SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Monday was the day thousands of rail fans had been waiting for: getting an up-close look at a moving piece of history. Union Pacific Big Boy 4014 has finally reunited with Big Boy 4012. 28/22 News Reporter Colby Hughes was there to see all the excitement unfold. Tens of thousands [...]
There are currently seven planting sites with one located in the Poconos
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Purple pinwheels now fill the lawn at the Lackawanna County Courthouse. The pinwheels, while pretty, are there for a very serious reason: to bring awareness to elder abuse in our communities. The Lackawanna County Department of Aging and Telespond Senior Services hosted today's event. "I think individuals that do place [...]
MOSCOW, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) -- The 30th annual Mike Munchak Golf Classic teed up at Noon on Monday, June 15 at the Elmhurst Country Club in Moscow. The tournament raises money for United Way, an organization that works with the NFL. Former Steelers Offensive Line Coach and NFL Hall of Famer Mike Munchak hosts the [...]
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — With tens of thousands pouring into Scranton to witness history, the impact is already being felt downtown. Shops like Friendly Alien Books are packed with visitors browsing books, puzzles, and vintage finds. A new partnership with Old and Brew Coffee in Peckville is helping spread the crowds and the business [...]
Instead of taking his usual route, Charles Hollingshed decided to go a different way. That small change ended up making a big difference for one of his neighbors.
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The City of Wilkes-Barre is getting ready for its America 250 concert series on Saturday. Starting Tuesday, crews will be preparing Kirby Park for the concert featuring the country trio Lady A with special guest En Vogue. Some of the parking lots will be restricted, and people are advised that [...]
LONG POND, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — After three days of racing, camping and celebrating throughout the entire weekend, race fans are heading home after another sold-out NASCAR weekend at Pocono Raceway. Friends, families, and even four-legged race fans are hitting the road after another unforgettable weekend at The Tricky Triangle. Hundreds of RVs lined up Monday [...]
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(WHTM) - The Pennsylvania Supreme Court delivered a decisive ruling in the state's battle over skill games, saying the machines "are subject to both the Gaming Act and the Crimes Code," thus overturning a Commonwealth Court ruling that the Justices called "deeply flawed." The court's opinion in the case involving skill game maker Pace-O-Matic and [...]
