September 15, 2025 at 17:59 EDTPA homepage
KINGSTON TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Northeastern and central Pennsylvania seem to have no shortage of children who excel. Among them are some young authors, including one this week who branches out into the teen romance genre, with a twist.
What sounds like a prayer inside Cross Creek Community Church in Luzerne County's Back Mountain actually is in a way.
Colbi Cox is reading a line from a book called Keep the Faith.
"I thought, there's not a lot of clean, young adult romance stories out there, and I thought, 'I'm going to write one,'" Colbi explained.
September 15, 2025 at 17:46 EDTPA homepage
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Nearly half of U.S. Families with young children struggle to afford diapers. A challenge that can have serious effects on kids. Saint Joseph's Center is addressing this need by joining the National Diaper Need Awareness Week.
28/22 News reporter Colby Hughes stopped by and learned why this event is so important.
Last year, Saint Joseph's Baby and Children's Pantry distributed nearly 120,000 items to thousands of local families. They're hoping to surpass that this year.
September 15, 2025 at 17:38 EDTWNEP
Trump made the announcement with Republican Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee visiting the Oval Office.
September 15, 2025 at 17:28 EDTPA homepage
NANTICOKE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A local community college is now set to offer one of Pennsylvania's newest police academies. 28/22 News Reporter Joe Mason takes a closer look at what this could mean for the region.
Luzerne County Community College (LCCC) aims to address the state police officer shortage and make training more accessible to residents in the area.
September 15, 2025 at 17:22 EDTWNEP
Jonathon Stack of Wilkes-Barre recalls how a chance phone call from Kirk changed his life and career.
September 15, 2025 at 17:14 EDTWNEP
Another military strike two weeks ago targeted what the Trump administration says was a drug-carrying speedboat from Venezuela.
September 15, 2025 at 17:10 EDTWNEP
St. Joseph’s Center in Dunmore is collecting diapers for families in need during National Diaper Need Awareness Week.
September 15, 2025 at 16:59 EDTWNEP
The nonprofit says its donation totals have more than doubled compared to this time last week.
September 15, 2025 at 16:51 EDTWNEP
Newswatch 16's Mackenzie Aucker stopped by Penn College of Technology's food pantry in Williamsport to see how they are combating food insecurity on campus.
September 15, 2025 at 16:50 EDTWNEP
Four candidates to compete for remainder of former Commissioner Matt McGloin's term
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