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Twin Bridges Project on I-84 now complete

LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— The Twin Bridges at the Interstate 84-380 split in Dunmore are now open. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation says the westbound bridge reopened Thursday afternoon, ahead of schedule, following five years of construction. The project also includes rehabilitating the abandoned Erie and Wyoming Railroad Bridge for future integration into the Lackawanna County [...]

Local congressman breaks rank with Republicans over healthcare

(WBRE/WYOU)— A local congressman was one of four House Republicans to defy Speaker Mike Johnson on the extension of pandemic-era healthcare subsidies set to expire at the end of this year. The move now forces a House vote to extend those subsidies for three more years. 28/22 News reporter Avery Nape met with the congressman to [...]

28/22 Sports Night previews Eagles, Commanders, CFP

(WBRE/WYOU)— To cap off this week, 28/22 Sports Night will preview the Eagles-Commanders game this weekend, and take a deep dive into the playoff picture with a surprise co-host. To help us preview the game, we bring on 97.5 The Fanatic Midday with Marks Producer, Ray Dunne. Lastly, we'll make our CFP predictions with Alabama [...]

Possible bill could bring awareness to human trafficking

TOBYHANNA TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Human trafficking is on the rise nationwide, and Pennsylvania is no exception. That's why state lawmakers have passed a bill expanding awareness training in the hospitality industry. 28/22 News reporter Heidi Martens has more on how it is being rolled out in the Poconos. A bill moving through the Pennsylvania [...]

Giving incentive to work with the Commonwealth's youth

(WBRE/WYOU)— The Shapiro administration is working to recruit and maintain workers in the child care industry. The commonwealth is now accepting applications for childcare worker bonuses. 28/22 News reporter Joe Mason explains what this new initiative is all about. "We're not just talking about that problem. We are doing something about it by getting more [...]

Man found with counterfeit bills, police say

LUZERNE COUNTY, (WBRE/WYOU) — The Wilkes-Barre Township Police Department says officers arrested a man on Wednesday for passing forged money. Denzel Marlon Thomas, 30, was caught passing fake $10 and $20 bills to add money to a debit card, officials say. Thomas faces similar charges of forgery and theft in Wilkes-Barre City and Wilkes-Barre Township. [...]

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