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The fighting has been disrupting oil shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and pushing global energy prices higher.

Character posters for "Dune: Part Three" show a darker aesthetic for stars Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya, while introducing Robert Pattinson's new villain.

HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Hazleton police say a man is facing several charges after allegedly firing a shot in the air. On March 8 at about 4:30 a.m., the Hazleton City Police Department says officers were patrolling the area of Carson Street and Diamond Avenue when they heard a single gunshot near Kayros Restaurant [...]

(WBRE/WYOU)— We're now down to seven total NEPA teams playing in their semifinal matchups on Monday and Tuesday, with one AAA matchup sending a team from our area to the Finals in Hershey. We'll get into some of the action from over the weekend, where a number of schools from our area took on some big [...]

The Houston-area woman said her property tax check was allegedly stolen and altered in a check-washing scheme.

HAWLEY, WAYNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Sports activities for teenagers prove to be good for their mind, body, and spirit, but for some teens, physical limitations get in the way. One local teen is not about to let that stop him, and 28/22 News Reporter Mark Hiller shows how he's overcome hurdles to make it happen [...]

EAST STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Inspiring the next generation starts with the teachers of tomorrow: On Monday, a $1,000,000 grant is making it possible for aspiring educators to earn their special education certification and teach students with disabilities. 28/22 News Reporter Heidi Martens explains why this program couldn't come at a better time as [...]

A basketball legend from Scranton, Gerry McNamara, now leads Siena to its first NCAA tournament in 16 years.

NORTHUMBERLAND, NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A new riverboat is coming to the Susquehanna River, bringing a variety of tour opportunities for the region. While the area currently looks like a construction site, in just a few short years, a portion of Pineknotter Park will serve as the dock for the Susquehanna River's newest riverboat. The [...]

DUNMORE, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — In March, many college students head back to campus after their spring break. One local university had a week of events focused on kindness and compassion to help ease them back in. As 28/22's Colby Hughes explained, the impact left on students lasted far longer than just the week of [...]