January 2, 2026 at 18:25 ESTPA homepage
Editor's Note: This article has been updated to reflect charges of terroristic threats. LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— One man faces terroristic threats charges in Lackawanna County after police say he threatened a state trooper. 30-year-old Jordan Mayo is charged with two counts of making terroristic threats and three harassment charges. Investigators say Mayo called state police 19 [...]
January 2, 2026 at 18:12 ESTPA homepage
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Many people will be taking part in Dry January, giving up alcohol for the month in hopes of improving their health after the holidays, but experts say quitting alcohol cold turkey isn't always safe for everyone. 28/22 News reporter Heidi Martens spoke with a local treatment professional about when Dry January can [...]
January 2, 2026 at 18:10 ESTWNEP
In this week's 16 To The Rescue, we meet a 4-year-old cat who is learning to come out of her shell in a quieter room at Blue Chip Farm Animal Refuge near Dallas.
January 2, 2026 at 18:00 ESTWNEP
The family just moved to Piedmont, Alabama for a "fresh start" and had been in their new home for a few weeks before the tragedy.
January 2, 2026 at 17:59 ESTWNEP
A new documentary uncovers Waverly, Pennsylvania's crucial role in the Underground Railroad and celebrates the bravery of unsung abolitionists.
January 2, 2026 at 17:33 ESTWNEP
Charges are pending against Lenny Dykstra.
January 2, 2026 at 17:31 ESTPA homepage
PLYMOUTH, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Customers of a local sandwich shop are mourning the sudden death of its owner. For those from Plymouth or the surrounding area, there is a strong chance they've eaten at Donny's Hoagies. The sandwich shop has been open on Carver Street for decades, but the shop's owner Donny Suda passed [...]
January 2, 2026 at 16:57 ESTWNEP
Newswatch 16's Valeria Quiñones spoke with the Hazleton City Fire Department about their need for more firefighters as emergency calls increase.
January 2, 2026 at 16:37 ESTWNEP
Newswatch 16's Emily Kress stopped by the Carbon County Environmental Education Center, where people can recycle their trees and do some good for wildlife.
January 2, 2026 at 16:13 ESTWNEP
Thursday marked the launch of the new West Side Regional Police Department, combining Edwardsville and Larksville police.
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