(WBRE/WYOU) — Cold cases are often some of the most difficult investigations for police to solve. 28/22 News spoke with a state trooper in Wilkes-Barre on Wednesday to learn more. He shared that, as time passes, evidence can degrade, witnesses can lose accurate memory of situations, and details can be forgotten. Leads that once seemed [...]
(WBRE/WYOU) — After 14 years, there was a major break in the Balester murder cold case this week. 28/22 News has been following this case since the beginning, and 28/22 News Reporter Heidi Martens spoke with Jonathan's sister on Wednesday. This week, Frederick Balester has been charged with criminal homicide in the death of his [...]
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A new space-themed exhibit just landed in Scranton. Whether you're a budding astronomer or just curious about the cosmos, there is no doubt this immersive display will leave you star-struck. The Hubble Space Telescope: New Views of the Universe was unveiled at the Everhart Museum in Scranton on Wednesday. For [...]
At least 21 states have confirmed infections and hospitalizations from the powder, the FDA said on Wednesday.
NANTICOKE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A major tech company paid a visit to a local community college on Wednesday morning. Amazon was on campus to discuss data center technology and development, and how it could create high-paying jobs for students in the region. 28/22 News Reporter Joe Mason has more from Wednesday's hands-on workshop. Amazon [...]
Kennedy said Trump had the most "unhinged" diet of the administration officials.
From trapping a toy, lifting a binder clip, and moving a stack of books, kids had to get creative to solve problems at a STEM Challenge in Scranton.
Officials in Stroudsburg are taking part in the Red Sand Project, which raises awareness about human trafficking.
The country songwriter known for hits like "Chattahoochee" by Alan Jackson, died after a fall.
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man was sentenced to four years in prison by the U.S. Department of Justice for his participation in an art theft ring. Joseph Atsus of Covington Township, 51, was sentenced to time in prison and a restitution payment of $1,071,150 for conspiracy, theft of major artwork, and concealment/disposal of [...]
