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The U.S. Congress is about to launch a war powers debate over President Donald Trump's authority to bomb Iran under largely unusual circumstances.

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The City of Scranton is submitting an application to protect the members of the fire department. The city is applying for a grant that will be used to pay for installing and upgrading fire warning lights at fire stations located on busy streets. The lights are supposed to warn drivers [...]

The order blocks for now a state law that bans automatic parental notification requirements if students change their pronouns or gender expression at school.

STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Rising gas prices are hitting drivers across the country following US Military strikes on Iran. Officials say the impact is beginning to show up at the pump, and drivers here in Pennsylvania are starting to feel it too. Some prices jumped overnight, and local fuel managers say they believe it [...]

PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Many dance studios are known for teaching ballet, tap, and jazz, but a local studio that's been around for five years focuses on a completely different style, and some teenagers are helping teach it. 28/22 News Reporter Mark Hiller shows how they are keeping culture alive. At first glance, two [...]

(WBRE/WYOU) — Monday is Read Across America Day, and the 28/22 News Team got in on the celebration. 28/22 News Reporter Mark Hiller went back to school on Monday to Riverside Elementary East in Moosic to read Dr. Seuss' Did I Ever Tell You How Lucky You Are? to fifth graders. Hiller even shared memories [...]

BLOOMSBURG, COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— An early morning fire has left extensive damage to a home and garage in Columbia County. 28/22 News reporter Joe Mason has the latest on what we know about the fire. Bloomsburg Police are investigating what sparked a garage fire overnight on West Main Street. Crews arrived just after 1:30 a.m. [...]

Past military conflicts in the Middle East have not caused long-term drops for markets, but rising oil prices could have significant effects for a long time.

BERWICK, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A high school sports team is winning big and keeping the ball rolling for their victorious first season. The unified bocce team is proving how far teamwork can take them, as they prepare for regionals. 28/22 News Reporter Colby Hughes spent some time with the team and shares the story [...]

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A Scranton family is out of their home after a house fire. Six people were displaced by the flames at the home on Crown Avenue at about 1:30 p.m. Monday. Officials say no one was hurt. Firefighters say they had the fire contained in about 10 minutes. Authorities explain that [...]