HANOVER TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Firefighters battled flames at a house fire in Luzerne County that forced four people from their home. Smoke and sparks were seen coming from the home on South Main Street in Hanover Township just before 10:00 a.m. on Monday. Firefighters say an electrical problem in the basement started the [...]
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Seven people are out of their home after a morning fire in Scranton. Crews were called to Lafayette Street just before 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday. Scranton's Deputy Fire Chief says the fire was on the back side of the house, mostly on the outside. Firefighters had it under control in [...]
BARTONSVILLE, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — An athlete from the Poconos brought home national recognition after an unforgettable performance at the Special Olympics USA Games. 28/22 News Heidi Martens spoke with the Olympian and has more about the medals he brought home and the records he beat. Years of hard work paid off for Brandon Shoemaker [...]
Netflix used an AI firm to re-create Gene Wilder's voice for a new "Willy Wonka" competition series, with the late actor's estate's blessing.
GREENE TOWNSHIP, PIKE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The heat isn't stopping crews from getting the job done in the Poconos, but it does serve as an important reminder to stay hydrated. Roofers with MNM Roofing are working through soaring temperatures by taking extra precautions to stay safe. Crews are staying hydrated and taking breaks when needed [...]
An accidentally published story quickly sparked rumors on Tuesday morning that a U.S. Supreme Court justice was retiring, until the article was retracted.
WILLIAMSPORT, LYCOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — 28/22 News now knows the name of the teenager killed in a Williamsport shooting. Police have now identified the victim of Monday's shooting at the corner of Lloyd Street and Memorial Avenue in Williamsport. The coroner says 18-year-old Nasir Kramer died from multiple gunshot wounds. His manner of death has [...]
Yemaya India Soto Rodriguez was born on June 9 weighing 14 pounds, 1 ounce.
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — If you're one of the thousands working in the sweltering heat, here are a few tips to get you through the week. It's no secret that this week is going to be a scorcher in Northeastern Pennsylvania with temperatures forecasted to climb into the 90's. Some workers can escape the [...]
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A rare sight in Scranton is about to roll out. Tuesday was the last full day to see two massive Big Boy locomotives side-by-side at Steamtown. 28/22 News Reporter Colby Hughes explained how one visit brought huge crowds, big energy, and more than 100,000 people to the Electric City. The [...]
