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State leaders gather to alert residents of scams
KINGSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — It only takes a phone call or a message to turn trust into trouble: That was the message in Kingston Wednesday morning, where state leaders gathered to alert older adults about a surge in scams. The Attorney General says fraud losses topped $76,000,000 in Pennsylvania last year, with scammers now [...]
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Family-owned skate shop reopens after fire
EAST STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A family-owned skate and snowboard shop in Monroe County is back open after a devastating fire last fall. Holy Stokes in East Stroudsburg reopened its doors last week, months after a fire in November forced the business to shut down. Owners say the damage was extensive, but the outpouring [...]
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Safety report shows drop in traffic deaths in PA
(WBRE/WYOU) — A new safety report from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) shows a historic drop in traffic deaths across Pennsylvania. The agency reports 1,047 people died in crashes in 2025. This is the lowest number of fatal crashes and traffic deaths since 1928, when they started keeping records. More than $357,000,000 has been [...]
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Fmr. Wilkes-Barre firefighter loses cancer battle
(WBRE/WYOU) — There was a sad announcement on Wednesday from the Wilkes-Barre Fire Department: A former firefighter lost his battle with cancer a week after marking a family milestone. The fire department says Michael Crawford died Wednesday morning. It was Crawford's final wish to see his son graduate from high school in the northwest area. [...]
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United Airlines flight reports possibly hitting 'shiny red drone' over San Diego
All 48 passengers and six crew members landed in San Diego on time and safely, United Airlines said.
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Officer's message of hope helps save man in crisis on Florida bridge
Officer Antonio Richardson shared a message of hope after aiding a man in crisis.
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Newly found remains believed to be second USF student Nahida Bristy
Prosecutors are examining the suspect’s digital activity, including interactions with ChatGPT in the days leading up to and following the killings.
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Wyoming Area Catholic students learn to navigate digital dangers
EXETER, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — An assembly at a local catholic school is doing more than just getting kids out of class. It's hoping to address the dangers kids face in the digital world these days. Wyoming Area Catholic School students were treated to an assembly on Wednesday morning aimed at teaching them internet safety [...]
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New details in police chase: 2 arrested, 1 still on the run
LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Frightening new details were released after a high‑speed chase spiraled into a violent crash in Lackawanna County. Video obtained exclusively by 28/22 News shows the moments leading up to the police chase. The car flies down a narrow roadway before backing up, clipping a car, and damaging a front yard. As [...]
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Subway launches value menu with 15 items under $5, but no footlongs
The chain's new Fresh Value Menu is Subway's first-ever dedicated value lineup.
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