DANVILLE — Dozens of motorcyclists from across the region gathered Saturday for a benefit ride supporting Journey to Justice, a nonprofit focused on protecting older adults from abuse, neglect, exploitation and abandonment.
(WBRE/WYOU) — We are on Weather Alert today as periods of showers, storms, and downpours can provide heavy rainfall, introducing the risk of flash flooding. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect for a majority of our counties south of I-80 through 8:00 p.m. Rounds of showers and storms continue this evening before gradually becoming [...]
TURBOTVILLE — The junior/senior high school renovation construction work should be completed by Sug. 16, in time for the school start date of Aug. 24, Gary Williams, district director of buildings and grounds, said at Monday night’s board meeting.
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— On Monday, water flowed down North Washington Avenue as crews worked to fix a break in a 141-year-old water main. In the surrounding area, though, the only water flowing was from two tankers brought in to provide people living there with some relief. For some, getting water meant carrying jugs and [...]
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Scranton's FIFA fan zone drew one of the largest crowds in Pennsylvania during the World Cup. Visit Pennsylvania says 19,300 people attended the event in the Electric City, slightly more than Pittsburgh's Fan Zone. Reading saw more than 13,500 fans, while Philadelphia's fan fest brought in an estimated 575,000 people. [...]
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A local summer camp is bringing out the best in kids and teens passionate about the arts. The Scranton Cultural Center's Youth Theatre Program gives them the chance to chase their dreams and make lifelong bonds along the way. 28/22 News Reporter Colby Hughes explained how their hard work creates [...]
(WBRE/WYOU) — A top honor for Wilkes-Barre's River Commons; The riverfront park was recently named a great public space in Pennsylvania by the state chapter of the American Planning Association (APA). This marks the second year in a row the park has received the honor. River Common is known for its views of the Susquehanna [...]
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A summer camp teaching kids about the criminal justice system is in full swing at a local college this week. Pennsylvania State Police Troop R is giving teens a similar experience to real police academy training. Throughout the week-long camp, they focus on discipline, self-esteem, and teamwork. With the help [...]
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A second water main break in less than two weeks in Scranton: For the foreseeable future, downtown Scranton is under a water boil advisory. 28/22 News Reporter Connor Coar has details about the break and how people are dealing with this issue once again. Just as the city was beginning [...]
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — In this week's Here's to You, Kid, we profile three students who are helping make a difference in the community. Each has a condition that can limit everyday activities. 28/22 News Reporter Mark Hiller shows they're proving where there's a will, there's a way. A pop tab hitting the bottom [...]
