Kathryn Oleary

Pennsylvania

Reporter at WBRE-TV (Wilkes-Barre, PA)

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Articles

Local airport gets millions in funding to improve travel

3 weeks ago | pahomepage.com | Kathryn Oleary

AVOCA, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— New state funding is cleared for takeoff in NEPA. The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport is receiving millions of dollars to improve your travel experience. 28/22’s Kathryn O’Leary explains how the money will be used. The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport received 6.2 million dollars in state funding for expansions and upgrades. Airport officials say these changes are going to make your travel experience much smoother and safer.
24 hours of fundraising, vital for local nonprofits

3 weeks ago | pahomepage.com | Kathryn Oleary

LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Get ready to give back! NEPA Gives, the region’s largest 24-hour online fundraising event, kicks off Thursday night. 28/22 News Reporter Kathryn O’Leary shows us how it all works and why this event is making a big difference across our community. If you’ve ever wanted to give back to the community but didn’t know where to start, the NEPA Gives event is the time to do it.
New law could legalize fortune telling in PA.

4 weeks ago | pahomepage.com | Kathryn Oleary

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A bill in the Pennsylvania State House could repeal a century-old ban on fortune telling, but some say the law is outdated and misunderstands what many modern spiritual practitioners, like tarot readers, actually do. Right now in Pennsylvania, fortune telling is technically illegal, but those in the spiritual community say not everyone using tools like tarot cards is trying to tell the future.
New law could legalize fortune telling in PA.

4 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Kathryn Oleary

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A bill in the Pennsylvania State House could repeal a century-old ban on fortune telling, but some say the law is outdated and misunderstands what many modern spiritual practitioners, like tarot readers, actually do. Right now in Pennsylvania, fortune telling is technically illegal, but those in the spiritual community say not everyone using tools like tarot cards is trying to tell the future.
Lackawanna County rating drops one point above junk bond

1 month ago | pahomepage.com | Kathryn Oleary

LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— The financial reputation of Lackawanna County just took another hit. The credit rating agency has officially downgraded the county’s credit rating. But while the rating dropped, there may be a sign of hope for what lies ahead. 28/22’s Kathryn O’Leary explains what this means for county residents.
100-year-old piece of Carbondale history is coming home

1 month ago | pahomepage.com | Kathryn Oleary

CARBONDALE, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A more than a century-old piece of Carbondale history is finally coming back home! A granite fountain, once a fixture in the city in the early 1900s, is making its return thanks to a remarkable story of postcards, connections, and community pride. It all started with a postcard from California. A man’s “happiness project” of an old 1907 postcard of Carbondale mailed to city hall.
100-year-old piece of Carbondale history is coming home

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Kathryn Oleary

CARBONDALE, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A more than a century-old piece of Carbondale history is finally coming back home! A granite fountain, once a fixture in the city in the early 1900s, is making its return thanks to a remarkable story of postcards, connections, and community pride. It all started with a postcard from California. A man’s “happiness project” of an old 1907 postcard of Carbondale mailed to city hall.
Authorities warn of the dangers of swimming in rivers

1 month ago | pahomepage.com | Kathryn Oleary

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — As temperatures rise, so does the temptation to cool off in local rivers, but officials warn, it’s not worth the risk. Rescue crews responded to a call earlier Tuesday for a man in distress on the Lackawanna River. He was successfully removed, but fire officials say this should be a wake-up call for anyone thinking about swimming in rivers this summer. Scranton fire officials say the Lackawanna River may look calm, but it’s anything but predictable.
Lower gas prices bringing record Memorial Day weekend travel

1 month ago | pahomepage.com | Kathryn Oleary

(WBRE/WYOU)— Memorial Day weekend is here, and its looking to be one of the busiest travel weekends on record. 28/22’s Kathryn O’Leary has more with how people here in NEPA are getting to their holiday destinations. While more people are hitting the road and taking to the skies this year, one thing that’s making it a little easier for travelers? Lower gas prices.
Lower gas prices bringing record Memorial Day weekend travel

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Kathryn Oleary

(WBRE/WYOU)— Memorial Day weekend is here, and its looking to be one of the busiest travel weekends on record. 28/22’s Kathryn O’Leary has more with how people here in NEPA are getting to their holiday destinations. While more people are hitting the road and taking to the skies this year, one thing that’s making it a little easier for travelers? Lower gas prices.