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SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — In an exclusive interview, Pennsylvania American Water addressed growing concerns about Scranton's aging infrastructure after back-to-back major water main breaks. Two breaks within two weeks of each other in downtown Scranton left many businesses closed, people searching for clean water, and city administration asking questions about the aging infrastructure in [...]

NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — An urgent message for people in Northumberland County: the Department of Public Safety there says they've been experiencing periods of phone outages throughout Wednesday. They urge anyone who needs emergency services that cannot reach 911 should go to their local police station or fire department. They're also asking people to avoid [...]

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A big donation is going towards the fight against cancer thanks to an annual basketball competition in Scranton. County officials presented a $1,000 check to the American Cancer Society Coaches vs. Cancer of Northeastern Pennsylvania. All proceeds were raised from the Lackawanna County Three-on-Three Basketball Tournament over the weekend. Medals [...]

SCRANTON, LACKAWANA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The boil advisory has been lifted for parts of Scranton, a representative from Pennsylvania American Water said. Customers were notified on Monday, July 27, of a water main break in the city that resulted in a water boil advisory. As of Wednesday, July 29, The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection has authorized [...]

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Sheriff Genesis Arias is Luzerne County's first female sheriff and the first Hispanic woman to become a sheriff in the Commonwealth's history. “Being Hispanic and being able to say I am the first Hispanic female to actually do this means so much and I just want to give motivation to [...]

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A library on wheels is helping bring the joy of reading to more people across Lackawanna County. The Lackawanna County Library System's Bookmobile made a stop at Connell Park on Scranton's south side Wednesday afternoon. Inside, visitors can find hundreds of books for all ages, along with audiobooks, DVDs, and [...]

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — America's 250th birthday celebration continues in the Electric City. The Everhart Museum currently is showcasing it's We The People Exhibit, marking the 250th anniversary of the United States of America. It includes traditional clothing from the American Revolution, along with an American flag stitched by Betsy Ross' granddaughter for the [...]

HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — After seven years, the Greater Hazleton Area YMCA has officially reopened its doors, marking a new chapter for the community. The original YMCA closed due to financial challenges in 2019, but it now is offered a second chance. Community leaders, donors, and supporters celebrated the grand opening of a brand-new [...]

MILFORD, PIKE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man was arrested after videos showed him abusing and threatening to kill his 4-year-old child, according to the Pike County District Attorney's Office. English Teegan, 25, of Matamoras Borough, was arrested Tuesday after information shared by Pike County Children and Youth alerted the district attorney's office to the alleged [...]

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — 30 years of inspiring high schoolers who are bound to be first generation college students. A local university is looking back on what this program has accomplished and how it's left a mark on the community. As 28/22 News Reporter Colby Hughes explained, the impacts from this program last far [...]