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Pennsylvania weather: Cloudy skies with chances of rain

(WBRE/WYOU) — Our weather will feel more like summer this week. Not only will it be warm during the day, but nighttime temperatures will be mild, if not warm, too. A couple of showers are possible for Monday, and low temperatures are projected to be a couple of degrees on either side of 60°. Residents [...]

New canine rescue aims to help crowded shelters

NORTH ABINGTON TOWNSHIP, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A new dog rescue has stepped into the spotlight with hopes of helping local animal shelters. Their mission is to give shelter dogs a second chance outside of the kennel environment. 28/22 News Reporter Colby Hughes stopped by the rescue and explained their story. On the sprawling property, [...]

2 sent to hospital after crash on PA-476

CARBON COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Authorities say two people were sent to the hospital after a crash on PA-476 near the Lehigh Tunnel on Sunday. Carbon County Officials confirmed with 28/22 News that authorities were called to mile marker 71.8 of PA-476, also known as the Pennsylvania Turnpike, just before the Lehigh Tunnel, at about 7:45 [...]

Celebrating local filmmakers at NEPA Film Festival

WAVERLY, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A milestone moment for a growing arts scene brought filmmakers and fans together this weekend. The 10th annual NEPA Film Festival wrapped up after a three-day run that began Friday. The event, hosted by the Waverly Community House, brought together local filmmakers, national talent, and international voices. Crowds filled the [...]

Field of dreams turns to reality for young ball players

WILLIAMSPORT, LYCOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — If you build it, they will come! A field of dreams has finally become reality for young ball players in Lycoming County. It's opening weekend for Youth Baseball Tournament Season at the Williamsport Lumber Yards. Their new 28-acre sports complex features seven baseball and softball fields, a concession stand, and [...]

Volunteers clean up community in annual cleanup

ARCHBALD, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — It was a beautiful weather day to clean up the community. More than a dozen volunteers participated in the annual cleanup of Main Street in Archbald. Several organizations, including the NEPA Sierra Club, Queer NEPA, and Valley Community Library, organized the event. All supplies were provided, thanks to Keep NEPA [...]

Crowds fill streets, energy high at Scranton Half Marathon

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Crowds filled the streets, and the energy was high on Sunday in Lackawanna County as runners pushed their limits for the Scranton Half Marathon. Thousands of runners packed the streets, turning the Electric City into a course of movement, music, and motivation. Participants were chasing different goals, like beating a [...]

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