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Second Suspect Charged In Deadly Scranton Shooting
Quamir Robinson was arrested at his Dunmore home on Tuesday, May 21, city police said in a release. He's charged with conspiracy to commit robbery, according to officials. Authorities have said 36-year-old Thompson was shot to death on Jackson Street on May 14. Twenty-four-year-old Rahjuan Marquel Morgan was arrested two days later for criminal homicide and conspiracy, Daily Voice reported.
Fire burns through a home in Taylor
TAYLOR, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — At least four were displaced after a fire in Taylor Friday night. According to the Lackawanna County Communication Center, first responders were dispatched to the 700 block of South Main Street for a report of a residential structure fire. Taylor Fire Chief Wes Jones says they are still working to […]
PSP: Man arrested for police chase with children in car
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police say they arrested a man after he started a chase with two children in the car on the North Cross Valley Expressway that ended in a crash in Wilkes-Barre. According to Pennsylvania State Police, on Tuesday around 6:00 p.m., troopers tried to pull over a car, driven by Joevanny […]
K-9 Kali Celebrates Milestones!
WILKES-BARRE TWNP., LUZERNE CO. (WOLF) — A K-9 with the Wilkes-Barre Township Police Department is celebrating milestones!. Kali, a Dutch shepherd, just celebrated her second birthday!. Last week Kali graduated from Penn Vet School to become certified for patrol apprehension, article tracking, person searches, and narcotics detection. Patrolman Bryan...
Stray softball leads to life-saving brain tumor discovery in Luzerne County woman
Plains Twp., Luzerne Co. — May is Brain tumor Awareness Month, not something people normally get screened for but FOX56 spoke to one Luzerne County resident who experienced a small accident that possibly saved her life. In 2021, Darnetta Yusko of Shavertown was at her daughter’s softball tournament when...
June Closing Set for Michael’s Restaurant
Last Call for Michael’s Restaurant and Lounge of Falls Township. For several months, it was reported that Michael’s Restaurant, Old Lincoln Highway, Falls Township, would close their doors. Well, now the time is near and Michael’s, after 56 years in the business, will be closing sometime in June of 2024. No official date was given.
Three wanted for multiple alleged retail thefts in Luzerne County
LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police are searching for two people allegedly involved in multiple retail thefts in Luzerne County. According to the Edwardsville Police Department, the two suspects pictured entered Market 32 in Edwardsville and stole $3,000 worth of items on multiple occasions. Wilkes-Barre Township Police also reported the same suspect wanted in Edwardsville allegedly […]
Softball Recap: Mountain View falls short of Old Forge in the playoffs
It's hard to turn regular season success into postseason wins, a fact Mountain View can now relate to. They lost 10-0 to the Old Forge Blue Devils on Friday. Mountain View has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games. For Old Forge's part, Lilianna Lenceski was a standout: she scored...
‘A Man, A Woman and A Head of Lettuce’
Tired of ads? Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. Actors Circle’s will present the satirical comedy “A Man, a Woman, a Head of Lettuce,” which features three works by local playwright Ted LoRusso: “Roquefort,” “Hallelujah Breakdown,” and “Vichyssoise.”. The play involves adult...
Homeland Security investigating multiple sports stores in NEPA
28/22 NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — Homeland Security is investigating sports stores in the Viewmont Mall and Wyoming Valley Mall, officials reported. On Wednesday investigators with the Homeland Security Department stated they conducted a law enforcement operation at Sports Fever inside the Viewmont Mall. Investigators were seen taking out multiple boxes from the store, however, what’s inside […]
Power outage impacts almost 500 in Luzerne, Lackawanna Counties
28/22 NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — Hundreds are without power across Luzerne and Lackawanna County after a blown fuse. PPL reports the power outage was caused by a tripped breaker or blown fuse and crews are working to make repairs. According to PPL, almost 500 customers in areas like Laflin and Moosic were impacted by the incident. […]
Man charged with homicide in Lackawanna County
DICKSON CITY, Pa. — A man is charged with homicide in the death of a woman in Lackawanna County. Police say Anthony Ruffino called 911 back in January, saying his roommate, 68-year-old Mary Harvey, fell at her home along Bowman Street in Dickson City. She died at the hospital. Investigators later ruled her death as a homicide after an autopsy discovered blunt-force trauma to the head.
Municipality of Kingston appoints Riviello as new Administrator
KINGSTON — Mayor Jeffrey R. Coslett on Thursday announced the promotion of Sondra Riviello to the position of Municipal Administrator. Riviello will succeed long-time Municipal Administrator Paul Keating, who is set to resign on June 3, after holding the position for 28 years. “When Paul announced that he was...
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