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Physical changes take shape at proposed data center site

ARCHBALD, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Data center sites are starting to take shape, signaling potential big changes ahead. While many remain in the planning phase, the projects are already stirring strong reactions across parts of Lackawanna County. 28/22 News Reporter Connor Coar has what people are saying about their backyard. Residents at Valley View Estates [...]

Businesses prepare for Scranton parade day

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Scranton's annual Saint Patrick's Parade is just days away. The city is getting ready to see massive crowds out celebrating. 28/22 News Reporter Colby Hughes explained how businesses are preparing in the Electric City. Irish flags are waving in the wind, the green lines on the street are ready, and [...]

Warmer weather brings out potholes

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Spring weather is bringing more than sunshine: potholes are back. Drivers are feeling the bumps, and local tire shops are seeing the damage. 28/22 News Reporter Joe Mason went to Luzerne County to see the impact firsthand. Potholes continue to be a pain for Pennsylvania drivers. As winter gives way [...]

Scranton St. Patrick's Parade parking restrictions

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Scranton Police Department announced that road closures will be in place on Saturday, March 14, in anticipation of the upcoming Scranton Saint Patrick's Parade. Police say the parade is set to start at 11:45 a.m. and to protect spectators and participants, all Downtown Scranton roads from Penn Avenue to [...]

Coroner called, PSP investigate shooting in the Poconos

GREENE TOWNSHIP, PIKE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Pennsylvania State Police said on Tuesday they are continuing their investigation into a shooting in Greene Township. Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) said they were investigating an active police incident in the area of Roemerville Road in Greene Township, Pike County. In a release, state police say they were called [...]

Mother charged after teen son found severely malnourished

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A Scranton woman is facing charges after police say she neglected her son. Zakia Patterson, 50, of Scranton, was charged Monday after a ChildLine tip triggered a police investigation into the boy's condition. On January 13th, 2026, detectives received the tip from a nurse at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville [...]

Maple Sugaring season hit local farm

RICE TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — At Urbanski farms, March mornings begin with tapping trees and collecting sap for the maple harvest. Once the sap is gathered, it's processed into sweet maple syrup. Bill Urbanski operates the farm with his family. "Once the sap gets collected, we then run it through a reverse osmosis machine. [...]

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