April 27, 2025 at 19:03 EDTPA homepage
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The weather dried out just in time for a Sunday morning run in the park. The sound of an air horn sent dozens of runners and walkers on their way through Kirby Park in Wilkes-Barre.
They took part in the Wyoming Valley Striders' 50th Annual Cherry Blossom Five Mile Run.
The course took participants from Kirby Park to the Luzerne County levee trail and back.
The Wyoming Valley Striders are celebrating a half-century, and 200 runners signed up to be part of this milestone run.
April 27, 2025 at 18:54 EDTPA homepage
PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The wind is the cause of a scary sight and a closed road in Luzerne County.
A telephone pole was seen leaning over the 100 block of Parsonage Street Sunday afternoon.
Search warrant served, Hazleton Police investigating burned body
Pittston City Police and Fire had the street blocked off, and authorities say PPL is on the way to the scene.
Police say they have been watching the pole for about three hours and are not worried about it falling.
April 27, 2025 at 18:51 EDTPA homepage
STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — 28/22 wants to give a shout-out to supporters, including one of our own, for helping an organization that helps women in distress.
28/22's Sydney Kostus emceed the Safe Monroe Gala. The Stroudsmoor Inn served as the event site in Stroudsburg.
Suspected stabbing under investigation
The nonprofit raised thousands of dollars by auctioning donated prizes from area businesses.
Survivors shared their stories of abuse and celebrated their joy of freedom.
April 27, 2025 at 18:27 EDTWNEP
Trump in a post on his Truth Social site Sunday said he'd only use the day's original name, instead of also including Indigenous People's Day.
April 27, 2025 at 18:27 EDTPA homepage
MOUNT CARMEL, NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police say the owner of a Northumberland County car dealership is facing several charges after a reported assault and standoff Thursday night.
Mount Carmel Police Chief Brian Hollenbach told 28/22 News that 58-year-old Kulpmont man, Albert Raybuck, owner of Automotive Toy Store along Route 61, is facing multiple charges relating to an assault and standoff with police at the business Thursday night.
April 27, 2025 at 17:52 EDTWNEP
After some disappointments earlier in the year, it's the second major win for the studio after "A Minecraft Movie" helped energize the box office earlier this month.
April 27, 2025 at 17:41 EDTWNEP
Many of his actions were promised during his campaign, but enacted once Trump made it to the White House with a blunt force aggressiveness.
April 27, 2025 at 17:35 EDTWNEP
Officials said that the body set ablaze Sunday along Club 40 Road in Hazleton was identified as a Schuylkill County woman. An autopsy is scheduled for Tuesday AM.
April 27, 2025 at 17:14 EDTWNEP
Some swing-district conservatives didn't use the 17-day recess to speak with constituents, limiting any exposure to the potential backlash from Trump's actions.
April 27, 2025 at 16:28 EDTPA homepage
JESSUP, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A Lackawanna County road was closed for hours after a reported tractor-trailer rollover Sunday morning.
Officials say that the Jessup Hose Company was called to Route 247 above US 6 Eastbound in Jessup at about 9:00 a.m. Sunday for a reported tractor-trailer rollover.
Suspected stabbing under investigation
Authorities say there are no reported injuries at this time
The road was closed for hours following the crash until reopening just after 2:00 p.m., according to officials.
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