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(WBRE/WYOU) — State Attorney General Dave Sunday is warning Pennsylvanians about a new text scam. Residents are getting fake messages claiming to be from the DMV, threatening license suspensions and fines.

They include links to pay, but officials say don't click them.

Shapiro, Senate Republicans clash over mass transit spending as budget deadline looms

Sunday says the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation does not send texts about traffic violations or fines.

Officials are asking residents to report any messages to the Attorney General's Office.

The woman used tap water from an RV to rinse her sinuses, leading to a rare and often fatal brain infection caused by Naegleria fowleri.

DUNMORE, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — June is Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness of a disease affecting more than 55,000,000 people worldwide, but brain health isn't just about memory. 28/22 News Reporter Julie Dunphy shows us how local non-profits are working together to help Pennsylvanians stay healthy physically, mentally, and socially.

Newswatch 16's Mackenzie Aucker stopped by Barr's Ace Hardware at its new location on Market Street.

PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A modern approach to salon management has one women-owned business in Luzerne County getting lots of attention on social media.

28/22 News stopped by to find out how a "genderless” menu has created a safe space and a booming business.

A snip here, and a foil there, The Hive Salon Collective is quickly making its mark in Pittston and beyond because now, there's even buzz about the business on social media.

The Tot Lot Playground along Sixth and Vine Streets in Mount Carmel is closed to the public after it was vandalized, police say.

Reddit claims that artificial intelligence company Anthropic has used automated bots to access Reddit's content despite being asked not to do so.

HARRISBURG — Another effort is underway in the Pennsylvania General Assembly to repeal the existing prohibition on Sunday hunting.

LEWISBURG — Bree Jun did not expect the ninth time to be a charm when she arrived at Lewisburg Area School District.

The class-action lawsuit revolves around allegations that Apple used Siri to eavesdrop on conversations through devices equipped with the virtual assistant.