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It comes nearly a week after another large earthquake shook the same region Sept. 12.

LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— The Pennsylvania state budget is almost eighty days overdue, and school districts in our area are beginning to feel the impact.

28/22 News Reporter Connor Coar has more in Lackawanna County to discuss what it means to students and staff.

July 1 marked the start of the fiscal year for the commonwealth, and we are still without a budget. Schools have been back in session for about a month now, yet they have received nearly half of their state funding.

SHENANDOAH, SCHUYLKILL COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Twenty properties in Schuylkill County are being reduced to rubble. The demolitions are taking place to eliminate some of the blight in downtown Shenandoah.

28/22 News reporter Joe Mason has more on these demolitions.

Several elected officials across Schuylkill County are coming together to see the progress being made in Shenandoah.

Twenty of the borough's blighted properties are in the process of being torn down.

Michael Whitecavage is a councilman in the borough.

When it comes to sports-related injuries, where can you go to be treated, and what does the care team look like?

A century of memories and tradition—see how alumni are coming home to celebrate 100 years of G.A.R. Memorial.

(WBRE/WYOU) — A Pike County man faces charges of fraud for allegedly running a fake diamond business that scammed another man out of $45,000.

Boris Abayev of Milford allegedly entered into a business agreement with the victim in early 2025 in which they would buy diamonds from Africa and resell them in New York for profit, according to the criminal complaint.

Officials say the victim paid Abayev $45,000 as a business investment, believing he would be paid back and obtain additional profits.

Man allegedly fakes medical emergency to get out of arrest

The shift in American attitudes about Israel's actions comes as Israel begins an expanded ground offensive on Gaza City.

Newswatch 16's Emily Kress spoke with people in the Poconos and advocates for free speech about the comedian's suspension.

Going back to school after a summer filled with fun can be hard for some children. That's why a teacher in Lycoming County came up with a new way to help.

TEXAS TOWNSHIP, WAYNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— A man has had charges filed against him after it was determined he faked a medical emergency to get out of charges in June.

Troopers say that they were dispatched for a reported retail theft on June 18, just after noon, at the Walmart in Texas Township.

Home destroyed after morning fire in Susquehanna Co.

When troopers arrived on-scene, it was determined that Dominik Ketch faked a medical emergency, and was transported to Wayne Memorial Hospital to avoid prosecution.