KINGSTON TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Clear skies and calm water created the perfect setting for a unique outdoor experience in Luzerne County: Kayakers took to the lake at Frances Slocum State Park for a guided eagle watch paddle on Sunday afternoon. Participants of all skill levels launched from the shoreline, following a guide across [...]
PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Fans of a hit TV show found a unique way to celebrate close to home. Blind Cat Brewing Company turned a classic food holiday into a full community event. Beer, pretzels, and plenty of laughs filled the space as dozens gathered to celebrate National Pretzel Day with a twist inspired [...]
DUNMORE, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A local school is bringing the community together, all while supporting small businesses. The Dunmore PTA hosted its Spring Vendor Market on Sunday at the Dunmore Elementary Center. Roughly 30 local vendors filled the gym, selling everything from handmade crafts and clothing to sweet treats and empanadas. Organizers say the [...]
PLAINS TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A non-profit came together Sunday morning to bring awareness to those with autism. Dozens of people showed up at Resilient Athletics and physical therapy for the second annual AMRAP 4 Autism Fundraiser. The event featured partner workouts, basket raffles, and multiple rounds, also known as heats, where participants pushed [...]
LEHIGH TWP., WAYNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — One was killed after being trapped in a Saturday night house fire, according to the Wayne County Coroner's Office. Robert W. Craig Sr., 76, was pronounced dead on the scene of a fire on Smoke Signal Path in the Indian Country gated community, according to Wayne County Coroner Edward [...]
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Students across several fields are stepping into high-pressure roles, preparing for situations no one ever hopes to face. Students filled the Frank and Carolyn Kowalski Center for Advanced Healthcare Education, taking part in a mass casualty response simulation at King's College. 28/22 News warns that some of the images in [...]
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — There's no better time than now to learn something new: One community in Scranton is helping people break the barrier, overcome challenges, and start riding bikes. A kickoff event was hosted on Saturday to help those interested in biking who may have a physical or balance issues. The Bike Buddy [...]
(WBRE/WYOU) — It was a quieter end to the weekend, and it'll stay that way into the start of the work and school week. You expect a few clouds around for Sunday night. There is a Frost Advisory for Carbon and Monroe County. Lows drop to near 40. Monday's weather will feature a mostly sunny [...]
ELYSBURG, NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — An amusement park is marking an important day in its history: 100 years of business. It brings hundreds of thousands to the area each year, and the memories they make keep them coming back. 28/22 News Reporter Colby Hughes explains what this park in Northumberland County means to those who [...]
LEWISBURG — A tulip tree planted by the Lewisburg Shade Tree Commission on Meadow View Court has a special caretaker: 5-year-old Miah Frederick.
