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Scammers are now directing victims to realistic-looking websites that mimic government pages.

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Scranton police are warning of a scam in the area.

The department says they have been getting several reports of phone calls claiming to be a Scranton officer and demanding money.

They want you to know no officer will ever request money electronically using things like phone calls, gift cards, or wire transfers.

Luzerne County Manager weighs in on death of 13-year-old boy

BUTLER TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — We have an update on the homicide investigation of a young teen in Luzerne County. State police say the foster mother of the victim is now being charged in the case.

34-year-old Virginia Delgadillo is now being charged with several crimes in connection with the death of a 13-year-old boy in her care.

In a release from Pennsylvania State Police obtained by 28/22 News, 34-year-old Virginia Delgadillo is being charged with Endangering the Welfare of Children, Corruption of Minors, and Tampering with Evidence.

Hundreds came out to thank our service men and women at the Salvation Army's annual Veterans Salute open house.

Commonwealth Health plans to sell three area hospitals in Lackawanna and Luzerne counties to Tenor Health Foundation.

The disease is a type of pneumonia caused by the bacteria Legionella, which grow in warm water and can spread in building water systems such as showerheads.

Monroe County Habitat for Humanity is raffling off the iconic heart-shaped tubs from Caesar's Pocono Palace; see how you can enter and win one for yourself!

Newswatch 16's Mackenzie Aucker stopped by a community garden to see what's new.

That old box of clothes in the back of your closet could be a sitting cash cow.

Students and a professor at Susquehanna University are taking part in a historic summer research project: finding unmarked graves dating back to the 1700s.