WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Wilkes-Barre’s Annual Cherry Blossom Festival is kicking off this weekend at Kirby Park. Mayor George C. Brown welcomes residents and visitors to the Wilkes-Barre’s Annual Cherry Blossom Festival on Saturday, April 25 and Sunday, April 26, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Saturday, April 25th Sunday, April 26th The [...]
(WBRE/WYOU) — We're tracking wet and colder changes through the weekend. Tonight's weather will be relatively quiet and chilly. Temperatures will fall into the 40s. An approaching area of low pressure will spill more clouds across our skies on Friday. In addition, there will be a few rain showers from time to time. High temperatures [...]
SHICKSHINNY, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — An early graduation ceremony was held on Wednesday, honoring a high school senior whose father was diagnosed with esophageal cancer last July. It was a wish come true and a powerful display of community support. High school graduation is a milestone no parent wants to miss, but after being taken [...]
LEWISBURG — The Purple Heart Memorial in Lewisburg will be moved to Mifflinburg following last year’s dispute with the local Military Order of the Purple Heart chapter in Union County.
LEWISBURG — Environmental advocate and educator Shaelyn Parker said Green Amendments allow advocates “to be on the offensive” when protecting the environment and natural resources.
MILTON — Milton borough filled a vacant Ward 4 council seat at Wednesday night’s meeting by voting in Jonathan Garman from among three candidates.
HARRISBURG — Gov. Josh Shapiro and his administration are seeking a county judge’s approval of an agreement with two coal-fired power plants in western Pennsylvania that, if approved, would extend the lifespan of the facilities by four years.
LEWISBURG — Danville native Matthew Wolfe will present a private sneak peek screening of his documentary “The Overdue Honor of Miss Bonawitz” Saturday at the Campus Theatre in Lewisburg.
(WBRE/WYOU) — 28/22 News is continuing coverage after the 24-page affidavit was released on Tuesday in the case against Bobbiejo Etzel. The documents lay out a detailed timeline of the investigation and the allegations leading up to the charges. Bobbiejo Etzel is now facing charges in the death of her niece, 15-year-old La'Niyah Clark. She [...]
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Mayor of Scranton gave her State of the City address Wednesday morning, highlighting accomplishments from her six years in office. 28/22 News Reporter Colby Hughes explained the address and how residents feel about her performance. Over the past six years, Cognetti said she has worked to improve the quality [...]
