WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Teachers are hitting the books again and with a purpose: A new program at a local college is opening doors to fight the region's teacher shortage, giving educators a fresh path forward. 28/22 News Reporter Colby Hughes explains the program as the first group heads back to campus. The King's [...]
MIFFLINBURG — All charges filed against a former White Deer Township couple accused of raping and abusing a young girl for eight years are headed to the Union County Court of Common Pleas.
HARRISBURG — Pennsylvania House lawmakers modified two separate data center proposals Tuesday ahead of anticipated floor votes, while environmental activists joined residents in a State Capitol rally calling for tighter restrictions.
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — June 23 marked 54 years since Hurricane Agnes barreled its way through the Wyoming Valley. A day remembered for high-rising water, extensive flooding, and heartache. The Susquehanna River's waters flooded 20,000 homes and 2,700 businesses in Luzerne County, killing six people and causing more than $1,000,000 in damage at the [...]
TANNERSVILLE, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — For two days, the mats inside Northampton Community College's Pocono Campus Gymnasium will be filled with young wrestlers learning from some of the sport's biggest names. Camp of Champs is organized by The Heallist Foundation and will take place on June 27 and June 28. The camp brings together athletes [...]
LEWISBURG — Jackass Brewing Company co-owner Larrry Winans died over the weekend while competing in a local triathlon series.
SUNBURY — More than 100 people a week are being fed for free thanks to the owner of Southern BBQ and Ice Cream in Sunbury.
A record 72.2 million Americans are projected by AAA to travel at least 50 miles from home during the Independence Day holiday period, marking the highest number ever recorded for the holiday and surpassing last year’s 71.8 million travelers.
DANVILLE — Montour Commissioners at Tuesday morning's meeting awarded $15,000 in opioid funds to AGAPE to support their housing and treatment program.
Melissa Nelson told a room of 40 educators Monday the story of Sept. 11, 2001, is an emotionally charged tale, full of courage and sacrifice and it will be their job at the end of the three-day symposium at Flight 93 National Memorial to pass it on to future generations.
