HARRISBURG — A proposal to update state regulations concerning the government’s response to a disease outbreak was rescinded by the Pennsylvania Department of Health amid unprecedented public response.
SUNBURY — An arrest warrant has been issued for a Millersburg man who faces three counts of felony sexual extortion charges after state police say the 32-year-old coerced a juvenile to send explicit photos and videos to him even after the teen said it was wrong, according to police.
SELINSGROVE — Jake Showers began his first day as Snyder County EMA Coordinator Monday morning dealing with a vehicle rollover on Old Route 522 in Selinsgrove.
WASHINGTONVILLE — Master falconer Michael Dupuy, of Middleburg, conducted an educational presentation featuring one of his falcons at Saturday’s Montour Preserve Pack the Preserve Day.
The classic Charlie Brown Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas specials will be available on Apple TV for one weekend each.
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A local teenager is getting recognition for his eagle scout project; it combines love of country, community, and family. A shiny, red fire truck is among the newest additions at station four in North Scranton, but now there is something even newer; a flagpole, thanks to Boy Scout Jack Polansky [...]
ROARING BROOK TOWNSHIP, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A new foundation to help people recovering from drug addiction held its first golf tournament. It's named after a businessman in our area who died last year after a long battle with substance abuse. 28/22 News Reporter Connor Coar shares with us the impact he had on other [...]
STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The AWSOM Animal Shelter in Stroudsburg, Monroe County, has secured zoning approval for a facility expansion. The project will increase capacity and improve conditions for rescued pets waiting for adoption. Shelter organizers described the expansion as a dream years in the making. The project is designed to help the shelter [...]
PLAINS TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Animal shelters across the country and in Luzerne County are facing severe overcrowding as rising intake numbers continue to strain local resources. According to the ASPCA, more than 5,800,000 million dogs and cats entered United States shelters and rescues last year. At the SPCA of Luzerne County in Plains [...]
The "Always Something There to Remind Me" singer died on Sept. 14 at age 74.
