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Man wanted for NJ homicide arrested in Wilkes-Barre

(WBRE/WYOU) — A man wanted for homicide is off the streets after an arrest in Wilkes‑Barre. Police say 39‑year‑old Jahlil Zamora was taken into custody Wednesday morning at a hotel on Kidder Street by US Marshals and Wilkes‑Barre City Police. Authorities say Zamora was wanted on a criminal homicide warrant out of New Jersey. He [...]

Suspect accused of killing ex-girlfriend back in court

STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A Monroe County homicide case moves forward on Wednesday as a man accused of killing his ex‑girlfriend faces a judge. 43‑year‑old Jacob Nauman is accused of murdering his ex‑girlfriend, 33‑year‑old Brittany Burgin. A judge held all major charges for court, including criminal homicide, dropping only a tampering with evidence charge. [...]

Lackawanna County polling place permanently moving

MOOSIC, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A notice for voters in Lackawanna County: One polling place is moving permanently. The polling location for Moosic Ward 4 is changing from the Greenwood Hose Company on Birney Avenue to the Moosic Youth Center on Main Street. The Lackawanna County Board of Elections approved the move during a meeting [...]

28/22 Sports Night previews Flyers, Pens Game 6

(WBRE/WYOU)— The Penguins face off against the Flyers in a win-or-go-home Game 6, and we'll talk with a Flyers Beat Reporter, Jackie Spiegel, to get the scoop on what has been a surprising season for the team. Then we'll get Pittsburgh Sports Now, Steelers Beat Reporter Alan Saunders thoughts on the team's draft class and [...]

Bloomsburg Fire Department Carnival kicks off

BLOOMSBURG, COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Bloomsburg Fire Department Carnival is back in town. Visitors can enjoy rides, a variety of food vendors, and family-friendly activities throughout the event. Each night of the carnival also has a special theme: Wednesday night is Mascot Night, featuring Bigfoot, Kozmo from Knoebels, Thaddeus Quackus, and other local mascots. [...]

Local students compete in science-based competition

WAYNE TOWNSHIP, SCHUYLKILL COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Local students put their skills to the test on Wednesday for a science-based competition. Teams of kids from fourth to 12th grade competed in the 2026 Schuylkill County Envirothon on Wednesday morning at the County Fairgrounds in Wayne Township. Topics ranged from aquatics to forestry and wildlife. Organizers say [...]

Ballot boxes set up as election deadlines approach

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Ballot drop boxes are being set up across Lackawanna County as election deadlines approach. Election officials have installed six secure ballot drop boxes for voters to drop off absentee and mail‑in ballots. The boxes are under 24‑hour video surveillance and allow voters to hand‑deliver their own ballots instead of mailing [...]

Inspiring next generation of women in law enforcement

BLOOMSBURG, COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Young girls got the opportunity to learn about careers in law enforcement. With presenters from many different units, they were able to learn a variety of jobs they can go into. 28/22 News Reporter Colby Hughes explained the event in Columbia County. On Bloomsburg Commonwealth University's campus, dozens of high [...]

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