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The DEA said its office in McAllen, Texas seized the drugs as part of a joint Homeland Security Task Force investigation.

(WBRE/WYOU) —  September 11th changed the course of many Americans' lives. For some, the attacks became a call to serve, including a Lehigh valley woman who reenlisted in the army after watching the attacks unfold. In her story, Marilyn Kelly-Cavotta explained to 28/22 News how answering that call changed her life and how some of [...]

In this week's 16 To The Rescue we are featuring dogs we first introduced you to about a month ago when they were rescued from a horrific hoarding situation.

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A teen with a task at hand is giving first responders a reminder that they are appreciated. Jack Polansky raised the American flag on a new flagpole in front of Fire Station 4 in North Scranton. It's part of his Eagle Scout Project. A crowd of firefighters and EMTs cheered [...]

DALLAS, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — On Sept. 11, 2001, the world changed forever. 2,977 lives were lost on that fateful day; their family and friends left were to grieve.  Now, 25 years later, the events of that day are being remembered in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Misericordia University came together for a memorial stair climb to remember [...]

The TV personality, whose real name is Judith Sheindlin, said she is putting down the gavel in October once her series "Judy Justice" comes to an end.

Federal inspectors found they were made in Colombia, a country barred from exporting meat to the U.S.

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Honoring the innocent victims and heroes of 9/11 remains the mission of the Lackawanna County 9/11 Memorial Committee. On Friday, their solemn commemoration brought a crowd to their memorial service. By sharing the stories and memories from a moment in time, history can live on, even as the years go [...]

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Twenty-five years after the Sept. 11 attacks, memories of that day remain vivid for those who witnessed the tragedy unfold. Across the country, Americans are marking the 25th anniversary of 9/11 by remembering the nearly 3,000 people who were killed and honoring the courage and compassion shown in the face [...]

Thomas M. Prince preserved original 9/11 publications, from newspapers to comic books. He shares the story of that day and recounts his own personal experience.