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Local students organize protest for campus to stay open

LEHMAN TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— The fight to keep Penn State Wilkes-Barre open is gaining momentum.

28/22's Kathryn O'Leary was at Friday's student-led rally, where young people shared why this campus means so much to them.

While no final decision has been made, students here at Penn State Wilkes-Barre say they aren't waiting around, today, they made their voices heard.

After news spread that their campus might be at risk of closing, Penn State Wilkes-Barre students rallied together to stand up for the place they say gave them a chance.

PennDOT holds press conference for Real ID deadline

AVOCA, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— The deadline to get REAL ID is approaching fast.

PennDOT held a news conference at the Wilkes-Barre Scranton international airport to urge Pennsylvanians to prepare for the enforcement.

You will need a REAL ID-compliant driver`s license starting May 7 or another form of federally-accepted identification such as a passport to board domestic flights, enter certain federal facilities, or military bases.

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Michael Mootz Candies busy ahead of Easter

HANOVER TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Easter’s just around the corner, and it’s drawing in sweet business to local family-owned candy shops this week.

The conveyor belt is on, and chocolate is flowing at Michael Mootz Candies in Hanover Township. A heavenly sight that this crew is used to, especially with the rush of Easter approaching.

Man allegedly stabbed, robbed after grocery shopping

PLAINS TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Two people have been charged after police say a man was stabbed and had his money stolen from him.

According to the Plains Township Police Department, on April 1, a man and a woman followed a man from the grocery store who had recently had foot surgery. The pair then helped the man with his groceries and followed him back to the motel where he was staying.

Start of the PennDOT 2025 construction season

DUNMORE, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Spring is here, which also means so is construction season. PennDOT announced its construction plans for this year.

As winter gives way to spring, it also marks the start of construction season. PennDOT is moving forward with both new and ongoing projects

PennDOT's District 4's agenda for 2025 includes $1.2 billion in active construction projects, from interstate upgrades to resurfacing roads to replacing bridges

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