BLOOMSBURG, COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Public libraries are more than places to borrow books: They're community hubs where people can learn new skills and connect with others. They also offer a place where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. 28/22 News Reporter Colby Hughes explained how one library is welcoming people experiencing homelessness and [...]
LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Good news for parts of Luzerne County: The boil water advisory for Courtdale and Pringle has now been lifted. Pennsylvania American Water says testing confirmed the system is safe after a recent loss of pressure. That means customers can once again use their tap water without boiling it first. The advisory [...]
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A game warden in the Poconos says an investigation into illegal hunting uncovered something far more serious. They say 22-year-old Michael Sukna was found along Camelback Road in Jackson Township on Friday with blood on him after shooting and killing a deer out of season. Investigators say one of [...]
The company is offering 10% cash back on gas and weekly payments for those driving over 125 miles.
Dayton Webber, a professional cornhole player and quadruple amputee, is charged with killing 27-year-old Bradrick Michael Wells.
Retired Col. Glenn Fisher says he was wounded in combat more than 80 years ago, but the Army says it doesn't have the records to prove it.
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police say a man is in custody after shots were fired following a reported armed robbery in Scranton on Monday evening. Police were called to the 700 block of Pittston Avenue just before 6:00 p.m. for a reported armed robbery at a mini mart. Police say shots were fired shortly [...]
DALLAS, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — 10 years ago, Forty Cal was taken from his family's yard in Philadelphia. Since then, his family has put up flyers, made countless phone calls, and eventually moved to Dallas, but then, the unexpected happened. “At 9:21 p.m., they called, and I thought it was a sick prank. I said [...]
Dozens of passengers and crew members were taken to area hospitals, some with serious injuries. The flight from Montreal was landing in New York on Sunday night.
TAMAQUA, SCHUYLKILL COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Manufacturing makes a huge financial impact on the United States. The National Association of Manufacturers says the industry contributed nearly $3,000,000,000,000 to the economy last year. Some local students are learning more about manufacturing and putting their knowledge on video. Some Tamaqua Area Middle School students are part of an [...]
