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Millions left without power after major blackout hits Cuba's western region
An energy official was quoted as saying it could take 72 hours to restore operations at the thermoelectric power plant.
WNEP Thu, Mar 5 [totalcount]
WATCH: Plane crashes into two Arizona homes, hurts 3
A small plane crashed in a Phoenix neighborhood and injured three people.
WNEP Wed, Mar 4 [totalcount]
Community speaks on 'Protect our neighbors ordinance'
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Tensions surrounding United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and immigration enforcement are on the rise nationwide, including right here in NEPA. A recent proposal in Lackawanna County is stirring debate, and people living there say they need to stand up for their neighbors now more than ever. 28/22 News Reporter [...]
PA homepage Wed, Mar 4 [totalcount]
Iran launches missiles at Israel and US bases as Israeli military begins new strikes in Lebanon
The U.S. estimates Iran has launched more than 500 ballistic missiles and 2,000 drones so far during the conflict.
WNEP Wed, Mar 4 [totalcount]
Canadian tourist arrested on suspicion of stealing, torturing flamingo in Las Vegas
Security video shows a man enter the habitat around 5 a.m. Tuesday, grab a bird named Peachy and injure other animals in the process.
WNEP Wed, Mar 4 [totalcount]
Luzerne County public defender Al Flora Jr. dies
LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Former Chief Public Defender of Luzerne County Al Flora Jr., known for several high-profile cases, passed away recently, according to the Luzerne County Bar Association. Flora notably served as the public defender for mass murderer George Banks and "Kids for Cash" judge Mark Ciavarella. According to the Luzerne County Bar Association [...]
PA homepage Wed, Mar 4 [totalcount]
Pentagon identifies last two US soldiers killed in Kuwait attack
The soldiers identified Wednesday were Chief Warrant Officer 3 Robert Marzan, 54, of California and Maj. Jeffrey O’Brien, 45, of Iowa.
WNEP Wed, Mar 4 [totalcount]
Read Across America celebrations continue with 28/22 News
(WBRE/WYOU) — It was another busy day on the Read Across America circuit for the 28/22 news team. Anchor Julie Dunphy visited Kennedy Early Childhood in Nanticoke. Since Saint Patrick's Day is quickly approaching, Julie read Leprechaun on the Loose to Mr. Wittick's kindergarten class. Meteorologist Logan Westrope also stopped by Kennedy Early Childhood Center [...]
PA homepage Wed, Mar 4 [totalcount]
Emphasizing the dangers of drinking and driving after repeated DUI offender causes fatal wrong-way crash
First responders and law enforcement in Lackawanna County have a warning after a crash left one person dead and another charged with homicide by DUI.
WNEP Wed, Mar 4 [totalcount]
Senate Republicans vote down legislation to halt Iran conflict
The legislation, known as a war powers resolution, gives lawmakers an opportunity to demand congressional approval before any further attacks are carried out.
WNEP Wed, Mar 4 [totalcount]