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New tariffs could mean shift in auto industry

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — New tariffs on Wednesday from President Trump could mean a big shift in the auto industry. 28/22 News met with the owner of a local car dealership to find out how these changes will affect prices locally.

In President Trump's Liberation Day address, he named a number of tariffs being put in place this month.

The first to go into effect: A 25% tariff on all foreign-made vehicles entering the US.

AARP PA warns residents of IRS scams ahead of tax season

(WBRE/WYOU) — As tax season approaches, AARP Pennsylvania is warning residents 50 years old and older about the rise in scams involving criminals posing as agents from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).

AARP Pennsylvania says the fraudsters aim to steal personal information and money by exploiting uncertainty and fear.

IRS imposter scams oftentimes begin with a phone call, email, letter, or even a knock at the door, AARP PA explains.

Johnson College shows off new addition to Scranton campus

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Johnson College showed off its latest addition to its Scranton campus on Wednesday.

It's called Bracey Hall. The building will house HVAC, electrical construction technology, and building property maintenance classes.

The new space will help expand the college's growing building trades program.

Plans in motion for new Scranton splash pad

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