WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Sheriff Genesis Arias is Luzerne County's first female sheriff and the first Hispanic woman to become a sheriff in the Commonwealth's history. “Being Hispanic and being able to say I am the first Hispanic female to actually do this means so much and I just want to give motivation to [...]
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A library on wheels is helping bring the joy of reading to more people across Lackawanna County. The Lackawanna County Library System's Bookmobile made a stop at Connell Park on Scranton's south side Wednesday afternoon. Inside, visitors can find hundreds of books for all ages, along with audiobooks, DVDs, and [...]
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — America's 250th birthday celebration continues in the Electric City. The Everhart Museum currently is showcasing it's We The People Exhibit, marking the 250th anniversary of the United States of America. It includes traditional clothing from the American Revolution, along with an American flag stitched by Betsy Ross' granddaughter for the [...]
The break happened days after another large break in the city's downtown.
Sheriff Genesis Arias is the first female sheriff in Luzerne County and the first female Hispanic sheriff in Pennsylvania.
HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — After seven years, the Greater Hazleton Area YMCA has officially reopened its doors, marking a new chapter for the community. The original YMCA closed due to financial challenges in 2019, but it now is offered a second chance. Community leaders, donors, and supporters celebrated the grand opening of a brand-new [...]
A federal lawsuit filed this week seeks class action status on claims Guthrie did not pay hourly employees what it should
MILFORD, PIKE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man was arrested after videos showed him abusing and threatening to kill his 4-year-old child, according to the Pike County District Attorney's Office. English Teegan, 25, of Matamoras Borough, was arrested Tuesday after information shared by Pike County Children and Youth alerted the district attorney's office to the alleged [...]
In response to angry, sometimes mocking, questions from Republican senators, Dr. Fauci declined to answer more than 50 times during the Senate hearing.
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — 30 years of inspiring high schoolers who are bound to be first generation college students. A local university is looking back on what this program has accomplished and how it's left a mark on the community. As 28/22 News Reporter Colby Hughes explained, the impacts from this program last far [...]
