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Post Malone will headline the FIFA World Cup 2026 closing ceremony July 19, joined by Tom Cruise, Jennifer Hudson and other stars before the final.

Defending champions Argentina aim for back-to-back World Cup titles as they face Spain in the 2026 final. Here's when it'll happen.

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Families across the area are looking for relief and ways to cool off in this heat and humidity. As 28/22 News Reporter Connor Coar explains, while looking to beat the heat, families found the opportunity to spend quality time with loved ones and make a big splash. These are considered [...]

Go Joe 29 celebrates America and raises money for St. Joseph's Center during Go Joe 29!

The bulk of the $95 billion would go for the U.S.-led war against Iran, reflecting the White House's request to rebuild stockpiles used so far during the war.

PECKVILLE, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A blast from the past is getting kids excited about learning this summer. Valley Community Library in Peckville hosted an Aquatic Dinosaur Camp. It's part of the library's summer programming. 28/22 News spotted kids making dinosaur eggs and nests out of Play-Doh. The event features games, activities, and learning all [...]

President Donald Trump's statements run counter to a new suspension of the stops that are used as part of his immigration crackdown.

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — New additions are coming to one local school district in the form of more autism-support classrooms. It's all in an effort to meet students where their needs are. 28/22 News Reporter Colby Hughes was able to see the progress and explained what this could add to the community. What is [...]

(WBRE/WYOU) — The Canadian wildfire smoke is back again. In the next few days, locals can expect the all-too-familiar hazy skies and smoky smells. The area experienced these conditions just last summer, but most people remember the lingering smoke of 2023. Among them is 28/22 Meteorologist Logan Westrope. "The wildfire smoke just blanketed the area, [...]

(WBRE/WYOU) — An 81-year-old man pleaded guilty Wednesday to sexually assaulting a teen boy multiple times in two different counties, according to the Lehigh County District Attorney. Dennis Kochenash, 81, of Wyalusing, pleaded guilty to assaulting a 14-year-old-boy between 2024 and 2025, District Attorney Gavin Holihan said. Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) received a ChildLine report [...]