Nutella debuts first new flavor in over 60 years
April 17, 2026 at 13:24 EDTWNEP
The new spread blends Nutella’s signature hazelnut base spread with roasted peanuts, marking its first new flavor since 1964.
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$10,000 fraud: Man accused of opening fake accounts
April 17, 2026 at 13:23 EDTPA homepage
RICE TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man is facing charges after police say he committed a $10,000 bank fraud after he opened accounts in the names of the victims. 37-year-old Richard Reynaldo Reinoso Marte, of Nanticoke, is charged with creating over $10,000 in debt on a fake credit card account opened in the names [...]
'Dancing with the Stars' judge Carrie Ann Inaba details mid-flight 'medical emergency'
April 17, 2026 at 13:21 EDTWNEP
Inaba battles several autoimmune diseases, including Sjögren’s syndrome and lupus.
Police investigate stabbing in Wilkes-Barre
April 17, 2026 at 13:20 EDTWNEP
The stabbing happened at a home along Hillside Street just after midnight on Wednesday, according to police.
Garret Anderson, longtime Angels star, dead at 53
April 17, 2026 at 13:05 EDTWNEP
The Los Angeles Angels announced the passing of Garret Anderson on Friday. He was a 17-year Major League veteran and 3-time All-Star.
Police activity at several federal buildings in Lackawanna County
April 17, 2026 at 12:22 EDTPA homepage
LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A post office employee was arrested Friday after Scranton police say he threatened his supervisor. 28/22 News witnessed a man being taken into custody at the Taylor Old Forge post office at the corner of South Main and Hospital Street. The arrest was made just after 11:00 a.m. in the parking [...]
Free America250PA concert tickets are here
April 17, 2026 at 12:14 EDTPA homepage
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Tickets for the free statewide concert, America250PA, coming this summer, are now available. Tickets, which are free, for the America250PA Commonwealth concert series are available here on the event website. Two musical acts, Lady A and En Vogue, will perform at Kirby Park for a free concert as part of the America250 Commonwealth Concert Series. The statewide [...]
Fugitive arrested in Florida 1 day after being placed on FBI's Top 10 Most Wanted list
April 17, 2026 at 11:53 EDTWNEP
Roper was placed on the FBI's Most Wanted list a day before her arrest in Florida.
Nearly 1.4 million Ford F-150 pickup trucks recalled to fix gearshift issue
April 17, 2026 at 11:08 EDTWNEP
Ford is aware of two injuries and one accident possibly related to the issue prompting the recall of more than 1 million pickup trucks.
Body found near woods in Wilkes-Barre, police say
April 17, 2026 at 10:40 EDTPA homepage
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Heavy police activity was seen near a wooded area in Wilkes-Barre after a body discovery was reported. Multiple police units were seen around Kidder Street and Scott Street towards a wooded area in Wilkes-Barre, Friday morning. Chief Boyle tells 28/22 News that the body discovered is not suspicious and appears [...]
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