SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— A third woman is now charged in connection with accusations of child abuse at a Scranton daycare center. One concerned parent who had her younger daughter in the center spoke with 28/22 News Reporter Connor Coar earlier Friday. Vanessa Molina-Ramos has been charged with simple assault and endangering the welfare of [...]
From mail delivery to banks, here's what to know about closures on Monday's federal holiday.
In this week's 16 To The Rescue, we meet a young dog named Chiquita, found as a stray and struggling with shelter life.
The outdoor and sporting goods chain is closing nearly half of its stores across the country.
A community in Schuylkill County is coming together to make sure every plate is full for the holidays. Newswatch 16's Valeria Quiñones shows us the month-long effort
BERWICK — The disappearance and tragic death of a young Columbia County boy with autism inspired a state lawmaker to pursue legislation creating a new rapid public alert system.
Eight of the 12 school districts serving Snyder, Union, Montour and Northumberland counties have reserve funds exceeding 20 percent of their spending, according to an analysis by the Commonwealth Foundation.
Authorities shut down the Learn and Grow Early Child Daycare Center after an employee was accused of hitting a baby, and police say the owners never reported it.
LONG POND, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— A perfect way to celebrate the season is coming to the Poconos this weekend. Final preparations are underway for the Pocono Organics Annual Fall Fest in Long Pond. The free event will feature a colorful collection of vendors, hands-on learning activities, and, of course, fun sprinkled throughout the farm. The [...]
PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Five days after assault and harassment charges were filed against Pittston Area School District Superintendent Kevin Booth, district officials have been silent on what steps they will take next. Pittston City Police charged Booth with simple assault and harassment on October 5 after his wife accused him of choking her [...]
