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Pocono Township Commissioners clash after racism accusation

POCONO TOWNSHIP- MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A heated exchange at a recent council meeting between a board member and commissioner has bubbled up into a controversy in Pocono Township. A local business owner and township board member announced he is pulling funding for township events after commissioner Charles Keppler called him a racist during a [...]

One person severely injuried after three vehicle crash

BLACK CREEK TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— One person is in the hospital after a crash involving three commercial vehicles on Monday afternoon along Interstate 80, according to Pennsylvania State Police. Troopers say that they responded to the area of milemarker 250 for a report of a multi-vehicle crash just after 3:00 p.m. This was after [...]

28/22 Sports Night rants about Pro Bowl, preview special guest

(WBRE/WYOU)— The NFL Pro Bowl Games begin Tuesday at 8:00 p.m., and let's just say the title Pro Bowler does not have the same ring to it. 28/22 Sports Night discusses the fall of the NFL Pro Bowl, whether it can be fixed, and how to improve the titles that shape players' legacies. Lastly, it's time [...]

Malnourished dogs found on highway

CLARKS SUMMIT, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A devastating story unfolded in Lackawanna County when two dogs were found abandoned in freezing temperatures and in bad shape. An animal shelter asked the community for help nursing animals back to health. 28/22 News first introduced the two dogs over the weekend. They were discovered on Saturday in [...]

West Pittston still digging out from snowstorm

WEST PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Some neighborhoods are still digging out from piles of snow and ice more than a week after a major winter storm swept through NEPA. Luzerne County side streets reveal the storm's lasting impact. 28/22 News reporter Brian Orbin shows the remnants of the storm in West Pittston. Snow banks still line [...]

Train like an Olympian: Key concepts for peak performance

PLAINS TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — We are now just four days away from the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan Cortina. The Olympians have trained hard to get to this moment. But how can you train like an Olympian? Well, it all starts with three basic concepts you can practice in any gym: strength, endurance, [...]

Local supermarket being demolished for new parking structure

PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Downtown Pittston is taking a big step forward in its redevelopment. Demolition has started at the former Quinn's Supermarket. Crews are clearing the way for a new multi-level parking structure to support local businesses, events, and more foot traffic. Pittston's mayor says the project opens the door for future retail, office [...]

Tenor Health acquires 3 NEPA hospitals

(WBRE/WYOU)— Three major northeastern Pennsylvania hospitals are now under new ownership. Community Health Systems has finalized the sale of the regional hospital of Scranton, Moses Taylor Hospital, and Wilkes-Barre General to Tenor Health Foundation. The $33 million deal, finalized sunday could include additional payments. Hospital officials say the transition is complete, following the deal's announcement [...]

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