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SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A three-judge panel issued a ruling that would put the empty Lackawanna County commissioner's seat up for a special election on Friday.

The Democratic and Republican parties of Lackawanna County had until Monday, September 15, to submit their candidates' names for the special election scheduled for November.

Democrats in Lackawanna County were pushing to appoint someone from their party to replace Commissioner Matt McGloin, as the party had won the seat back in the 2023 election.

A Norton Healthcare doctor explains the uncommon injury and how it can affect those playing high-impact sports.

KINGSTON TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Northeastern and central Pennsylvania seem to have no shortage of children who excel. Among them are some young authors, including one this week who branches out into the teen romance genre, with a twist.

What sounds like a prayer inside Cross Creek Community Church in Luzerne County's Back Mountain actually is in a way.

Colbi Cox is reading a line from a book called Keep the Faith.

"I thought, there's not a lot of clean, young adult romance stories out there, and I thought, 'I'm going to write one,'" Colbi explained.

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Nearly half of U.S. Families with young children struggle to afford diapers. A challenge that can have serious effects on kids. Saint Joseph's Center is addressing this need by joining the National Diaper Need Awareness Week.

28/22 News reporter Colby Hughes stopped by and learned why this event is so important.

Last year, Saint Joseph's Baby and Children's Pantry distributed nearly 120,000 items to thousands of local families. They're hoping to surpass that this year.

Trump made the announcement with Republican Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee visiting the Oval Office.

NANTICOKE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A local community college is now set to offer one of Pennsylvania's newest police academies. 28/22 News Reporter Joe Mason takes a closer look at what this could mean for the region.

Luzerne County Community College (LCCC) aims to address the state police officer shortage and make training more accessible to residents in the area.

Jonathon Stack of Wilkes-Barre recalls how a chance phone call from Kirk changed his life and career.

Another military strike two weeks ago targeted what the Trump administration says was a drug-carrying speedboat from Venezuela.

St. Joseph’s Center in Dunmore is collecting diapers for families in need during National Diaper Need Awareness Week.

The nonprofit says its donation totals have more than doubled compared to this time last week.