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Pennsylvania has supercharged the number of abandoned wells it plugs thanks to federal money, but the future of that work is unclear as lawsuits play out.

Claude Harris is locked up after police say he shot his ex-girlfriend on Sunday, March 9, just after 4 a.m.

LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— A man has been arrested in connection with an alleged shooting on March 9.

According to a release by Scranton Police Department, 27 year-old Claude Harris from Olyphant was arrested on multiple counts of Felony Aggravated Assault, Simple Assault, Recklessly Endangering Another Person, and Criminal Conspiracy.

Police investigate gunfire in Hazleton

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Today is the day the dreams of many medical students come true, it is match day!

Fourth year medical students around the country learn today where they will spend their post-graduate residency.

Students at the Geisinger College School of Medicine celebrated the day at the Scranton Cultural Center.

More than 100 students took part in the ceremony to see where they will spend the next four years.

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— A final goodbye was given today to a beloved Scranton firefighter who lost his battle with cancer following a courageous fight.

It was an emotional but beautiful service for Lieutenant Hopkins, as family and friends said their final farewell.

Hundreds gathered at Saint Peters Cathedral in Scranton to celebrate the life of Scranton firefighter, Lieutenant Kelly Hopkins.

Remembering one of Scranton’s finest

"Comm center calling engine 4 Lieutenant Hopkins".

WEST NANTICOKE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A bridge that connects two communities in NEPA is shut down until further notice.

On March 20, Luzerne County Manager Romilda Crocamo announced the immediate closure of the Broadway Street Bridge.

The bridge connects Nanticoke and West Nanticoke. People 28/22 News spoke with say the closure is inconvenient, and they're concerned about how long it will take to reopen or be replaced.

I-80 shut down after pedestrian struck by tractor trailer

HAMILTON TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Monroe County Meals on Wheels is wrapping up its community champions week.

Special guests helped deliver meals all week long for the cause.

Friday, Congressman Mackenzie, Pocono Township Commissioner Winot, and Northeast Site Contractors took part.

The special week commemorates the historic day in March of 1972 when the Older American Act was amended to include a nutrition program for Americans 60 years and older.

Newswatch 16's Emily Kress stopped by a few businesses in Stroudsburg to see how they're gearing up for thousands to pack the borough's downtown.

In the past, schools received no financial reward other than the NCAA covering the cost of a team’s expenses to play in the tournament.

The goal is to return to pre-pandemic staffing levels and cut some programs started during the Biden administration, said the new head of the SBA, Kelly Loeffler.