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Pennsylvania weather: Breezy weather with highs in the 60s expected

(WBRE/WYOU) — A few rain showers are possible, although most of the night will be dry. Temperatures will fall into the 40s by morning. A potent area of low pressure will track into the Northeast on Wednesday. Scattered morning showers will turn into a period of steady rain through the afternoon and evening. This rain [...]

Kids, teens, adults learning ASL together at community library

PECKVILLE, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A different kind of language lesson brought kids, teens, and adults together Monday night in Peckville. Valley Community Library held a beginner American Sign Language (ASL) class for people eight and older. The class had room for about 30 people, and close to that many came out to learn. Attendees [...]

USS Liberty survivor speaks, calls for remembrance

MONTOURSVILLE, LYCOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A Navy veteran who survived one of the deadliest attacks on a US ship in modern history shared his story Monday night in Lycoming County. Larry Bowen spoke at a public event in Montoursville about the June 8, 1967, attack on the USS Liberty. The Navy technical research ship was [...]

What's next for NEPA's Commonwealth Health hospitals?

(WBRE/WYOU) — Three hospitals across two counties under one new owner, and that owner said they are here to stay. 90 days have passed since Tenor Health Foundation's acquisition of three hospitals that were under Commonwealth Health System. 28/22 News Reporter Colby Hughes explained what's next for those hospitals. Moses Taylor and Regional Hospitals of [...]

Police searching for missing man in Monroe County

(WBRE/WYOU) — The Stroud Area Regional Police Department on Monday said they are searching for a missing person in Monroe County. Authorities are searching for 42-year-old Matthew Sheerer, who was last seen in the area of Stroudsburg on April 18. Officials add that Sheerer left his home and has not returned and was reported missing [...]

Brake lights, slow moving traffic take over I-81

(WBRE/WYOU) — Brake lights and slow-moving traffic are taking over Interstate 81 this week. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) says the overnight and ongoing construction is all part of one of the largest projects in the district's history. 28/22 News Reporter Connor Coar spoke with drivers about the highway construction. The warmer temperatures mean [...]

Teen piano player makes New York City performance

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Studies show that when children learn to play the piano, they sharpen reading, science, and math skills, and improve their overall brain power. It also provides a creative outlet for themselves and others to enjoy. 28/22's Mark Hiller introduces a teen piano player who is making quite an impression. The [...]

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