SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A local kindergarten teacher who posts educational content on social media has seen a significant response, with thousands of followers. Her passion for teaching is opening new doors, including one to Governor Josh Shapiro's mansion. Mrs. McKenzie Stafursky, a teacher at John G. Whittier Elementary School, invited 28/22 News inside [...]
AVOCA, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Holiday travel has shifted into high gear, and the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) wants to make sure drivers are prepared to make it to their holiday destinations safely. 28/22 News Reporter Heidi Martens stopped by the Wilkes-Barre Scranton International Airport with more. Millions are expected to travel for the holidays, so [...]
MIFFLINBURG, UNION COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Two people are under investigation in Union County after officials removed dozens of animals from their home. Pennsylvania SPCA Animal Law Enforcement pulled 39 animals from a home operating an illegal dog kennel. According to court papers, the SPCA executed a search warrant on December 16 after a tip from [...]
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Drug and alcohol use can take a terrible toll on individuals, families, and the community at any time of year. The holidays can be even worse. It's why many local students are sending a sobering message. 28/22 News Reporter Mark Hiller explains what it's all about in this week's Here's [...]
A 2022 profile called Zampella maybe "the most successful videogame maker in the business."
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — On Monday, Scranton Police said goodbye to one of their own. K9 Scout's remains were escorted to Scranton Police Headquarters on Monday morning with an End of Watch Service. The service is a formal and symbolic process once an officer dies. An outpouring of support was shown by law enforcement [...]
An 80-year-old woman from Lords Valley died after the crash along Route 739 in Dingman Township, according to state police.
LOCK HAVEN, CLINTON COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Crews from two counties battled flames at a home in central PA. The place on Water Street in Lock Haven started burning after 6:00 p.m. Sunday. Everyone got out safely, but the people in the two upstairs apartments cannot return. Crews think there's about $200,000 in damage. The cause [...]
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A holiday tradition is back in Scranton, helping thousands of families put Christmas dinner on the table. The Food Basket Giveaway took place at the Scranton Cultural Center on Monday morning. 28/22 News reporter Connor Coar was with the community volunteers, braving the cold, and has the story. Friends of the [...]
With winter weather expected on Tuesday, PennDOT is prepping the roads, as many people will be traveling for the holidays.
