Author: Living Legends
(WBRE/WYOU) — Due to dry and windy conditions, there is an elevated risk of wildfire spread in Northeastern Pennsylvania. The following counties have an elevated risk of wildfire spread on March 11: Bradford Carbon Clinton Columbia Lackawanna Lehigh Luzerne Lycoming Monroe Montour Northumberland Pike Schuylkill Snyder Sullivan Susquehanna Union Wayne Wyoming EEE virus found in Lackawanna County Outdoor open burning is not recommended. There will be gusty winds and low relative humidity. Courtesy of the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources According to the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, the commonwealth is at a moderate to high…
(NEXSTAR) – A lunar eclipse will be visible for stargazers across the U.S. this March for the first time in roughly two years. The event is set to begin late at night on March 13 or early in the morning on March 14 — depending on where you live — when the moon will pass into Earth’s shadow and appear to turn red. The good news for those of you who are hoping to catch the lunar phenomenon is that it will be visible to all of the U.S. and the majority of the Western Hemisphere, according to NASA. A…
LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A viral disease spread by mosquitos was found in Lackawanna County in December. According to the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) killed a horse in Lackawanna County. There have been no reported human cases. People with EEE may demonstrate flu-like symptoms with advanced cases progressing to meningitis or encephalitis. EEE is not contagious from human to human. ‘REAL ID Day’ being hosted with deadline approaching EEE is more deadly to horses, about 90% of infected horses die. Director of Lackawanna County’s West Nile virus mitigation program, Rocco Genovese, says EEE is relatively…
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — With the REAL ID deadline approaching on May 7, PennDOT and the Shapiro administration are hosting a REAL ID Day across the commonwealth. On Monday, March 17 the Wilkes-Barre Drivers License Center will host a REAL ID Day from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Search underway for escaped state hospital patient Getting a REAL ID is optional in Pennsylvania, but starting on May 7, 2025, you will need a REAL ID to: Board domestic commercial flights. Enter a military base. Enter certain federal facilities that require a federally acceptable form of ID. It is important…
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — With the REAL ID deadline approaching on May 7, PennDOT and the Shapiro administration are hosting a REAL ID Day across the commonwealth. On Monday, March 17 the Wilkes-Barre Drivers License Center will host a REAL ID Day from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Search underway for escaped state hospital patient Getting a REAL ID is optional in Pennsylvania, but starting on May 7, 2025, you will need a REAL ID to: Board domestic commercial flights. Enter a military base. Enter certain federal facilities that require a federally acceptable form of ID. It is important…
CARBONDALE TWP., LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — State police report a child has died after a collision involving an ATV and SUV. On Monday evening, around 7:45 p.m., the Carbondale Township Police were called to the intersection of Electric Street and Meredith Street for an ATV and SUV crash. Driver dies after hitting tree in the road Trooper Urban tells 28/22 News that a child was killed as a result of the crash. Information on how the collision occurred is limited at this time. 28/22 News will update you with the latest as it is released.
PHILADELPHIA (WPHL) — It’s official: the Philadelphia Eagles are visiting the White House after their Super Bowl victory. On Monday, an Eagles spokesperson confirmed the team will visit Washington and the organization is “currently working on scheduling a date and logistics.” Previous inaccurate reports stated the team would not accept a White House invitation. WATCH: President Trump will invite Eagles to White House following Super Bowl win In 2018, the Eagles were disinvited by the Trump administration after most players did not plan to attend, with the White House accusing the team of pulling a “political stunt.”
CARBONDALE TOWNSHIP, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Authorities were on the scene of a crash involving an ATV and an SUV on Monday in Lackawanna County. Officials say the Carbondale Township Police, Carbondale Township Fire Department, and Pennsylvania State Police Dunmore were called to the intersection of Electric Street and Meredith Street in Carbondale Township for a reported ATV and SUV crash at about 7:45 p.m. PSP searching for missing woman in Pike County According to authorities, there were injuries in the incident, but they could not say how many or their severity. 28/22 News reached out to PSP Dunmore for…
HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — He’s a symbol of strength and safety in NEPA: A local firefighter who saved lives hung up his gear on Monday after three decades of service. Gregg Steber, a second-generation firefighter, started his career with Hazleton Fire Department in 1995 and has been at it ever since. Steber says he’s seen many changes over the years, from the upgrades in firefighting equipment used to fight fires to the procedures that help keep everyone safe during dangerous situations. When asked about a memorable call from his career, Steber recalled a dramatic rescue where he helped to…
HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — He’s a symbol of strength and safety in NEPA: A local firefighter who saved lives hung up his gear on Monday after three decades of service. Gregg Steber, a second-generation firefighter, started his career with Hazleton Fire Department in 1995 and has been at it ever since. Steber says he’s seen many changes over the years, from the upgrades in firefighting equipment used to fight fires to the procedures that help keep everyone safe during dangerous situations. When asked about a memorable call from his career, Steber recalled a dramatic rescue where he helped to…