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SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — As students are getting ready to wrap up the school year, Governor Josh Shapiro is touring the state to spotlight the impact of education funding.

On Wednesday, that tour brought him to Scranton. The governor made his way to Isaac Tripp Elementary, highlighting how these investments in public education are starting to pay off for students, teachers, and families.

JESSUP, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The fun has just begun at an annual fire department fundraiser in Lackawanna County. The Jessup Hose Company Number Two carnival kicked off on Wednesday, offering plenty of games, live entertainment, rides, and delicious food.

The event is in its 33rd year, and it raises more than half of its funding for the year.

Travel expert weighs in as Newark airport caps flights

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Marywood University is once again honoring the men and women who have paid the ultimate sacrifice. Volunteers hope to have 6,000 US flags placed on Marywood University's tree stadium lawn for their annual Flags for the Fallen display.

The setup process began on Wednesday so that the display will be ready for the Memorial Day weekend.

PennDOT promotes safe driving with Click It or Ticket event

The display serves as a sign to the community of the sacrifices those who served and have died for our country made.

WEST HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) officials are promoting safe driving ahead of the holiday weekend. They took part on Wednesday in a Click It or Ticket seat belt enforcement event in West Hazleton.

The initiative aims to emphasize the life-saving importance of wearing a seat belt while traveling on Pennsylvania roadways.

According to PennDOT data in 2024, there were 1127 roadway fatalities in Pennsylvania, with 311 involving unbelted occupants.

Paul Miller's Law goes into effect on June 5th, banning you from using your cellphone even at a stop sign.

Governor Shapiro visited Isaac Tripp Elementary on Wednesday, where he discussed investments in education.

Two of the candidates won the nominations on the Republican ticket. Two others won the slots on the Democratic side. Setting up a wide-open race in the fall.

Newswatch 16's Mackenzie Aucker spoke with an expert to find out what this means for patients.

(WBRE/WYOU) — A new announcement from the Federal Aviation Administration on Wednesday afternoon: The FAA says it is reducing the number of flights arriving and departing from Newark Airport. It's all because of air traffic control issues and ongoing construction.

The new maximum number of takeoffs and landings will be capped at 56 per hour. That's 28 arrivals and 28 departures.

It could be adjusted depending on conditions.

The market then turned sharply lower after the U.S. government released the results for its latest auction of 20-year bonds.