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Police look to identify suspect in Viewmont Mall theft
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Investigators are asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect who may have stolen from the Viewmont Mall. The Scranton Police Department said they are trying to identify the person in the photos below. Officers said the suspect is wanted for questioning concerning a theft at Dick’s House of Sport […]
Jury deciding Justin Schuback's fate in death of Robert Baron
SCRANTON, Pa. — A jury in Lackawanna County began deliberating Tuesday afternoon a slate of murder, robbery, and burglary charges against Old Forge resident Justin Schuback for allegedly killing a borough business owner seven years ago. The panel of six men and six women began their work at 12:33...
2024 Armed Forces Parade coming to Scranton
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Scranton Police Department released details on the upcoming 2024 Armed Forces Parade. Authorities explain the 2024 Armed Forces Parade is scheduled for May 18 and will be preceded by the Heroes of All Kinds 5K race. Set up for the race will start at 8:30 a.m. and the race […]
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 […]
Lackawanna County students jump into action as teacher suffers seizure
LACKAWANNA COUNTY, Pa. — As senior year is starting to wind down for these students at Abington Heights High School near Clarks Summit, the microbiology class is wrapping up their lessons. "We're all super interested in science; most of us are trying to do it in college. And we...
PA Water building 3.5M gallon tank in Lackawanna County for firefighters
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU)— Pennsylvania American Water announced they’re installing new water storages in Pennsylvania, including a 3.5 million gallon tank for firefighters in Lackawanna County. In a release from Pennsylvania American Water, they announced they will be installing a $6.9 million water tank to provide additional water storage for fire companies in Roaring Brook Township, […]
Someone tried to import 60 dead butterflies into Pa. illegally
Agents with the U.S. Customs and Border Protection recently made a discovery that left them quite bugged. On May 2, agriculture specialists with CPD inspected a parcel from Portugal that claimed to contain “pieces of silk to be used in works.”. Instead, however, the parcel, which was heading to...
Prosecution rests in Robert Baron murder trial; alleged killer will not testify
SCRANTON, Pa. — The Lackawanna County district attorney's office rested its case Monday against alleged killer Justin Schuback. Schuback, replying to questions from Judge Terrence Nealon, said he will not testify to defend himself against charges he murdered Old Forge restaurant owner Robert Baron Sr. in 2017. The prosecution...
Biden campaign launches Health Care Provider events throughout commonwealth
Local doctors, nurses, midwives, and other health care providers are expected to emphasize what’s at stake for health care in the 2024 election at events this week in Pittsburgh, Lancaster, Scranton, and Erie. The post Biden campaign launches Health Care Provider events throughout commonwealth appeared first on Pennsylvania Capital-Star.
Lackawanna County murder case entering second week
DUNMORE, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A high-profile murder case in Lackawanna County is about to enter its second week. 38-year-old Justin Schuback is accused of robbing and killing Robert Baron of Old Forge in 2017. On Friday, prosecutors presented testimony and evidence to place the defendant at the scene of the crime, Ghigiarelli’s restaurant which […]
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport to connect passengers through Philadelphia
AVOCA, LUZERNE CO. (WOLF) — Passengers departing from the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) will soon have the ability to make connections through the Philadelphia International Airport (PHL). Beginning Aug. 6, 2024, new service linking AVP and PHL will be operated by luxury buses as part of American Airlines' partnership...
Construction and concerns in Newton Township
NEWTON TOWNSHIP, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Eight months after a terrible storm led to a bad crash at a Lackawanna bridge, there’s now a new span proposal for the Newton Township Bridge. Four people crashed into the raised portion of the bridge in September that was damaged by the heavy rain. Those four were treated […]
Interstate-81 construction switching directions
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — The construction that caused bumper-to-bumper traffic for miles on Interstate 81 South last week is moving over to the opposite lane until Thursday. The next phase of the construction project on Interstate 81 spans through Luzerne and Lackawanna counties once again. PennDOT crews will be cutting and patching the shoulder on […]
Man who lost son to overdose wants to rebuild Hawley skate park, rename it Awareness Park
A man from Tafton, who started a foundation in memory of his son who died from a fentanyl overdose, has proposed to Hawley Borough to rebuild the existing skate park and name it Awareness Park as a place for events focused on addressing substance abuse. Bill Messinetti summarized his proposal...
National championship for mock trial team
LACKAWANNA COUNTY, Pa. — Trophy cases line the walls of Abington Heights High School near Clarks Summit in Lackawanna County. Each window is filled to the brim with titles and championships, and the gold hardware is a symbol of the hard work behind it. Now, one more will be...
Hose company holds soppressata contest
CARBONDALE, Pa. — It was a soppressata celebration in Lackawanna County on Saturday. The Meredith Hose Company near Carbondale hosted a contest for makers of the cured meat. Photos sent in by the hose company showed 24 different kinds of soppressata, all homemade. The contest is a big fundraiser...
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