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Race of the Saints tradition continues to run strong
JESSUP, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Thousands this holiday weekend celebrated an event in Lackawanna County rooted in rich tradition, family, and faith. From the top to the bottom of the small town of Jessup, thousands of people celebrated Saint Ubaldo Day. The day capped off by the Race of the Saints is an annual tradition […]
Police investigating report of shots fired in Dunmore
DUNMORE, Pa. — Police are investigating after reports of shots fired in Dunmore Thursday. The Lackawanna County Communications Center confirms that police were called to East Elm Street, near Corner Street, in Dunmore around 8pm following a report of gunshots in the area. The Communications Center said that responding...
Brian Rygielski Jr., scores Evergreen Raceway 602 Crate Modified Victory after front runners collide
(Butler Township, PA 5-25-24): For Evergreen Raceway the third time was the charm in finally getting the 2024 season of weekly racing underway after twice being rained out, and it was racing under the lights for the first time also for owner/promoter Jason Makarewicz as the track hosted a Saturday evening program.
PD: Man arrested for fleeing police, having illegal gun
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man in Lackawanna County has been arrested after harassing a woman and breaking into her home. 32-year-old Jose Montalvo is being charged with evading arrest, carrying a firearm without a license, and tampering with evidence among others. Scranton police stated officers responded to reports of a man being verbally […]
Gone but Knott Forgotten 5k kicks off
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — While some swam others ran this holiday weekend. More than 200 runners and walkers made their way to the Lackawanna River Heritage Trail Saturday in Scranton. They participated in what was called the “Gone but Knott Forgotten” 5k. The race was held in memory of U.S. Army Veteran and Shenandoah […]
Homeland Security investigation ongoing at two NEPA malls
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — The search is on for answers surrounding a pair of sports apparel store raids in Lackawanna and Luzerne Counties. Homeland Security has confirmed that they are conducting a law enforcement operation involving a store called sports fever in the Viewmont and Wyoming Valley Malls. 28/22 News was the only station there […]
Katie’s Place Clubhouse opens new location in Lackawanna County
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A local non-profit that supports those with mental illness is expanding in a new location in the Electric City. Tim Rodwell, Kelly Amberlabage, and Jeff Moran hang out together around a table inside Katie’s Place Clubhouse in Scranton. “When I’m here I feel so needed, so accepted, I feel so […]
Dupont hosts Memorial Day parade, ceremony
DUPONT – The borough marked Memorial Day by holding its annual parade and a ceremony at the borough building. In the ceremony at the borough building on Memorial Day, William Lukasik was returned a 48-star U.S. Flag that covered his great Uncle Joseph E. Motiska’s casket after being killed in combat on Sept. 28, 1918 during World War I.
Siblings take top honors in Old Fort 5-Mile Run
FORTY FORT – Just last week, Dave Bass was talking about how the Old Fort 5 Mile Run is a family-orientated race for many of its participants. Bass, who helped organize this year’s race, pointed out that many runners come out each Memorial Day and run the event as a family. Some have been doing it for generations.
West Side Veterans Memorial Day parade
KINGSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Plenty of parades stepped off despite the gloomy skies across NEPA Monday morning. One parade in Kingston hit its 105th year, and lots of people came out as a way to observe Memorial Day. It’s the 105th annual West Side Veterans Memorial Day Parade, a tradition bringing out dozens in Luzerne […]
Sixth person arrested in deadly shooting investigation
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A sixth person was arrested by police in the investigation of a deadly shooting. 28/22 News previously reported on a shooting in Scranton that officials say left 32-year-old Robert Dawson dead. The Scranton Police Department announced Thursday 50-year-old Bianca Mormolejo was taken into custody. According to police, Mormolejo is facing […]
Loved ones rally for answers to Debra Fox case
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Family and friends of a woman found dead in a wooded area of Wilkes-Barre earlier this year are seeking answers this holiday weekend. They held a rally hoping local law enforcement would provide more information about how she died. Outside of Wilkes-Barre Police Headquarters where Debra Fox’s loved ones spent […]
Catch the Magic: King’s College provost continues family legacy of teaching, making dreams come true
Tired of ads? Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. For Joseph Evan, King’s College provost and vice president of academic affairs, teaching is in his blood. His father’s 40-year career as an educator included teaching social studies as well as sports and his mother served for many years as...
Many without power in Lackawanna County
LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Due to the storms, dozens are without power Wednesday in Lackawanna County. In Lackawanna County, over 100 people are without power due to a tree down on wires, according to PPL. PPL expects that issue to be fixed around 2:30 a.m. Thursday.
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