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SELINSGROVE — Selinsgrove Fire Police purchased a fully-equipped 2026 Chevy 2500 truck with contributions from local businesses, organizations, churches and individuals.

DICKSON CITY, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A heads-up for drivers traveling through Dickson City Wednesday morning: Police say the move of an electrical transport is expected to cause traffic headaches. Dickson City Police announced on Facebook Tuesday night that a large electrical load is planned to be transported from the railroad tracks on Boulevard Avenue [...]

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Pamela Keefe started Prevention Point NEPA - Michalene's Mission eight years ago after the untimely passing of her daughter from a drug overdose. The volunteer-run group provides wound care, Naloxone and STI testing to people across Luzerne County. Keefe says the ambulance they operated out of is no longer functional; [...]

(WBRE/WYOU) — This week, 28/22 News is focusing on the career of our colleague and friend, Andy Mehalshick, who is retiring after 36 years. During his career, Andy has covered many high-profile stories. One of those stories is "Kids for Cash," and Andy has a look back at that story. It was a case that [...]

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Volunteers in Scranton dedicated their time to community projects on Tuesday, focusing on planting flowers and cleaning flower beds at two locations. These efforts aimed to enhance community spaces and provide sensory experiences. The Lackawanna Blind Association was one site for these volunteer activities, receiving specially selected flowers. Later Tuesday, [...]

STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Rainbow flags, music, and community spirit will once again take over downtown Stroudsburg as the Pocono Pride Festival returns on Sunday, June 7. Organizers say the event is about more than just celebration; it's about creating a welcoming environment where everyone feels seen and supported. "I just really love seeing [...]

LAKE CAREY, WYOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Tuesday marked a date many people in a Wyoming County community will never forget: 28-years ago on June 2, 1998, a massive tornado touched down at Lake Carey. The F-3 twister was only on the ground for about a half-hour. During that period of time, the tornado killed two [...]

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man who pleaded guilty in the "House of Horrors" case, a disturbing 2024 homicide investigation in Luzerne County, will now spend the rest of his life in prison. Jason Race, 44, was sentenced Tuesday to life in prison without parole for the first-degree murder of Nicole Cuevas. Race pleaded [...]

JERSEY SHORE, LYCOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The parents of a newborn baby were arrested for allegedly abusing their baby during its first few weeks of life. Pebbles Byers, 19, and Brett Dailey, 21, both of Jersey Shore, were arrested and charged with endangering the welfare of a child. Police say they were called to the [...]

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man was arraigned Tuesday after he allegedly stole multiple stained-glass window panes from a Wilkes-Barre church during alcoholics' anonymous (AA) meetings. Paul Herron of Wilkes-Barre, 36, received multiple charges, including institutional vandalism of a place of worship, for stealing 4 window panes in July of 2025, police say. Police [...]