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28/22 Sports Night talks first round of states this weekend

(WBRE/WYOU)— With district championship games over 64 teams in six classes for both the boys and girls brackets. On this episode of 28/22 Sports Night, we’ll talk about some of the matchups taking place on both Friday and Saturday, stating some of our favorites in all of the brackets. Then we'll get into some NFL news, [...]

Local professor weighs in on Middle East conflict

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — In the days after joint strikes by the United States and Israel on Iran, many people are still searching for answers. Attention is now turning to what comes next and how this conflict could unfold. 28/22 News Reporter Colby Hughes sought insight from a local political science professor on where [...]

Rape crisis center sees no increase in proposed budget

WILKES-BARRE TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) - Survivors are at risk. It's all because Governor Shapiro's proposed 2026-27 budget leaves rape crisis centers without a boost. As 28/22 News reporter Connor Coar explains, advocates say staff are stretched thin, risking delays or gaps in critical support. "Flat funding is really not acceptable either, because that is [...]

Petition for "Lala's Law" after child was murdered

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— The biological aunt of murdered 15-year-old La'Niyah Clark is now back in Luzerne County. Officials say Bobbiejo Etzel was extradited to our area from Maryland on Saturday. Etzel faces charges of corruption of minors and interference with custody and is being held at the Luzerne County Correctional Facility. Both the criminal complaint [...]

Meet our 2026 Remarkable Women winner Caroline deRichemond

(WBRE/WYOU) — It's one of our favorite moments of the year. After weeks of nominations and careful consideration, we have chosen our 2026 remarkable woman. 28/22 News Morning Anchor Gianna Galli had the honor of surprising this year's winner. The big secret is finally out! Our 2026 Remarkable Woman has been selected, and her impact [...]

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