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Newswatch 16's Melissa Steininger explains how emergency shelters are preparing for extra visitors.

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— A problem-plagued road in Wilkes-Barre is closed once again. The city shut down part of Horton Street after reopening it for Thanksgiving. Horton Street is now closed between Church and Warren streets through next week for manhole replacement. On Monday, Horton Street between Church and Roosevelt Streets will also be closed. Residents will [...]

CLARKS SUMMIT, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— It's that time of year again. Snow is on the ground. Shoppers are gearing up for the holidays, and families are buying real Christmas trees again, but how do you properly maintain them? 28/22 News reporter Joe Mason spoke with a tree salesman to get some advice. With the holiday season [...]

Newswatch 16's Nackenzie Aucker stopped by Sojourner Truth Ministries to learn more about their House of Hope program.

An independent bookstore in Snyder County is closing for good.

Google is recapping the top trending questions entered into its namesake search engine in 2025.

The police department announced Scout's passing on Thursday.

TUNKHANNOCK TWP., MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Monroe County coroner's office has identified a man who died in a crash early Thursday morning. Sarwen Sandhu, 43, was pronounced dead on the scene after a crash on Interstate 80, according to a release from the coroner's office. Officials say Sandhu was the driver. PSP Fern Ridge [...]

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BUFFALO TWP., UNION COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police say a man was charged for attempted homicide following an altercation. Robert Kitchens, 67, allegedly stabbed a 37-year-old man at a Buffalo Road property on Wednesday night during a confrontation regarding heating bills. According to a police report, Kitchens stated he would kill the victim and then stabbed [...]