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I-80 safety cameras catching speedsters at record numbers
EAST STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Lead foot drivers beware! Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) work zone safety cameras have been catching speeders in record numbers at a local exit on Interstate 80. Construction on Interstate 80 near East Stroudsburg is nothing new, and neither are PennDOT's work zone safety cameras, but officials from East Stroudsburg Borough...
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A volcano near Alaska's largest city could erupt in the coming weeks or months, scientists say
Mount Spurr is one of 53 volcanoes in Alaska that have been active within the last 250 years and is nearly 80 miles northwest of Anchorage.
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House destroyed in Monroe County fire
CHESTNUT HILL TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A home is a total loss after a fire broke out in Monroe County. Crews were called to Red Pine Road, Chestnut Hill Township, just before 1:30 p.m. Wednesday. West End Fire Company Chief Mike Manfre told 28/22 News two people lived in the home with multiple pets, but no one was injured. Preparing for possible measles cases in NEPA...
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Local Ukrainian remains positive for possible ceasefire
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The war between Russia and Ukraine could be closer to seeing the end. Ukraine has agreed to a 30-day ceasefire in return for the United States' financial support again. It is now up to Russia to accept a truce in putting an end to the war. On Wednesday, 28/22 News spoke with a local Ukrainian who is remaining positive on the latest news out of his...
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SpaceX delays flight to replace NASA's stuck astronauts after launch pad problem
The company did not immediately announce a new launch date, but noted the next try could be as early as Thursday night.
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Fifth anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic brings memories of difficult times
The first significant closings and cancellations nationwide began on March 12, 2020.
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FAFSA site down after Education Department mass layoffs
Developers and IT support staff who worked on the FAFSA form were hard hit in the Education Department's layoffs Tuesday.
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Kuwait frees a group of jailed Americans, including contractors held on drug charges
The move Wednesday is seen as a goodwill gesture between two allies.
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Troopers investigating baby's death in Luzerne County
ASHLEY, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A death investigation is now underway after police say a three-month-old baby has died in Luzerne County. Officers say they were called to a home near Wyoming and Maxwell streets in Ashley Wednesday evening. Arrests made, one wanted after deadly party in the Poconos It is not yet known how the baby died or if the death is suspicious, but...
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Barn destroyed after fire in Lycoming County
Crews were at the scene of a barn fire along Route 405 Highway near the Muncy Bridge in Clinton Township near Muncy on Wednesday night.
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