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A basketball legend from Scranton, Gerry McNamara, now leads Siena to its first NCAA tournament in 16 years.

NORTHUMBERLAND, NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A new riverboat is coming to the Susquehanna River, bringing a variety of tour opportunities for the region. While the area currently looks like a construction site, in just a few short years, a portion of Pineknotter Park will serve as the dock for the Susquehanna River's newest riverboat. The [...]

DUNMORE, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — In March, many college students head back to campus after their spring break. One local university had a week of events focused on kindness and compassion to help ease them back in. As 28/22's Colby Hughes explained, the impact left on students lasted far longer than just the week of [...]

Newswatch 16's Jack Culkin shows us what the multi-million dollar project will mean for drivers.

The recall will include about 76,500 vehicles in the United States and Canada, the company said.

A jury acquitted Bruce Thompson of attempted homicide but found him guilty of several other felonies

A new Irish corner store is setting up shop in Pittston, adding some green to the tomato capital.

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A road has reopened after police were investigating an incident in Wilkes-Barre. On Monday afternoon, 28/22 News was there as Wilkes-Barre City Police were at the intersection of Puritan Street and South Sherman at about 3:30 p.m. Pennsylvania State Police Forensics Unit was also spotted at the location, and it's [...]

Many public safety departments are preparing for the severe weather that can come along with the change of seasons.

Newswatch 16's Mackenzie Aucker spoke with the coroner, who told us the new facility is also a huge asset to the county.