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New program looks to address teacher shortages

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Teachers are hitting the books again and with a purpose: A new program at a local college is opening doors to fight the region's teacher shortage, giving educators a fresh path forward. 28/22 News Reporter Colby Hughes explains the program as the first group heads back to campus. The King's [...]

Remembering Hurricane Agnes: Lessons learned 54 years later

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — June 23 marked 54 years since Hurricane Agnes barreled its way through the Wyoming Valley. A day remembered for high-rising water, extensive flooding, and heartache. The Susquehanna River's waters flooded 20,000 homes and 2,700 businesses in Luzerne County, killing six people and causing more than $1,000,000 in damage at the [...]

I-80 EB Closed at Mifflinville

Update: All lanes are now open on I-80 eastbound at mile 249 in Luzerne County.

Update 18:25: The right lane is now open on I-80 eastbound at mile 249 in Luzerne County. The left lane remains closed for cleanup.

Motorists are advised that Interstate 80 eastbound is closed at the Mifflinville exit in Columbia County due to a vehicle crash at mile 249 in Luzerne County.

A detour is in place using Exit 242 (Mifflinville) and Route 93.

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