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Developer continues push for data center, appeals denied zoning application

JESSUP, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A prospective developer continues their push to build a new data center in Lackawanna County. Breaker Street Associates LLC met with Jessup's zoning hearing board on Tuesday to appeal a previously denied zoning application involving a proposed data center. The original application was denied in June after the borough's zoning [...]

Volunteers give out Thanksgiving ingredients to families in need

WILKES-BARRE TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Making sure everyone has a Thanksgiving meal was the goal of an event on Tuesday in Wilkes-Barre Township. Volunteers packed the Mohegan Arena at Casey Plaza to hand out all the ingredients to area families in need. This is the 46th year the distribution was held by the Commission [...]

After deadly crashes, Turnpike recognizes Crash Responder Safety Week

LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — There have been several recent, deadly highway crashes. It's important to recognize first responders and prioritize their safety. The Turnpike is doing that by marking Crash Responder Safety Week. The national effort reminds drivers to slow down, move over, and protect the roadway work force. When passing an incident, remember to [...]

28/22 Sports Night talks Eagles, Univ. of Scranton upset

(WBRE/WYOU)— Standing at 8-2, the Eagles travel to Dallas to take on another talented offense in the Cowboys. Join Nick, Ricky, and Alaina as they talk about some Eagles, along with NJ.com's Cayden Steele, and the University of Scranton's upset over Pittsburgh in WBB. The three also talk about another Tomlin Tuesday presser and Tuesday's upcoming [...]

Decorating trains in Scranton for holiday season

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The holidays will be here before we know it, and one Lackawanna County historic site is racing to get ready for its most anticipated event of the year. The Steamtown National Historic Site is finally able to start decorating its trains and turning the park into a winter wonderland, all [...]

Breaking the stigma around mental health

NANTICOKE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— A local community college is taking a unique approach to tackling the stigma surrounding mental illness. Stop the stigma, start the support; That was the message at Luzerne County Community College on Tuesday. The college hosted a talk-show style forum focused on mental health and substance use. Chelsea Bresnahan hosted the [...]

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