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Senator Flynn introduces bill for change in PIAA playoffs
4+ day, 14+ hour ago (96+ words) (WBRE/WYOU) " A move in Harrisburg is picking up steam to change the way the high school sports postseason is played. 28/22 News previously reported about a state house bill that would separate public schools from private schools in state championship…...
Louisiana’s crawfish industry feels the pinch of limits on foreign workers
1+ week, 17+ hour ago (675+ words) Deep in Louisiana's bayous, where crawfish production is a $300 million industry that is a key ingredient for backyard boils and buttery etouffees served in New Orleans' French Quarter, operators are fuming over labor struggles and pointing fingers at President Donald…...
Push for Change in PIAA Rules
1+ week, 1+ day ago (324+ words) (WBRE/WYOU) " Legislation in the state capital could shake up the way high school sports championships are played. The proposed bill would prevent public schools from facing private schools in state championship games. 28/22 News Reporter Connor Coar spoke with both…...
Health alert issued for ground beef sold in 5 states and DC
1+ week, 2+ day ago (174+ words) (WHTM) " Check your freezers: Federal regulators have issued an alert for a ground beef product sold in five states and the District of Columbia over possible contamination. According to the FSIS, two consumer complaints were filed, which led to the…...
Jump start your fitness journey at Crunch Fitness Scranton
1+ week, 6+ day ago (68+ words) Jump start your fitness journey at Crunch Fitness Scranton28/22 News PA Live! (WBRE) " CrunchFitnessScrantonjoins us with Brad Reiss and Mr. Olympia John Kioskerides to show how anyone can jump-start their fitness journey at any level. From expert guidance to a high-energy…...
Flag raised to celebrate 250 years of American history
1+ week, 6+ day ago (136+ words) WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) " Approaching 250 years of American history and Friday night in Wilkes-Barre, local scouts and sheriff's deputies made sure this region is part of marking it. It's all for northeastern Pennsylvania council of Scouting America's statewide tour…...
BMW Finally Fixed the Electric Car, The New i3 Proves It
1+ week, 6+ day ago (999+ words) (TestMiles) " BMW has spent the better part of a decade trying to convince drivers that its electric future would feel just as engaging as its combustion past. The early efforts were clever, occasionally brilliant, but never quite complete. The original…...
Airport, TSA agents again turns to community for help
2+ week, 20+ hour ago (428+ words) AVOCA, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) " The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport has launched a donation drive to support TSA workers who missed their scheduled paychecks due to the federal government shutdown. As of Wednesday, the shutdown has lasted over a month…...
Teen inspires on, off the bocce court
2+ week, 3+ day ago (514+ words) HAWLEY, WAYNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) " Sports activities for teenagers prove to be good for their mind, body, and spirit, but for some teens, physical limitations get in the way. One local teen is not about to let that stop him,…...
Businesses team up at cafe to help cats get adopted
2+ week, 4+ day ago (127+ words) PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) " A local cafe is not stopping at coffee and homemade cookies; they are taking it a step further with cute kittens! Dozens stopped by Black Cat Bakery on Saturday for a relaxing afternoon to sip…...