SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A new building is going up in downtown Scranton, and it's designed to train the next generation of cybersecurity workers. Construction is officially underway Monday night for Lackawanna College's new Center for Technology Innovation. The college broke ground on its 17,000 square foot facility back in December. The school says [...]
NANTICOKE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Nanticoke/West Nanticoke Bridge has carried traffic for generations. But, for more than a year now, it's been shut down as crews wait to begin repairs. In recent months, the closed bridge has become a target for vandals. Fencing meant to block access has been torn down four times, costing [...]
PALMERTON, CARBON COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A brush fire along Blue Mountain near the Appalachian Trail is now mostly contained after burning through more than 100 acres of land. Crews from multiple agencies have been working around the clock to get it under control. A brush fire was first reported around 11:00 a.m. Sunday morning quickly [...]
(WBRE/WYOU) — President Donald Trump has since removed the controversial Truth Social post depicting himself as a Jesus-like figure, but not without drawing some reaction. 28/22 News spoke to the Diocese of Scranton about it on Monday, as well as the Pope's conflict with the President. Bishop Joseph Bambera gave the following statement expressing his [...]
Dozens of crews from several local and state agencies have been working around the clock fighting a wildfire on the Lehigh-Carbon County line.
The staged delivery was meant to highlight the administration's tax and spend package, which allows income earned on tips to be deducted federally.
SILVER LAKE TOWNSHIP, SUSQUEHANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A Susquehanna County firefighter is hospitalized Monday night after battling a wind-driven fire that destroyed a mechanic shop in Silver Lake Township. The flames broke out just after 12:00 p.m. on John C McNamara Drive, consuming a building, a camper, and a flatbed truck before crews got it [...]
POTTSVILLE, SCHUYLKILL COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A music school has taken root in Schuylkill County and has begun making strides in the community. People of all ages are welcome into the school to chase their big dreams right in their small town. 28/22 News Reporter Colby Hughes stopped by the school and explained the story of [...]
William Bryan, 70, died in 2024 after Dr. Thomas Shaknovsky allegedly removed his liver instead of his spleen, according to officials.
Stroudsburg Borough officials were given a grant for design and engineering. Newswatch 16's Emily Kress spoke with officials about the plans for lower Main Street.
