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HARRISBURG -- A man who allegedly scaled an iron security fence in the middle of the night, eluded police and set fire...

Advocacy centers merged to enhance child abuse prevention efforts with shared resources just in time for April, which marks Child Abuse Prevention Month.

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A long-awaited flood project that would prevent damage to homes has hit a major roadblock in one local community. People living in Scranton's Green Ridge section have been dealing with damage from the crumbling Meadow Brook waterway for decades.

While the project was supposed to begin soon, it's not going anywhere until property owners give their approval.

The two-mile stretch of waterway cuts through parts of Dunmore and Scranton to provide flood relief during heavy rains.

The first university targeted by the Trump administration was Columbia, which acquiesced to the government’s demands under the threat of billions of dollars in cuts.

Cody Balmer, the arson suspect, was arraigned Monday evening. He's facing additional charges such as terrorism, attempted homicide, and burglary.

Scranton PD say Khalid Jones, 31, of Scranton, was arrested and charged after he fired shots that hit multiple vehicles back in late March.

Officials have indicated that additional, sector-specific tariffs targeting electronics are on the way — which economists warn will raise costs.

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — An intersection was closed down in Wilkes-Barre after a crash Monday night.

Officials say the Wilkes-Barre Police City Department was called to the intersection of North Pennsylvania Avenue and East Union Street shortly after 8:00 p.m. for a reported crash with injuries.

28/22 News saw a Special Operations Vehicles of Wilkes-Barre City arriving at the closed-off intersection.

Man in custody, facing charges after Scranton shooting

A sightseeing helicopter broke apart in midair and plunged into the Hudson River Thursday, killing five tourists from Spain and the pilot.

Sharpton threatened to lead a boycott against the company over its recent decision to roll back some of its diversity, equity and inclusion programs.