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An airborne umbrella struck and killed the 56-year-old woman during sudden strong winds at a Lake Marion restaurant.

A driver is dead after he was thrown from his car after it struck a home near Clarks Summit around 12 a.m. Monday, the county coroner says.

As a result of the crash, the remainder of the band's tour has been canceled.

HONESDALE, WAYNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— CrossFit gyms across the country are honoring a former Navy SEAL who made the ultimate sacrifice in the LINE of duty. It's called "The Murph." 28/22 News reporter Connor Coar shares how the workout is inspiring a community and honoring a fallen soldier. CrossFit gyms across the country, including this one in [...]

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Throughout the early afternoon in Scranton, people gathered not just to honor freedom, but to remember the cost that came with it. American flags waved as veterans, families, local leaders, and local residents gathered for the Memorial Day ceremony hosted by VFW Post 25 at the Veterans' Memorial Park in [...]

KINGSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The overcast skies didn't stop folks from honoring the fallen this Memorial Day. Hundreds lined Wyoming Avenue in Kingston and Forty Fort for the 136th West Side Memorial Day Parade, paying tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice. “It's important to support every single event that supports our veterans [...]

A House committee's 48-1 approval of the "Sunshine Protection Act" reignites the debate over making daylight saving time permanent.

WEST PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Paws up, West Pittston, a brand-new spot for your four-legged friends is now open. The borough's small dog park debuted just in time for Memorial Day and summer fun. The park is located behind the borough building on Exeter Avenue. It's a place built for play and tail wags. It [...]

EXETER, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Chrome, classics, and a crowd to match—Monday's car show in Luzerne County drew serious attention. The American Grill and BBQ in Exeter held their tenth annual Memorial Day car show The event featured live music, hundreds of cars, and motorcycles. Cash prizes were given out to participants, from best in show [...]

PLAINS TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Learning about robotics has become a vital part of the high school curriculum here in the 21st century, and one local student is taking what he's learning to help himself and other students consider career opportunities. 28/22 News anchor Mark Hiller introduces us to this week's "Here's To You, Kid!" [...]