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Arizona man sentenced for drug trafficking in NEPA

(WBRE/WYOU) — An Arizona man has been sentenced for fentanyl trafficking in Northeastern Pennsylvania. 26-year-old Shane Burns was one of 15 people who conspired to distribute over 400 grams of the drug. Police say Burns was the leader and had connections with Mexican cartels. He planned to give out the pills in Wilkes-Barre, Scranton, and [...]

Board member wins uphill battle to attend meetings remotely

WEATHERLY, CARBON COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A win on Wednesday night for a local school board member who has been bedridden for more than a year. Gerard Grega of Weatherly says it's been an uphill battle not being able to attend meetings in person, but after the board voted Wednesday to suspend a policy preventing members [...]

28/22 Sports Night talks winter sports, Scranton WBB

(WBRE/WYOU)— It's time to mix it up this Wednesday night, talking about an undefeated Scranton WBB team, along with some Penguins and Flyers talk. We'll also preview the Steelers-Lions game with WOOD-TV Sports Director Jack Doles. To watch the show or get access to any of our podcasts, download our 28/22 Now app! This series will feature [...]

Local nonprofit continues holiday tradition, supports families

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Making sure every child wakes up to gifts under the tree is the mission of two local nonprofits this week. Their four-day gift-giving event concludes on Wednesday in Scranton. A local nonprofit is continuing its annual holiday tradition to support families in need in our community. As the holiday season [...]

Bloomsburg fair announces first 2026 concert

BLOOMSBURG, COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Bloomsburg fair may be months away, but it's never too early to start thinking about concerts. The Bloomsburg Fair announced Skillet as the first act to take the stage during the 170th Bloomsburg Fair next year on September 28. Skillet is known for hits like Hero and Monster. Tickets [...]

Police release details after constable injuried during eviction

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — 28/22 News has new details in the case where police say a man jabbed a constable with a small knife in Lackawanna County. Police say Aniello Martoccio barricaded himself inside the Adams high-rise on Adams Avenue on Monday while being evicted. Police were able to de-escalate the situation, and Martoccio [...]

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