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SELINSGROVE — Former U.S. Rep. Fred Keller is endorsing Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity for governor in Pennsylvania.

KINGSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The second child of a Kingston house fire has died, according to Chief Frank Guido. A fire broke out at a double-block home on North Welles Avenue in Kingston around 11:30 p.m. Wednesday, February 11. Kingston Forty Fort Fire Department Chief Frank Guido tells 28/22 News that the second child, [...]

DICKSON CITY, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Just nine days after the fire at the Lehigh Valley Hospital Dickson City's orthopedic institute, critical services are starting Friday. 28/22 News reporter Avery Nape explains what services will be restored. After a massive fire tore through the building, the Lehigh Valley Hospital in Dickson City will be reopening their [...]

MAHANOY CITY, SCHUYLKILL COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Crews were called to a reported structure collapse late Thursday night. Schuylkill County Communications Center confirmed that crews were called to the intersection of West Mahanoy Street and South Catawissa Street for a reported structure collapse just before 9:30 p.m. When crews arrived on-scene, they found a synagogue with one [...]

(WBRE/WYOU)— Two dominant performances in the WVC girls' semifinals set up a high-anticipated tie breaker between two stout programs. Crestwood beat Nanticoke by 30, while Hazleton beat Holy Redeemer by 27 to set up a third chapter between these teams on Saturday. The boys' semifinals get underway with Wyoming Area taking on Crestwood and Dallas squaring [...]

WEST PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— The West Pittston Fire Department is holding its 20th annual Valentine's Day rose sale in the Driscoll's Home Center parking lot in West Pittston. The sale is the volunteer fire department's only fundraiser for the year. Organizers say it helps them afford life-saving equipment and gear. The fundraiser offers several rose [...]

SOUTH RENOVO, CLINTON COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— A Clinton County man charged with child pornography is in jail waiting for his day in court. Pennsylvania State Police announced they arrested 41-year-old Sebastian Bloom, of South Renovo. Bloom faces more than 20 felony charges. He was taken into custody after troopers received a cybertip from the National Center [...]

WILKES-BARRE TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Valentine's Day is two days away, and chocolate is always a fan favorite. 28/22 News reporter Zach Paraway has a sweet look at a popular chocolate chain, and its delicious delights. Dipped and drizzled in milk chocolate, these strawberries will satisfy a sweet tooth's craving any day, but when it [...]

KINGSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — An 11-year-old boy is dead and his brother is in critical condition at a burn center in Allentown after a house fire in Kingston late Wednesday night. The fire started at around 11:30 p.m. on North Welles Avenue. A man and his daughter made it out of the home safely [...]

YOE, YORK COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A fourth and final man was sentenced for his involvement in an $11.5 million COVID-19 relief funding scheme. Joshua White, 44, previously of Yoe, was sentenced to eight years in prison, five years of supervised release, and an order to pay more than $2.3 million in restitution. Joshua White joins [...]