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 [...]
The powerful earthquake caused the second floor at the Aeon Mall shopping center in Kashima Town to collapse, trapping an unknown number of people.
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 [...]
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.
Clayton is expected to be confirmed along party lines after a contentious hearing two weeks ago.
An American Airlines IT outage prompted the FAA to issue a ground stop, temporarily preventing planes from taking off Tuesday evening.
After years of no garbage fee in Dunmore, the borough council is bringing it back.
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. [...]
It's the first time since 2017 that a state has put two people to death on the same day.
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 [...]
