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Air quality alert in place through...

For the second day in a row, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection declared a Code Orange air quality alert in most of Central Pennsylvania on Wednesday for particulate matter from Canadian wildfire smoke.The alert applies to Montour, Northumberland, Snyder, Union and most surrounding counties. The alert is in place until early Thursday morning, NWS officials report.Light southeasterly winds will allow limited pollutant dispersion.

28/22 Sports Night brings on Eagles reporter

(WBRE/WYOU)— Be sure to watch 28/22 Sports Night airing Monday-Friday from 8-9 p.m.

We'll talk with NJ.com Eagles Beat Writer Cayden Steele to breakdown questions about training camp and looking ahead to the Eagles preseason opener against the Bengals.

This episode will also feature Wilkes Barre Area Head Coach Ciro Cinti as we talk about the upcoming year for the Wolfpack.

To watch the show, or get access to any of our podcasts, download our 28/22 News app!

City launches workforce development partnership with LCCC

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Some new perks are on the way for city workers in Wilkes-Barre. The city partnered with the Luzerne County Community College (LCCC) to offer city employees a 50% discount on tuition.

They signed the partnership on Wednesday at City Hall.

The city will fund 25% of the tuition, while LCCC will fund another 25% and the employee will cover the rest.

‘Long-time drug dealer’ operating out of hotel found guilty

The president of the college says it will help with issues they see all over Pennsylvania.

Scranton police warn residents of new scam

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Scranton police are warning of a scam in the area.

The department says they have been getting several reports of phone calls claiming to be a Scranton officer and demanding money.

They want you to know no officer will ever request money electronically using things like phone calls, gift cards, or wire transfers.

Luzerne County Manager weighs in on death of 13-year-old boy

Luzerne County Manager weighs in on death of 13-year-old boy

BUTLER TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — We have an update on the homicide investigation of a young teen in Luzerne County. State police say the foster mother of the victim is now being charged in the case.

34-year-old Virginia Delgadillo is now being charged with several crimes in connection with the death of a 13-year-old boy in her care.

In a release from Pennsylvania State Police obtained by 28/22 News, 34-year-old Virginia Delgadillo is being charged with Endangering the Welfare of Children, Corruption of Minors, and Tampering with Evidence.

Wyoming County DA discusses human trafficking fight

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Law enforcement officials say they are intensifying their efforts to track down human traffickers and their victims. The push is on to make the public aware of human trafficking and what to look out for, how to take action, and possibly save lives.

"'I'll kill you, or parents!' What does a 12, 13, 14-year-old girl do? She reacts with her heart, and she will do anything for this guy, and you know how he further owns her? He then starts giving her drugs," Wyoming County District Attorney Joe Peters told 28/22 News.

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