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Championship player relives LLWS 50 years later
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, LYCOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— In 1976, the Little League World Series Championship game was in the hands of two teams; one from Japan, and one from California. While Japan took the victory that year, members of that California team left with an unforgettable experience. One man that 28/22 News spoke with Thursday is re-living [...]
Karen Gronsky School of Dance finds new forever home in Riverside
The studio in Danville was destroyed by fire five years ago, and now finally has a new permanent place across the river to call home.
Trump appears on former fixer-turned-enemy Michael Cohen's radio show
The interview marked a stunning public reunion between Trump and a man who testified against him both in court and before Congress.
Some colleges and universities begin to accept tuition payments via PayPal and Venmo
A few large universities will start accepting tuition payments using PayPal and Venmo as they offer more payment options.
Community celebrates traditions at 43rd annual Tomato Fest
PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Tomatoes here, tomatoes there, tomatoes everywhere. That's only some of what you'll see at the 43rd annual Pittston Tomato Festival. "This year, we're actually featuring a tomato grilled cheese," Carmella's Restaurant co-owner Pat Padula said. "To symbolize the tomato in the tomato festival." But for many, this festival is about [...]
Fans undeterred by rain at Little League World Series in South Williamsport
Newswatch 16's Mackenzie Aucker caught up with fans who didn't mind the soggy conditions.
Magnitude 6.7 earthquake shakes Peru’s southern Andes
Two people were injured while evacuating their homes during the earthquake in Coracora
Salmonella outbreak linked to jalapenos grows to 32 states as more than 400 illnesses reported, FDA says
According to the CDC, more than 400 people have been infected with the salmonella strain tied to jalapeno peppers from Sinaloa, Mexico.
Neutrogena responds to backlash after Hayden Panettiere's death
The skin care and cosmetics company released a statement addressing comments that Panettiere made that have resurfaced since her death.
New owner explores what's next for Rocky Glen Park
MOOSIC, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A local, legendary landmark: Rocky Glen Amusement Park is officially under new ownership. The park boomed in the 1900s, bringing thousands of people to the Moosic area for rides, live music, and more. What remains physically of Rocky Glen Amusement Park may only be old signs and photographs, but to [...]
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