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The federal government was thrown into a shutdown with no easy endgame in sight. Democrats held firm Wednesday to their demands to salvage health care subsidies that President Donald Trump and Republican in Congress have refused to negotiate. The White House threatened mass layoffs of federal workers in a matter of days. No new talks were scheduled after the president failed this week to secure a deal with congressional leaders. Blame was being cast on all sides. A vote to end the government shutdown has failed.

Federal student loan payments remain due during a government shutdown, even as many workers in the Office of Federal Student Aid are furloughed.

HANOVER TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — One house in Hanover Township is serving up a full fright fest for Halloween.

From skeletons climbing out of graves to a giant horned beast guarding the yard, there's no shortage of spooky sights there.

Old Forge home transformed into Halloween attraction

Bright purple and orange lights set the scene, while glowing tombstones remind visitors that the dead won't stay buried for long.

A towering skeleton looms over the porch, while creepy creatures and haunted dolls keep watch from every corner.

(WBRE/WYOU) — The federal government will officially be shutting down starting at 12:00 a.m. On Tuesday, 28/22 News got both sides of the debate, including the plea from a local congressman.

Since Senate Democrats and Republicans have failed to reach an agreement on a bill to extend current federal funding levels, the government is now facing a shutdown.

Just after 8:00 p.m., Senate Majority Leader John Thune confirmed a government shutdown is unavoidable.

Carbondale unveiled its Liberty Bell replica on Tuesday, marking a start to America's 250th anniversary celebrations.

The Luzerne County SPCA purchased Dundee Gardens to provide better care for a range of animals in our area.

The outage was restored around 11 p.m. Tuesday.

The hulking male brown bear, estimated to weigh well over 1,200 pounds, finished as runner-up in both 2023 and 2024.

(WBRE/WYOU) — Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman issued a statement as the federal government of the United States heads towards a shutdown.

PennDOT workers got lost in tunnel during inspection

On Tuesday night, Senator Fetterman issued the following statement:

It’s a sad day for our nation.

Our government shuts down at midnight.

I voted AYE to extend ACA tax credits because I support them—but I won’t vote for the chaos of shuttering our government.

My vote was for our country over my party.

Federal prison workers are left reeling from a recent decision by Bureau of Prisons Director William Marshall III to terminate all union contracts.