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Making splash in Electric City to beat the heat
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Families across the area are looking for relief and ways to cool off in this heat and humidity. As 28/22 News Reporter Connor Coar explains, while looking to beat the heat, families found the opportunity to spend quality time with loved ones and make a big splash. These are considered [...]
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House Republicans unveil a $95 billion plan for the Iran war, farm aid and elections
The bulk of the $95 billion would go for the U.S.-led war against Iran, reflecting the White House's request to rebuild stockpiles used so far during the war.
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Blast from past gets kids excited to learn
PECKVILLE, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A blast from the past is getting kids excited about learning this summer. Valley Community Library in Peckville hosted an Aquatic Dinosaur Camp. It's part of the library's summer programming. 28/22 News spotted kids making dinosaur eggs and nests out of Play-Doh. The event features games, activities, and learning all [...]
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ICE should keep making traffic stops despite recent shootings, Trump says
President Donald Trump's statements run counter to a new suspension of the stops that are used as part of his immigration crackdown.
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New autism center under construction
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — New additions are coming to one local school district in the form of more autism-support classrooms. It's all in an effort to meet students where their needs are. 28/22 News Reporter Colby Hughes was able to see the progress and explained what this could add to the community. What is [...]
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Haze arrives in Pennsylvania from Canadian wildfires
(WBRE/WYOU) — The Canadian wildfire smoke is back again. In the next few days, locals can expect the all-too-familiar hazy skies and smoky smells. The area experienced these conditions just last summer, but most people remember the lingering smoke of 2023. Among them is 28/22 Meteorologist Logan Westrope. "The wildfire smoke just blanketed the area, [...]
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Man pleads guilty to repeated sexual assault of teen
(WBRE/WYOU) — An 81-year-old man pleaded guilty Wednesday to sexually assaulting a teen boy multiple times in two different counties, according to the Lehigh County District Attorney. Dennis Kochenash, 81, of Wyalusing, pleaded guilty to assaulting a 14-year-old-boy between 2024 and 2025, District Attorney Gavin Holihan said. Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) received a ChildLine report [...]
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Goodwill Industries, Reworld partner for electronic recycling program
A new partnership will give residents across Lackawanna County and beyond a place to part ways with their electronic waste.
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Ohio mother and 2 kids die of accidental carbon monoxide poisoning, 2 children in critical condition
Officials said the incident happened when a mother and her children pulled over due to a flat tire. The children's father later arrived and found them unconscious.
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More funding for school districts across the state included in state budget
The new state budget will send hundreds of millions of additional dollars to schools across the state, including in our area.
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