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A dunk tank was set up outside the Mohegan Arena, where folks could attempt to dunk state troopers.

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A family-owned business in Scranton is reeling after a hit-and-run crash that badly damaged their property. The owners are now looking for answers, hoping someone will come forward. The family told 28/22 News while there have been instances when someone sideswiped their fence, they've never seen anything quite like this [...]

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Officials say a woman has died from injuries after she and a man were struck by a car while on foot. It happened Thursday evening at Harrison Avenue and Mulberry Street in Scranton. The two pedestrians were struck in traffic and taken to Geisinger CMC. There is no word on [...]

​Around 400 officers are now in the Providence, Rhode Island, area as the search for the gunman continues.

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — An investigation is underway after a shooting death in Scranton. It happened Friday night at a home on the 1300 block of Bryn Mawr Avenue. The Lackawanna County coroner says a 16-year-old boy from Taylor died at the hospital after he was shot. The coroner has not ruled on the [...]

While police are looking for a suspect, officials say there is no threat to the public.

STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A heavy police presence congregated near the Stroud Mall Saturday night after a reported incident. Monroe County officials confirmed with 28/22 News police were called to the 300 block of Stroud Mall Road in Stroudsburg, Monroe County, near the Stroud Mall, for a reported shooting at about 8:45 p.m. So [...]

The Coroner's office says 63-year-old Rai Minaxiben has died as a result of the injuries she sustained after being hit by a car. No update on the man who was hit.

Santa and Champ greet families and their children while spreading holiday cheer and hearing Christmas wishes.

More than 600 wreaths were laid across the graves of veterans in Lackawanna County.