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Little League fans enjoy games and warm weather in South Williamsport as Asia Pacific faces the Caribbean on Monday.

The records are to be turned over starting Friday to the House Oversight Committee.

WAYNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Check out this drone video of a cow running loose along Interstate 84 Monday night!

Officials from the Lackawanna County Communications Center told 28/22 News crews were called at about 8:15 p.m. for a report of a cow on the loose.

Authorities explained that it happened in the area of Sepko Road and Interstate 84 near Madison Township.

Lackawanna County community helps kids get ready to return to class

Station 56 Madisonville led the response to the incident and is working to corral the loose bovine, according to officials.

For just one Taylor Swift concert, Key Investment Group allegedly used 49 different accounts to purchase 273 tickets.

The strike is affecting about 130,000 travelers a day at the peak of the summer travel season, and the two sides remain far apart on pay and other issues.

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Luzerne County families getting ready for the school year got more than just supplies at one community event.

More than 100 people turned out for the free back-to-school bash at the Toyota Sportsplex in Wilkes-Barre.

Local organizations handed out backpacks, served hot meals, and gave safety tips.

Firefighters recovering, several displaced after Scranton fire

Kids stepped inside a fire safety simulator to learn how to escape during an emergency.

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Kids are getting ready to return to the classroom, and a Lackawanna County community is looking to make that easier.

McNichols Plaza Elementary in Scranton held its back-to-school fair for the eighth year this morning.

The event included 25 vendors, including businesses, universities, banks, and non-profit organizations.

Firefighters recovering, several displaced after Scranton fire

Students from kindergarten to fifth grade were able to take advantage of the resources available.

 (WBRE/WYOU)— Be sure to watch 28/22 Sports Night airing Monday-Friday from 8-9 p.m.

We’ll talk about Alaina and Nick's experience in Williamsport for the Little League World Series, some Mets and Phillies talk as the two battle for NL east supremacy, and Eagles and Steelers preseason action as the two teams both lost in their respective games.

To watch the show, or get access to any of our podcasts, download our 28/22 News app!

The show will be hosted by 28/22 Sports Anchor Nick Zelaya and Alaina Losito along with being produced and cohosted by Ricky Turner.

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Several people are now displaced, and three firefighters are recovering after a fire in Scranton on Sunday night.

There are a few updates to share on Monday on the condition of the firefighters involved in last night's blaze. So far, there is nothing yet on the cause.

"It was just crazy so close to home because I live right here. So, it was right across the street from me," one resident said.

A fire ripped through a few homes and a business on Scranton's south side Sunday night.

EAST STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — With a new school year upon us, many children are squarely focused on what's ahead for them, but that's not the case for a Monroe County girl who is concerned for other kids.

12-year-old Adelyn Hessek is packing something called a "Birthday Bag." It is one of the things kids in need receive for free at a place called Angels and Dragonflies in East Stroudsburg.

Adelyn routinely lends a helping hand at the non-profit that her grandmother runs.