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COOLBAUGH TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Tobyhanna Army Depot cutting the ribbon on its new micro-electronics manufacturing facility.

The Department of Defense depends on global supply chains to provide microelectronics for its military weapons systems.

But, shortfalls and the possibility of counterfeit parts represents a significant risk so the depot created its own manufacturing facility.

Kohberger’s defense team summons five people

(WBRE/WYOU)— According to a release from the Pennsylvania Supreme Court, the order has summoned witnesses to Monroe County to testify on the criminal proceeding pending in the State of Idaho.

Several people in NEPA will potentially testify as witnesses in the Bryan Kohberger murder trial this august.

According to a release from the Pennsylvania Supreme Court, several people who are potential defense witnesses from Monroe County are being summoned to testify at Kohberger's trial.

AVOCA, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— New state funding is cleared for takeoff in NEPA.

The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport is receiving millions of dollars to improve your travel experience.

28/22's Kathryn O'Leary explains how the money will be used.

New grant program targets school bus safety

The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport received 6.2 million dollars in state funding for expansions and upgrades.

Airport officials say these changes are going to make your travel experience much smoother and safer.

(WBRE/WYOU) — A stalled cold front in our area will keep the chances of scattered showers and thunderstorms for the weekend.

Scattered showers and thunderstorms could continue on Saturday.

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For today you can expect partly sunny skies with a chance of scattered showers and a possible thunderstorm. Highs in the upper 70's. Tonight will be partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50's.

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Keeping our children safe when they ride school buses and when they board or exit the buses is the goal of a new state grant program.

School Districts and companies that transport students can apply for funds to upgrade safety features on school buses and make bus stops safer places.

The I-Team has been looking into school bus safety and the increasing number of close calls in NEPA for the last several years.

EDWARDSVILLE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police say two men stole multiple items from Boost Mobile in Edwardsville.

According to police, the two men broke off the lock box and gained entry to the store in the West Side Mall around 6:30 a.m. Thursday.

Coffee shop burgled for over $2,500

In the video, the men can be seen looking around the store before one of them can be seen leaving with what appears to be a box while the alarm goes off.

Police are trying to identify the men in the video.

NORTHUMBERLAND — Northumberland Borough officials are planning to build a structure on Prince Street to house WellSpan-Evangelical EMS. The idea was discussed at Tuesday night's council meeting.

DANVILLE — Danville Area High School seniors will receive their diplomas at a ceremony held Friday evening in the high school gymnasium.

DANVILLE — Graduate Medical Education will welcome new residents with a third annual Geisinger New Resident Welcome Fair later this month.

DANVILLE — Eight Geisinger hospitals have been recognized as Leaders in Caring for People Living with Diabetes by The Leapfrog Group and the American Diabetes Association.