News

STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A new skill games tax was recently introduced in Stroudsburg. 28/22 News Reporter Connor Coar explains the goals of this new tax and the effects it may have on the borough's businesses.

The skill games tax was introduced on August 19 to help create a more inviting atmosphere for those who come through Stroudsburg.

Borough manager Larry Kopp believes that skill game machines do not do that.

28/22 NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — Through 28/22's Report It page, a viewer sent us a video of a groundhog enjoying something not typically in their diet on Wednesday.

Emilee in Ransom Township sent 28/22 News a video of the rodent neatly snacking on a slice of pizza.

Report It!

Remember, if you have videos or photos you want to share with us, you can send them in with Report It, and they could be featured on our news casts.

The Minneapolis Police said the shooter began firing from outside the church, shooting through the windows where an all-school mass was happening.

American flags on the White House grounds have already been lowered to half-staff.

The 2025–2026 outlook points to generally mild conditions nationwide, with colder snaps across the Southeast and Ohio Valley.

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Lighting up La Festa, volunteers continue to work diligently to get downtown Scranton ready for the annual event.

Courthouse Square is looking just about ready for everyone to begin the celebration on Friday.

Volunteers and visitors alike can feel the excitement in the air as we are two days away from the 49th annual Italian festival.

Courthouse Square in downtown Scranton is getting powered up for the weekend thanks to local students. La Festa Italiana kicks off Friday, and everyone is working together to get ready.

DALLAS, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — New legislation is being rolled out by a state lawmaker. US Representative Rob Bresnahan held a roundtable and unveiling event on Wednesday at Braces Orchard in Dallas.

The event showcased the Local Farmers Feeding Our Communities Act, legislation the representative says is aimed at securing long-term investments in local food systems.

Farmers, food banks, and community food advocates also came together to share the importance of supporting local agriculture and access to food.

Raymond Plesnarski told his family in Schuylkill County he was heading to Germany. In reality, his next stop was Philadelphia.

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The first honorees of Scranton's Good Neighbor program were celebrated by Mayor Paige Cognetti on Wednesday morning. The program recognizes homeowners in the city who take great pride in taking care of their properties.

Homeowners are nominated by members of the city's code enforcement team.

The honorees received a door knocker and a gift card to Gerrity's supermarkets for their years of dedication.

Jack and Donna Borer have lived in this house for 40 years and are among the first recipients.

As hunting season approaches, some changes are coming as to when Pennsylvania hunters can get out.