BROADHEADSVILLE, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A fleet of six mobile museums are traveling to every corner of the U.S., including Monroe County. The "Freedom Trucks" stopped by Brodheadsville Friday, all in celebration of the U.S.' 250th anniversary. Students at Pleasant Valley High School got a unique opportunity to explore the nation`s history through an interactive [...]
(WBRE/WYOU) — A major insurance change is about to affect thousands of local patients. Starting this Sunday, thousands of UnitedHealthcare patients will lose in‑network access to Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN). After more than two years of failed negotiations, 50,000 patients will now have to go elsewhere. LVHN, now part of Jefferson Health, blames rising [...]
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — There are still plenty of lingering questions in the investigation surrounding CDE exotics in Wilkes-Barre. Animal control officers and the Luzerne County SPCA were seen bringing bins into the back entrance of CDE Exotics on Tuesday. Customers were not allowed inside at the time, but the shop reportedly reopened for [...]
(WBRE/WYOU) — We're tracking significant changes as we go into the weekend. Scattered showers and isolated rumbles of thunder will be possible tonight. Low temperatures will be in the lower and middle 40s. Periods of rain will move across Pennsylvania on Saturday. At times, it will be heavy. We don't anticipate any flooding concerns. Showers [...]
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Former employees of Wren Kitchens gathered Friday outside the Luzerne County warehouse in solidarity with their fellow coworkers. This came a day after the British kitchen manufacturer abruptly stopped all of its operations in the United States. Those former employees face uncertainty for what happens next. "I was flabbergasted. [...]
BLOOMSBURG, COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Helping hands are hard at work in Columbia County. Hundreds of volunteers rolled up their sleeves Friday for the Susquehanna Valley United Way "Day of Action." Volunteers are provided hands‑on help at sites including the Bloomsburg Children's Museum and the Bloomsburg YMCA. It's the organization's largest event of the year, [...]
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — One part of Luzerne County will be in full bloom this weekend. Last-minute preparations are underway at Kirby Park in Wilkes-Barre for the city's annual Cherry Blossom Festival. 28/22 News saw crews at the park setting up tents and rides. Drivers in the area this weekend should expect some traffic [...]
BLOOMSBURG, COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — If you love a good deal and a good book, Bloomsburg is the place to be this weekend. Dozens are stopping by the Columbia County Traveling Library's Giant Spring Book Sale. The event kicked off on Tuesday and runs through the weekend from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. each day. [...]
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Pennsylvania's fight against addiction and pain management took center stage at a local Luzerne County campus Friday. Wilkes-University hosted the 2026 Pennsylvania Pain and Addiction Summit. Now in its eighth year, the conference brings together medical, legal, and law‑enforcement professionals and Wilkes University students to discuss pain management and substance [...]
(WBRE/WYOU) — PennDOT is warning drivers of impending lane restrictions that could affect traffic on Interstate 81 in Luzerne and Lackawanna County. According to a press release from PennDOT, the following changes will take effect: Lackawanna County: Luzerne County: PennDOT warns that these restrictions are expected to cause significant delays. Motorists should find alternate routes [...]
