HARRISBURG — A Democrat-sponsored bill mirroring Gov. Josh Shapiro’s $53.2 billion budget request advanced through the Pennsylvania House of Representatives more than two months ahead of the deadline for a settled deal, sending the measure to the Republican-controlled state Senate, whose leadership said, “much work remains to reach a final agreement.”
Valley students in the Community Giving Foundation's Youth in Philanthropy program awarded more than $100,000 in grants to worthy programs this year.
SUNBURY — A 30-year-old Sunbury man is jailed on $200,000 cash bail and faces felony weapons of mass destruction charges.
DANVILLE — A place built on compassion marked a meaningful milestone Wednesday as the Ronald McDonald House of Danville celebrated its 45th anniversary.
DICKSON CITY, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A care-dependent teen is dead, and on Wednesday, authorities say her own mother faces charges. Prosecutors say 50-year-old Christina Harvey caused the death of her 18-year-old daughter, Brandy, by failing to provide seizure medication, medical care, and sanitary living conditions. Police responded to reports of Brandy being unresponsive in [...]
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — April 14, 2026, is a day Michelle Garcia will never forget: It was the day her beloved emotional support parrot, Zeus, flew away. Her family was moving furniture around, and he flew out an open door. Now, the family is doing everything they can to find him. "We called SPCAs. [...]
CRESCO, MONROE COUNTY — Rising costs are hitting just about every industry right now, including the ones keeping our lawns green and golf courses in shape. As Spring gets into full swing, landscapers and golf course crews say expenses are already adding up. Owners say they're trying to absorb as much as they can, but [...]
PENN FOREST TOWNSHIP (WBRE/WYOU) — Out in the woods of Carbon County, Sky Fogel still reflects on the changes he's seen in the game of paintball. "It's been really interesting. I started playing when I was nine years old, and the game has changed quite a bit. When I started playing, it was pump guns, [...]
Update: A spokesperson from Pennsylvania American Water says repair work was completed around midnight. PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — An apartment complex in Pittston was without water after a Wednesday afternoon main break in Pittston, according to a representative for PA American Water. Alana Roberts of PA American Water says the Anthracite Apartments, on North [...]
STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A new partnership between 28/22 News and Pocono Mountain Visitors Bureau is making it easier for voters to stay informed on local, state, and even national politics. A forum was held on Wednesday night to paint a better picture of some of the candidates in the upcoming primary election. The [...]
