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Trump sues Bucks County as Election Day nears

BUCKS COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — We are just six days away from the General Election and the Trump campaign on Wednesday said it's suing Bucks County.

It's alleging voters were turned away Tuesday after facing long lines on the last day to apply for mail-in ballot voting.

A lawsuit filed by the Trump campaign Tuesday afternoon has extended Bucks County's on-demand mail-in ballot deadline.

Giant creatures line Avoca yard for Halloween

AVOCA, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — It's time for our Halloween House of the Night in Luzerne County!

Wednesday's house out in Avoca has giant light-up creatures lining the yard of the home with a giant animatronic skeleton.

Crowds gather for Dickson City trunk-or-treat

There's even a cool toxic waste display with bats and skeletons, and orange lights create a haunting effect for the display.

Crowds gather for Dickson City trunk-or-treat

DICKSON CITY, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — In Lackawanna County, a huge crowd gathered for a trunk-or-treat at Penn East Federal Credit Union's Corporate Center in Dickson City.

Hundreds of families turned out for the credit union's third annual event.

Pennsylvania candies you may find while trick-or-treating

Costumed kids showed up to collect candy and other goodies from nearly two dozen employee-decorated cars.

There was also popcorn, cotton candy, a DJ, and a photo booth.

Largest manhunt in PA 10 years later

EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — Wednesday marked 10 years since one of the largest manhunts in northeastern Pennsylvania history. It was October 30, 2014, when Pennsylvania State Police captured Eric Frein.

Frein shot two state troopers during a September ambush at the state police Blooming Grove Barracks in Pike County.

Lackawanna County residents sound off about possible property tax hike

Corporal Bryan Dickson was killed, and Trooper Alex Douglass was critically injured.

Officer gives tips to stay safe this Halloween

HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Halloween is about to kick off. Hundreds of eager trick-or-treaters are getting ready to hit the streets for some ghoulish fun and treats.

28/22 News Reporter Amelia Sack spoke with a local police department and a nonprofit that shared how people can make sure the holiday is safe and fun for everyone.

It's a holiday that comes with plenty of candy, but it should also come with some caution.

Parents should make sure any treats their child receives aren't tampered with.

PA lawmakers, firefighters hold roundtable in Old Forge

OLD FORGE, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Several state lawmakers and local firefighters met in Lackawanna County on Wednesday to talk about how to keep volunteer departments afloat.

The meeting at Eagle McClure Hose Company in Old Forge revealed that many volunteer fire companies are barely surviving.

Finding the money to keep the operation ready on a moment's notice is tough, but it's also difficult to find dedicated volunteers to serve the community.

Dress for Success Luzerne County opens new location

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