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Clearing way for a new convenience store in WB Twp.
A site has been cleared in Wilkes-Barre Twp. for a new Turkey Hill to be built at the intersection of Blackman Street and Route 309, but it’s not clear when or if the project will go forward. The Wilkes-Barre Township zoning and code enforcement officer said several buildings on the site were taken down after it was learned that homeless people had set up camp inside them.
Man rescued from Wilkes-Barre creek
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man is hospitalized after he was rescued from a Wilkes-Barre creek Tuesday evening. Officials tell 28/22 News Wilkes-Barre City authorities were called to the 800 block of South Main Street to rescue a man from Solomon Creek. Wilkes-Barre City Fire Department Chief Mike Bilski says authorities were called at […]
Understanding, combating gang violence in Scranton
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The battle to reduce youth gang violence continues Wednesday. Community leaders gathered Wednesday to talk about the ongoing fight to combat the problem, first by understanding it. Three important takeaways from Wednesday coming from Lackawanna County District Attorney Mark Powell. Gang activity is not new, it’s not unique to Scranton […]
Battery in decoration suspected of causing fire in Luzerne County
LUZERNE COUNTY, Pa. — A Halloween decoration is what first responders believe sparked a house fire Wednesday afternoon in Luzerne County. Crews responded to the home along Ivy Drive near Shavertown just before 1 p.m. One person was inside at the time; she says she opened the attic door...
Three accused of committing credit card fraud at Walmart
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — Police are searching for searching for three suspects who allegedly stole a credit card and used it at Walmart. The South Abington Township Police are asking for help with information regarding the identity of the individuals caught on camera. The suspects stole a credit card in South Abington Township and used […]
Wilkes-Barre’s 2024 Cherry Blossom Festival set for April 27, 28
WILKES-BARRE — Wilkes-Barre’s annual Cherry Blossom Festival will be held rain or shine from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. April 27 and 28 at Kirby Park on Market Street. The event, sponsored by Xfinity, will include over 50 food and retail vendors, amusement rides and games, and live entertainment.
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 […]
It's Primary Election Day 2024 in Pennsylvania
Today is Pennsylvania Primary Election Day. Luzerne County is debuting new equipment to make the day go smoothly for voters and election workers. The county will be unveiling new electronic poll books, as well as paper backup. The electronic polling books are intended to streamline the sign-in process at the polls and were tested during the last election. A new question has been added to the election ballots for today's primary in Luzerne County, that people must vote on. The question is whether or not there should be a Government Study Commission should be formed to review the existing form of government of the Luzerne County. If the referendum is approved , the seven council members with the most votes, will form the government study commission to review local government. The poll workers have been trained and sworn in for today's primary. The polls will open statewide at 7am, and close at 8pm.
Griffin Pond Shelter calls for adoption help
SOUTH ABINGTON TOWNSHIP, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Griffin Pond Animal Shelter is calling for help, they need adoptions. Griffin Pond Animal Shelter said they have been receiving numerous amounts of calls from people who want to surrender their pets. The shelter states just last week they have had dogs from hotel rooms, incarcerations, moving, deceased […]
Falls police investigating violent road rage gun incident on Route 1
Falls police are investigating an apparent road rage incident during the Tuesday afternoon rush where a driver shot at a car that allegedly cut him off. The incident occurred shortly after 5 p.m. on Route 1 northbound near the Fairless Hills exit, when an unidentified 18-year-old Falls man switched lanes passing a dark...
Man accused of slashing another man’s face with knife
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police say a man was arrested for allegedly slashing another man’s face with a knife in Wilkes-Barre. On Sunday around 6:50 a.m., officers were called to the 150 block of Dana Street for a reported domestic dispute. Once arriving on the scene, police said they found a man who had […]
Woman allegedly taunts police K9 while being arrested
NEWPORT TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A woman being arrested for a domestic disturbance is now facing charges for taunting a police K9, officers stated. On April 19 around 10:00 p.m. in Newport Township, police were called for a domestic disturbance in the 300 block of Old Newport Street. According to the Newport Township Police, […]
Wet weather causes a late start to landscaping season
PLAINS, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Getting your garden ready for summer? Heavy rainfall and wet weather have taken a toll on those trying to get their lawns up to par for the season. Local landscaping companies say damp conditions have put them behind schedule. They say it makes things like laying topsoil and mulch challenging. […]
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