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New notification system for nuclear plant in Luzerne County
The Federal Emergency Management Agency announced plans for a new notification system for the nuclear power plant in Luzerne County. Previously, the main alert from the Susquehanna Steam Electric Station would send alerts through sirens and a broadcast message on air. The new system will send an alert to any phones in a 50-mile radius and other methods including on-air. FEMA officials hope to have the system approved and implemented by October.
Traffic changes in Wilkes-Barre for Fine Arts Fiesta
WILKES-BARRE, Pa. — This weekend's Fine Arts Fiesta will affect drivers in that part of Luzerne County. The traffic pattern around Public Square in Wilkes-Barre will change throughout the event. Traffic on the square will be restricted starting on the morning of Wednesday, May 15, and will end on...
Donations needed to support veterans retreat center
LAKE HARMONY, CARBON COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Life after the military isn’t always easy for veterans, so one non-profit in the Poconos is making sure it’s there to help them get back on their feet. 28/22 News Reporter Sydney Kostus met with the non-profit to discuss how it needs your help to continue its mission. Sergeant Major […]
Drums Native Casey Eichfeld Returning to the Olympics in 2024
Casey Eichfeld is set to become the second American to compete in four Olympics in canoeing after winning the men’s slalom at the Olympic Trials a couple of weeks ago. Eichfeld previously competed at the Olympics in 2008, 2012 and 2016 with a best finish of seventh.
Partial certification of primary election scheduled
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — From Your Local Election Headquarters, partial certification of the primary election in Luzerne County is scheduled for later this week. The Luzerne County Board of Elections and Registration will convene a special meeting Thursday morning to approve a partial certification of the April 23 primary election. According to a post on […]
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 […]
Shooting investigation underway in Luzerne County
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, Pa. — Police are searching for suspects involved in a shooting in Luzerne County. The Hanover Township Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred in the 400 block of the Hanover Village Apartment Complex around 12:44 a.m. on Friday. There were no injuries reported during this...
School expansion plans discussed in Hazleton
HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A school district in Luzerne County is in desperate need of expanding. Its student population continues to grow each year but the space to hold them hasn’t kept up. On Thursday, more plans were discussed to try and fix the problem. 28/22 News Reporter Gianna Galli was in the Hazleton […]
Tamaqua Area student recognized for musical talents
TAMAQUA, SCHUYLKILL COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — In this week’s Here’s to You Kid segment, we are introducing you to a Tamaqua Area High School Senior who is being recognized for her musical talents. She is also very passionate about the environment. The trumpet holds a special place in Brianna Snyder’s heart. “I chose to play trumpet […]
Luzerne County Council retains airport consultant, fills board seats
Tired of ads? Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. Luzerne County Council unanimously voted Tuesday to hire Delta Airport Consultants Inc. to handle engineering and planning for a multimillion dollar overhaul at the Wyoming Valley Airport in Forty Fort and Wyoming. Council had earmarked $6 million in federal American Rescue...
PD: Undercover sting leads to arrest in illegal gun sale
WYOMING BOROUGH, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man trying to buy an illegal gun during an undercover investigation has been arrested, said police. The Wyoming Area Regional Police Department stated an undercover investigation was completed into the illegal attempt to purchase a gun. On Friday, May 10, officers executed an arrest warrant for Dakota Jarmusik, […]
Hanover Area students team up for an inclusive annual softball game
LUZERNE COUNTY(WOLF) — Students at the Hanover Area School District and the life skills classes held a softball game during the school day on Monday. The school tries to get all the kids with different abilities out on the field. It’s a fun event they look forward to, and...
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