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STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Hispanic Heritage Month is a celebration of cultures that stretches across countries, languages, and generations. There are people working year-round locally to make sure those stories are heard. 28/22 News Reporter Heidi Martens explains the work of two people using their own experiences to connect people through culture. When you [...]

(WBRE/WYOU) — She's a teenager with a love of books and baking. She just wants some loving parents to help complete her fairy tale ending. In this A Little Love, 28/22 News Evening Anchor Candice Kelly would like you to meet 16-year-old Hayden. When you meet Hayden, you instantly know she has a sparkling personality. [...]

(WBRE/WYOU) — News anchor Nick Toma's Canadian tour with Holiday Vacations reached its seventh day as the travel group explored Victoria, British Columbia, before heading to the final stop of the trip. The group spent the day touring key landmarks across the provincial capital, visiting harbor views and historical sites. During their time in Victoria, [...]

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Pictures, awards, and flags galore fill the walls of the Hispanic and Latino Excellence Center at King's College, offering a glimpse into the cultures and heritage represented there. But the center's biggest impact isn't what's hanging on the walls. It's the opportunity it gives students and community members to expand [...]

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — King's College is taking its school spirit on the road. The college unveiled a brand-new Monarch-branded Martz bus designed to transport student-athletes to games and students on trips throughout the region and beyond. The custom coach features TVs, Monarch-themed seating, and a bold exterior wrap showcasing King's College pride. Rev. [...]

(WBRE/WYOU) — An Obama-era directive that created the "rain tax" could soon be a thing of the past as Pennsylvania Congressman joined President Donald Trump as he signed an executive order to reverse it. Congressman Bresnahan says the former directive was linked to local stormwater requirements across Northeastern Pennsylvania. Officials explain the directive required small [...]

(WBRE/WYOU) — Following the revelation of a disturbing online child sex abuse case resulting in extreme self-harm and extortion, a state trooper and a mental health professional spoke about the manipulation used by online predators. Destin Angel Petrides, 20, of Kunkletown, is accused of monitoring a 13-year-old from Canada for several months on Discord, coercing the victim [...]

LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Authorities have released details of an arrest made in connection to a high-speed police chase that occurred in Lackawanna County in April. According to information obtained in a criminal complaint, authorities arrested Amir Hunter, 23, of Scranton, on June 9th at a residence in the 100 block of East Main Street in [...]

LEWISBURG — A local immigrant support group is seeking support from local, state and federal leaders for its efforts to gain humanitarian release for an asylum seeker detained at FCI-Lewisburg.

SELINSGROVE — The Selinsgrove Area High School Alumni Association gave nearly $13,000 toward playground upgrades at Selinsgrove Elementary School.