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WILKES-BARRE -- Only three votes separate challenger Jamie Walsh and incumbent Mike Cabell in the race for the GOP...

MAHONING TWP. -- A tractor-trailer ran into the arch over the entrance of the Ss. Cyril and Methodius complex here...

BLOOMSBURG -- A North Centre Township man was convicted Wednesday of sexually molesting a girl twice at a remote cabin...

HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A school district in Luzerne County is in desperate need of expanding. Its student population continues to grow each year but the space to hold them hasn't kept up.

On Thursday, more plans were discussed to try and fix the problem.

28/22 News Reporter Gianna Galli was in the Hazleton Area School District with some of the plans that school board members are considering.

There are thousands of students attending Hazleton Area School District and officials say that number will only get larger.

CLARKS SUMMIT, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A local team brought home a major win over the weekend, and we're not talking sports district titles.

The Abington Heights' Mock Trial Team competed in the National Championship and won for the first time in state history.

Abington Heights' Mock Trial Team has been known within the state for their hard work and dedication.

Now, they've made a name for themselves nationally, winning the Mock Trial National Championship over the weekend and making history in the state of Pennsylvania.

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — On Thursday, the Lackawanna County Commissioners announced a first-of-its-kind initiative for their troubled Office of Youth and Family Services (OYFS.)

The office has been operating under a provisional license since May 2023 and has faced over a year of staffing shortages, legal trouble, and an overwhelming amount of cases.

On Wednesday afternoon, Lackawanna County Commissioners Bill Gaughan and Matt McGloin announced that the county will not seek state certification for its Department of Health.

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Thursday marks day four in the courtroom for the trial of Old Forge resident Justin Schuback, accused of robbing and killing the owner of a Lackawanna County restaurant.

Justin Schuback's cellmate, Carlos Perez, was the first witness called to the stand Thursday morning.

Perez testified that on one evening, both he and Schuback consumed a Suboxone pill, typically used to curb narcotic cravings, and spent the night discussing various topics.

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Inmates at the Luzerne County Correctional Facility are getting some new reads thanks to some generous community donations.

The Leadership Northeast Core 2024 class and Dress for Success Luzerne County hosted their New Books on the Block Book Drive.

Truckloads of books were brought in and unloaded Thursday morning.

‘Paul Miller’s Law’ aims to make PA roads safer

ASHLEY, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The cleanup process is underway after a fire in Luzerne County.

Flames broke out above the American Legion Club in Ashley Wednesday, causing extensive water damage to the establishment.

On Thursday, some members of the club gathered to assess the damage and figure out a game plan.

‘Paul Miller’s Law’ aims to make PA roads safer

They're trying to gather the $1,000 deductible for the insurance, then they will start the clean-up and repairs.

EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — A Scranton mom vowed to make the roads safer when her son was tragically killed by a distracted driver.

After more than a decade of fighting for change, it will soon be illegal to use a hand-held device while driving in Pennsylvania.

This story is both heartbreaking and inspirational.

This mother has never given up on a promise made to her son after his untimely passing.

Eileen Miller says she's a mom on a mission, not a politician.