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MIFFLINBURG — The Mifflinburg Area School Board members are considering the adoption of two policies concerning gender identity and the use of bathroom facilities.

SUNBURY — The Shikellamy School District has lost more than $80,000 with the continued state budget impasse, according to the business manager.

HANOVER TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Students will be attending school virtually for longer than expected in Luzerne County. The Hanover Area School District is extending the virtual learning format for Lee Park Elementary School. Mold spores were found in the school. The problem stems from a water pipe that burst on October 23. Students [...]

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — As the temperatures begin to drop, people are bundling up to brave the cold, but for the homeless population, finding somewhere warm to go is easier said than done. 28/22 News Reporter Avery Nape visited a homeless shelter in Scranton on Tuesday to find out how they're helping people stay [...]

STERLING TOWNSHIP, WAYNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — All lanes are now open after crews were out Tuesday night to a multi-vehicle crash. Lackawanna County Officials confirmed with 28/22 News that crews were called to mile marker 13 of Interstate 84 Westbound for a reported crash involving multiple vehicles at about 8:00 p.m. Multiple EMS and Fire [...]

(WBRE/WYOU)— The Eagles won a sloppy 10-7 NFC tilt against the Green Bay Packers that had fans hooked until the end. Join Ricky as he analyzes the Eagles ' defense-heavy win against a scrappy Green Bay squad. Ricky also gives the latest on the Steelers as they add another CB and Mike Tomlin holds his weekly [...]

PLAINS TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Veterans Day celebrations popped up all across NEPA, honoring those who have served. In Plains Township on Tuesday, a ceremony was held to mark the occasion. As part of the celebration, Former Commissioner Jerry Yozwiak was honored with a flagpole dedication. State Representative Eddie Day Pashinski was among the [...]

MOUNT POCONO, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — In the Poconos, traffic wasn't terrible in Mount Pocono's five-point intersection. There were lots of cars on the roadway as the snow fell. 28/22 News crews say it was very windy and the snow was falling at a decent rate. If you take any pictures or videos of the [...]

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Winter weather conditions are impacting people in our region, especially drivers. 28/22 News Reporter Colby Hughes spoke with some of them and learned how people are dealing with the first snowfall of the season. Drivers in the area are continuing to take more caution than usual. Waking up to the [...]

NANTICOKE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — November 11 is Veterans Day, a day used to honor those who are currently serving or have served our country. Several events are taking place to honor our veterans, many of which are held at local colleges, including Luzerne County Community College (LCCC). LCCC is hosting its annual Veterans Day ceremony [...]