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Wyoming County homicide retrial continues

TUNKHANNOCK, WYOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Day three was underway in the retrial of Phillip Walters, who is accused of murdering his girlfriend in 2018. He was originally found guilty, but that conviction was overturned by one of Pennsylvania's highest courts. In this story, 28/22 News explains what jurors heard inside the Wyoming County Courthouse on [...]

Search for AVP Airport Director continues

AVOCA, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The chosen candidate for executive director of the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport has withdrawn from the position following a nationwide search. The withdrawal occurred after airport officials and the candidate failed to reach an agreement on contract terms. The airport is located in Avoca in Luzerne County. Airport officials stated that [...]

Lackawanna County housing study targets affordability

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A new housing study conducted in Lackawanna County reveals that a limited housing supply is making it increasingly difficult for residents to find homes in the region. The report identified limited inventory, low vacancy rates and an aging housing stock as the primary drivers of the local housing challenge. To [...]

Rising operating costs put pressure on PA farmers

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Pennsylvania has an estimated 48,400 farms this year, representing a decrease of approximately 400 farms compared to last year, according to data from the United States Department of Agriculture. Rising operating costs continue to place financial pressure on agricultural producers throughout the state. Farmers who are able to remain in [...]

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