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HEMLOCK TWP. -- A Millville man driving south on Route 42 spun into a rock embankment after driving over a patch of...

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SCOTT TOWNSHIP, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — 28/22 News now knows more about the damage done to a local civic center that is sidelining young athletes. 28/22 News first showed some of the damage last night, and a look inside shows even more that might keep players off the court for some time. The lead-up to the [...]

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Local people were among tens of thousands nationwide protesting the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The protests follow the deadly shooting days ago involving an ICE agent and a Minneapolis protester. Protesters in Scranton say things need to change during such volatile times. Chants against ICE echoed on [...]

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Mayor of Wilkes-Barre announced a Code Blue is in place for Sunday night into Monday morning. On Sunday night, Wilkes-Barre Mayor George Brown announced a Code Blue to last into the morning. The Calvary Bible Church at 410 South River Street in Wilkes-Barre will serve as the city's Code [...]

FORTY FORT, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Authorities say one person was sent to the hospital after a crash involving three vehicles in Forty Fort Sunday night. Luzerne County officials confirmed with 28/22 News that crews were called to the intersection of Walnut Street and Wyoming Avenue in Forty Fort for a reported three-vehicle crash at [...]

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A local woman known for bringing music and joy to so many is now the one feeling the love in return. Friends, family, and strangers came together for a powerful show of support inside a Scranton bar. Inside Waldo's Tavern, the sound of live music mixed with cheers, hugs, and [...]

WEST PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Snow squalls moved through parts of northeastern Pennsylvania. One blew through West Pittston Sunday afternoon at around 2:30 p.m. It appeared not to stick to the pavement on Carpenter Street, but it was dropping a dusting on lawns. If you take any pictures or videos of the recent snowfall, [...]

HERSHEY, Pa. (WHTM) — The Atlantic Amateur Hockey Association released a statement announcing that the youth hockey brawl that occurred on Saturday was staged. The statement, posted on Facebook, reads as follows: We are aware of a staged fight that occurred at the Hershey Bears (AHL) game involving a Pennsylvania 8U team. Affiliate, league, and [...]

HANOVER TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police say they arrested a man following a Saturday night assault, where he allegedly attacked two victims with a hammer and scissors. Hanover Township Police on Sunday say Eric Keefe, 44, was arrested and faces charges following an attack on the 500 block of Orchard Street Saturday night. Police [...]