Francis' passing has impacted members of the catholic church worldwide, including here in NEPA.
The papacy of Pope Francis touched the hearts of many in the catholic church. Following his passing on Monday morning, the Diocese of Scranton is reflecting on the legacy he left behind.
"He offered so very very much to our church, for which I will always be grateful and I know our people will be," Reverend Joseph C. Bambera from the Diocese of Scranton said.
April 21, 2025 at 22:43 EDTPA homepage
MAHANOY TOWNSHIP, SCHUYLKILL COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Crews were called to a motorcycle crash that left one person injured Monday night in Schuylkill County.
Authorities tell 28/22 News the Mahanoy City Fire Department was called to the area of PA State Route 54 and Interstate 81 for a reported motorcycle crash at about 9:45 p.m.
Officials say one person was injured, but could not tell 28/22 News the extent of their injuries or what caused the crash.
University of Scranton reacts after Pope’s death
April 21, 2025 at 22:37 EDTDaily Item
MIDDLEBURG — The Midd-West School Board race is wide open this year, with one candidate on the May primary ballot and five open seats.
April 21, 2025 at 22:37 EDTDaily Item
PORT TREVORTON — The McKees Half Falls Rest Area on Route 11 in Snyder County has reopened for the season.
April 21, 2025 at 22:37 EDTDaily Item
SUNBURY — Court hearings on Monday for an engaged Massachusetts couple accused of releasing 683 mink from a fur farm outside Sunbury were continued.
April 21, 2025 at 22:37 EDTDaily Item
April 21, 2025 at 22:37 EDTDaily Item
TURBOTVILLE — Borough council members, at their most recent meeting, approved the low bid of $69,966 from H&P Construction, of Kulpmont, for the Paradise Street upgrade project.
April 21, 2025 at 22:37 EDTDaily Item
Local faithful celebrated Pope Francis on Monday, who died hours after giving the Easter blessing, recognizing his focus on the "marginalized and the forgotten."
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