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28/22 Sports Night talks G-Mac to Cuse, March Madness

(WBRE/WYOU)— A local NEPA basketball legend will return to his alma mater after an impressive showing in March Madness, and turning the Siena Bulldogs around. Gerry McNamara will be going back to Syracuse University, attempting to resurrect the ACC basketball powerhouse to its glory days. We'll also discuss the first weekend of March Madness, NEPA's basketball [...]

Hundreds of kids race for eggs, meet Easter Bunny at sensory-friendly Egg Hunt event

PLAINS TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Hundreds of smiles and a morning built just for them: Kids from across our area filled Mohegan Pennsylvania's Keystone Grand Ballroom in Plains Township on Tuesday, racing for eggs, meeting the Easter Bunny, and just getting a chance to be kids. The event, hosted by Brighter Journeys, is designed [...]

DEP demands ICE have water plan for detention centers

(WBRE/WYOU) — Two planned ice detention centers in Pennsylvania are being hit with a new setback on Tuesday. It comes after the Department of Homeland Security purchased two warehouses to turn into centers, one in Schuylkill County and the other in Berks County. Now, state environmental regulators are blocking occupancy until the United States Immigration [...]

Supplying veterans with basic needs

FRACKVILLE, SCHUYLKILL COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A local non-profit group makes it its mission to ensure no veteran goes without basic necessities each year. With the cost of everyday items like groceries and hygiene products rising, their support is more critical than ever. 28/22 News Reporter Colby Hughes stepped inside the donation drive and explained why [...]

Local homicide case moves forward in court

STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police say 47-year-old Eric Chisolm shot and killed his girlfriend outside of his Blakeslee home in February. The 47-year-old appeared in court on Tuesday and waived his preliminary hearing, sending the case to the Monroe County Court of Common Pleas. Chisolm faces criminal homicide charges. According to police, Chisolm shot [...]

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