HARRISBURG — Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday called on state lawmakers “to do everything we can to build up regulations and restrictions around harmful content” that students and professional researchers say is damaging the mental health of teens and adolescents.
LEWISBURG — Lewisburg will paint one of the borough’s crosswalks in rainbow colors in recognition of the LGBTQ+ community.
HARRISBURG — Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro joined a new lawsuit against the Trump administration in an attempt to block implementation of provisions within the One Big Beautiful Bill that Democratic litigants say will harm students pursuing careers in nursing, education and other critical areas.
LEWISBURG — A 38-year-old Maryland man will serve 15 months in federal prison for scaling the fence at the Lewisburg federal prison in an attempt to provide contraband to an inmate.
Incumbent Shapiro and Republican Garrity were both uncontested in the primary, which allowed them both a long runway to ramp up their campaigns and begin fundraising.
ORANGEVILLE, COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Calling all train enthusiasts and history buffs: A train station that stood vacant and forgotten since the seventies is getting a makeover and some upgrades. What was once an overgrown and neglected train station is now being restored in the hopes of keeping local history alive. It's the Orangeville Train [...]
DELAWARE WATER GAP (MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Memorial Day Weekend is expected to bring thousands of visitors to the Poconos, as campgrounds across the region prepare for one of the busiest weekends of the year. The Pocono Mountain KOA tells 28/22 News they are already filled up for memorial day weekend, and owners say this [...]
YATESVILLE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A local law firm and first responders are teaming up to talk with high school seniors about making smart decisions during prom season. Prom season is here, and local law enforcement and attorneys are reminding students about making safe choices behind the wheel. Lawyers at Fellerman and Ciarimboli provided a [...]
WEST WYOMING, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — One person is dead as crews were called Wednesday afternoon to West Wyoming for a house fire, according to the coroner. Luzerne County Coroner Dion Fernandes says that one person was kill in Wednesday's fire just after 4 p.m. on Cooper Hill Road. Firefighters faced difficulty, as the fire [...]
ALMEDIA, COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A local church is lending a helping hand. Twice a month, the Shiloh Bible Church in Almedia opens up the doors of its 'Share House.' Inside, people can get clothing, shoes, and small household items, all free of charge. A church member says they are seeing an increase in people [...]
