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(WBRE/WYOU) — Tuesday, September 9, marks 14 years since residents saw rivers running down their roads.

According to reports from LuzerneCounty.org, the flooding, caused by Tropical Storm Lee, saw the Susquehanna River rise to a record 42.66 feet, surpassing the previous record held by Tropical Storm Agnes.

West Pittston business owners, residents recall 2011 flood

Business owners like Michael Lanunziata in West Pittston reflected in on the destruction caused by the flooding when he spoke to 28/22 News in 2021.

(WBRE/WYOU) — Have you cut the cord on cable but still want free access to local news, weather, and sports? The 28/22 Now app, on Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, and Roku devices, can bring the local news to you anywhere you go.

The new 28/22 Now connected television (CTV) app offers live-streaming newscasts, weather, and special events, as well as new local programming, including The Mehalshick Files and 28/22 Sports Night.

In a day and age when the price of everyday items such as food, gas and utilities are increasing, it's nice to get something for free.

WILLIAMSPORT, LYCOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — 23-year-old Gail Matthews and her five year old daughter Tamara Berkheiser were killed inside their Williamsport home in September of 1994.

28/22 News I-Team Reporter Andy Mehalshick was on the crime scene that day and has been working the case over the years.

Lycoming County District Attorney Tom Marino told 28/22 News that the case was never really closed, but now he says he hopes that new technology, namely DNA technology, can help bring the killer to justice and give a family peace.

Lackawanna College plans to open three new satellite centers in Bethlehem, Chambersburg, and Greensburg, focusing on skilled trades.

Stonestreet and Schweitzer, who is a pediatric nurse, have been engaged since August 2021.

Cracker Barrel confirmed it tested the modern remodel design in just four out of its 660 locations and won't be continuing with it.

The rear-view camera may show a blank or distorted image on the center display screen while the car is in reverse, reducing or distorting the driver's view.

Some notes are simple well wishes, while others are crude or sexually explicit.

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Two men have been sentenced for a road rage crash that killed a well-known local barber.

John Darko of Clark Summit and Paul Viscomi of Scott Township pleaded guilty in June to involuntary manslaughter after a crash in March 2024 killed 49-year-old Brian Nardella.

Judge Moyle sentenced Darko to 25-60 months and Viscom to 30-60 months on September 5.

Inmate accused of fighting CO after refusing to take shower

John Darko

Paul Viscomi

While ticket prices for next year’s World Cup start at $60 for group-stage matches, it goes all the way up to $6,730 for the final.