STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A borough in Monroe County finally has a new mayor. The vacant position in Stroudsburg has now been filled by Ellen Currie. The Democrat was appointed Tuesday night at a borough council meeting. Former Mayor Michael Moreno stepped down earlier this year to become the downtown manager. Several candidates were [...]
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — People who live in some parts of Scranton are frustrated with the snow removal process from that winter storm more than a week ago. Many of them are demanding answers as to why some side streets are still snow-covered. 28/22 News Reporter Connor Coar was at the city council meeting [...]
Team USA's honorary coach wasted no time on Tuesday, meeting Team USA figure skaters and snowboarders, and taking a ride on a Zamboni.
Gov. Shapiro mentioned Luzerne County Community College's waitlist of 700 students as an example of how state funding can help make adult education more accessible.
MAHONING TOWNSHIP, MONTOUR COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) say they are actively investigating a bomb threat in Montour County on Tuesday night. PSP says they were called to Danville State Hospital regarding a bomb threat in Mahoning Township, Montour County. Authorities have advised the public to stay away from the active scene. Troopers [...]
TREMONT, SCHUYKILL COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — In late January, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) purchased a large warehouse in Schuylkill County for close to $120,000,000. The warehouse was most recently used as a storage facility for the retailer Big Lots. With ownership passing onto the federal government, the property is now tax-exempt, meaning nobody in [...]
The 83-year-old senator is "grateful" for the care he is receiving, according to his spokesperson.
The "Today" host has asked for prayers to help bring back her missing 84-year-old mother, who was last seen Saturday night.
(WBRE/WYOU)— We had a special guest on our episode on Tuesday to talk about some hoops ahead of the end of the hoops season, and into playoff time. 28/22 Sports Night featured Hazleton Girls Basketball Head Coach Joe Gavio to discuss his career, where his defensive and offensive styles come from, and whether he thinks his [...]
AVOCA, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A traffic advisory was announced Tuesday afternoon for some people in Luzerne County. A water main break has caused crews to close McAlpine Street in Avoca. The closure affects both directions from Main Street to Pittston Avenue. Drivers are asked to avoid the area and use a different route. Pennsylvania [...]
