August 27, 2025 at 15:36 EDTPA homepage
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — It's always one of the most closely watched races in the nation for the seat in the 8th Congressional District. The seat is currently held by Republican Rob Bresnahan.
Wednesday, Scranton Mayor Paige Cognetti confirmed with 28/22 News that she is considering a run for that seat. The seat is seen as pivotal in next year's midterm election and could decide the balance of power in Congress.
Republicans now control both the House of Representatives and the Senate.
August 27, 2025 at 15:28 EDTWNEP
Weston Halsne, a fifth grader who's just 10 years old, told reporters a friend saved him by lying on top of him as bullets flew through the window.
August 27, 2025 at 15:17 EDTWNEP
Wineries across northeastern and central Pennsylvania are getting ready to harvest grapes as the season begins this week.
August 27, 2025 at 14:54 EDTWNEP
The sentence was nearly twice as long as what was recommended under a plea deal reached with prosecutors.
August 27, 2025 at 14:43 EDTWNEP
Wednesday's attack is part of a long history of school shootings since the 1999 Columbine High School massacre.
August 27, 2025 at 14:14 EDTWNEP
During a heart-wrenching interview, Emma Heming Willis shared new details about Bruce Willis' health and tough decisions they've had to make as a family.
August 27, 2025 at 14:10 EDTWNEP
Ashley Self faces criminal homicide and reckless endangerment charges after a deadly attack at a home in Penn Forest Township.
August 27, 2025 at 13:41 EDTWNEP
Officials did not immediately release the shooter's name, but said he was in his early 20s and was a “coward.”
August 27, 2025 at 13:12 EDTWNEP
Christopher Minnick faces several charges, including production of child pornography and online enticement.
August 27, 2025 at 13:05 EDTPA homepage
(WBRE/WYOU) — A Monroe County man has been charged with multiple child exploitation offenses.
22-year-old Christopher Mat Minnick of Tannersville allegedly persuaded a minor to engage in sexual conduct and produce child pornography. Minnick also sent obscene materials to four minors, according to police.
Man sentenced to over 15 years for drug trafficking
On Tuesday, Minnick was indicted on charges of production of child pornography, online enticement, transfer of obscene material to a minor, and receipt of child pornography.
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