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Police investigate death of man in Scranton
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Lackawanna County Coroner is investigating what led to a man’s death in Scranton. First responders say they were called to the area of 1800 Jackson Street for a driver who crashed into a parked car around 11:45 p.m. Officials said reports from the scene stated that the driver was passed […]
Two accused of $400 retail theft at Target
DICKSON CITY, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police are continuing to search for suspects involved in multiple retail thefts across Targets in NEPA. According to the Dickson City Police Department, the two men pictured used magnetic keys to remove video games from their security devices. Police say the two got away with stealing $470 worth of […]
Jury deliberating in NEPA murder trial
The fate of Justin Shuback is in the hands of the jury. Jurors began deliberating Tuesday afternoon in Shuback's murder trial. Shuback is accused of killing Old Forge restaurant owner Robert Baron in 2017. If convicted, Shuback could face life in prison. Jury deliberation will resume this morning in Lackawanna County.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
BREAKING: Justin Schuback guilty of murder of Robert Baron
SCRANTON, Pa. — Justin Schuback was found guilty of first-degree murder and burglary by a jury in Lackawanna County on Wednesday afternoon in the death of Old Forge businessman Robert Baron St. in 2017. The verdict was reached around 1:50 p.m. Wednesday. They deliberated for about 10 hours over...
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...
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, […]
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 […]
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...
Officials seize 60 dead butterflies from package passing through Philly
Agents with U.S. Customs and Border Protection recently recovered a parcel containing 60 dead butterflies as it passed through Philadelphia on its way to an address on Wayne County, Pa., officials said. According to officials with the agency, the parcel was discovered on May 2, and was labeled as “pieces...
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...
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...
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 […]
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