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Cooper's is celebrating anniversary with prices from the year 1948
SCRANTON, Pa. — It's the Summer of the Inflatable! Morning Meteorologist Joe Snedeker will be riding his bike in July for Go Joe 27 to raise money for St. Joseph's Center, but this week, a big fundraiser is happening in Scranton. At Cooper's Seafood House in Scranton, the Cooper...
Understanding, combating gang violence in Scranton
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The battle to reduce youth gang violence continues Wednesday. Community leaders gathered Wednesday to talk about the ongoing fight to combat the problem, first by understanding it. Three important takeaways from Wednesday coming from Lackawanna County District Attorney Mark Powell. Gang activity is not new, it’s not unique to Scranton […]
Three accused of committing credit card fraud at Walmart
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — Police are searching for searching for three suspects who allegedly stole a credit card and used it at Walmart. The South Abington Township Police are asking for help with information regarding the identity of the individuals caught on camera. The suspects stole a credit card in South Abington Township and used […]
Everyone is welcome at Frank's Place. Meet one of their best workers.
SIMPSON, Pennsylvania — Frank's Place in Simpson is known for its huge menu. The owners pride themselves on having something for everyone, and even if there's not, just ask. They also pride themselves on being a place for everyone, and that means a little more to them this month—Autism Acceptance Month.
NEPA man sentenced for fatal car crash in Lackawanna County
A Lackawanna County man has been sentenced to 1 to 4 years in prison after causing a crash that killed one person in July of 2021. James Gerrity of Dunmore, was convicted for crossing over a median and hitting Mary and Lou Radell on State Route 6 in Wayne County. Mary Radell survived, but Lou Radell died from his injuries while being operated on at the hospital. Gerrity was sentenced to 12 months to 48 months in Wayne County Correctional Facility on one count of homicide by vehicle, one count of aggravated assault by vehicle, and one count of involuntary manslaughter.
National Weather Service ‘fire weather’ concerns across NEPA
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a “Special Weather Statement” for “fire weather” concerns across NEPA on Tuesday. On Tuesday, April 23, the NWS issued a “Special Weather Statement regarding fire weather concerns at 11:42 a.m. for the following counties: According to the NWS, conditions will be dry with gusts of […]
Crews respond to brush fire in Taylor
TAYLOR, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Crews battled a massive brush fire in the woods near a popular shopping center in Taylor, Lackawanna County on Tuesday. Multiple departments were called in to assist, and it took them around three hours to fully put out the fire. The scene has been clear for several hours now, but […]
Scranton police patrolling for aggressive drivers
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Scranton Police Department is cracking down on “aggressive driving,” on Tuesday and Wednesday. Law enforcement says on Tuesday and Wednesday of this week increased patrol units will be looking for “aggressive drivers.” According to Scranton police “Aggressive Driving Enforcement” began Tuesday, April 23 from 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., […]
Lane restrictions on I-380S in Lackawanna County
LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced there will be lane restrictions on Interstate 380 (I-380) southbound in Lackawanna County on Thursday. According to PennDOT, the lane restrictions will be on I-380 southbound from Exit 22 (Moscow) to Exit 20 (Daleville) in Lackawanna County for bridge deck repairs on Thursday, April […]
Man rescued from Wilkes-Barre creek
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man is hospitalized after he was rescued from a Wilkes-Barre creek Tuesday evening. Officials tell 28/22 News Wilkes-Barre City authorities were called to the 800 block of South Main Street to rescue a man from Solomon Creek. Wilkes-Barre City Fire Department Chief Mike Bilski says authorities were called at […]
Griffin Pond Shelter calls for adoption help
SOUTH ABINGTON TOWNSHIP, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Griffin Pond Animal Shelter is calling for help, they need adoptions. Griffin Pond Animal Shelter said they have been receiving numerous amounts of calls from people who want to surrender their pets. The shelter states just last week they have had dogs from hotel rooms, incarcerations, moving, deceased […]
Pennsylvanians react to potential TikTok ban
PENNSYLVANIA, USA — "I mean, I don't like to say it, but I use it all day, every day, pretty much whenever I have free time, and I just scroll and keep scrolling," said Jordan Colombo of Scranton. Jordan Colombo is one of the millions of people across the...
Falls police investigating violent road rage gun incident on Route 1
Falls police are investigating an apparent road rage incident during the Tuesday afternoon rush where a driver shot at a car that allegedly cut him off. The incident occurred shortly after 5 p.m. on Route 1 northbound near the Fairless Hills exit, when an unidentified 18-year-old Falls man switched lanes passing a dark...
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