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DUI checkpoint set in Luzerne County
HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — State police announced DUI checkpoints will be placed in Luzerne County this weekend. Pennsylvania State Police Troop N stated “Operation Nighthawk: will be held on the weekend of May 17-19. Police say one or more checkpoints and roving patrols will be placed on roadways in Hazleton that are experiencing high […]
PSP: Man fraudulently purchased $34,000 of meat
HAZLE TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — State police are investigating an incident where a man allegedly defrauded a company $34,000 worth of meat. On January 13 troopers were called to Hazle Meats in Hazle Township for reports of a possible theft by deception. Through further investigation, police said an unknown man who identified himself as […]
1 dead, 1 facing charges after deadly Hazleton crash
HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A driver is facing charges and one person is dead after a motorcycle crash in Luzerne County. Police say the crash happened May 8 just before 12:00 p.m. involving a motorcycle on North Church Street and 17th Street in Hazleton. Officials say the motorcycle was stopped in traffic when it […]
Fraud investigation underway at Columbia County car dealership
BERWICK, COLUMBIA CO. (WOLF) — A vehicle fraud investigation is underway at a car dealership in Columbia County. According to Pennsylvania State Police, on May 10, troopers began investigating Bear Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Berwick. Troopers say an individual alleged that they never received a vehicle title from...
Drums Native Casey Eichfeld Returning to the Olympics in 2024
Casey Eichfeld is set to become the second American to compete in four Olympics in canoeing after winning the men’s slalom at the Olympic Trials a couple of weeks ago. Eichfeld previously competed at the Olympics in 2008, 2012 and 2016 with a best finish of seventh.
Taking the oath in Lackawanna County to protect and serve
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police departments across the country are facing hiring shortages, some have even loosened policies to help fill the ranks. But those who took the oath at a graduation ceremony Tuesday say they’re ready to protect and serve. 28/22 News Reporter Emily Allegrucci had a look into Hazleton class 261 of […]
Three charged with alleged attack on driver
Berwick, Pa. — Three people are facing riot charges after police say they randomly shot at a driver who was passing by their house. Paul Franklin Bartlow, 26, was the alleged shooter the night of March 28, but he was one of three men who were arrested for the attack on a stranger just before 11 p.m. on Jessup Street, according to police. Here’s what court papers say happened: ...
Two wanted for alleged retail theft at Target
WILKES-BARRE TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police are searching for two suspects who they say committed retail theft at Target. On May 12 two people entered Target in Wilkes-Barre Township, took two baby monitors, and hid them inside a diaper bag that was taken from the sales floor, police stated. Wilkes-Barre Township Police say one […]
Former St. Joseph’s Hospital gets new lease on life
HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A landmark building in Luzerne County which served generations of families for the past century is getting a new lease on life. The former St. Joseph’s Hospital has been vacant and falling apart for nearly 20 years. 28-22 News I-Team Reporter Andy Mehalshick takes us inside the building that still […]
Judge denies request to change no contest plea in Harveys Lake stabbing
WILKES-BARRE — A Luzerne County judge denied a request by a Laflin woman who wanted to withdraw her no-contest plea on a felony assault charge stemming from a stabbing in Harveys Lake in 2020. Isabella Rosa Sobejano, 24, of Peachwood Drive, claimed she was pressured into signing the no-contest...
Pedestrian struck, hospitalized in Hazle Township
HAZLE TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A person is hospitalized after being struck by a car in Hazle Township. Just before 6:00 p.m. Monday evening, Officials tell 28/22 News authorities were called to the intersection of Route 309 and 23rd Street in Hazle Township after a person was reportedly struck by a car. 28/22 News […]
Crash involving motorcycle stalls I-81 traffic in Luzerne County
LAFLIN, Pa. — A crash tied up traffic in Luzerne County. The backup on Interstate 81 North approaching the Pittston exit went for several miles. It's all because of a crash involving a motorcycle. It happened around 6:45 a.m. Monday along the interstate in Laflin, about 1.5 miles before...
Berwick man arrested for allegedly harboring fugitive
Berwick, Pa. — A man is facing charges after he hid a woman in his apartment who was running from police, according to charges. Officer Joshua Lowery was on patrol on March 21 at 3:30 p.m. when he spotted Ashley Lopez walking on the sidewalk on Orange Street in Berwick. Lowery knew Lopez had an active arrest warrant out of the Columbia County’s Sheriff’s Office and he turned his patrol car around to stop her. ...
Road closures for Wilkes-Barre Fine Arts Fiesta
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Officials have announced the upcoming Wilkes-Barre Fine Arts Fiesta travel advisory. According to Mayor George C. Brown, the traffic pattern for the Fine Arts Fiesta on the Public Square will change starting May 15, and end on May 20. List of the traffic patterns: The Fine Arts Fiesta will kick […]
Partial certification of primary election scheduled
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — From Your Local Election Headquarters, partial certification of the primary election in Luzerne County is scheduled for later this week. The Luzerne County Board of Elections and Registration will convene a special meeting Thursday morning to approve a partial certification of the April 23 primary election. According to a post on […]
See all homes sold in Carbon County, May 6 to May 12
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Carbon County reported from May 6 to May 12. There were 32 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,156-square-foot home on Jefferson Street in Weatherly that sold for $218,000. Albrightsville.
Cabell replies to Luzerne County filing over write-in tally
Tired of ads? Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. Michael Cabell filed a legal response Tuesday in his quest to tally write-in votes, if any, in his tight Republican race for state representative in the 117th House District. His filing describes the Luzerne County Election Board’s legal argument as “nothing...
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