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Prosecutors say alibi presented in Bryan Kohberger case not specific enough
Prosecutors in the case of a Monroe County man accused of killing four University of Idaho students say the man's alibi claim that he filed is not specific enough. Lawyers for Bryan Kohberger said he was out for a drive the night the four students were brutally murdered. Prosecutors say...
Man attacked woman in front of young child in Bethlehem, cops say
A Monroe County man is accused of assaulting a woman in front of a young child in Bethlehem. Christopher Stepien, 37, of Kunkletown, is charged with felony strangulation; felony sexual assault; misdemeanor child endangerment; and misdemeanor stalking. Those new charges follow previous charges filed by city police of misdemeanor simple assault; misdemeanor making terroristic threats; and summary harassment.
10 most expensive homes sold in Carbon County, April 22-28
A house in Lake Harmony that sold for $1.3 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Carbon County in the past week. In total, 30 residential real estate sales were recorded in the county during the past week, with an average price of $333,633. The average price per square foot was $191.
PSP remembers fallen troopers in Lackawanna County
DICKSON CITY, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — State police in Lackawanna County held a ceremony to honor troopers who have been killed in the line of duty. Both current and retired members of the Pennsylvania State Police Troop R gathered at Eagle Hose Company Number 1 in Dickson City for a memorial service to commemorate 119 […]
Monroe County restaurant inspections for April 22-28
These establishments in Monroe County were inspected between April 22 and 28, according to Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture records. This list also includes earlier inspections for which reports became available after the list for that time period was published. The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture provides this disclosure: "Please remember that...
Spectacular sunshine to finish this week, with potentially soaking rain this weekend
Tuesday’s cold front interacted with the backdoor front off the ocean to ignite a band of powerful thunderstorms along that frontal boundary. Many locations from Scranton to the Lehigh Valley experienced large hail and vivid lightning. Those storms decayed rapidly when they propagated eastward into the cooler maritime air. A surface high behind that front brough mild air to the area Wednesday, and as it moved off the coast delivered today, it pumped summery air northward into our area. Another cold front is currently crossing our area but will not deliver any precipitation.
Police release details of deadly Scranton shooting
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — We now know more about what police say led to a man killing his brother in South Scranton. 24-year-old Carlos Rivera is being charged with first-degree and four counts of third-degree murder after the shooting death of his brother, 35-year-old Walter Reyes. According to police, the brothers were drinking with […]
Will PA see more cicadas this year?
SALEM TOWNSHIP, WAYNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— It’s the season of cicadas emerging from the ground, but this year parts of the US will be seeing trillions of them. 28/22 News Reporter Sydney Kostus visited an environmental education center in the Poconos to find out if parts of our region will be swarmed with the species. It’s […]
Body found on Route 315 Pittston Township
PITTSTON TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police are actively investigating a body discovery on Route 315 in Pittston Township. Police are actively on the scene of an investigation Tuesday afternoon near Ken Pollock Volvo Dealership on Route 315. Luzerne County District Attorney Sam Sanguedolce told 28/22 News investigators arrived on the scene around 2:30 p.m. […]
Families Express Frustrations with the VA
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE CO. (WOLF) — Brenda Banaszek's father, Hank, is a 20-year veteran of the Marine Corps who lives in the VA's Community Living Center. A little over a week ago, Hank was sent to the ICU for pneumonia. “He went hypothermic, and his body temperature dropped down to...
Philly Dealer With Berks County Ties Had More Than $8 Million In Fentanyl: DA
Ramon Alberto Jimenez-Merejildo was arrested on Perkiomen Avenue in Exeter on Tuesday, April 30, according to prosecutors. Authorities said Jimenez-Merejildo was selling fentanyl in Philadelphia and also "transporting large amounts" to Berks for distribution. Police made several controlled buys from Jimenez-Merejildo during the two-month investigation, the DA's Office said. During...
2024 Jordan Relays at Scranton Memorial Stadium
SCRANTON, Pa. — Starting with the girls 4000 meter medley, Reese Morgan, Emma Horsley, Kaylyn elliott and Anna Pucilowski from Abington get the win. 4 by 100 meter... Pittston Area's team of Ali Butcher, Annika Lien, Jenna Grieco, and Aria Messner take first running 50.15. Then the 1200 sprint...
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