DALLAS, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — 10 years ago, Forty Cal was taken from his family's yard in Philadelphia. Since then, his family has put up flyers, made countless phone calls, and eventually moved to Dallas, but then, the unexpected happened. “At 9:21 p.m., they called, and I thought it was a sick prank. I said [...]
TAMAQUA, SCHUYLKILL COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Manufacturing makes a huge financial impact on the United States. The National Association of Manufacturers says the industry contributed nearly $3,000,000,000,000 to the economy last year. Some local students are learning more about manufacturing and putting their knowledge on video. Some Tamaqua Area Middle School students are part of an [...]
STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY — Pennsylvania schools may soon tighten rules on cell phone use in the classroom. One local district is already planning changes to reduce student distractions. School leaders in Stroudsburg say a new policy restricting cell phones is on the horizon, but it won't take effect immediately. The Stroudsburg Area School District is [...]
BLOOMSBURG, COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Bloomsburg Fair has announced more of its music lineup for the 2026 fair, including the bands Live and Jet. On Saturday, September 26, the band Live, who have songs like "I Alone", "All Over You", and "Lightning Crashes", will perform with special guest Jet with songs like "Are You [...]
SHENANDOAH, SCHUYLKILL COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The early morning work is nothing new for the team at Kowalonek’s Kielbasy shop, as they get ready to keep up with Easter demand. "It's just a lot of keeping notes, a lot of staying on top of things. A lot of hard work, just a lot of hours. But [...]
BUTLER TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man who claimed he was "on the run" fled from police after crashing into a ditch, officers reported. Butler Township Police stated 29-year-old Landon D. Davis of Scranton is facing charges after an incident around 2:00 a.m. March 19. Officers said they were called for a vehicle discovered [...]
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police were searching for a teen who was last seen three days ago in Wilkes-Barre. Kayden Simoncavage, 15, left his home on March 20 and has since been located.
(WBRE/WYOU) — Cold air is firmly in place for Monday night. In addition, residents can expect a few flurries and snow showers. If it accumulates at your home, it could be less than one inch. The best chance for any snow accumulation will be across northern Pennsylvania and higher elevations. Any clouds in the morning [...]
(WBRE/WYOU) — Pastors across northeastern and central Pennsylvania were in the kitchen cooking for a good cause. It's all part of an annual fundraiser that helps anti-hunger and anti-homelessness programs through a little friendly competition. As 28/22 News Reporter Colby Hughes explained, the pastor chef showdown marked another successful year in the cookbooks. "I'm hoping [...]
DICKSON CITY, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Here's a sure sign of spring: A local flea market is up and running. Vendors and bargain hunters took over the Circle Drive-In on Sunday near Scranton for what's billed as Circle Flea Fair. The flea market debuted at the theater grounds in 1970. 28/22 News found new and [...]
