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New Jersey is one of two states holding an election for governor this Election Day.

JESSUP, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — 28/22 News is taking a look at the Special Election to fill the seat of Former Commissioner Matt McGloin. There were a lot of twists and turns with this race, including a new commissioner being sworn in for just a few days leading up to this election, and her name [...]

Former U.S. Rep. Abigail Spanberger has won Virginia’s election for governor.

(WBRE/WYOU)— The NFL trade deadline brought a fire sale of big-time players for one flailing franchise, and an all-in move for another. Join the whole crew as they talk about the winners and losers of the NFL trade deadline, which contenders improved the most. The three also talk about the opening night of CBB, including Bucknell [...]

(WBRE/WYOU) — 28/22 News is Your Local Election Headquarters. Check back here throughout the night for the latest election results. Election results will start to populate this page after 8:00 p.m. when the polls close.

WEST PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — There was a tight race for Luzerne County Council. As the night went on, more and more people made their way out to cast their votes. There was a lot on the ballot in Luzerne County this time around, but 28/22 News will focus on the county council. Five [...]

(WBRE/WYOU)— A man has pleaded guilty to offenses related to a 2020 attack on correctional officers at the United States Penitentiary, Allenwood, according to a Department of Justice release. Officials say Abdulrahman El Bahnasawy, 27, of Ontario, Canada, was an inmate at USP Allenwood in Union County when, on December 7, 2020, he attacked two [...]

NANTICOKE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A tentative agreement has been reached between the Luzerne County Community College Association of Higher Education and the college. Both sides have been negotiating on Monday and Tuesday. In a release, PSEA spokesman John Holland said the new agreement is fair, reasonable, and affordable. The union will vote on the [...]

(WBRE/WYOU)— Big races mean big decisions, but voter turnout has been slow in some areas. Plus, there have been reported issues as the polls opened in parts of Luzerne County. 28/22 News reporter Joe Mason has visited several polling places. Throughout the afternoon, there were also several voting machine issues. 28/22 News is hearing this [...]

STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — On the ballot in Monroe County: The race for Stroudsburg mayor is drawing attention. Stroudsburg's Incumbent Mayor, Mayor Michael Moreno, won the primary election. This race is a rematch after the 2023 General Election, where he went up against Kerri Manning-Freeo. Moreno was appointed in December 2022 after Mayor Tarah [...]