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Jeep stolen in Nanticoke found in Shickshinny
SHICKSHINNY, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— State and local police are investigating who stole a Jeep Wrangler in Nanticoke that was located in Shickshinny. On April 15, state police said they were called about a Jeep Wrangler that was parked at the end of McKlintock Street in Shickshinny for an extended period of time. When investigators found […]
Police: woman hits farmers market stand near Wilkes-Barre
WILKES-BARRE TOWNSHIP, Pa. — A crash caused a mess at a farmers market near Wilkes-Barre on Friday afternoon. Witnesses tell Newswatch 16 that two women got into an argument in the parking lot of the Wyoming Valley Mall. One woman, whose identity has not been revealed, then got in her car, jumped over two curbs, rammed through two tents of vegetables, and hit a car.
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 […]
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 […]
Man allegedly stashes gun in public area
WEST PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police say they have arrested one man for allegedly stashing a firearm in a public area to avoid detection. Officials said that during the week of April 15, 2024 investigators were made aware that 46-year-old Jamie Ide from Exeter was stashing a gun in a public area to avoid […]
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 […]
Firearm reported stolen in Wilkes-Barre recovered during traffic stop
SCOTT TWP. — Police in Scott Township, Columbia County, recovered a firearm reportedly stolen in Wilkes-Barre during a traffic stop last weekend. A loaded 9mm handgun was found under the seat of a vehicle stopped during a police enforcement operation during the annual Bloomsburg block party on April 20.
Residents react after shootings in Luzerne County
LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Two shootings in less than 24 hours are under investigation in Luzerne County. “It was about two in the afternoon, at, I was in the backyard, and I heard about four to five gunshots go off,” Hanover Township resident Brian Angeli. There were two shootings within a few block areas near […]
Here's the lineup for this summer's Rockin' the River in Wilkes-Barre
WILKES-BARRE, Pa. — Rockin' The River returns for its sixth season, the soundtrack of the summer along the Susquehanna River in Wilkes-Barre. "It's a Friday night, it's the middle of the summer, and it's real chill," said organizer Alan Stout. The music series started in 2019 and has heavily...
AMC Allentown 16 in Hanover Township is closing. What could take its place?
“Sad” is how North Whitehall Township resident Patrick Murphy felt when he heard the news: AMC Allentown 16, where he had seen “The Simpsons Movie” all the way back in 2007, closes in just a few days. The theater, located at 1700 Catasauqua Road in Hanover Township, Lehigh County, and formerly owned by Carmike Cinemas, opens for the last time on Sunday, according to a statement from AMC Media ...
Mimmo’s on Public Square closing Saturday after 42 years
WILKES-BARRE — Mark Bronsburg went about his business on Friday afternoon like it was just another day at his Mimmo’s Pizza on Public Square. He skillfully put together an Italian wrap that was, truth be told, absolutely delicious. When you operate a pizza and hoagie shop for 42...
Garage damaged by fire in Luzerne County
LUZERNE COUNTY, Pa. — Crews are searching for the cause of a fire that destroyed a garage in Luzerne County. Firefighters responded to the place on North Street in Plymouth just after 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. All that remains of the garage is a burnt-out frame following the fire.
Reconstruction Project continues on I-80 in Columbia County
HEMLOCK TOWNSHIP, COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — PennDOT announced Friday that a multi-year reconstruction project will continue on Interstate 80 (I-80) eastbound, just west of the Montour County line and the Route 42 interchange in Hemlock Township, Columbia County, from mile markers 228 through 233. According to PennDOT on Friday, April 26, the prime contractor of […]
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