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Residents react after shootings in Luzerne County
LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Two shootings in less than 24 hours are under investigation in Luzerne County. “It was about two in the afternoon, at, I was in the backyard, and I heard about four to five gunshots go off,” Hanover Township resident Brian Angeli. There were two shootings within a few block areas near […]
Man charged with stabbing housemate in Edwardsville
EDWARDSVILLE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man is facing aggravated assault charges after he allegedly stabbed his housemate over the weekend in Edwardsville. According to the Edwardsville Police Department, officers were called to the 500 block of Main Street to a sober home in Edwardsville for a reported stabbing, on April 20 around 9:30 p.m. […]
Falls police investigating violent road rage gun incident on Route 1
Falls police are investigating an apparent road rage incident during the Tuesday afternoon rush where a driver shot at a car that allegedly cut him off. The incident occurred shortly after 5 p.m. on Route 1 northbound near the Fairless Hills exit, when an unidentified 18-year-old Falls man switched lanes passing a dark...
Wilkes-Barre woman arrested and charged with aggravated assault after domestic dispute
WILKES-BARRE, Pa, (WOLF) — Wilkes-Barre City Police arrest a woman after a domestic dispute. Police were called to the 150 block of Dana Street in Wilkes-Barre Sunday morning before 7am. Officers discovered the victim, a 69-year-old man, had a visible laceration to his face,. The victim told police that...
Wilkes-Barre’s 2024 Cherry Blossom Festival set for April 27, 28
WILKES-BARRE — Wilkes-Barre’s annual Cherry Blossom Festival will be held rain or shine from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. April 27 and 28 at Kirby Park on Market Street. The event, sponsored by Xfinity, will include over 50 food and retail vendors, amusement rides and games, and live entertainment.
Hazleton City Police look for wanted man
HAZLETON CITY, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Hazleton City Police Department announced Wednesday that officers are looking for a wanted man. Police say Bryan Padilla, 34, of Hazleton, pictured above, is wanted on the following charges: Anyone with information regarding Padilla’s whereabouts is urged to call or text the Hazleton City Police Tipline at 570-450-2080 […]
Clearing way for a new convenience store in WB Twp.
A site has been cleared in Wilkes-Barre Twp. for a new Turkey Hill to be built at the intersection of Blackman Street and Route 309, but it’s not clear when or if the project will go forward. The Wilkes-Barre Township zoning and code enforcement officer said several buildings on the site were taken down after it was learned that homeless people had set up camp inside them.
NEPA MMA reopening in Kingston after fire
KINGSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — It’s been more than two months since a fierce fire destroyed a Luzerne County Mixed Martial Arts studio. On Monday, the owner of the small business is gearing up to reopen its doors at a new location. Big plans are in the works for NEPA Mixed Martial Arts that’s bouncing […]
Too close to call in Luzerne County | 117th District
LUZERNE COUNTY, Pa. — Eight votes separate the two candidates in the race for State House 117th District, which covers parts of Luzerne County from Harveys Lake to White Haven. While the challenger is declaring victory, the incumbent says it's not over just yet. It was a wave of...
Griffin Pond Animal Shelter sees uptick in surrender requests
SOUTH ABINGTON TOWNSHIP, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Animal shelters across our region are packed with pets waiting to find their forever homes. The humane society of Lackawanna County has seen a dramatic increase in surrender requests and they’re desperate for help. Pet owners are encouraged to have a backup plan that ensures their pets are […]
Three arrested for alleged retail theft at Walmart
HAZLE TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — State police report that five women 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 April. On April 9 around 5:30 p.m., troopers say they were […]
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