Local News

DANVILLE — Danville Borough Council approved a 2026 budget with a tax hike in a 5-2 vote.

SUNBURY — A 33-year-old Northumberland man faces up to 77 years in state prison after a Northumberland County jury found him guilty of felony involuntary deviate sexual assault and sexually assaulting an 18-month-old in a 2024 incident inside a Sunbury home.

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Geisinger Community Medical Center now has the opportunity to expand its services in Scranton. Scranton City Council voted Tuesday night to approve zoning changes that will allow the hospital to expand across the street on Colfax Avenue to help with overcapacity issues. Geisinger plans to construct a new building for [...]

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Scranton Police told 28/22 News Tuesday night that three people were stabbed and a potential suspect is in custody. 28/22 News was there Tuesday night, as several police cars were seen at the corner of Wyoming Avenue and Penn Avenue around 7:30 p.m. The Scranton Police Department says they're investigating [...]

CARBONDALE, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Santa's elves are busy in Lackawanna County with a toy drive to help those who need it this holiday season. Inside Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, there are hundreds of items ready to be put under the tree. Catholic Social Services is giving out gifts for more than 200 [...]

PARADISE TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Supporters of President Trump are eager to hear what he has to say tonight, when he gives his remarks inside Mount Airy. Supporters began lining up as early as this morning. 28/22 News Reporter Joe Mason spoke with some of them and has that part of our coverage. All say [...]

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Students are preparing for the end of the semester and the final exams that come with it. One local university is focusing on helping students de-stress ahead of finals. All week long on Penn State's Scranton Campus, events are taking place as part of their "Stress-Busters" week, and the students' [...]

PARADISE TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — President Donald Trump will speak Tuesday at Mount Airy Casino and Resort. He's expected to cover a wide range of topics, including the economy and rising costs, which were a major focus of his campaign across Pennsylvania. Currently, inside Mount Airy Casino in Paradise Township, lines have been forming since early [...]

SUNBURY — Raising three children on a limited budget makes it difficult for Kathleen to provide presents on Christmas morning.

LEWISBURG — Union County is searching for a new jail warden to replace the retiring Ernie Ritter.