Local News

BLOOMSBURG -- A Ralpho Township woman was driving drunk at more than twice the legal limit when she hit a tree head-on...

BLAKELY, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A large police presence was spotted in a Lackawanna County community late Monday evening. Lackawana County Communications Center stated that police were called to the 200 block of 5th Street in Blakely just before 10:00 p.m. for a police incident. Officials say that no one was hurt, and 28/22 News [...]

DANVILLE — Though Talen Energy maintains it is considering various projects in Montour County, company representatives spent much of Monday’s virtual community meeting discussing data centers.

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Pennsylvania American Water says crews are making emergency repairs due to a water main break on Monday night in Scranton. Officials report that they were contacted about a 12-inch water main break under Colfax Avenue and Linden Street at approximately 7:00 p.m. About 30-40 residents are directly affected, with some [...]

TURBOTVILLE — Turbotville Borough Council at a recent meeting proposed a $214,790 budget for 2026. Among the largest expenses included in the budget are maintenance salary, $44,000, and part-time maintenance, $10,000.

SUNBURY — A 43-year-old Sunbury woman is headed to state prison after being sentenced in connection to the death of a 1-year-old baby who was in her care.

DANVILLE — The Pine Barn Inn announced a new Pay It Forward at the restaurant to spread kindness in the community.

(WBRE/WYOU)— Six teams remain out of the thirteen that headed into Friday with state title aspirations. Join Ricky and Alaina as they delve into how some of our teams fared in their respective games. James Franklin now has a new job on the East Coast, going to Virginia Tech to coach the Hokies, a team that [...]

MCADOO, SCHUYLKILL COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Officials say crews responded to a crash on Interstate 81 Monday evening. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) said a ramp restriction was in place on Exit 138: PA 309 - McAdoo/Tamaqua on Interstate 81 Southbound after a crash just before 7:00 p.m. Authorities have since lifted the ramp restriction. [...]

PITTSTON TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — He's a cheerful teen with a big smile to greet any glance in his direction. The one thing missing from his life is a forever family to embrace his happy disposition. 28/22 News would like to introduce you to Nathan in our A Little Love segment. Bouncing away at [...]