In a recent NFL study, one out of four deceased players had CTE. Doctors and coaches discuss whether there's reason for concern in youth sports.
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Three days remain until downtown Scranton becomes the place to be for the 50th annual La Festa Italiana. On Tuesday, 28/22 News cameras spotted crews putting up more tents around Courthouse Square that will soon house many businesses and vendors. Workers spent all morning and afternoon covering the tent poles [...]
DUNMORE, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Pet owners won't have to go far for emergency care anymore thanks to a new veterinary center now open in Lackawanna County. The center offers 24/7 emergency care. Whether you need to visit at 2:00 a.m. or in the middle of the day, the Steamtown Veterinary Center said they are [...]
MOUNT POCONO, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Mount Airy Casino Resort hosted a community conversation on mental health and suicide prevention Tuesday, bringing together business leaders, healthcare professionals and community advocates. September is Suicide Prevention Month, a time to raise awareness about mental health and remind people they are not alone. Talking about mental health can [...]
The fast-food chain is partnering up with Portland-based ice cream maker Salt & Straw again for another chocolate treat.
Saroj Shrestha is holding out hope that his brother, Niraj, is still alive after a devastating landslide and flood in Nepal.
The 413-2 vote is the latest example of Congress grappling with revelations about lawmakers’ improper behavior toward female staffers.
EXETER, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Wyoming Area Catholic School had a fire drill scheduled for Tuesday, but nobody expected they would actually have to deal with the real thing. A fire on Tuesday morning forced students and staff from Wyoming Area Catholic School to evacuate just a week into the new school year. According to [...]
LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Pittston City and Pittston Township have proposed a deal that would transfer township land to the city for housing development, providing both municipalities a boost in revenue. The deal would transfer 22.3 acres of undeveloped land in the Stauffer Pointe Development property, currently in Pittston Township, to Pittston City. The purpose [...]
Priced at only $5.97, the same price as the store's real chickens, the limited-edition handbag dropped at 9 a.m. Sept. 1 and sold out within hours.
