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School threat causes Monroe County school district to close

BRODHEADSVILLE, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — State Police conducted a sweep on Thursday in relation to a threat called in Thursday morning.

According to a state police release, a Pennsylvania State Police K-9 Unit conducted a sweep at Pleasant Valley School District in relation to the threat, but the results turned up negative

State police investigated a school threat at a high school in the Pleasant Valley School District Thursday morning.

Victim airlifted in critical condition after I-80 crash

SUGARLOAF TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A section of I-80 westbound is shut down after a Thursday morning crash.

According to PennDOT, Interstate 80 westbound is shut down between Exit 256 (Conyngham/Nescopeck) and Exit 242 (Mainville/Mifflinville).

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The Sugarloaf Fire Company states that at least two people had to be taken to the hospital, one of which had to be airlifted with critical injuries.

You check road conditions in the area by visiting 511PA.com.

62nd Luzerne County Fair kicks off in Lehman Township

LEHMAN TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The weather was top of mind in Luzerne County for visitors to the opening of a popular fair.

Last year, flood waters washed out the entire property of the Luzerne County Fair, cutting the season short.

The first day of the fair happened under clear skies.

Organizers and visitors 28/22 News spoke with are anticipating it stays that way for the 62nd celebration after the 61st was a washout.

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