(WBRE/WYOU) — Three hospitals across two counties under one new owner, and that owner said they are here to stay. 90 days have passed since Tenor Health Foundation's acquisition of three hospitals that were under Commonwealth Health System. 28/22 News Reporter Colby Hughes explained what's next for those hospitals. Moses Taylor and Regional Hospitals of [...]
(WBRE/WYOU) — The Stroud Area Regional Police Department on Monday said they are searching for a missing person in Monroe County. Authorities are searching for 42-year-old Matthew Sheerer, who was last seen in the area of Stroudsburg on April 18. Officials add that Sheerer left his home and has not returned and was reported missing [...]
(WBRE/WYOU) — Brake lights and slow-moving traffic are taking over Interstate 81 this week. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) says the overnight and ongoing construction is all part of one of the largest projects in the district's history. 28/22 News Reporter Connor Coar spoke with drivers about the highway construction. The warmer temperatures mean [...]
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Studies show that when children learn to play the piano, they sharpen reading, science, and math skills, and improve their overall brain power. It also provides a creative outlet for themselves and others to enjoy. 28/22's Mark Hiller introduces a teen piano player who is making quite an impression. The [...]
(WBRE/WYOU) — Lawmakers are also weighing in on the violence that broke out in Washington. Monday morning, 28/22 News spoke with Republican Congressman Rob Bresnahan who represents the Wilkes-Barre Scranton area and part of the Poconos. After getting threats before his wedding and seeing the attack on the Pennsylvania governor's residence, he says political violence [...]
TOWER CITY, SCHUYLKILL COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Officials say a person was sent to the hospital for burn wounds after a structure fire in Schuylkill County on Monday afternoon. Schuylkill County Officials confirmed with 28/22 News crews were called just before 3:15 p.m. to the 500 block of East Colliery Avenue for a reported structure fire. [...]
STROUD TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A new space for dogs to run free is now open in Monroe County, and it's already drawing a crowd! The Stroud Region Dog Park at Brodhead Creek Park is giving pet owners a place to let their dogs roam off-leash. The one-acre, fenced-in park officially opened earlier this [...]
NANTICOKE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A high school in Luzerne County turned its annual spirit games into something far bigger than competition: The stadium at Greater Nanticoke Area High School was filled with energy Monday afternoon for the faculty spirit games. This year's focus was on supporting Sadie Schultz, a third grader battling bone cancer. [...]
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Heads up for drivers in the Electric City: There are some traffic changes because of a bridge project. Starting on Monday, the West Linden Street Bridge Rehabilitation Project is underway. Traffic entering the city will be detoured, using North 7th, West Lackawanna, and Franklin Avenues, before reconnecting to Linden Street. [...]
SHAMOKIN — More individuals and families in the Valley will have access to nutritious foods through Central Susquehanna Opportunities Inc.’s Mobile Food Pantry thanks to a $10,000 grant
