PALMERTON, CARBON COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — It was a great day to go snow tubing in the Poconos with a twist! Blue Mountain Resort held its Cardboard Box Derby on Saturday in Palmerton. Participants use cardboard to build sleds in all shapes and sizes, then take them for a ride down the snowtubing hills. Some creations [...]
Parade Day in Scranton kicks off with the annual St. Patty's Day mass, followed by Brian P. Kelly Memorial St. Patrick's Parade Footrace.
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Students and community members in need of formal wear were in luck on Saturday. Damsel in a Dress returned to King's College in Wilkes-Barre for a third year. The event gives donated formalwear to students and community members in need. A variety of gowns, dresses, and accessories were all available [...]
Hundreds honor the 14-year-old in Edwardsville as loved ones share memories of her laughter, bold spirit and the love she left behind.
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — After mass, runners and walkers laced up their sneakers for the Brian P Kelly Memorial Race in Scranton. The two-mile foot race takes place entirely on the parade route and is the oldest road race in the Scranton area. The race is held in honor of Brian P Kelly, the [...]
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Before the parade stepped off, another annual tradition was held in downtown Scranton. Saint Peter's Cathedral hosted its annual Saint Patrick's Parade Day Mass on Saturday morning. Bishop Bambera led the mass, and various priests from the diocese of Scranton concelebrated. "As a Christian, it's very important. It keeps everyone [...]
The World Anti-Doping Agency's rule change would also bar all U.S. government officials from attending the events.
FREELAND, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Officials say a man was injured, and a home was severely damaged after a fire in Freeland Saturday afternoon. Freeland Fire Department Chief Joe Stepansky told 28/22 News Reporter Colby Hughes on scene that crews were called a little after 3:00 p.m. Saturday for a house fire. Upon arriving on [...]
The Michigan synagogue that came under attack this week when an armed man drove his car into the building had for months been strengthening its security apparatus.
A father from Georgia and several members based in Ohio were among the six U.S. service members who died in the crash of a U.S. military refueling aircraft.
