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Promoting alcohol awareness during dry January

(WBRE/WYOU)— How's your New Year's resolution going? Many hit the gym in the new year, and others participate in Dry January, where they give up drinking alcohol for the month. Alcohol and drug experts in NEPA say not drinking alcohol has its benefits, mentally and physically, even for those who are not considered "Problem drinkers". [...]

Celebrating hitting ski slopes for 50 years

SMITHFIELD TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Shawnee Mountain Ski Resort is hitting the slopes for a major milestone this winter. The family-operated resort marked its 50th anniversary in 2025. This month will be honoring five decades of skiers, riders, and staff who've helped shape Shawnee into a Pocono staple since opening in 1975. "At Shawnee [...]

Man identified after deadly Wilkes-Barre shooting

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — 28/22 News now knows the name of the man who died after a shooting last Monday in Luzerne County. Investigators say 25-year-old Bryan Mejia of Wilkes-Barre died during the shooting on the 400 block of Coal Street. When police arrived, they found a white Honda CR-V in the parking lot [...]

Authorities reveal scope in cemetery theft investigation

PLAINS TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Last week, 28/22 News broke the story of a disturbing investigation involving the theft of more than 100 human remains from multiple cemeteries in our area. As new details emerge, authorities are revealing the scope of the case. 28/22 News reporter Connor Coar has more details on the buying and [...]

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