BARTONSVILLE, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — An athlete from the Poconos brought home national recognition after an unforgettable performance at the Special Olympics USA Games. 28/22 News Heidi Martens spoke with the Olympian and has more about the medals he brought home and the records he beat. Years of hard work paid off for Brandon Shoemaker [...]
GREENE TOWNSHIP, PIKE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The heat isn't stopping crews from getting the job done in the Poconos, but it does serve as an important reminder to stay hydrated. Roofers with MNM Roofing are working through soaring temperatures by taking extra precautions to stay safe. Crews are staying hydrated and taking breaks when needed [...]
WILLIAMSPORT, LYCOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — 28/22 News now knows the name of the teenager killed in a Williamsport shooting. Police have now identified the victim of Monday's shooting at the corner of Lloyd Street and Memorial Avenue in Williamsport. The coroner says 18-year-old Nasir Kramer died from multiple gunshot wounds. His manner of death has [...]
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — If you're one of the thousands working in the sweltering heat, here are a few tips to get you through the week. It's no secret that this week is going to be a scorcher in Northeastern Pennsylvania with temperatures forecasted to climb into the 90's. Some workers can escape the [...]
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A rare sight in Scranton is about to roll out. Tuesday was the last full day to see two massive Big Boy locomotives side-by-side at Steamtown. 28/22 News Reporter Colby Hughes explained how one visit brought huge crowds, big energy, and more than 100,000 people to the Electric City. The [...]
ARCHBALD, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man and a teenager are facing charges after a shooting in Archbald led to the death of a 19-year-old man, according to the Lackawanna County District Attorney's Office. Lackawanna County District Attorney Brian J Gallagher announced on Tuesday that 20-year-old Kayden Christopher Jurbala, of Archbald, was charged with criminal [...]
DANVILLE — Since last August, when Tony and Emily Mendoza were named co-pastors of Trinity Church in Danville, they saw the need to find a way for people with mobility issues to get to church.
ARCHBALD, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Multiple police cruisers are seen in an Archbald neighborhood Tuesday morning. An active police investigation is underway in the 300 block of North Main Street. Investigators can be seen parked outside a home. Information on what the police are investigating is limited at this time. 28/22 News will update you [...]
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police say they are investigating a crash involving two e-bikes and another vehicle, where possible charges could be filed. On June 27, police say the two e-bike operators were traveling on Cherry Street and entered the intersection at Pittston Avenue, where they collided with a car. Witnesses at the scene [...]
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man has been charged after police say he broke into a Scranton home to kidnap a 3-year-old and a woman. James Media is facing various charges for allegedly entering a home, assaulting a man, and threatening to kill him unless he allowed Media to kidnap a woman and her [...]
