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Pa. restarts plan to upgrade voter registration and election management systems
Upgrades will come in stages over a, at minimum, four year process. After a multi-year delay, the state is back on track to upgrade several software systems to manage election data like voter registrations, election-night reporting and campaign finance figures. The previous administration under Gov. Tom Wolf started the effort...
Frackville Celebrates Independence Day with Spectacular Fireworks Display
On the eve of Independence Day, the skies of Frackville were lit up with fireworks. The annual event, hosted by the Frackville Area Fireworks Committee, drew hundreds of people the Little League/Softball complex and thousands more to homes around the borough to watch the display. The display was presented by...
Rained-out 4th of July Extravaganza rescheduled for Friday at Backwoods Bar
DALLAS, LUZERNE CO. (WOLF) — Happening Friday---if you missed any 4th of July festivities, here's another event in Luzerne County. The annual 4th of July Extravaganza out at the Backwoods Bar and Kitchen in Dallas was rained out, but will go on around 5 p.m. Guests will get the...
Bill to allow medical practice across state lines sent to Gov. Shapiro
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — In an effort to address healthcare worker shortages, Rep. Frank Burns created legislation that would allow interstate licensing compacts to become operational. That bill, H.B. 2200, was sent to the Governor Shapiro on Wednesday, July 3. The legislation would require applicants in healthcare professions to submit fingerprints as part of their […]
Deadly two-car crash under investigation
JACKSON TWP., COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A deadly two-car crash that killed one person is under investigation. According to Pennsylvania State Police, on July 3 around 4:00 p.m., troopers responded to a two-car crash on state Route 118 at the intersection of Mountain Road in Jackson Township. Police say one person was killed as a […]
Pennsylvania House passes historic marriage equality legislation
(WJET/WFXP) – A historic marriage equality legislation has been passed by the Pennsylvania House. On Tuesday, July 2, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives passed House Bill 2269 with a historic 133-68 vote. This passing marks the first time marriage equality legislation has been moved through a chamber of the General Assembly. HB 2269 amends Title 23, […]
Baker’s bill modernizing professional licensure standards/practices becomes law
WILKES-BARRE — Sen. Lisa Baker on Wednesday said Senate Bill 403 — now Act 32 of 2024 – resolves long-standing issues and updates critical provisions to align the law with current professional standards and practices. Baker, R-Lehman Township, said the legislation modernizing the Engineer, Land Surveyor and...
Senate passes bill that would benefit farmers, veterans
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — A bill that would benefit farmers, veterans and sportsmen in Pennsylvania was approved by the Senate, according to Sen. Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35). Senate Bill 916 was approved on Wednesday, July 3 and is headed to the governor for his signature. The bill authorizes farmers to make deliveries directly to homes using […]
Columbia County couple safe after Hurricane Beryl moved away from Jamaica
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — 28/22 News now knows a couple from Columbia County is safe in Jamaica after Hurricane Beryl headed toward the island. Sara and Hayes Clark touched down in Jamaica last Saturday expecting to spend a week in paradise but things quickly took a turn. They were forced to hunker down as Hurricane […]
Lake Township crash sends one to hospital
LAKE TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Officials say a crash in Lake Township sent one to the hospital Thursday afternoon. Authorities tell 28/22 News at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday Pennsylvania State Police Wilkes-Barre were called to School House Road in Lake Township for a single-car crash. According to officials, one person was taken to a […]
Celebrating Independence Day the old-fashioned way in Wilkes-Barre
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — It’s Independence Day and one classic celebration is well underway in Luzerne County. Wilkes Barre’s Old-Fashioned Fourth of July celebration is happening at Kirby Park and the event has a little something for everyone. “Well we’re celebrating the birthday of America, 2024,” said City of Wilkes-Barre Mayor George Brown. It’s […]
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued for parts of NEPA
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — The National Weather Service (NWS) announced on Independence Day a severe thunderstorm warning for parts of northeastern Pennsylvania. On Thursday before 4:30 p.m., the NWS issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Lackawanna, Luzerne, and Wyoming Counties after a storm was spotted by officials near Beaumont Township. The NWS anticipates the following […]
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