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SUNBURY — A Sunbury man remains in jail without bail on multiple felony charges of aggravated assault as his case proceeds to Northumberland County Court.

HARRISBURG — Pennsylvania lawmakers missed the statutory deadline to adopt a new budget for fiscal 2026-27, marking the fifth straight cycle where a spending plan will be finalized beyond June 30.

HANOVER TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Firefighters battled flames at a house fire in Luzerne County that forced four people from their home. Smoke and sparks were seen coming from the home on South Main Street in Hanover Township just before 10:00 a.m. on Monday. Firefighters say an electrical problem in the basement started the [...]

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Seven people are out of their home after a morning fire in Scranton. Crews were called to Lafayette Street just before 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday. Scranton's Deputy Fire Chief says the fire was on the back side of the house, mostly on the outside. Firefighters had it under control in [...]

BARTONSVILLE, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — An athlete from the Poconos brought home national recognition after an unforgettable performance at the Special Olympics USA Games. 28/22 News Heidi Martens spoke with the Olympian and has more about the medals he brought home and the records he beat. Years of hard work paid off for Brandon Shoemaker [...]

GREENE TOWNSHIP, PIKE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The heat isn't stopping crews from getting the job done in the Poconos, but it does serve as an important reminder to stay hydrated. Roofers with MNM Roofing are working through soaring temperatures by taking extra precautions to stay safe. Crews are staying hydrated and taking breaks when needed [...]

WILLIAMSPORT, LYCOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — 28/22 News now knows the name of the teenager killed in a Williamsport shooting. Police have now identified the victim of Monday's shooting at the corner of Lloyd Street and Memorial Avenue in Williamsport. The coroner says 18-year-old Nasir Kramer died from multiple gunshot wounds. His manner of death has [...]

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — If you're one of the thousands working in the sweltering heat, here are a few tips to get you through the week. It's no secret that this week is going to be a scorcher in Northeastern Pennsylvania with temperatures forecasted to climb into the 90's. Some workers can escape the [...]

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A rare sight in Scranton is about to roll out. Tuesday was the last full day to see two massive Big Boy locomotives side-by-side at Steamtown. 28/22 News Reporter Colby Hughes explained how one visit brought huge crowds, big energy, and more than 100,000 people to the Electric City. The [...]

ARCHBALD, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man and a teenager are facing charges after a shooting in Archbald led to the death of a 19-year-old man, according to the Lackawanna County District Attorney's Office. Lackawanna County District Attorney Brian J Gallagher announced on Tuesday that 20-year-old Kayden Christopher Jurbala, of Archbald, was charged with criminal [...]