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
LEWISBURG — Juries were picked on Monday for two unrelated trials in Union County.
LEWISBURG — A Millmont woman on Monday pleaded no contest to accusations that she stole $50,000 from the Mifflinburg American Legion.
A man who managed voter registration drives in Pennsylvania ahead of the 2024 presidential election is facing a month in jail after pleading guilty to three misdemeanor counts. Phoenix resident Guillermo Sainz Gurrola was also fined $1,000. Prosecutors say he offered financial incentives to canvassers who met quotas. The attorney general's office says charges remain pending against six canvassers for forgery and other violations. The investigation began when election workers in Lancaster County flagged forms for potential fraud.
LONG POND, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Students from across the Poconos came together on Monday for a memorable event celebrating determination, teamwork, and inclusion. The Special Olympics North Track and Field competition brought athletes from multiple districts together to compete. 28/22 News reporter Heidi Martens was there to capture the celebration. Cheers filled the air at [...]
WILLIAMSPORT, LYCOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police say two men were sent to a hospital after a reported shooting in Williamsport Monday afternoon. At about 3:00 p.m. Monday, officers with the Williamsport Police Department say they were called to a report of shots fired in the 600 block of Green Street in Williamsport. After arriving on [...]
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Saturday's White House Correspondents' Dinner was disrupted by violence. Suspected gunman 31-year-old Cole Tomas Allen, is accused of attempting to breach a security checkpoint with weapons, allegedly trying to reach the president and cabinet officials. Authorities say Allen exchanged gunfire with law enforcement. This incident adds to a growing list [...]
LEWISBURG — The Union County Trail Authority and Lewisburg Neighborhoods are inviting Union County residents to participate in a survey about the restoration of a decommissioned railroad bridge across the Susquehanna River.
