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Commissioners voted 2 to 1 to dissolve the Bradford County Library Board.

JENKINS TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Residents of a Luzerne County neighborhood say they are very concerned about a strong chemical odor coming into their homes from the sewer system.

The problem surfaced several months ago in Jenkins Township, just north of Wilkes-Barre.

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They say it has gotten progressively worse.

They say they are concerned about what impact the odors could have on their health.

Most economists agree that tariffs are self-defeating because countries often retaliate with their own tariffs.

LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Work planned on a heavily traveled bridge that connects two Luzerne County communities is expected to cause traffic delays starting on Monday.

The Pittston City Police Department posted a traffic advisory on Thursday, alerting drivers about construction plans for the Specialist Dale J. Kridlo Memorial Bridge that connects West Pittston to Pittston City.

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The span connects Wyoming Avenue (Route 11) on the west side of the Susquehanna River to North Main Street on the east side.

There is something about this week in Pennsylvania. Newswatch 16's Ally Gallo gives us yet another reason to appreciate the spring-like weather.

While it may not be as captivating as a total solar eclipse, the lunar eclipse still puts on quite a show.

Susquehanna 1 and 2 near Berwick, Luzerne County, will receive follow-up visits to determine recommended corrective actions have been taken, the NRC said.

(WBRE/WYOU) — A local woman is a quarter finalist in a national competition to win money for her nonprofit, and she's seeking support from the community to help her advance to the next round.

The NEPA native says the winnings would help her expand her organization's impact.

Kylee McGrane-Zarnoch is a Wilkes-Barre native and a graduate of Coughlin High School. She's also the Founder and Executive Director of a Moment of Magic, a nonprofit that brings joy to hospitalized and medically vulnerable children.

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With Republicans lacking the votes to overcome a filibuster, some Democrats say the party should draw a line against Trump — even if it courts a federal shutdown.

Before Putin's comments a senior Russian official said the truce would only help Ukraine by giving its weary and shorthanded military a break.