CARBONDALE, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A heads up for drivers and homeowners in Carbondale: UGI is pushing back the start of a gas line upgrade project by one week. Crews now plan to begin work next Monday, March 30, citing weather delays and other jobs still wrapping up. Construction will be happening Monday through Friday [...]
BLOOMSBURG, COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Public libraries are more than places to borrow books: They're community hubs where people can learn new skills and connect with others. They also offer a place where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. 28/22 News Reporter Colby Hughes explained how one library is welcoming people experiencing homelessness and [...]
LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Good news for parts of Luzerne County: The boil water advisory for Courtdale and Pringle has now been lifted. Pennsylvania American Water says testing confirmed the system is safe after a recent loss of pressure. That means customers can once again use their tap water without boiling it first. The advisory [...]
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A game warden in the Poconos says an investigation into illegal hunting uncovered something far more serious. They say 22-year-old Michael Sukna was found along Camelback Road in Jackson Township on Friday with blood on him after shooting and killing a deer out of season. Investigators say one of [...]
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police say a man is in custody after shots were fired following a reported armed robbery in Scranton on Monday evening. Police were called to the 700 block of Pittston Avenue just before 6:00 p.m. for a reported armed robbery at a mini mart. Police say shots were fired shortly [...]
DALLAS, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — 10 years ago, Forty Cal was taken from his family's yard in Philadelphia. Since then, his family has put up flyers, made countless phone calls, and eventually moved to Dallas, but then, the unexpected happened. “At 9:21 p.m., they called, and I thought it was a sick prank. I said [...]
TAMAQUA, SCHUYLKILL COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Manufacturing makes a huge financial impact on the United States. The National Association of Manufacturers says the industry contributed nearly $3,000,000,000,000 to the economy last year. Some local students are learning more about manufacturing and putting their knowledge on video. Some Tamaqua Area Middle School students are part of an [...]
STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY — Pennsylvania schools may soon tighten rules on cell phone use in the classroom. One local district is already planning changes to reduce student distractions. School leaders in Stroudsburg say a new policy restricting cell phones is on the horizon, but it won't take effect immediately. The Stroudsburg Area School District is [...]
BLOOMSBURG, COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Bloomsburg Fair has announced more of its music lineup for the 2026 fair, including the bands Live and Jet. On Saturday, September 26, the band Live, who have songs like "I Alone", "All Over You", and "Lightning Crashes", will perform with special guest Jet with songs like "Are You [...]
SHENANDOAH, SCHUYLKILL COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The early morning work is nothing new for the team at Kowalonek’s Kielbasy shop, as they get ready to keep up with Easter demand. "It's just a lot of keeping notes, a lot of staying on top of things. A lot of hard work, just a lot of hours. But [...]
