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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 [...]

A new partnership will give residents across Lackawanna County and beyond a place to part ways with their electronic waste.