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'A cool cop:' Trial begins for former Scranton police officer accused of child sex abuse
Stephen Carroll, of Scranton, was accused of sexual acts with children while working as a school resource officer at West Scranton High School
Former President Barack Obama launches his first podcast
The former president will host a six-episode Audible podcast discussing six books that shaped his worldview.
Neighbors react after two found dead in Jessup home
JESSUP, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police say they were called to a home on Lane Street just after 11:00 a.m. for a welfare check. When officers arrived, they said they found two people and a dog dead inside. Officials identified them as 68-year-old Anthony Bruno and his 32-year-old daughter, Samantha Bruno. For now, neighbors are [...]
Three arrested for allegedly imprisoning minors
LOCK HAVEN, CLINTON COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Three people were arrested Thursday after police said they held two teenagers against their will in a Lock Haven apartment in April. Elijah Beaty, 21, D'Andre Cochran, 20, and Zaire Williams, 20, all face multiple charges, including false imprisonment of a minor and for allegedly keeping a 13-year-old boy [...]
'Full House' cast reunites after Dave Coulier announced cancer remission
Five actors from the classic sitcom reunited at a pop culture convention in Florida and joined in on a viral dance trend.
Supporting others facing loss of pet
KINGSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Support after the loss of a loved one is something many people seek out, but what about those looking for support after the loss of a pet? 28/22 News Reporter Colby Hughes explains the beginnings of a new support group to fill that need in communities. Grief can be a [...]
Dushore Volunteer Fire Company honors fallen firefighters with rededication of new ladder truck
The Dushore Volunteer Fire Company's new aerial ladder truck honors fallen firefighters with a touching dedication.
A Luzerne County orchard's battle against a spring freeze is bearing fruit
A helicopter pushed warm air onto delicate buds during a frost-bitten spring. At a Dallas orchard, the result is in the peaches and apples
Community mourns 15-year-old Connor Vest with procession in Plymouth
A community came together on Monday to support a family after the loss of their son.
Man arrested after attempted rooftop escape, police say
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man wanted since March was arrested Sunday following a failed attempt to flee police by jumping over the rooftops of three Wilkes-Barre homes, police said. Jaquan Pankey, 31, of Wilkes-Barre, was arrested Sunday following a chase across houses on Hollenback Avenue, according to police. Pankey was wanted on several [...]
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Woman dead, man sent to hospital after deadly house fire
SCOTT TOWNSHIP, COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A early morning house fire turned deadly in Scott Township after...
One woman dead after early morning Columbia County fire
Multiple fire departments were called to a fire along Red Maple Lane in Almedia early Monday morning.
Courthouse shooting under investigation, police say
COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Authorities are investigating a shooting that took place at the Columbia County...
Hurricane Polo churns off Mexico's Pacific coast as 'one of the strongest storms ever'
Hurricane Polo has grown into an “extremely dangerous” Category 5 storm with winds of 165 mph in the eastern...
Tropical Storm Fay forms far out in the Atlantic as Odalys strengthens in the Pacific
Tropical Storm Fay, which formed on Sunday, was located about 450 miles southwest of the Azores.
2026 Bloomsburg Fair: WNEP Free Stage schedule
There's plenty to do, see and listen to at the Bloomsburg Fair. The WNEP Free Stage is a must visit.
Berwick teachers plan strike for Tuesday
A Facebook post says a contract agreement with the school board fell through.
Four arrests made during DUI checkpoints
COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — State police released the results of their checkpoint enforcement over the weekend...
Danville Area High School begins using artificial intelligence in classrooms
Danville Area High School has begun implementing AI, or artificial intelligence, in its classrooms.
Weather IQ: Do we actually have equal day and night on the equinox?
Equinox may mean "equal night," but the equinox doesn't have an even amount of day and night. The closest we get...