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Student athletes giving back to the local community

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Local student athletes are spreading holiday cheer at an elementary school in Luzerne County. Wilkes University Athletics Department hosted a gift drive at Dr. David W. Kistler Elementary School in Wilkes-Barre. The Wilkes-Barre Penguins also joined in on the fun, giving out presents to kids. Fourteen teams delivered gifts to over [...]

The 2026 World Cup Festivities could come to Scranton

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— The 2026 FIFA World Cup may be nearly 200 days away, but northeastern Pennsylvania is looking to get in on the action. Scranton Mayor Paige Cogentti announced at a recent council meeting a plan to take part in the global festivities. 28/22 News reporter Connor Coar explains what could be in store [...]

Human trafficking ring busted in Monroe County

POLK TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Disturbing details about sex-trafficking in the Poconos. Investigators say they broke up an operation that had been running for more than two years. 28/22 News reporter Heidi Martens breaks down what police say happened. State police uncovered the sex-trafficking operation taking place here in Polk Township. According to investigators, several [...]

Scranton PD grieves loss of new K-9

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Scranton Police Department announced the death of a newly certified Police K-9 on Thursday. Police say the K-9, Scout, "had already shown exceptional promise, dedication, and enthusiasm throughout his training," before his passing on Wednesday, Dec. 3, due to an unexpected medical emergency. Police offered their "heartfelt thanks" to [...]

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