Madonna Mantione

HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Small Business Week is underway and state and local leaders visited downtown Hazleton on Thursday, highlighting the impact small businesses have on the community. Hazleton Food Super Market on North Wyoming Street has been a community staple for 18 years and on Thursday, members of the Shapiro Administration and elected […]

KINGSTON TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Outdoor enthusiasts are flocking to state parks this Memorial Day weekend. There’s so much to do at Frances Slocum State Park in Luzerne County. The swimming pool at Frances Slocum State Park is opening for the season on Saturday. Guests are invited to come enjoy picturesque views of the […]

DICKSON CITY, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Two people are wanted in Lackawanna County after a retail theft led to a dangerous police pursuit Wednesday night. Officers tell 28/22 News the pursuit only lasted 11 minutes, but the U-haul truck they were chasing hit speeds up to 90 miles per hour. Police have learned that one […]

STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — What should you do if you find a sick or injured animal in the wild? This northern saw-whet owl is one of the many animals who call the Pocono Wildlife Reha…

CARBONDALE, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Transportation barriers prevent many patients from accessing healthcare. But a new walk-in care facility in Lackawanna County is ready to change that. Wa…

DALLAS, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Verbal communication can be challenging for people with autism. It’s why Pennsylvania State Police are promoting a new safety resource designed to enhance their interactions with law enforcement officers. It’s a card that can be carried by people with autism and presented to police during any encounter to ensure the interactions are safe and productive. PSP informational cards for people with autism. Jacob Williams is busy serving up lemonade and sweet treats…

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Healthy babies begin with healthy moms. A local program is working to connect expecting mothers with specialists to help them overcome substance use disorder. It’s a collaborative effort that supports moms-to-be and their willingness to jumpstart their lives in recovery. The Wright Center for Community Health received a $62,000 grant from the Wilkes-Barre City Health Department to expand its Healthy Maternal Opiate Medical Support Program which was crea…

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — There is a serious public health and safety crisis involving opioids across the nation and right here in Luzerne County. That’s why a special commis…

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — In Wilkes-Barre, officials are keeping a close eye on the sky. Wilkes-Barre Mayor George Brown says responders are prepared and ready for whatever Mother …

LYCOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Heavy rain in central PA is causing flash flooding and forcing some residents out of their homes in Lycoming County Pleasant Valley Road in Hepburn Township is current…