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28/22 Sports Night talks Eagles resurgence Army Navy game

(WBRE/WYOU)— The Eagles stomped their way to a 31-0 win over former Steelers and Eagles QB Kenny Pickett, while one of our cohosts went to the most patriotic football game over the weekend. 28/22 Sports Night will discuss the NFL playoff picture, Nick's Army-Navy experience, local basketball, and live commentary on the Steelers vs. Dolphins game, [...]

Residents voice opinion in former President Biden's banner

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A hometown hero banner with former President Joe Biden's name on it is drawing mixed reactions in the city. The sign has been in front of Biden's childhood home for two weeks, with residents voicing different opinions. You see them everywhere you drive: hometown hero banners line the streets of [...]

Fire Chief gives fire safety tips for holidays

HANOVER TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The holiday season is in full swing, and fire departments in our area are urging people to take extra precautions to keep their homes and families safe from fire hazards. As families prepare for holiday celebrations, fire officials remind everyone that this time of year also carries an increased [...]

Woman facing charges after emailing antisemitic threats, DA says

HONESDALE, WAYNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A Wayne County woman faces charges for sending antisemitic threats in Honesdale. The District Attorney says 21-year-old Korin Carl emailed antisemitic language and three caricatures to his former coworker on December 7. Investigators confirmed two of them were antisemitic and one depicted a swastika. The victim says they are of Jewish [...]

Officials say 12 displaced after fire destroys homes

KULPMONT, NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Officials have released the total number of people out of their homes after a multi-house fire in the Shamokin area. The Deputy Fire Chief says at least 12 people were displaced by the fire on Scott Street in Kulpmont over the weekend. Two of the five homes that caught fire had [...]

DA says man facing charges after impersonating EMT

STERLING TOWNSHIP, WAYNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man faces charges for impersonating a public servant in Sterling Township. The Wayne County District Attorney says Joseph Neiger had flashing red and white strobe lights on when he passed a state trooper on Interstate 81 back in March 2024. Court papers say Neiger told the trooper he had [...]

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