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Wyalusing River Bridge to expected reopen after months long closure

WYALUSING, BRADFORD COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Some good news for drivers in the northern tier: 28/22 News has been following the closure of the Wyalusing River Bridge, also called the Rainbow Bridge, for a couple of months. An oversized load struck and damaged the bridge in late March. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation now says repairs [...]

Overnight work planned for I-81 in Luzerne County

LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Overnight traffic disruptions are coming to Interstate 81 in Luzerne County. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) says lane restrictions will affect both northbound and southbound traffic from 7:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. starting Monday through Friday. Emergency guide-rail replacements and road repairs are planned. Look for northbound lane restrictions from [...]

Big vehicles to face downtown Scranton detour

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A heads-up for drivers of some big vehicles traveling in downtown Scranton to start the work week: Buses, trucks, and other large vehicles traveling southeast on Lackawanna Avenue will be detoured. Instead of passing the Radisson Hotel, drivers of those big vehicles will have to turn onto Cedar Avenue and [...]

Lane restriciton in place on Interstate 80 Eastbound after crash

TANNERSVILLE, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) says a lane restriction is in place on Interstate 80 Eastbound in Tannersville after a crash. PennDOT explains that all lanes were closed on I-80 Eastbound between its intersection with State Route 380 SH and Exit 299 onto PA Route 715 - Tannersville after [...]

Pennsylvania weather: Pleasant weather to end May, start June

(WBRE/WYOU) — Warmer weather will move in as the week goes on. It'll be partly cloudy for Sunday night, but not as cold. Lows drop to near 50. Monday is looking pleasant with a mostly sunny sky and highs in the low 70s. While a shower is possible on Tuesday, it doesn't look overly impressive, [...]

Helping first-generation college students with scholarship fund

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Being the first in your family to go to college is special, and on Saturday, the Wilkes University Founders Gala was all about helping those who accept that challenge. The event held on the grounds of the Westmoreland Club in Wilkes-Barre raised funds for Wilkes University's First-Generation Scholarship Fund. "Our [...]

Duryea marks historic 125th anniversary

DURYEA, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Hundreds of people celebrated a milestone Saturday. 28/22 News Reporter Colby Hughes explained the community celebration in Luzerne County. A vibrant parade down Foote Avenue in Duryea lead to an afternoon of fun, and it was all in celebration of the borough's 125th anniversary. Many people, like 91-year-old Ruth Balchune, [...]

Four people sent to hospital after head-on crash

SCOTT TOWNSHIP, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Authorities say four people were sent to the hospital after a head-on crash in Scott Township Saturday evening. Lackawanna County Officials confirmed with 28/22 News crews were called to the 1200 block of Lackland Drive in Scott Township on Saturday, just after 6:15 p.m., for a head-on crash involving [...]

Shine STEM Olympiad wraps up school year

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Students from across Luzerne County put their science and engineering skills to the test Saturday morning. Eggs dropped from above, boats raced through rain gutters, and students packed Wilkes University with excitement during Shine's annual STEM Olympiad. More than 175 first through eighth graders took part in educational games and [...]

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