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Fire damages law office in Scranton
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— A fire started early Saturday morning in Scranton just about half a mile from where the Armed Forces parade is supposed to start. Lackawanna County Center for Public Safety said that a call came in just before 8:00 a.m. for a second alarm fire on the 100 block of Franklin Street […]
Garage damaged by fire in Lackawanna County
TAYLOR, Pa. — Fire destroyed a garage in Lackawanna County early Friday morning. Firefighters responded to the place at the corner of Cooper and East Grove Streets in Taylor just after midnight. Officials have not said how the fire started. This is a developing story. Check back for details.
Five homicides so far this year in Scranton
SCRANTON, Pa. — Earlier this week, the intersection of Jackson Street and Filmore Avenue was swarming with investigators after a man was shot and killed, found unconscious in his car. With the Friday excitement as kids rush home for the weekend, parents not feeling the same. "It's scary because...
Walking for healthy hearts in Lackawanna County
MOOSIC, Pa. — The rain didn't stop people from walking to support healthy hearts Saturday morning in Lackawanna County. The NEPA Heart Walk kicked off at PNC Field in Moosic with participants walking to help raise awareness for heart disease. The first lap of the walk was dedicated to...
Rahjuan Marquel Morgan Charged In Scranton Killing: PD
Police originally called Benjamin Thompson's Jackson Street death "suspicious" before declaring it a homicide on Thursday morning, May 16. By Thursday night, 24-year-old Rahjuan Marquel Morgan was arrested for criminal homicide and criminal conspiracy, city police said. "This investigation is still underway and more arrests are expected," officials said. SPD...
Easy to Sew Cross Body Water Bottle and Phone Holder!
ARCHBALD, Pa. — When you know how to so you can really create just about anything! You can sew clothing, accessories, pillows, curtains, do your own alterations and save some money. Bambi Linn Sews What can help you start stitching your way to a whole new wardrobe and beyond!
Mayor Cognetti talks public safety plan going forward for Scranton
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— On the heels of Thursday night’s murder arrest, Scranton Mayor Paige Cognetti says she’s committed to public safety. The mayor sat down with 28/22 News Kathryn Oleary exclusively to talk about her public safety plan. Feeling safe in your neighborhood is crucial. Mayor Cognetti says simple actions, such as staying alert […]
Keystone College announces progress in plan to remain open
LA PLUME, Pa. — Keystone College says it has made "significant progress" on a plan to keep the school open. Keystone College announced Friday that it is in the final stages of a funding agreement with a strategic partner to create a plan to move forward. Details of the...
Guilty verdict in Lackawanna County murder trial
A guilty verdict in the Justin Shuback murder trial in Lackawanna County. Shuback was found guilty of first-degree murder and burglary by a jury in Lackawanna County on Wednesday afternoon, following 10 hours of deliberation over 2 days, in the death of Old Forge businessman Robert Baron Sr. in 2017. Cries of "burn in hell” and "garbage” came from the courtroom gallery as the county sheriff’s deputies led Schuback away after the jury’s verdict was read. It took more than six years for the police to find Robert Baron’s remains, discovered near Pagnotti Park in Old Forge last year. It took almost 14 months for prosecutors to bring Schuback to trial.
Lackawanna County beer distributor changing hands after 7 decades
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A family-owned and operated business for over seventy years in Lackawanna County will soon change hands. The owners of Pioneer Beer Distributor in Scranton are calling it quits. 28/22 News Reporter Jason Livecchi spoke with the owner as well as customers who say they will be missed. “I have known […]
Lackawanna County DA speaks on guilty verdict
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — Before the guilty verdict was handed down, seven years of investigating went into the Justin Schubach case. 28/22 News sat down exclusively with the Lackawanna County District Attorney who says a lot of work from several agencies led to Wednesday’s verdict. Powell took over the case in 2018 when there were […]
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