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During the seven-hour lunar observation, the Orion spacecraft lost connection at its farthest point from Earth.

"His eyes would practically sparkle when he talked about his wife and his family," a former colleague of Ryan Jennings said.

KINGSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A local teenager is turning her love of sports into much more than who wins. Her loftier goal is to help prevent tragedy among young athletes. 28/22 News Reporter Mark Hiller shows us how in this week's Here's to You, Kid! Lots of young athletes, plenty of action, and spirited [...]

OLD FORGE, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — If you drive through Old Forge, there's an important road closure to know about. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) says Bridge Street is now closed between South Main Avenue and Howard Street. The road will remain shut down through the fall of 2027 for a bridge project. Drivers [...]

Moments after breaking Apollo 13's record, the astronauts asked permission to name two fresh lunar craters already observed.

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Desperate repairs are coming to some area railroad tracks: Work is set to begin on the railroad tracks at Horton and Barney Streets in Wilkes-Barre, Monday afternoon. Officials are also working with Pennsylvania American Water to fix pavement cuts in the area. Over the next two months, the Pennsylvania Department [...]

Bebe the parakeet becomes an internet sensation after snorkeling in a homemade submarine, delighting viewers with his adventurous spirit.

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A preliminary hearing for a Duryea woman charged in a Scranton death investigation did not move forward on Monday. Mariah Cortes was in court Monday morning, but the case was continued to a later date. Cortes is charged with six counts of furnishing alcohol to minors. Scranton police say those [...]

STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Stroudsburg Borough Council is considering a zoning amendment that would restrict where new tobacco stores can open. A walk through downtown Stroudsburg shows a growing number of smoke and vape shops. Now, borough officials are looking at a possible zoning change that would limit how close future stores can open [...]

EAST STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A death investigation is underway in East Stroudsburg on Monday. The Monroe County Coroner says a man's body was pulled from Brodhead Creek on Sunday. He had no identification on him, and investigators still do not know who he is or how he died. An autopsy is planned for [...]