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Wilkes-University kicks off 77th Annual Spring Commencement
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A local university held its annual spring commencement ceremonies, minus the pro-Palestine protests some other colleges have experienced. Wilkes-University handed out more than 700 degrees. Those Wilkes-University graduates were awarded their degrees amid a world of much uncertainty and chaos. Grads 28/22 News spoke with say they hope they can […]
Field day for students with disabilities in Luzerne County
WILKES-BARRE, Pa. — More than 1,000 students from Luzerne and Wyoming counties attended the 17th annual field day event at Wilkes-Barre Area High School. Hosted by Luzerne Intermediate Unit 18. The field day is similar to the Special Olympics. It allows students to gather with friends and other community...
New bill aims to mandate silent school safety alarms in Pennsylvania
LUZERNE COUNTY, Pa. — Scary situations at schools have become far too common across Luzerne and Lackawanna counties. School districts like Scranton, have recently beefed up security because of a rise in violence. This comes after a teenager was stopped carrying a rifle heading towards the school back in...
Wilkes-Barre man gets prison for dealing meth
A Wilkes-Barre man has been sentenced to serve up to 10 years in federal prison for dealing methamphetamine, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Emile Occean, 38, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Malachy Mannion for distributing meth in Luzerne County between March 31, 2022, and April 12, 2022.
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...
District 2 Baseball: Seedings don’t always determine success in the playoffs
Tired of ads? Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. Dallas was the District 2 Class 4A second seed in last year’ District 2 baseball playoffs. The Mountaineers went to the PIAA championship game. Back in 2021, Wyoming Area was the D2-4A third seed. The Warriors played for a state...
King’s celebrates 75th Commencement; More than 430 degrees awarded to the Class of 2024
Tired of ads? Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. Wilkes-Barre — Graduates of the King’s College Class of 2024 received their bachelor’s and master’s degrees before a crowd of more than 3,000 family, friends and faculty during the 75th annual Commencement on Friday at the Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza.
Man wanted for alleged DUI in Luzerne County
HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police are searching for a man who they say is wanted on DUI charges. The Hazleton City Police say they are looking for Juan Arias-Valerio who is wanted after a traffic stop on June 11. Arias-Valerio is charged with driving under the influence of alcohol. Anyone with information is asked […]
Luzerne County man accused of shooting at occupied vehicle
EXETER, LUZERNE CO. (WOLF) — A Luzerne County man was arrested after allegedly firing a shot into an occupied vehicle. Police arrested Edward James Wasko, 37, of Wyoming on several charges following an investigation into a reported shooting in the borough of Exeter. On May 8, officers with the...
Wilkes-Barre man claims he was scammed on fake warrant
WILKES-BARRE — City police reported a 26-year-old man filed a report of being scammed out of $2,500 by a person who called him saying he had an outstanding warrant for his arrest. The man said the caller claimed to be an employee of the Luzerne County Sheriff’s Department and...
District 2 Softball: WVC hopes bring top playoffs seeds brings better success
Tired of ads? Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. The Wyoming Valley Conference softball had three top seeds in last year’s District 2 playoffs. Only one of them — Hazleton Area — played for a district championship. The WVC has only two top seeds this year —...
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