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Investigation underway after two cars stolen in Luzerne County
HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — An investigation is underway after two cars were stolen Thursday night in Luzerne County. According to the Hazleton City Police Department, on Thursday around 7:30 a.m., officers were called to Peace Street and 3rd Street for two cars being stolen back to back. The first car stolen was a Black […]
Woman arrested for alleged supermarket retail theft
HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A woman was charged after police stated she left the Giant without paying for any items. According to the Hazleton City Police Department, on Thursday officers were called to Giant on South Locust Street around 1:00 p.m., for a theft. Police say a woman was stopped by security from leaving […]
Police: parent disrupts youth basketball game, injures school officer
WEST HAZLETON, LUZERNE CO. (WOLF) — A man has been charged with being disorderly at a youth basketball game and assaulting and injuring a school resource officer. According to the the Hazleton Area School District Police Department, on April 19, a biddy basketball game was being held at the West Hazleton Elementary/Middle School. During the game, a parent, identified as Heath Allen Houseknecht, 38, began trash talking the coaches.
Luzerne County homeless shelter opening seven days a week
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— The homeless population continues to grow across northeastern Pennsylvania, but one city wants to put a roof over their heads seven days a week. A grant was approved earlier this evening which will give a Wilkes-Barre homeless shelter the ability to help Monday through Friday. More than 100 thousand dollars was […]
Community Leaders Discuss Ongoing Teacher Shortage
NANTICOKE, LUZERNE CO. (WOLF) — Luzerne County Community College hosted community leaders and school officials for their Legislative Brunch Friday. The group discussed the ongoing shortage of teachers nationwide, in the Commonwealth, and regionally in NEPA. Dr. Brian Uplinger, Superintendent of the Hazleton Area School District, has seen the...
Bowling for a cause in Wilkes-Barre
WILKES-BARRE, Pa. — It was a night of bowling for a cause in Luzerne County. Folks came out to Chacko's Family Bowling Center Saturday afternoon to support Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeastern Pennsylvania. There were prizes every hour, plus a basket raffle. Luzerne and Lycoming Bowl for Kids'...
Community comes together to raise money for autism
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Dozens were out in Luzerne County to raise money and awareness for autism. Graham Academy hosted “Light it Up Blue”, a community celebration on the square in downtown Wilkes-Barre. A 5k in the morning kicked off the event with entertainment filling Public Square afterwards. There were dozens of food and […]
Hazleton City Police look for wanted man
HAZLETON CITY, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Hazleton City Police Department announced Wednesday that officers are looking for a wanted man. Police say Bryan Padilla, 34, of Hazleton, pictured above, is wanted on the following charges: Anyone with information regarding Padilla’s whereabouts is urged to call or text the Hazleton City Police Tipline at 570-450-2080 […]
Cherry Blossom Festival weekend kicks off
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The scattered showers Saturday may have altered some weekend plans but the trees being celebrated at a Luzerne County festival were soaking it all in. The annual event held an inaugural 5k in Kirby Park, giving runners a quick look at the blooming cherry blossoms. More than 40 participants took […]
Three arrested for alleged retail theft at Walmart
HAZLE TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — State police report that five women were arrested after being accused of retail thefts at a Walmart in Luzerne County. According to Pennsylvania State Police, troopers responded to Walmart in Hazle Township for separate retail theft incidents throughout April. On April 9 around 5:30 p.m., troopers say they were […]
Suspect found asleep in home she burgalized, police say
WEATHERLY, CARBON CO. (WOLF) — When police responded to a Carbon County home for a call about an overnight burglary, a suspect was reportedly found asleep in the residence. According to the Weatherly Police Department, on Thursday around 6:55 a.m., officers were dispatched to a residence on Plane Street for a report of at least one person breaking into the residence overnight.
Gala benefits Luzerne County Child Advocacy Center
WILKES-BARRE, Pa. — Saturday night marked the 8th annual Winter Wonderland Gala for the Luzerne County Child Advocacy Center. Plenty of folks came out to enjoy the wintry-themed event at the Westmoreland Club in Wilkes-Barre. Newswatch 16's Chelsea Strub emceed the event. The advocacy center provides services to approximately...
Concerns in spree of Luzerne County shots fired
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Shots rang out not once, not twice, but at least three times this week in Wilkes-Barre. Two happened within the last 24 hours that gun violence and crime has a lot of people looking for change in the Diamond City. 28/22 News reporter Gianna Galli joins us live in Wilkes-Barre. She […]
Grants denied, threatening the closure of Northeast Pennsylvania after-school programs
Hazleton, Luzerne Co. — Northeast Pennsylvania after school programs are at risk of closing their doors after not receiving grant money from the state. Almost 2000 kids are at risk of losing their after-school education program across 24 school districts. “It was so successful, experts looked at it and...
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