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Nature Discovery Day takes over local park
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Students explored the great outdoors on Tuesday in Luzerne County. Hundreds of fourth through eighth graders from multiple area schools traded the classroom for a guided hike in Wilkes-Barre. Nature Discovery Day took over Nesbitt Park along the Susquehanna River, giving local students a hands‑on lesson in environmental science. The [...]
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Driver arrested after allegedly hopping curb to chase child on a dirt bike in Washington
The driver was arrested on suspicion of DUI and "resisted and even tried to kick a deputy," the sheriff's office said.
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Authorities issue water boil advisory in Hanover Township
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Some residents in Hanover Township are being told to boil their water. Pennsylvania American Water says there was a loss of positive pressure in the distribution system due to a water main break. The advisory applies to about 75 customers on Allenberry Drive. Customers in the affected area are [...]
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PennDOT says roadwork to close Scranton bridge
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Drivers in Scranton should prepare for a long‑term detour starting on Wednesday. Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) officials say the Linden Street Bridge, between 7th Avenue and Mifflin Street, will close on Wednesday for major rehabilitation work. The bridge is expected to stay closed through the end of the year. [...]
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38th annual Teen Holocaust Symposium held in Scranton
Hundreds of students came together to learn more about the Holocaust and listen as survivors told their stories.
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Sinkhole partly filled after closing Wilkes-Barre road
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Wilkes-Barre's sinkhole between Spring and Mundy Streets is one step closer to being fixed. 28/22 News stopped by the site of Sunday's road collapse to see the hole already partially filled. The city said the work should be done by the end of the week, but that the intersection will [...]
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Meteor shower from Halley's Comet to peak overnight. Here's how to catch a glimpse
This year's Eta Aquarid meteor shower is competing with a bright moon during its peak.
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'It's an honor to be a part of it': Fire company in Bradford County celebrates 100 years
Newswatch 16's Mackenzie Aucker stopped by to learn the history of the fire company.
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Matthew Perry's 'Friends' keepsakes and artwork go up for auction
Items include signed "Friends" scripts, his personal replica of the yellow peephole frame from Monica and Rachel's apartment and a Screen Actors Guild award.
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Pocono Lions Club seeks watercraft donations for 4th annual Boat Sale
If you have a small boat just taking up space, a nonprofit in the Poconos will take it off your hands.
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