NANTICOKE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Nanticoke/West Nanticoke Bridge has carried traffic for generations. But, for more than a year now, it's been shut down as crews wait to begin repairs. In recent months, the closed bridge has become a target for vandals. Fencing meant to block access has been torn down four times, costing [...]
PALMERTON, CARBON COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A brush fire along Blue Mountain near the Appalachian Trail is now mostly contained after burning through more than 100 acres of land. Crews from multiple agencies have been working around the clock to get it under control. A brush fire was first reported around 11:00 a.m. Sunday morning quickly [...]
(WBRE/WYOU) — President Donald Trump has since removed the controversial Truth Social post depicting himself as a Jesus-like figure, but not without drawing some reaction. 28/22 News spoke to the Diocese of Scranton about it on Monday, as well as the Pope's conflict with the President. Bishop Joseph Bambera gave the following statement expressing his [...]
SILVER LAKE TOWNSHIP, SUSQUEHANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A Susquehanna County firefighter is hospitalized Monday night after battling a wind-driven fire that destroyed a mechanic shop in Silver Lake Township. The flames broke out just after 12:00 p.m. on John C McNamara Drive, consuming a building, a camper, and a flatbed truck before crews got it [...]
POTTSVILLE, SCHUYLKILL COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A music school has taken root in Schuylkill County and has begun making strides in the community. People of all ages are welcome into the school to chase their big dreams right in their small town. 28/22 News Reporter Colby Hughes stopped by the school and explained the story of [...]
FRANKLIN TWP., SNYDER COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — State police report a driver was killed after a two-vehicle collision in Snyder County. Police say the crash happened on Monday, April 1, when a driver exited a private driveway on Route 522 in Franklin Township. The driver came into the path of another vehicle, and they were not [...]
SUSQUEHANNA, SUSQUEHANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The treasurer of a local Pennsylvania Little League is being accused of stealing over $30,000 from the organization's account. In December 2025, Susquehanna Area Little League reported funds missing from the organization's checking account to state police. The "suspicious withdrawal and suspected fraudulent activity" on the organization's account occurred from [...]
LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A lucky Pennsylvania lottery player has won $650,000 in Lackawanna County. A jackpot-winning Pennsylvania Lottery Cash 5 with Quick Cash ticket sold for the Saturday, April 11 drawing matched all five balls drawn, 4-25-26-37-41, to win $650,000. The winning ticket was sold at Joe’s Kwik Mart on North Keyser Avenue in [...]
SELINSGROVE — Jon Meyer, anchor of Newswatch 16 This Morning, will speak at the Susquehanna University Institute for Lifelong Learning’s final Spring program on Wednesday, April 15.
SELiNSGROVE — A celebration of storytelling took center stage all day Saturday as local writers gathered at the community’s first Selinsgrove Gelnett Book Festival, showcasing a mix of voices and genres — from poetry and romance to young adult adventures and historical nonfiction.
