March 21, 2025 at 18:08 EDTPA homepage
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— A final goodbye was given today to a beloved Scranton firefighter who lost his battle with cancer following a courageous fight.
It was an emotional but beautiful service for Lieutenant Hopkins, as family and friends said their final farewell.
Hundreds gathered at Saint Peters Cathedral in Scranton to celebrate the life of Scranton firefighter, Lieutenant Kelly Hopkins.
Remembering one of Scranton’s finest
"Comm center calling engine 4 Lieutenant Hopkins".
March 21, 2025 at 17:15 EDTPA homepage
WEST NANTICOKE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A bridge that connects two communities in NEPA is shut down until further notice.
On March 20, Luzerne County Manager Romilda Crocamo announced the immediate closure of the Broadway Street Bridge.
The bridge connects Nanticoke and West Nanticoke. People 28/22 News spoke with say the closure is inconvenient, and they're concerned about how long it will take to reopen or be replaced.
I-80 shut down after pedestrian struck by tractor trailer
March 21, 2025 at 17:11 EDTPA homepage
HAMILTON TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Monroe County Meals on Wheels is wrapping up its community champions week.
Special guests helped deliver meals all week long for the cause.
Friday, Congressman Mackenzie, Pocono Township Commissioner Winot, and Northeast Site Contractors took part.
The special week commemorates the historic day in March of 1972 when the Older American Act was amended to include a nutrition program for Americans 60 years and older.
March 21, 2025 at 16:39 EDTWNEP
Newswatch 16's Emily Kress stopped by a few businesses in Stroudsburg to see how they're gearing up for thousands to pack the borough's downtown.
March 21, 2025 at 16:37 EDTWNEP
In the past, schools received no financial reward other than the NCAA covering the cost of a team’s expenses to play in the tournament.
March 21, 2025 at 16:33 EDTWNEP
The goal is to return to pre-pandemic staffing levels and cut some programs started during the Biden administration, said the new head of the SBA, Kelly Loeffler.
March 21, 2025 at 16:26 EDTWNEP
A school assembly in Luzerne County on Friday was all about honoring a very special teacher as she prepares for a deployment overseas.
March 21, 2025 at 16:23 EDTWNEP
Students of Geisinger College of Health Science's School of Medicine gathered in Scranton on Friday to learn where they will be continuing their studies.
March 21, 2025 at 16:19 EDTWNEP
A non-profit in Lycoming County is launching a new initiative to help eliminate financial barriers to certain medications.
March 21, 2025 at 16:17 EDTWNEP
Columbia County's Election Department is looking to educate voters on mail-in ballots before the big day.
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