WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The government shutdown is now into day 24, and with that, many federal programs are being affected. 28/22 News reporter Joe Mason explains the impacts the shutdown is having on social security. "We've been four weeks without money, and they're hurting. Everybody is hurting," Barri Sue Bryant, president of American [...]
OLD FORGE, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— A local school district is warning about the financial consequences of the state budget stalemate. Old Forge School Superintendent Christopher Gatto says his district has not received the $4 million in funding it should have received by now. The district is now looking at borrowing money to pay the bills [...]
PLAINS TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Local grandparents raising grandchildren now have more information about the resources available to them, thanks to an event near Wilkes-Barre. Grandparents Raising Grandchildren NEPA hosted it on Friday at the Woodlands Inn and Resort. The goal of the conference is to give grandparents a chance to talk with experts and [...]
Pennsylvania's coal mining history is the subject of a new production by Kutztown University Communications students.
A library in Union County received a grant recently to expand their children's section.
As Newswatch 16's Emily Kress explains fall foliage weekends in Jim Thorpe wrapped up last weekend, but that's not keeping visitors away.
Newswatch 16's Mackenzie Aucker stopped by the Jersey Shore Public Library to check out what they have to offer.
Trooper Jude Remilien was shot in the leg outside the Blue Grass Airport while attempting to conduct a traffic stop.
Bryan Kohberger's attorneys oppose Idaho's bid for over $27,000 more in restitution, arguing the families already raised over $200,000 through GoFundMe.
Newswatch 16's Mackenzie Aucker has the details on what's to come at the Eastern Lycoming YMCA.
