HONESDALE, WAYNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Staff members and teachers from Honesdale High School took to the court against the world-famous Harlem Wizards in a fundraising basketball game held at the high school gymnasium in Honesdale, Wayne County. The lively exhibition match drew a large crowd of local spectators and concluded with the Harlem Wizards securing [...]
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Bartari hosted its sixth annual “Quarters for Kids” charity event in Scranton, Lackawanna County, bringing gamers together to raise funds for the Geisinger Janet Weis Children's Hospital. The event raised money for pediatric care through multiple activities throughout the venue. All proceeds generated from the venue's arcade machines during the [...]
LEWISBURG, UNION COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Members of the Bucknell University athletic community came together early Sunday morning in Lewisburg to remember and honor former student-athlete Rachel Apa. Apa, a Pennsylvania native who previously played field hockey for the Bucknell Bison, tragically passed away one week ago while running in the New York City Marathon. The [...]
PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — As the fall season settles in and the weather cools down, two sisters in Pittston are sharing a bit of warmth while giving back to kids in their community through the comfort of hot chocolate. What started as a lemonade stand in the summer has evolved into a broader initiative [...]
PLAINS, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A Wilkes-Barre Area High School freshman organized a shoe drive on Saturday morning in Plains, Luzerne County, collecting footwear for local children and teenagers. Brielle Fisher, along with a group of close friends, gathered donations through her newly established initiative, Kicks for Kids. The shoe drive aims to provide children [...]
(WBRE/WYOU) — An upper-level trough is moving off to the east, however, a wave of moisture will drop in out of the north Sunday night and Monday. Lake effect showers will develop late Sunday night and continue into Monday. It will also be breezy as we kick off the new work week. Lows tonight drop [...]
NESCOPECK TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Two people were hospitalized with serious injuries following a head-on crash Saturday in Luzerne County, according to a release from Pennsylvania State Police (PSP). According to PSP, the collision occurred Saturday evening at 8:53 p.m. on Route 93 in Nescopeck Township. Troopers say the crash happened when a car [...]
HUGHESVILLE, LYCOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — To honor Veterans Day through competitive youth soccer and community impact; That is the goal for the annual Veterans Day Freedom Cup, hitting the pitch once again over the weekend in Hughesville. 28/22 News was on the sidelines Saturday morning for the very special soccer event. More than 100 teams [...]
WRIGHT TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Authorities say a driver is in custody after allegedly driving their pick up truck through the front doors of a Wright Township high school. The Wright Township Police Department said they were called to the Crestwood High School after they were notified of a black pickup that crashed into [...]
DICKSON CITY, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Keystone State Literacy Association of Northeast Pennsylvania honored six local volunteers Saturday evening with the Celebrate Literacy Award during a presentation at Colarusso's in Dickson City. Among the honorees was 28/22 News Anchor Mark Hiller. The recipients were recognized for their commitment to spreading a love of reading [...]
