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PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Shapiro Administration made a stop in Luzerne County on Tuesday.

The Department of Community and Economic Development Secretary Rick Siger joined Mayor Michael Lombardo and other local leaders to tour revitalized Pittston.

The visit highlighted the Shapiro Administration's commitment to investing in Pennsylvania's downtowns and small businesses.

They've invested $3,000,000 to support several revitalization projects in downtown Pittston.

WATCH: Governor Josh Shapiro sits down with 28/22 News to talk state issues

LEWISBURG — The Union County commissioners approved the appointment of a retired sergeant with 30 years of experience to be the new special county detective.

The cold snap that has enveloped Pennsylvania in recent days is expected to break by Thursday, but not before another round of school delays and warming shelters across the region.

SUNBURY — A 46-year-old Milton man accused of shooting and killing his girlfriend earlier this year will appear for a preliminary hearing on Feb. 4.

LEWISBURG — Longtime Lewisburg federal prison inmate Leonard Peltier will be released from jail in February after former President Joe Biden commuted the 80-year-old’s life sentences Monday by allowing him to finish out his sentences in home confinement.

DANVILLE — Central Susquehanna Opportunities’ Mobile Food Pantry will visit Danville on Wednesday.

Union County Coroner Dominick T. Adamo announced his intention to seek reelection to a fourth term in office.

WILLIAMSPORT — A federal judge will not recuse himself from overseeing the legal filings of Raymond Kraynak as the former doctor fights to have a 15-year federal sentence overturned.

SUGARLOAF TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police are looking for a gunman after a shooting sent one person to the hospital Tuesday night in Sugarloaf Township.

Shortly after 5:30 p.m., Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) say the Sugarloaf Township Police Department was called to the unit block of Merry L Drive for a reported shooting victim.

Scranton fire chief explains how crews adapt to freezing temps

Troopers say the person was taken to a nearby hospital and their condition is unknown at this time.

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Local students in Lackawanna County are honoring Martin Luther King Junior on Tuesday.

Penn State Scranton held their annual MLK celebration in their Study Learning Center.

Over 80 students came out to honor his legacy.

Scranton fire chief explains how crews adapt to freezing temps

The event featured a live concert multimedia presentation by King's Dream. They are a national touring group that uses these performances to relive the most memorable events in King's life through narration, song, and video.