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SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — In Scranton, part of Green Ridge Street will be closed for several days starting on Monday.

Pennsylvania American Water (PAW) has some work to do on that road between Albright Avenue and Ross Street.

PennDOT announces lane restrictions on I-81 in Susquehanna County

The closure will last through Friday, followed by lane restrictions the week after that.

The water company recommends drivers avoid that area and take a detour in that part of the Electric City.

A mother and her four children, ages 9, 4, 2 and 3 months old, were killed in the crash early Sunday morning.

The 12th Scranton Half Marathon attracted hundreds as runners braved the dreary weather.

DRUMS, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Rain or shine, anglers across Pennsylvania are celebrating the start of Trout Season this weekend.

The season officially opened saturday morning, and countless fishermen are already casting lines in streams and lakes statewide.

This year, the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission stocked more than 3,000,000 adult trout, including 72,000 trophy-sized fish.

Thousands lined up for Annual Scranton Half Marathon

LYCOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Lycoming County District Attorney said suspects have been arrested in an 18-month cold case homicide investigation.

28/22 News previously reported in 2023 of a body found in Liberty Township, Montour County, later identified as 19-year-old Kevin Cagle from the Williamsport Area.

$2K reward offered for tips leading to arrest in 19-year-old’s murder

The remains of the Williamsport-area teen were found in October 2023.

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Despite the rainy weather, thousands of people lined up in Scranton Sunday morning to tackle the 12th Annual Scranton Half Marathon.

What started as a cold, rainy day ended up being a perfect day for a run.

Nearly 2,000 people from 25 US States and six different countries laced up their running shoes and set off on the 13.1-mile route through the heart of the Electric City.

Runners 28/22 News spoke with say the course is a challenging one, but that didn't stop them from achieving some personal records.

A community is rallying around a family that lost their business to a fire.

Flames broke out along Zerby Avenue in Kingston shortly after 1 a.m. Sunday.

SUSQUEHANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) says there will be lane restrictions starting Monday on Interstate 81 in Susquehanna County.

PennDOT explains that there will be lane restrictions on Interstate 81 North and Southbound from Exit 206, Glenwood/Lenoxville, to Exit 223, New Milford/Lakeside for tree trimming.

Work will be done from Monday, April 7, through Thursday, April 10, from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Cold weather, possible snow showers to cap off weekend

The Capitals captain, Alex Ovechkin, scored his 895th career goal, passing Wayne Gretzky for the most all-time goals scored.