SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)—Another program affected by the shutdown is LIHEAP, as cold weather quickly approaches. The federal government is pushing back the funding until the beginning of December. Around 300,000 people in our state rely on this program for heating assistance. 28/22 News reporter Connor Coar has insight into the program. More than 330,000 [...]
AVOCA, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Airports here in northeast PA are joining others across the country who are facing staff issues. 28/22 News reporter Joe Mason spoke to travellers about their experiences. The Federal Aviation Administration is canceling more than 700 flights at some of the nation's largest airports on Friday morning. According to the FAA's [...]
In this week's 16 To The Rescue, we meet a 3-year-old pit bull who was found running around a grocery store, so rescue workers named him Croissant.
Newswatch 16's Emily Kress shares how students at a school in the Poconos are learning what it means to be a veteran.
Newswatch 16's Valeria Quiñones shares how experiences like these prepare students for the frontlines.
As a result of the federal government shutdown, active duty military members can no longer participate in the largest Veterans' Day Parade in the region.
DALLAS, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— A celebration this afternoon in the Back Mountain, highlighting adoption. Dozens of families gathered at Appletree Terrace in Dallas for the 32nd annual Luzerne County Child, Youth, and Families Adoption Celebration. The event aimed to highlight adoption and bring together families who have adopted children over the past year through the [...]
People from all over the country are coming together for the 2nd annual Lenape Speak Conference in Tannersville.
In the video, a man who is off-screen can be heard allegedly calling the minor 'an idiot' and threatening to drown him.
DANVILLE, MONTOUR COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— An annual event in Montour County serves those who gave so much to our country. The Danville Area Community Center hosted its second annual Veterans Community Day on Friday. The free event highlights veterans' services, community organizations, and health resources. The event, now in its second year, aims to provide veterans [...]
