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PennDOT launches pothole repair efforts as spring arrives
DUNMORE, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Potholes continue to be a pain for Pennsylvania drivers. As winter gives way to spring, more keep popping up. Barry Hagenbaugh, a 30-year resident of Wilkes-Barre, says the problem has only gotten worse over the decades. “We've seen a lot of big ones. I hit one the other day. I [...]
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PSP identifies man killed in shooting at the Poconos
GREENE TOWNSHIP, PIKE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — 28/22 News now knows the name of the man shot and killed by police in the Poconos. State police identified him as 23-year-old John Merop. The shooting comes after police responded to a home on Tuesday on Roemerville Road in Greene Township. Officers were called there at the request [...]
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Homeland Security restarts Global Entry program after travelers faced long airport lines
Travelers at some U.S. airports faced long security lines this past weekend, raising concerns about how the partial shutdown will impact the spring travel season.
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Excessive police calls may start costing money
POCONO TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY — A proposed ordinance in Pocono Township could mean fees for businesses that call police too often. The measure is still under review, but township leaders say it's aimed at reducing unnecessary calls and easing pressure on police resources. Pocono Township officials are taking a closer look at how often police [...]
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Students test STEM skills at Penn State Wilkes-Barre Olympiad for state competition spot
Students showcasing their STEM talents at the Northeast Regional Science Olympiad at Penn State Wilkes-Barre, vying for a spot at the state finals.
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His car rolled 200 feet down a Texas canyon. He survived the night and walked away.
The man spent the night with his wrecked vehicle at the bottom of the canyon and walked out the next morning, officials said.
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Statue depicting Trump, Epstein as Jack, Rose from 'Titanic' appears on National Mall
It comes from Secret Handshake, the organization behind the Trump-Epstein friendship statue, which appeared on the National Mall last year.
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Data center proposed in Monroe County
Smithfield Township has received sketch plans for a center in an area that was originally slated to become a mix of different businesses.
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'That's Dustin Henderson!' | 'Stranger Things' star Gaten Matarazzo visits local restaurant in the Poconos
One actor from the hit Netflix show 'Stranger Things' was spotted in the Poconos over the weekend.
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NWS issued Tornado Watchs expire
(WBRE/WYOU) — As scattered showers and thunderstorms are anticipated for Wednesday, the National Weather Service (NWS) announced several counties are under a Tornado Watch. The NWS says multiple counties in our viewing area were under a Tornado Watch until 8:00 p.m. Wednesday. Those watches have since expired. Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected to continue [...]
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