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Congressman calls for Commercial Driver's License reform

MOOSIC, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Proposed legislation could reshape the road to becoming a commercial truck driver. State officials and industry leaders are discussing reforms to Commercial Driver's License (CDL) requirements. 28/22 News Reporter Connor Coar was in Pittston with why people agree with the potential changes and why others are saying pump the brakes. [...]

Repairs complete, road reopens after Scranton water main break

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A roadway is now reopened, and repairs were completed after a water main break in Scranton. Pennsylvania American Water officials say a six-inch main has broken in the area of Lafayette Street, impacting 46 customers. Crews were on scene Monday making repairs. Pennsylvania American Water says the repairs have since [...]

Three bodies found in home, PSP actively investigating

GREAT BEND TOWNSHIP, SUSQUEHANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Pennsylvania State Police say an investigation is underway after three people were found dead in a Susquehanna County home. Monday evening, three dead people were found inside a home on Baptist Hill Road in Great Bend Township, troopers reported. Authorities say the suspected gun used in the incident [...]

Valor Clinic opens new pantry to expand veteran food assistance

SAYLORSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — This new facility along Route 115 isn't your typical food pantry. Instead, it serves as a distribution hub where volunteers sort, pack, and ship food and other essentials to veterans and their families in need. Inside the new Valor Clinic Foundation Pantry, shelves are already packed with food and other [...]

PennDOT now hiring for upcoming winter season

DUNMORE, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Despite these warm summer temperatures, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is now hiring for winter maintenance. PennDOT officials gathered on Monday to promote job opportunities for the upcoming winter season. They are looking for people to work in their winter maintenance program that runs from September to April. There [...]

PA public schools see major funding boost

(WBRE/WYOU) — Public schools are now receiving a major funding boost. The 2026-27 budget will invest nearly $12,000,000,000 into K-12 education across the state. Last year, when the budget took 135 days to pass, schools like Old Forge had to take out tax anticipation notes to cover employee salaries and benefits. Old Forge officials say [...]

Dog training programs bring positivity to inmates

WAYMART, WAYNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Service dog programs inside a local prison are leaving their mark on inmates and staff alike. In just eight years, dozens of dogs have been bringing positivity through the halls. 28/22 News Reporter explained the programs. These puppies aren't just learning how to sit and stay. They're also learning important [...]

New state budget invests in mental health resources

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The ink from Governor Josh Shapiro's pen is now dry on the 2026-27 Pennsylvania State Budget. The budget cleared the state Senate Sunday night in a 44-6 vote, nearly two weeks after the June 30 deadline. The $50,800,000,000 budget includes more than $900,000,000 for Pennsylvania schools and $979,000,000 for mental [...]

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