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Driver dies after car crashes into Lackawanna County house
A driver is dead after he was thrown from his car after it struck a home near Clarks Summit around 12 a.m. Monday, the county coroner says.
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Punk band Peelander-Z hospitalized after crash in New Mexico
As a result of the crash, the remainder of the band's tour has been canceled.
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Workout named after fallen veteran brings gym community together
HONESDALE, WAYNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— CrossFit gyms across the country are honoring a former Navy SEAL who made the ultimate sacrifice in the LINE of duty. It's called "The Murph." 28/22 News reporter Connor Coar shares how the workout is inspiring a community and honoring a fallen soldier. CrossFit gyms across the country, including this one in [...]
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Scranton Memorial Day Ceremony honors those who have fallen
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Throughout the early afternoon in Scranton, people gathered not just to honor freedom, but to remember the cost that came with it. American flags waved as veterans, families, local leaders, and local residents gathered for the Memorial Day ceremony hosted by VFW Post 25 at the Veterans' Memorial Park in [...]
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136th West Side Memorial Day Parade honors fallen heroes
KINGSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The overcast skies didn't stop folks from honoring the fallen this Memorial Day. Hundreds lined Wyoming Avenue in Kingston and Forty Fort for the 136th West Side Memorial Day Parade, paying tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice. “It's important to support every single event that supports our veterans [...]
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House committee backs bill to make daylight saving time permanent
A House committee's 48-1 approval of the "Sunshine Protection Act" reignites the debate over making daylight saving time permanent.
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Dog park debut just in time for summer
WEST PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Paws up, West Pittston, a brand-new spot for your four-legged friends is now open. The borough's small dog park debuted just in time for Memorial Day and summer fun. The park is located behind the borough building on Exeter Avenue. It's a place built for play and tail wags. It [...]
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Car show benefitting veterans in Luzerne County
EXETER, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Chrome, classics, and a crowd to match—Monday's car show in Luzerne County drew serious attention. The American Grill and BBQ in Exeter held their tenth annual Memorial Day car show The event featured live music, hundreds of cars, and motorcycles. Cash prizes were given out to participants, from best in show [...]
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Student making an impact on the future of technology
PLAINS TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Learning about robotics has become a vital part of the high school curriculum here in the 21st century, and one local student is taking what he's learning to help himself and other students consider career opportunities. 28/22 News anchor Mark Hiller introduces us to this week's "Here's To You, Kid!" [...]
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Scripps National Spelling Bee guide: How to watch, who the notable spellers are, rules and prizes
This year’s champion will be the 111th, because the bee ended in a two-way tie several times and an eight-way tie in 2019.
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