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Man found dead in Susquehanna River identified as missing man

PLYMOUTH TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Luzerne County Coroner’s Office and the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) were called to Route 11 near the Susquehanna River Tuesday morning for a death investigation. A representative from the coroner’s office said they were called to the scene around 9:15 a.m. Tuesday. PSP identified Keenan Saniatan, 39, of […]

Luzerne County, PA · 2d

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Harding woman arrested after armed robbery, high-speed police chase

WILKES-BARRE TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE CO. (WOLF) — A Harding woman is facing charges after allegedly stealing a television from a Best Buy and threatening an employee with what turned out to be a replica firearm before leading police on a high-speed chase. Wilkes-Barre Township Police allege Jasmyne Rakochy, 21, stole...

Harding, PA · 1d
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Suspect in custody as PSP investigate shooting

BUTLER TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) say a suspect is in custody as after a reported shooting in Butler Township Tuesday evening. PSP say that at about 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, they were called to help the Butler Township Police Department with a shooting on Edge Rock Drive in Butler Township, Luzerne […]

Luzerne County, PA · 2d

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Multi-vehicle crash closed lanes on I-81

LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A multi-vehicle crash closed lanes on a portion of I-81 in Lackawanna County Thursday morning. PennDOT stated a multi-vehicle crash occurred on Interstate 81 northbound on Nov. 12 at mile marker 181.5. Two left lanes were blocked off to traffic, including the left shoulder. Details on the crash are limited at […]

Lackawanna County, PA · 22h

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PSP offer $5,000 for info about woman missing since 2014

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) is offering $5,000 to anyone with information about a woman that went missing in 2014, just before she was scheduled to testify in front of a jury. Danielle Drozdowski was 25 when she went missing, according to PSP. She lived in the area of Carey Avenue […]

Wilkes-Barre, PA · 1d

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Two arrested, cocaine seized after joint investigation

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police say two men have been arrested after a joint drug sale investigation seized cocaine and more than $10,000. 38-year-old Jeremy J. Cruz and 19-year-old Nelson Thomas Cruz, both of Scranton, were arrested following a joint investigation on Nov. 10. According to the criminal complaints, investigators recovered a handgun with […]

Scranton, PA · 1d

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Luzerne County man sentenced to more than 12 years for meth trafficking, dog fighting

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA CO. (WOLF) — A 40-year-old Hazle Township man was sentenced to 148 months in federal prison for distributing methamphetamine and training dogs for fighting, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania said. Brandon Crum was sentenced Nov. 5 by Senior U.S. District Judge...

Luzerne County, PA · 21h

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Wednesday: No parking on Main Street from East Columbus Street to Kridlo Bridge, Pittston

PITTSTON, LUZERNE CO. (WOLF) — Parking restrictions will be in place Wednesday along Main Street in Pittston as crews prepare to repaint parking spaces following a major repaving project in October. City officials say parking will be prohibited along Main Street from East Columbus Street to the Kridlo Bridge...

Pittston, PA · 2d

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Attempted robbery investigation at Turkey Hill

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police are currently investigating an attempted robbery at Turkey Hill in Scranton on Thursday. Investigators on scene confirmed with 28/22 News that an attempted robbery occurred at Turkey Hill on Mulberry Street in the morning hours on Nov. 12 Details on the incident are limited. We will update you with […]

Scranton, PA · 21h

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Man Faces Aggravated Assault Charges After Attacking Wilkes-Barre Restaurant Owner

Man Faces Aggravated Assault Charges After Attacking Wilkes-Barre Restaurant Owner

Wilkes-Barre, PA · 1d

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Overnight I-81 closures planned in Luzerne County for bridge work next week

DUNMORE, LACKAWANNA CO. (WOLF) — Interstate 81 will close overnight in both directions next week as crews install beams on an Interstate 80 bridge over I-81, PennDOT said. Southbound I-81 will close from 8 p.m. Monday, Nov. 16, until 6 a.m. Tuesday. Northbound I-81 will close during the same hours Wednesday, Nov. 18, into Thursday morning. Traffic will be reduced to one lane from 4 to 8 p.m. before each closure.

Luzerne County, PA · 20h

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Man faces charges after police intercepted drug deal

WILKES-BARRE TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — While investigating a stolen car, police said they intercepted a drug deal that led to various drugs being seized and charges filed. On Nov. 5, officers were conducting surveillance on a stolen vehicle parked in Wilkes Barre Township, outside a residence on Church Street where suspected drug activity in […]

Wilkes-Barre Township, PA · 1d

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Jenkins Township neighbors fear for health amid foul odor

JENKINS TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The issue of strong odors and black gunk continues on Westminster Road in Jenkins Township again this week. Fire crews were in the neighborhood Sunday night conducting testing on the area’s sewer system. Neighbors say the odors worsened from Sunday into Monday. David Slevenski and his family moved into […]

Jenkins Township, PA · 2d

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Cocaine, $10K and altered-serial handgun found between mattresses in Scranton drug probe

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA CO. (WOLF) — Two Scranton men were arrested Nov. 10 after a joint investigation that included a controlled cocaine purchase and searches of two homes, according to criminal complaints. A confidential informant told investigators he could buy cocaine from a man known as “Pito,” later identified as...

Scranton, PA · 1d

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Man sentenced 20 years in prison for selling fentanyl

(WBRE/WYOU) — A Luzerne County man was sentenced to 20 years in prison after selling fentanyl to a man who overdosed and almost died, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. Joshua Ward, 28, of Luzerne County, was sentenced Nov. 5 for distributing fentanyl that resulted in serious bodily injury. According to the DOJ, Ward […]

Luzerne County, PA · 15h

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The 9 Humble Diners In Pennsylvania With Comfort Food You Need To Try At Least Once

Ready to find the best humble diners in Pennsylvania with comfort food worth traveling for?. These 9 diners serve up hearty meals and warm hospitality that’ll make you a regular in no time!. 1. Route 30 Diner (Ronks) Out along Lincoln Highway in Lancaster County, the Route 30 Diner...

Pennsylvania · 1d

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Geisinger CMC union workers demand fair pay, warn of staffing shortages

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA CO. (WOLF) — Nearly 400 healthcare workers at Geisinger Community Medical Center in Scranton are calling on hospital leadership to address what they describe as unfair pay differences compared to employees at other Geisinger facilities. Members of two unions affiliated with the Pennsylvania Association of Staff Nurses...

Scranton, PA · 13h

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Lackawanna County issues Code Blue for Friday night

LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Lackawanna County and the City of Scranton issued a Code Blue Frigid Weather Alert for Friday night into Saturday morning because of forecasted cold temperatures. The Code Blue was issued for expected wind chills below 20 degrees through the night. St. Anthony’s Haven will be open 7 p.m. to 8 a.m., […]

Lackawanna County, PA · 15h

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Facing ‘space crisis,’ Scranton School District may use eminent domain to acquire former Penn Foster building

The Scranton School District wants to buy the former Penn Foster building — and is prepared to take it by eminent domain if necessary. Scranton school directors voted 7-2 Monday night to allow the district to use legal power to purchase the property for $2.2 million, its appraised value.

Scranton, PA · 3d

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Paige Cognetti wins seat in U.S. House of Representatives

Paige Cognetti, a democrat from Eugene, Oregon and the former mayor of Scranton won the election against Republican incumbent Rob Bresnahan on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026 at 10:41 p.m. EST. Cognetti studied at the University of Oregon Clark Honors College to complete her undergraduate degree in 1998-2002. She graduated summa...

Scranton, PA · 1d