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Attempted robbery investigation at Turkey Hill

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police are currently investigating an attempted robbery at Turkey Hill in Scranton on Thursday. Investigators on scene confirmed with 28/22 News that an attempted robbery occurred at Turkey Hill on Mulberry Street in the morning hours on Nov. 12 Details on the incident are limited. We will update you with […]

Scranton, PA · 11h

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Two arrested, cocaine seized after joint investigation

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police say two men have been arrested after a joint drug sale investigation seized cocaine and more than $10,000. 38-year-old Jeremy J. Cruz and 19-year-old Nelson Thomas Cruz, both of Scranton, were arrested following a joint investigation on Nov. 10. According to the criminal complaints, investigators recovered a handgun with […]

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Woman dies, driver injured after both ejected in crash

LENOX TWP., SUSQUEHANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — State police say a crash occurred where both the driver and passenger were ejected, killing one and leaving the other with serious injuries. According to Pennsylvania State Police, the crash occurred on Nov. 9 while the vehicle was driving north on Interstate 81 in Lenox Township, Susquehanna County. The […]

Susquehanna County, PA · 2d

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Multi-vehicle crash closed lanes on I-81

LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A multi-vehicle crash closed lanes on a portion of I-81 in Lackawanna County Thursday morning. PennDOT stated a multi-vehicle crash occurred on Interstate 81 northbound on Nov. 12 at mile marker 181.5. Two left lanes were blocked off to traffic, including the left shoulder. Details on the crash are limited at […]

Lackawanna County, PA · 12h

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Woman arrested after armed TV robbery, 90 mph chase

WILKES-BARRE TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A woman was arrested Wednesday after police said she stole a 65-inch TV from a Best Buy at gunpoint and led police on a high-speed chase. Jasmyne Destiny Rakochy, 21, of Harding, was arrested Wednesday and faces several charges, including robbery and fleeing police. Police said Rakochy brandished a […]

Luzerne County, PA · 1d

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The 9 Humble Diners In Pennsylvania With Comfort Food You Need To Try At Least Once

Ready to find the best humble diners in Pennsylvania with comfort food worth traveling for?. These 9 diners serve up hearty meals and warm hospitality that’ll make you a regular in no time!. 1. Route 30 Diner (Ronks) Out along Lincoln Highway in Lancaster County, the Route 30 Diner...

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Scranton Inventory Grows While Prices Climb Against the National Trend

Scranton buyers found more listings to choose from, but prices edged up and well-priced homes moved off the market quickly.

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Cocaine, $10K and altered-serial handgun found between mattresses in Scranton drug probe

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA CO. (WOLF) — Two Scranton men were arrested Nov. 10 after a joint investigation that included a controlled cocaine purchase and searches of two homes, according to criminal complaints. A confidential informant told investigators he could buy cocaine from a man known as “Pito,” later identified as...

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Lackawanna County issues Code Blue for Friday night

LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Lackawanna County and the City of Scranton issued a Code Blue Frigid Weather Alert for Friday night into Saturday morning because of forecasted cold temperatures. The Code Blue was issued for expected wind chills below 20 degrees through the night. St. Anthony’s Haven will be open 7 p.m. to 8 a.m., […]

Lackawanna County, PA · 5h

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Paige Cognetti wins seat in U.S. House of Representatives

Paige Cognetti, a democrat from Eugene, Oregon and the former mayor of Scranton won the election against Republican incumbent Rob Bresnahan on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026 at 10:41 p.m. EST. Cognetti studied at the University of Oregon Clark Honors College to complete her undergraduate degree in 1998-2002. She graduated summa...

Scranton, PA · 21h

Abandoned Pa. rail corridor gets new life as trail with scenic 400-foot bridge to cross

A former railroad corridor that once carried coal trains through northeastern Pennsylvania has been transformed into a recreational trail more than four decades after public money was first committed to preserving the property. The new North Pocono Trail follows 3.2 miles of the former Erie and Wyoming Railroad corridor between...

Lackawanna County, PA · 16h

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The art of remembrance: Work continues on Archbald Borough Veterans Monument Park

To Stephen Colley, many military memorials feel polished and rigid. Colley doesn't want his work for the Archbald Borough Veterans Monument Park to feel that way. "It looks like movie stars were in the middle of war," the sculptor and Marywood University educator said of other statues he's seen as he stood over several miniature renditions of a 12-foot eagle obelisk he designed.

Archbald, PA · 1d

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Scranton School Board plans to purchase former Penn Foster building for $2.2M

"Our district has been growing. Scranton has been growing, and our special needs population in particular has been growing almost explosively," said Tom Borthwick, Scranton School Board President. Behind overgrown weeds and across an empty parking lot lies an opportunity that Scranton School Board President Tom Borthwick says will allow...

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PASNAP union members call on Geisinger to pay its Scranton employees fair, competitive wages

Despite the rain and biting wind, union members from Geisinger Community Medical Center in Scranton rallied Thursday for higher wages and what they called fair treatment from their employer. Members of Pennsylvania Association of Staff Nurses and Allied Professionals, or PASNAP, affiliated unions at GCMC called on Geisinger to bring...

Scranton, PA · 4h

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BACK MOUNTAIN Welsh Cookie Bake Sale: Trucksville United Methodist Church will sell Welsh cookies

Wyoming, PA · 19h

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Former Lackawanna College President presented with award in Scranton

SCRANTON, Pa. — The University of Scranton presented Colonel Mark Volk with the David Wenzel Award for Public Service. Volk is a double alumnus of the university and the former president of Lackawanna College. Colonel Volk had a career spanning more than 25 years serving in the Army. The...

Scranton, PA · 22h

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Community remembers Ambrose Cerene, the only soldier from Olyphant killed in Vietnam

OLYPHANT, LACKAWANNA CO. (WOLF) — In 1967, Ambrose Cerene was killed by a sniper in his third tour in Vietnam. And out of the roughly 60,000 people that died in the conflict, he was the only one from Olyphant. And now, roughly 6 decades later, the Olyphant community gathered to make sure he would never be forgotten.

Olyphant, PA · 1d

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Wednesday: No parking on Main Street from East Columbus Street to Kridlo Bridge, Pittston

PITTSTON, LUZERNE CO. (WOLF) — Parking restrictions will be in place Wednesday along Main Street in Pittston as crews prepare to repaint parking spaces following a major repaving project in October. City officials say parking will be prohibited along Main Street from East Columbus Street to the Kridlo Bridge...

Pittston, PA · 2d

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