ARCHBALD, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — More proposed data center projects are being addressed in Lackawanna County on Wednesday night, and that usually comes with public outcry, but even members of the community's planning commission expressed their frustrations. 22 proposed buildings across two different plots of land, both along Eynon Jermyn Road, but these aren't plans [...]
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— The 27th mayor of Scranton, David Wenzel, has passed away, according to a release from the Scranton mayor's office. Wenzel, a Republican, was a heroic Vietnam veteran, a decorated U.S. Army veteran, and a graduate of the University of Scranton. His death coincided with the University of Scranton's Life of Service [...]
(WBRE/WYOU) — After winds and rain passed through Pennsylvania, thousands of members of the commonwealth experienced power outages on Wednesday night. As of about 10:00 a.m., 19,700 PPL customers in our coverage area were experiencing power outages. Of that number, over 11,000 were reported in Wayne County, according to PPL. Meanwhile, Claverack Rural Electric Cooperative [...]
COAL TOWNSHIP, NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Firefighters were out braving the elements Wednesday night in Northumberland County to battle a brush fire. 28/22 News confirmed with Northumberland County officials, crews were called to the area of the Cabrini Baseball field in Coal Township about 6:00 p.m. Wednesday for a brush fire. Authorities say the Coal [...]
(WBRE/WYOU)— The Eagles travel to Green Bay to face a Green Bay squad looking to bounce back Join Nick and Ricky as they talk with WFRV Sports Reporter Cam Ezeir, previewing the significant NFC tilt on Monday Night. To watch the show or get access to any of our podcasts, download our 28/22 Now app! The show [...]
LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Election Day came with its own legal headaches. The Lackawanna County District Attorney's Office is investigating one official who is accused of writing their own name on other people's ballots for Judge of Elections before giving the ballot to voters. During Tuesday's municipal elections, a Scranton man reported receiving a ballot [...]
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — As families in our area continue to feel the impact of paused SNAP benefits, one local business is lending a helping hand. Starstone Cosmetics, a beauty brand based in Wilkes-Barre, is making a big donation. Starstone Cosmetics is a beauty brand based out of wilkes-barre. Owner, Petrea McKeithen, is donating [...]
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The City of Wilkes-Barre is staying on top of emergency preparedness. On Wednesday, floodgates were evaluated and tested to make sure they're ready for any possible flooding this year. Members from three city departments gathered to check all four flood gates in Wilkes-Barre. They practiced installing the flood gates over [...]
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Abide Coffee in Wilkes-Barre serves more than just coffee; they also want to serve the community. Abide is asking people to come together to help make free sandwiches for kids in need. For $7, your donation covers a sandwich and a bag of chips given out completely free to families. [...]
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Election night 2025 was a strong showing for democrats, especially in Luzerne County, where they picked up key seats. 28/22 News Joe Mason spoke with officials on both sides of the aisle about the results. The 2025 municipal election is now in the books. In many races across Luzerne County, Democrats [...]
