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Country music festival held in Luzerne County
LUZERNE COUNTY, Pa. — Fans of country music had plenty to do in Luzerne County on Saturday. The River Wave Country Music Festival was held at the Moonlite Drive-In in west Wyoming. Several bands and artists performed throughout the day. This was the first country music festival at the...
Attic fire damages home in Luzerne County
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— An attic fire damaged a home early Saturday morning in Wilkes-Barre. Wilkes Barre City Fire Department said a call came just before 5:30 a.m. for a reported structure fire on the 300 block of McLean Street. When on-scene, first responders determined that the fire started in the attic. There were no […]
Shooting investigation underway in Luzerne County
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, Pa. — Police are searching for suspects involved in a shooting in Luzerne County. The Hanover Township Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred in the 400 block of the Hanover Village Apartment Complex around 12:44 a.m. on Friday. There were no injuries reported during this...
Touch-a-Truck event held in Luzerne County
AVOCA, Pa. — Children got to explore vehicles first responders use every day on Saturday afternoon in Luzerne County. The Avoca Fire Department hosted a Touch-a-Truck event that featured new and old specialized vehicles. "We want the outreach there. We want the kids to come out and be able...
Candle-light vigil held for Wilkes-Barre stabbing victim
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Honoring and remembering the life of a Luzerne County homicide victim. A candlelight vigil was held in Wilkes-Barre in honor of 33-year-old Scott Knox who was stabbed to death earlier this week. As the investigation into Knox’s death is still ongoing, those closest to him gathered in Wilkes-Barre to remember […]
Some sun this morning, showers return by evening
Rain has moved out, and we're finally seeing breaks in the clouds, especially east of the Susquehanna River. Morning temperatures are in the 50s. Look for a mix of clouds and sun through lunchtime, then clouds will thicken this afternoon. A stray shower is possible, but the highest chance of showers comes this evening ahead of a cold front. Highs will reach the low 60s, which is 10 degrees below average.
Four arrested for alleged retail theft at Walmart
HAZLE TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — State police report that four people 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 May. On May 1 around 6:20 p.m., troopers responded to a theft where […]
PD: Undercover sting leads to arrest in illegal gun sale
WYOMING BOROUGH, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man trying to buy an illegal gun during an undercover investigation has been arrested, said police. The Wyoming Area Regional Police Department stated an undercover investigation was completed into the illegal attempt to purchase a gun. On Friday, May 10, officers executed an arrest warrant for Dakota Jarmusik, […]
Building Blocks Learning Center opens new location
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Some local parents have a new childcare option that does more than just watch your children, it allows kids to experience things a traditional daycare does not offer. They currently have 52 students enrolled and room for plenty more. A fun new way to learn has just made its way […]
Man charged with commercial bribery in fraud, kickback investigation
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — Officials have charged seven people for allegedly committing bribery fraud worth thousands of dollars in Pennsylvania. The Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania says charges have been filed against Jose L. Ortiz, 48, of Drums, for conspiring to commit honest services fraud. According to U.S. Attorney Gerard M. Karam, during […]
Hit and run driver in Bloomsburg strikes pedestrian
Bloomsburg, Pa. — A man who struck a pedestrian, crashed his vehicle, and fled the scene has been arrested, police say. On April 26th, 2024 a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle while walking along the 700 block of Millville Road, according to police. The vehicle fled the scene without stopping. When officers from the Bloomsburg Police Department responded to the scene, the pedestrian, who sustained minor injuries, described the...
Firefighters sell flowers for Mother's Day
BENTON, Pa. — It was a packed house Friday at the Benton Volunteer Fire Company, but thankfully there was no fire. This is the company's 18th Mother's Day flower sale. "We sell flowers Friday and Saturday, all day long, to benefit the fire company," organizer Cindy Matthews said. There...
New alert system for steam electric plant
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — Many people from our region are familiar with the sirens that go off for testing and alert at the Susquehanna Steam Electric Plant in the Berwick Area. The time has come for change FEMA and the Department of Homeland Security are proposing changing sirens with cell phone alerts. Officials ran a […]
First responders voice concerns over Nanticoke bridge weight limit
NANTICOKE, Pa. — New weight restrictions are in effect for the bridge that crosses the Susquehanna River between the city of Nanticoke and the West Nanticoke section of Plymouth Township. Safety concerns prompted Luzerne County to lower the weight limit from 15 tons to five tons. That means emergency...
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