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SUNBURY — Members of the public and Sunbury officials agreed Monday night that the skate park requires much-needed improvements.

Additional signage will be installed on Route 15 southbound to alert motorists to the Grangers Road intersection.

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man is wanted after police say he attacked another man with a knife, threatening his life. 39-year-old Michael Keefe is wanted on charges of aggravated assault and robbery in connection with an attack in Wilkes-Barre that left another man with stab wounds. On July 24, officers said an attack [...]

(WBRE/WYOU) — An upper-level low pressure system continues to spin off the Northeast coastline. This will keep off and on scattered showers in place through this evening and overnight. A rumble of thunder or two is possible. Lows in the lower 60s. The low is slow to move out of the area tomorrow, so a [...]

HARRISBURG — A former strength and conditioning coach at Bucknell who was charged in connection with the death of a Bucknell University football player nearly two years ago is scheduled for a preliminary hearing in September.

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — On Tuesday, all eyes were on Pennsylvania American Water Company (PAWC) after a 141-year-old water main broke twice in under two weeks; crippling businesses and leaving hundreds downtown without water. As another rate hike approaches in just over two weeks, city leaders say they want answers. The water is back [...]

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Scranton Mayor Paige Cognetti has just wrapped up a press conference addressing the city's recent water main breaks. She outlined the city's response efforts and discussed potential relief for residents and businesses impacted by the disruptions. A news conference with Mayor Cognetti wrapped up Tuesday afternoon, and 28/22 News Reporter [...]

PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A scheduling mix-up is forcing a big change at this year's Pittston Tomato Festival. Organizers of the Pittston Tomato Festival say there will be no amusement rides this year after the festival's ride provider double-booked its schedule. Committee members say replacement rides were available, but at a much higher cost. [...]

WYOMING, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) camp for teens is going on right in our backyard. The Wyoming Area Regional Police Department is hosting the FBI Philadelphia Division Teen Academy Tuesday and Wednesday. The academy teaches the teenagers about criminal justice and allows them to explore different career options. The [...]

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Scranton Fire Department is lending a helping hand in response to the water main break. It handed out food and water to people without other options. They continued that effort Tuesday morning, handing out water and Gatorade to those who stopped by. Others stepped in to help as well. [...]