Julia Priest

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Digital Producer at WYOU-TV (Wilkes-Barre, PA)

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Scammer poses as Wayne County Sheriff for money

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Julia Priest

WAYNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Wayne County officials are warning residents of a scam where a caller claims to be a sheriff in an effort to get peoples money. On Tuesday, the Wayne County District Attorney, A.G. Howell, announced that multiple residents from Wayne County reported getting phone calls from someone claiming to be a Wayne County Sheriff. Authorities say the caller tells the resident they missed jury duty and if they don’t pay $3,000, they will be arrested.
Lane restrictions coming for Interstate 81 in Luzerne County

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Julia Priest

LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A heads up from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation for drivers in parts of Luzerne County: Lane restrictions are coming to Interstate 81 North on Tuesday between the Nuangola and Nanticoke exits. PennDOT says crews will be making deck repairs from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., weather permitting, of course. Wilkes-Barre Police searching for missing teen Rain dates are set for Wednesday and Thursday. AdvertisementAdvertisementCopyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc.
Plymouth teen accused of using Snapchat to plan killing

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Julia Priest

PLYMOUTH, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Plymouth Police Department says a teenager is facing serious charges and is accused of using Snapchat to plan a killing. Police say on Monday, they were alerted to an 18-year-old, Riley Young, who was messaging a 13-year-old boy through Snapchat, allegedly trying to make a plan to kill people. Authorities explain that Young was taken into custody after a thorough investigation.
Nascar stock car bears 28/22 News logo

1 week ago | sports.yahoo.com | Julia Priest

(WBRE/WYOU) — The 28/22 news logo is being displayed on a race car. It’s all a part of Viking Motorsports’ partnership with the Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau. You can see our logo on the Number 99 Chevrolet driven by Matt Dibenedetto in the NASCAR Xfinity Series this weekend in the Poconos. Advertisement PAHomepage.com is now 2822news.com! Dibenedetto will also be signing autographs ahead of the race at the Pocono Mountains Visitors Center on Friday.
NEPA Yoga Festival wraps up in Lackawanna County

1 week ago | pahomepage.com | Julia Priest

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Movement, mindfulness, and a moment to breathe: The NEPA Yoga Festival wrapped up its final day on Montage Mountain in Scranton. The three-day event mixed yoga, meditation, and self-healing, aimed at giving anyone there a chance to recharge and grow. More than 40 yogis of all levels unrolled their mats surrounded by holistic vendors, live music, and wellness talks.
Coalcracker culture on display in Foster Township

1 week ago | pahomepage.com | Julia Priest

FOSTER TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — In Foster Township, the Eckley Miners’ Village is showcasing vibrant coal-cracker culture, celebrating 35 years of Patchtown Days. More than 20 vendors filled the historic coal town on Sunday with music, re-enactments, and traditional crafts on display. One of this year’s highlights is a broom-making workshop where handmade heritage took center stage.
Coalcracker culture on display in Foster Township

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Julia Priest

FOSTER TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — In Foster Township, the Eckley Miners’ Village is showcasing vibrant coal-cracker culture, celebrating 35 years of Patchtown Days. More than 20 vendors filled the historic coal town on Sunday with music, re-enactments, and traditional crafts on display. Walk for fathers led by fathers stepped off in Scranton One of this year’s highlights is a broom-making workshop where handmade heritage took center stage.
Walk for fathers steps off in Scranton

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Julia Priest

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — It’s all about dads Sunday, and one group did something different to celebrate: A walk for fathers, led by fathers. In Scranton, the Fathers Matter Support Group at Outreach Center for Community Resources held its first-ever Father’s Day Walk. It’s a grant-funded event with a goal of giving dads a voice and a space to heal.
Walk for fathers led by fathers stepped off in Scranton

1 week ago | pahomepage.com | Storm Wolf |Julia Priest

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — It’s all about dads Sunday, and one group did something different to celebrate: A walk for fathers, led by fathers. In Scranton, the Fathers Matter Support Group at Outreach Center for Community Resources held its first-ever Father’s Day Walk. It’s a grant-funded event with a goal of giving dads a voice and a space to heal.
Residents turn out in Lewisburg for No Kings protest

1 week ago | abc27.com | Storm Wolf |Julia Priest

by: Julia Priest Posted: Jun 14, 2025 / 07:35 PM EDT Updated: Jun 14, 2025 / 07:35 PM EDT LEWISBURG, UNION COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Wet weather did not stop protestors from taking to the heart of Union County. A sizable crowd braved the rain for the No Kings protest in Lewisburg. They held signs and chanted outside the Federal Post Office building on Market Street.

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