August 5, 2025 at 17:46 EDTPA homepage
28/22 NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) says there will be a Code Orange Air Quality Action Day on Wednesday as Canadian wildfires persist.
On Tuesday, the DEP announced they declared a Code Orange Air Quality Action Day for particulate matter from wildfire smoke for Wednesday, August 6, in several counties in the Keystone State.
Below are the listed counties that could be impacted:
Tioga County
Union County
Snyder County
Northumberland County
Lycoming County
Tioga County
August 5, 2025 at 15:25 EDTPA homepage
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Luzerne County is heading in the right direction: That's the word on Tuesday from County Manager Romilda Crocamo.
28/22 News I-Team Reporter Andy Mehalshick sat down for a one-on-one interview with Crocamo for a 28/22 News Live TV app podcast.
The 28/22 News Live TV app allows us to provide all types of information and content to the public.
On Wednesday, 28/22 News talked with Luzerne County Manager Romilda Crocamo in a "no-holes-barred interview."
August 5, 2025 at 12:20 EDTPA homepage
(WBRE/WYOU) — A lucky lottery player has won $1 million off a Powerball ticket in Pennsylvania.
A Pennsylvania Lottery retailer in Carbon County sold a Powerball® ticket worth $1 million for the Monday, August 4, drawing.
The ticket matched five of the five white balls drawn, 8-9-19-31-38, but not the red Powerball® 21, to win $1 million.
$1M won off $20 lottery scratch-off ticket in Pa.
Boyer’s Food Markets in Lansford Boro will receive a $5,000 bonus for selling the winning ticket.
August 5, 2025 at 11:56 EDTPA homepage
TANNERSVILLE, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police are searching for two suspects who are accused of a $2,000 retail theft at the Pocono Premium Outlets.
According to the Pocono Township Police Department, on Saturday, August 2, around 3:00 p.m., two people entered the Fossil Outlet at The Pocono Premium Outlets and stole seven watch sets.
Father charged, PSP investigating in alleged stabbing of adopted son
The total value of the stolen items was $ 2,310.00. The suspects then fled the store in an unknown direction when questioned.
August 5, 2025 at 11:25 EDTPA homepage
HONESDALE, WAYNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — This week marks ‘National Health Center Week’ to recognize the vital work of health centers across the nation.
28/22 News stopped in Wayne County to find out how one health center is using the time to make sure the community and families are prepared for back to school.
Piles of new and gently used clothes are grabbed and folded on display in Honesdale.
“Pick up some clothes, shoes, household items, all free of charge,” said patient and community engagement director for the Wright Center for Community Health, Holly Przasnyski.
August 5, 2025 at 10:51 EDTDaily Item
SELINSGROVE — The three medical marijuana dispensary locations for PA Natural Medicine LLC/AYR Wellness in Selinsgrove, Bloomsburg and State College are permanently closed, according to the state Department of Health.
August 5, 2025 at 10:51 EDTDaily Item
SELINSGROVE — More than 150 vehicles will line Market Street on Thursday during Selinsgrove Rotary’s Wheels in the Grove event.
August 5, 2025 at 10:51 EDTDaily Item
DANVILLE — Free school supplies will be available at local libraries in the coming weeks.
August 5, 2025 at 05:48 EDTDaily Item
MIFFLINBURG — Amateur photographers have a chance this month to win a contest and be recognized for their keen eye and photography talent.
August 5, 2025 at 05:48 EDTDaily Item
Mark DiMauro has been at the forefront of artificial intelligence since the new technology began its recent rise, and now the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown assistant professor has developed a more accurate way of checking students' work for the fingerprints of AI use.
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