HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— The future of hundreds of employees and students in our area is uncertain. The U.S. Department of Labor announced this week that nearly 100 Job Corps centers n…
DICKSON CITY, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— It may not be Hollywood, but it’s a film making legacy of its own. A local film and media commission is looking to shoot more movies here in north…
WHITE HAVEN, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Trump administration on Tuesday ordered a temporary pause on scheduling new student visas, and that could make a big difference in the lives of interna…
FORTY FORT, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A different kind of Memorial Day tradition raced through Luzerne County. The 44th Annual Old Fort five-mile run and three-mile walk hosted by the Forty Fort…
(WBRE/WYOU)— The last days of a local military hero are being relived on stage. One of our region’s most well-known and respected veterans is soon to be honored near his hometown. 28/22 News …
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — It’s been years since Lackawanna County property has been assessed, and many homeowners are unsure of where to turn when it comes to new rising prope…
WEATHERLY, CARBON COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A former Carbon County mayor resigned after being accused of sexual harassment. Borough Council claims they were made aware of allegations of sexual harassmen…
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— High school students from across NEPA participated in a visual art competition. Congressional Institute sponsors the competition where students submit their…
FORTY FORT, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A branch of Homeland Security is coming to Luzerne County. The Luzerne County Flood Protection Authority approved contracts for Homeland Security Investigat…
DALLAS, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Visitation hours at a Luzerne County cemetery are on pause. The only access point in and out of the graveyard collapsed last week. The entrance into Fern Knoll …
EAST STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Students at East Stroudsburg University (ESU) are receiving something several weeks before the end of the semester: A warning. It comes from borough of…
NORTH CENTRE TOWNSHIP, COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Concerns are being raised about contaminated water in Columbia County. High levels of “forever chemicals” have been detected in priv…
LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— It’s another busy Friday for pizza places in our area, but for two in Luzerne county they are now down more than just sauce and cheese. That’s because two me…
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— A Lackawanna County man is facing charges accused of kidnapping a pre-teen girl after a childhood prank where they knocked on his door and ran away. It happ…
WEST HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Spectators are no longer able to attend some local youth basketball games in West Hazleton. The ban follows an incident that took place during a recent g…
DUNMORE, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Music, video, and words highlighted a Black History Month presentation honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on the campus of Penn Stat…
LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A Luzerne County nursing facility could soon become a drug rehabilitation center. And that proposed plan has people from several communities concerned about what it cou…
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Geisinger nurses continue their plea for a fair contract as they end day three of a five-day strike. On Wednesday night, members of the nurses union were …
WYOMING, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A warning is coming from police about a fundraising scam. It involves a bogus letter seeking donations to support law enforcement. The scam poses many red flag…
POCONO TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — It’s time to say goodbye to a sign of the times. A historical welcome sign in the Poconos is seeing its final days, something many in the area hat…
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The storm may be winding down but conditions are still dicey. While many of us are staying indoors, others are not letting the storm stop them from hittin…