WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A house is damaged after a fire in Wilkes-Barre.
Crews were called Tuesday night to Susquehanna Street at around 9:00 p.m.
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Flames tore through the home, and the exterior is now badly damaged.
No injuries were reported.
A city fire inspector is investigating the cause.
NORTH ABINGTON TOWNSHIP, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Another splash pad in Lackawanna County closed casts a shadow on summer fun. It seems Lackawanna County might be unlucky when it comes to its splash pads.
At Lackawanna State Park on Tuesday night, a storm knocked out the power to one of their fan-favorite attractions.
"I actually had staff here that called me because there was a direct lightning strike on the pool surface itself. So, obviously, that created some problems," Lackawanna State Park Manager Lee Dillon said.
28/22 NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — Hundreds of workers at three local plants are bracing for layoffs.
IG Design Group Americas notified the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry that it will close its facilities in Berwick, Salem Township, and Briar Creek Township.
The company is filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and will lay off 380 employees.
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One of the company sites that will close is Berwick Offray, which makes bows, ribbons, and materials in the floral industry.
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Scranton business owners and residents have dodged a proposed parking fee hike.
City council rejected a proposal Tuesday night that would have raised metered parking rates and extended enforcement hours across the city, including on Saturdays.
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The "No" vote came after a strong community turnout.
For now, the plan is off the table, but it's not necessarily gone for good. Council could propose it again at a future meeting if they choose to revisit the issue.
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Comcast is donating laptops and funding to help job seekers build digital skills and change their lives: A national effort to expand digital access is reaching Northeast Pennsylvania.
Comcast awarded a $35,000 grant and donated 35 laptops to the Outreach Center for Community Resources in Scranton.
The nonprofit provides workforce development and digital literacy training to people facing barriers to employment, including individuals with past incarceration, disabilities, and those starting over.
While tick bites increase every summer, with another small spike in the fall, 2025's numbers are the worst since 2019, according to CDC data.
Advances in technology have students tackling cyber crimes and much more at The University of Scranton.
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Giving back to those in need is priceless, and on Wednesday, organizers and volunteers came together to hold a community closet free of charge at The Wright Center in Wilkes-Barre.
28/22's Joe Mason has a closer look at how the center is giving back.
The Wright Center opened its Community Closet for the community at its Wilkes-Barre location on Wednesday.
It serves as a space for those in need to pick up anything from shirts, winter coats, shoes, dress clothes, and more, all for free.
Crowds are flocking to Camelbeach Waterpark to escape the sweltering summer heat.
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