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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...
Lackawanna County murder case entering second week
DUNMORE, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A high-profile murder case in Lackawanna County is about to enter its second week. 38-year-old Justin Schuback is accused of robbing and killing Robert Baron of Old Forge in 2017. On Friday, prosecutors presented testimony and evidence to place the defendant at the scene of the crime, Ghigiarelli’s restaurant which […]
New notification system for nuclear plant in Luzerne County
The Federal Emergency Management Agency announced plans for a new notification system for the nuclear power plant in Luzerne County. Previously, the main alert from the Susquehanna Steam Electric Station would send alerts through sirens and a broadcast message on air. The new system will send an alert to any phones in a 50-mile radius and other methods including on-air. FEMA officials hope to have the system approved and implemented by October.
PA Water building 3.5M gallon tank in Lackawanna County for firefighters
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU)— Pennsylvania American Water announced they’re installing new water storages in Pennsylvania, including a 3.5 million gallon tank for firefighters in Lackawanna County. In a release from Pennsylvania American Water, they announced they will be installing a $6.9 million water tank to provide additional water storage for fire companies in Roaring Brook Township, […]
Interstate-81 construction switching directions
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — The construction that caused bumper-to-bumper traffic for miles on Interstate 81 South last week is moving over to the opposite lane until Thursday. The next phase of the construction project on Interstate 81 spans through Luzerne and Lackawanna counties once again. PennDOT crews will be cutting and patching the shoulder on […]
Northern lights seen across NEPA
WEST PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The northern lights are scattering the skies of NEPA. Just after 10:00 p.m. Friday night, images of the northern lights were captured by Digital Executive Producer Tim Haberski in the South West sky over West Pittston. Haberski states, that the northern lights can be visible to the naked eye […]
Shikellamy Middle School Students Find Their Voices with WVIA's New Youth Education Initiative
Pittston, PA- WVIA is proud to announce its new youth education initiative, WVIA Youth Voices. This exciting program empowers students to explore the world of television production while sharing stories of their school heroes. On March 12th, WVIA filmed at Shikellamy Middle School, where students took center stage in creating...
Making your own pasta | Check It Out with Chelsea
WYOMING, Pa. — Class is in session at Marianacci's in Wyoming, where the art of pasta making is taught weekly. "We've been putting some handmade pasta situations together that people can kind of learn and get excited about making homemade pasta," said owner Dominic Marianacci. Marianacci's celebrated its 50th...
District II Track & Field Championships
SCRANTON, Pa. — Some final events taking place on Day 1 of the District 2 track and field championship from Scranton Memorial stadium. The boys AAA 3200 meter race, Scranton's Aidan Graff leading the pack out of the gate. He finished the race in first at 9 minutes 31 seconds to punch his ticket to states.
Ohio Highway Patrol looking for driver who fatally struck motorcyclist Monday evening
FALLS TOWNSHIP − The Ohio Highway Patrol is continuing to investigate a two-vehicle traffic crash that resulted in a fatality. It happened shortly before 6:30 p.m. Monday near milepost 8 on U.S. 40. Authorities said Gary M. Frey, 71, of Zanesville was driving a 2015 BMV motorcycle eastbound. A...
Luzerne County road/bridge seeking allocation for vehicles
Tired of ads? Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. Luzerne County Road and Bridge is asking county council to earmark up to $350,000 in American Rescue Plan interest earnings to purchase five work vehicles for the department, according to Tuesday’s work session agenda. Work session items are for discussion...
Luzerne County election certification scheduled for Thursday
Tired of ads? Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. Luzerne County’s five-citizen Election Board is scheduled to meet at 10 a.m. Thursday to partially certify the April 23 primary election results, minus the Republican race for state representative in the 117th House District, officials said. The public certification will...
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