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28/22 Sports Night previews Flyers, Pens Game 6

(WBRE/WYOU)— The Penguins face off against the Flyers in a win-or-go-home Game 6, and we'll talk with a Flyers Beat Reporter, Jackie Spiegel, to get the scoop on what has been a surprising season for the team. Then we'll get Pittsburgh Sports Now, Steelers Beat Reporter Alan Saunders thoughts on the team's draft class and [...]

Bloomsburg Fire Department Carnival kicks off

BLOOMSBURG, COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Bloomsburg Fire Department Carnival is back in town. Visitors can enjoy rides, a variety of food vendors, and family-friendly activities throughout the event. Each night of the carnival also has a special theme: Wednesday night is Mascot Night, featuring Bigfoot, Kozmo from Knoebels, Thaddeus Quackus, and other local mascots. [...]

Local students compete in science-based competition

WAYNE TOWNSHIP, SCHUYLKILL COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Local students put their skills to the test on Wednesday for a science-based competition. Teams of kids from fourth to 12th grade competed in the 2026 Schuylkill County Envirothon on Wednesday morning at the County Fairgrounds in Wayne Township. Topics ranged from aquatics to forestry and wildlife. Organizers say [...]

Ballot boxes set up as election deadlines approach

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Ballot drop boxes are being set up across Lackawanna County as election deadlines approach. Election officials have installed six secure ballot drop boxes for voters to drop off absentee and mail‑in ballots. The boxes are under 24‑hour video surveillance and allow voters to hand‑deliver their own ballots instead of mailing [...]

Inspiring next generation of women in law enforcement

BLOOMSBURG, COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Young girls got the opportunity to learn about careers in law enforcement. With presenters from many different units, they were able to learn a variety of jobs they can go into. 28/22 News Reporter Colby Hughes explained the event in Columbia County. On Bloomsburg Commonwealth University's campus, dozens of high [...]

State leaders gather to alert residents of scams

KINGSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — It only takes a phone call or a message to turn trust into trouble: That was the message in Kingston Wednesday morning, where state leaders gathered to alert older adults about a surge in scams. The Attorney General says fraud losses topped $76,000,000 in Pennsylvania last year, with scammers now [...]

Family-owned skate shop reopens after fire

EAST STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A family-owned skate and snowboard shop in Monroe County is back open after a devastating fire last fall. Holy Stokes in East Stroudsburg reopened its doors last week, months after a fire in November forced the business to shut down. Owners say the damage was extensive, but the outpouring [...]

Safety report shows drop in traffic deaths in PA

(WBRE/WYOU) — A new safety report from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) shows a historic drop in traffic deaths across Pennsylvania. The agency reports 1,047 people died in crashes in 2025. This is the lowest number of fatal crashes and traffic deaths since 1928, when they started keeping records. More than $357,000,000 has been [...]

Fmr. Wilkes-Barre firefighter loses cancer battle

(WBRE/WYOU) — There was a sad announcement on Wednesday from the Wilkes-Barre Fire Department: A former firefighter lost his battle with cancer a week after marking a family milestone. The fire department says Michael Crawford died Wednesday morning. It was Crawford's final wish to see his son graduate from high school in the northwest area. [...]

Wyoming Area Catholic students learn to navigate digital dangers

EXETER, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — An assembly at a local catholic school is doing more than just getting kids out of class. It's hoping to address the dangers kids face in the digital world these days. Wyoming Area Catholic School students were treated to an assembly on Wednesday morning aimed at teaching them internet safety [...]

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