July 28, 2026 at 23:29 EDTPA homepage
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — On Tuesday, all eyes were on Pennsylvania American Water Company (PAWC) after a 141-year-old water main broke twice in under two weeks; crippling businesses and leaving hundreds downtown without water. As another rate hike approaches in just over two weeks, city leaders say they want answers. The water is back [...]
July 28, 2026 at 22:29 EDTWNEP
The powerful earthquake caused the second floor at the Aeon Mall shopping center in Kashima Town to collapse, trapping an unknown number of people.
July 28, 2026 at 21:41 EDTPA homepage
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Scranton Mayor Paige Cognetti has just wrapped up a press conference addressing the city's recent water main breaks. She outlined the city's response efforts and discussed potential relief for residents and businesses impacted by the disruptions. A news conference with Mayor Cognetti wrapped up Tuesday afternoon, and 28/22 News Reporter [...]
July 28, 2026 at 21:32 EDTWNEP
On the X-ray screen, it looked like a medicine ball. When a TSA officer opened the bag, he immediately worried he might be dealing with something far more dangerous.
July 28, 2026 at 20:01 EDTWNEP
Clayton is expected to be confirmed along party lines after a contentious hearing two weeks ago.
July 28, 2026 at 19:34 EDTWNEP
An American Airlines IT outage prompted the FAA to issue a ground stop, temporarily preventing planes from taking off Tuesday evening.
July 28, 2026 at 19:24 EDTWNEP
After years of no garbage fee in Dunmore, the borough council is bringing it back.
July 28, 2026 at 19:14 EDTPA homepage
PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A scheduling mix-up is forcing a big change at this year's Pittston Tomato Festival. Organizers of the Pittston Tomato Festival say there will be no amusement rides this year after the festival's ride provider double-booked its schedule. Committee members say replacement rides were available, but at a much higher cost. [...]
July 28, 2026 at 19:03 EDTWNEP
It's the first time since 2017 that a state has put two people to death on the same day.
July 28, 2026 at 18:59 EDTPA homepage
WYOMING, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) camp for teens is going on right in our backyard. The Wyoming Area Regional Police Department is hosting the FBI Philadelphia Division Teen Academy Tuesday and Wednesday. The academy teaches the teenagers about criminal justice and allows them to explore different career options. The [...]
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