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Road closures for Wilkes-Barre Fine Arts Fiesta
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Officials have announced the upcoming Wilkes-Barre Fine Arts Fiesta travel advisory. According to Mayor George C. Brown, the traffic pattern for the Fine Arts Fiesta on the Public Square will change starting May 15, and end on May 20. List of the traffic patterns: The Fine Arts Fiesta will kick […]
Driver wanted in hit-and-run investigation in Dallas Twp.
DALLAS TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A driver is wanted after police say they were involved in a hit-and-run incident. The Dallas Township Police Department is investigating a hit-and-run near Valley Mart Citgo Gas Station on State Route 309 on May 12 around 12:20 p.m. Police say the car involved looks to be a 2005-2012 […]
Scranton High School evacuated for gas leak
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Scranton High School was evacuated due to a gas leak. Scranton High School evacuated around 10:24 a.m. on Wednesday due to a gas leak, according to school officials. The school district states that, given how serious gas leaks are, they decided to evacuate for the safety and security of the […]
105th annual West Side Veterans Memorial Day Parade details announced
KINGSTON — The 105th annual West Side Veterans Memorial Day Parade will step off at 10:30 a.m. sharp on Memorial Day, May 27, honoring America’s fallen heroes. Commander Gary Isaac from the Black Diamond American Legion Post 395 and Commander Chuck Pavlick from the Anthracite VFW Post 283 — both in Kingston — are co-Chairs of the parade.
1 dead, 1 facing charges after deadly Hazleton crash
HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A driver is facing charges and one person is dead after a motorcycle crash in Luzerne County. Police say the crash happened May 8 just before 12:00 p.m. involving a motorcycle on North Church Street and 17th Street in Hazleton. Officials say the motorcycle was stopped in traffic when it […]
Motorcoach service from Avoca to Philly airport
Air travelers leaving from the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) on American Airlines can soon connect through Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) by motorcoach. Beginning August 6, buses will operate four times a day in each direction between AVP and Philly. The new service allows passengers to clear security at AVP and board a motorcoach to Philadelphia's Terminal F. Travelers will not have to clear security again and can walk to their gate.
5-year-old flown to hospital after scooter hits SUV
BLAKESLEE, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A five-year-old boy was taken to the hospital after crashing into an SUV while on his scooter Monday evening. According to the Pocono Mountain Regional Police Department, on Monday around 6:22 p.m., officers were called to an incident involving a child on a scooter in Blakeslee. Police say a 5-year-old […]
Taking the oath in Lackawanna County to protect and serve
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police departments across the country are facing hiring shortages, some have even loosened policies to help fill the ranks. But those who took the oath at a graduation ceremony Tuesday say they’re ready to protect and serve. 28/22 News Reporter Emily Allegrucci had a look into Hazleton class 261 of […]
Parking and traffic restrictions will be in place for the Scranton Armed Forces Day Parade
SCRANTON, Pa. — A parade to honor those in our area in the armed services will affect traffic in Scranton this weekend. The Northeast Pennsylvania Armed Forces Day Parade steps off in downtown Scranton at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 18. Before the parade, the Heroes of All Kinds...
Get ready for Lackawanna County’s Reuse Fest!
PA live! (WBRE) —The Lackawanna County Office of Environmental Sustainability will conduct its first-ever Reuse Fest this Saturday at PNC field in Moosic. This is an event where Lackawanna County residents may drop off gently used clothing, toys, tools, sports equipment, small appliances, and other items collected at the event and then those items will be redistributed to participating area agencies.
Closing arguments expected in Robert Baron murder case
LACKAWANNA COUNTY, Pa. — As the prosecution and defense prepare for closing arguments in the case of Robert Baron's accused killer Justin Schuback, residents in the borough of Old Forge say they are unsure how to feel about the alleged crime that's left such a dark mark on their community.
Ohio Highway Patrol looking for driver who fatally struck motorcyclist Monday evening
FALLS TOWNSHIP − The Ohio Highway Patrol is continuing to investigate a two-vehicle traffic crash that resulted in a fatality. It happened shortly before 6:30 p.m. Monday near milepost 8 on U.S. 40. Authorities said Gary M. Frey, 71, of Zanesville was driving a 2015 BMV motorcycle eastbound. A...
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