MUNCY, LYCOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Help is on the way this summer to kids who rely on school to get enough food. Summer Meals 4 Kids will begin handing out meal boxes at a number of locations every week. One of those locations is the Muncy School District. Starting Wednesday evening, people can stop by [...]
LONG POND, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — We are now just two days away from the green flag dropping at Pocono Raceway, but the fun is already getting started: That's because RVs have been lining up for early access since Wednesday morning. 28/22 News Reporter Connor Coar shared the excitement after talking with some of the [...]
MUNCY, LYCOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The clock ticked down until one Lycoming County community learned the fate of a project many of them oppose. 87 acres of solar farms and chicken barns could become their neighbors. 28/22 News Reporter Colby Hughes explained the perspective of those who could be impacted in more ways than one. [...]
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A unique interactive experience is giving people in Scranton a chance to step into someone else's shoes. 28/22 News Reporter Lynese Swida explained how the People of Hope Museum is using storytelling and hands-on exhibits to build empathy. For many visitors, stepping inside the People of Hope Museum is more [...]
LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — As hotter temperatures make their way into northeastern and central Pennsylvania, there's a higher risk for kids and pets left alone in cars. 28/22 News spoke with a member of Geisinger's Outreach Team. She says in certain instances, kids can experience serious health issues and die within 15 minutes to a [...]
LONG POND, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Racing isn't the only thing on people's minds at Pocono Raceway this weekend; one group wants men to think about their health. Man Cave Health will be on site at the track, offering free testing for prostate cancer. The non-profit group offers information, resources, and early detection through blood [...]
LONG POND, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — If you're looking for a little adrenaline with your mountain getaway, one Pocono attraction is putting visitors in the driver's seat. Pocono Outdoor Adventure Tours in Long Pond offers guided UTV rides through trails, mud pits, and even parts of the Pocono Raceway property. Located right next to the [...]
WILKES-BARRE TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The homelessness issue persists in the Parsons section of Wilkes-Barre. A homeless encampment sits in a wooded area off the Cross Valley Expressway, neighboring several homes. Many people who live near the camp say they're frustrated with the situation. Others hope the people living there find shelter soon. “It [...]
LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Lackawanna County Sheriff Mark McAndrew is calling on the district attorney's office to open an investigation into two deputies who he says are suspected of receiving tens of thousands of dollars in unauthorized overtime. In the letter to Lackawanna County District Attorney Brian Gallagher, McAndrew alleges that the deputies "knowingly received [...]
A resurfacing project on Route 522 in McClure Borough and Spring and West Beaver townships, Snyder County, will begin Thursday.
