KINGSTON TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Some local businesses are also seeing a big rush for football's biggest night. Kitchen staff at Pizza Perfect in Kingston Township had to stop dine-in service for a bit on Sunday afternoon so workers could focus on takeout. Store managers old 28/22 News that more than 300 trays of [...]
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — An art exhibit is now on full display in Scranton, showing off high school-aged students' creative abilities from our region. The Everhart Museum in Scranton received more than 500 pieces of artwork this year. The artwork was submitted by 40 schools across 15 counties. Students are recognized based on originality, [...]
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — One family-friendly program is giving young explorers a chance to take part in plenty of hands-on experiences. Pattern-Palooza at the Sordoni Art Gallery in Wilkes-Barre gives children and their guardians the chance to flex their creative muscles. Children were given a free sketchbook to collect badges and track their creative [...]
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A family business proved that good things come to those who wait. The local restaurant reopened after many years, and more than one tragedy closed their doors. 28/22 News Reporter Colby Hughes spoke with the owners, who are ecstatic to be open after so long, and they said the journey [...]
DICKSON CITY, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — After the devastating hospital fire in Dickson City, officials are working around the clock to tend to those affected by the fire. Since the fire, the hospital has been closed temporarily, and officials are saying people with medical emergencies should go to the nearest emergency room or call 911. [...]
(WBRE/WYOU) — US State Senator John Fetterman expressed his concerns Saturday night over proposed ICE detention centers in Pennsylvania. In a letter sent to Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem on Saturday, Senator Fetterman said in part the following: I am writing to express my deep concern and opposition to the Department of HomelandSecurity’s (DHS) [...]
LEWISBURG — A Megan’s Law offender from Mifflinburg lied about where he was living in Union County for at least three years, according to state police in Milton.
LEWISBURG — The Lewisburg Area School District is accepting registration for upcoming kindergarteners who will be five years of age on or before Sept. 1, 2026.
DANVILLE — Geisinger will receive a $500,000 Special Pathogen Treatment, Assessment and Network Development Award to enhance the capabilities at its Level 2 Special Pathogen Treatment Center.
(WBRE/WYOU) — Bitter cold and biting wind did not stop the action at a local ski resort in our area. Skiers and snowboarders turned a freezing day into a fundraiser to help families fighting blood cancer Saturday afternoon. Wind whips across the mountain as skis scrape the slopes at Montage Mountain Resorts. Carve 4 Cancer [...]
