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Bresnahan weighs in after Correspondents' Dinner Shooting

(WBRE/WYOU) — Lawmakers are also weighing in on the violence that broke out in Washington. Monday morning, 28/22 News spoke with Republican Congressman Rob Bresnahan who represents the Wilkes-Barre Scranton area and part of the Poconos. After getting threats before his wedding and seeing the attack on the Pennsylvania governor's residence, he says political violence [...]

PHOTOS: 1 sent to hospital for burn wounds after structure fire

TOWER CITY, SCHUYLKILL COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Officials say a person was sent to the hospital for burn wounds after a structure fire in Schuylkill County on Monday afternoon. Schuylkill County Officials confirmed with 28/22 News crews were called just before 3:15 p.m. to the 500 block of East Colliery Avenue for a reported structure fire. [...]

School rallies for student battling cancer

NANTICOKE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A high school in Luzerne County turned its annual spirit games into something far bigger than competition: The stadium at Greater Nanticoke Area High School was filled with energy Monday afternoon for the faculty spirit games. This year's focus was on supporting Sadie Schultz, a third grader battling bone cancer. [...]

West Linden Street Bridge Rehabilitation Project kicks off in Scranton

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Heads up for drivers in the Electric City: There are some traffic changes because of a bridge project. Starting on Monday, the West Linden Street Bridge Rehabilitation Project is underway. Traffic entering the city will be detoured, using North 7th, West Lackawanna, and Franklin Avenues, before reconnecting to Linden Street. [...]

Man gets month in jail for...

A man who managed voter registration drives in Pennsylvania ahead of the 2024 presidential election is facing a month in jail after pleading guilty to three misdemeanor counts. Phoenix resident Guillermo Sainz Gurrola was also fined $1,000. Prosecutors say he offered financial incentives to canvassers who met quotas. The attorney general's office says charges remain pending against six canvassers for forgery and other violations. The investigation began when election workers in Lancaster County flagged forms for potential fraud.

Special Olympics brings athletes across the Poconos together

LONG POND, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Students from across the Poconos came together on Monday for a memorable event celebrating determination, teamwork, and inclusion. The Special Olympics North Track and Field competition brought athletes from multiple districts together to compete. 28/22 News reporter Heidi Martens was there to capture the celebration. Cheers filled the air at [...]

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