Democrats are trying to hold onto seats in Trump country and northeast Philadelphia to maintain control of the Pennsylvania House.
DANVILLE — Montour County is set to receive a total of $2 million in grant funding from two Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grants.
OVERTON TOWNSHIP, BRADFORD COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — One man is in custody after a shooting Wednesday morning in Bradford County.
According to Pennsylvania State Police, 25-year-old Isaiah Covert of New Albany was taken into custody for shooting his neighbor twice after an altercation on the 700 block of Morris Road.
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — While Lackawanna County is likely facing a major tax increase, residents in the Scranton School District have some relief that there will likely be no school tax increase in their area.
The $225.8 million 2025 budget balances without raising taxes a decision that was thoroughly looked at by the board
OLD FORGE, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A veteran-owned women's and children's clothing store that is brand new to the Old Forge area is hoping to help a group that cares for our four-legged friends.
After losing her dog, the Marine Corps veteran decided she wanted to do something not just for other dogs but for people as well.
That is when Alexis Poslusny decided to open Little Angel's Closet named after her dog Angel.
KINGSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man is in custody after police say he sent them on a high-speed chase in a stolen vehicle.
According to the Kingston Municipal Police Department, on October 25 around 3:55 p.m., officers saw a black SUV drive past at a high rate of speed.
Officers state they initiated a traffic stop on Market Street and South River Street in Wilkes-Barre.
Police say the driver, 18-year-old James Michael Nardone, from Pittston, failed to stop resulting in him running multiple red lights.
PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Local officials and community leaders are reacting Wednesday to former president Trump's victory over Vice-President Kamala Harris.
A new administration brings with it new policies and ideas that could impact their communities.
Local officials tell 28/22 News they always pay close attention to what a presidential candidate has to say and we've heard a lot from both President Trump and Vice-President Harris in recent months.
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — A Scranton man has been charged with fraud of $850,000 during the COVID-19 pandemic.
According to The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania, 42-year-old Yoel Weiss from Scranton was indicted on 41 counts of wire fraud, identity theft, unlawful cash transactions, witness tampering, and false statements to the Small Business Administration.
WASHINGTON — Vice President Kamala Harris called President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday to congratulate him on his election victory, a senior Harris aide said.
The person spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss the call.
The aide said Harris discussed the importance of a peaceful transfer of power with Trump ahead of her planned concession speech Wednesday afternoon, scheduled for 4 p.m. ET.
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — PA Turnpike officials have announced that the Wyoming Valley Interchange will be closed Thursday morning.
According to the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, drivers traveling on Interstate 476, the Wyoming Valley Interchange (Exit 115) will be closed in both directions from midnight until 5:00 a.m.
Man sent to hospital, hit by truck in Wilkes-Barre
The closure is for crews to safely install an overhead sign and during the closure, drivers should use the next exit and find an alternate route, as noted in the release.
