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Luzerne County homeless shelter opening seven days a week
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— The homeless population continues to grow across northeastern Pennsylvania, but one city wants to put a roof over their heads seven days a week. A grant was approved earlier this evening which will give a Wilkes-Barre homeless shelter the ability to help Monday through Friday. More than 100 thousand dollars was […]
Man arrested for alleged supermarket retail theft
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police arrested a man for allegedly stealing $300 worth of meat at Bravo Supermarket. According to the Wilkes-Barre City Police Department, on Thursday around 4:00 p.m., officers were called to Bravo Supermarket on Sout Main Street for a report of a retail theft. Once on the scene, officers said a […]
Vehicle struck by gunfire in Wilkes-Barre
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE CO. (WOLF) — Police are investigating another shooting in the city of Wilkes-Barre after a vehicle was struck by a bullet. On Wednesday around 8:53 a.m., police were dispatched to an address on the 100 block of Poplar Street. A victim told police that sometime overnight, her...
Death investigation underway in Newport Township
NEWPORT TWP. — The death of a 36-year-old man in Newport Township earlier this month is being investigated as suspicious and may expand to other jurisdictions, according to several law enforcement sources. Mark J. Harrison was found deceased inside his Central Street residence on April 14. Luzerne County Coroner...
Rockin’ the River announcement in Luzerne County
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— The hint of 80s in the forecast can conjure up thoughts of summer. So can a free, local concert series along the banks of the Susquehanna River. “Visit Luzerne County” announced the return of the 6th annual Rockin’ the River. The series has become one of Luzerne County’s most popular summer […]
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 […]
Concerns in spree of Luzerne County shots fired
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Shots rang out not once, not twice, but at least three times this week in Wilkes-Barre. Two happened within the last 24 hours that gun violence and crime has a lot of people looking for change in the Diamond City. 28/22 News reporter Gianna Galli joins us live in Wilkes-Barre. She […]
Police: parent disrupts youth basketball game, injures school officer
WEST HAZLETON, LUZERNE CO. (WOLF) — A man has been charged with being disorderly at a youth basketball game and assaulting and injuring a school resource officer. According to the the Hazleton Area School District Police Department, on April 19, a biddy basketball game was being held at the West Hazleton Elementary/Middle School. During the game, a parent, identified as Heath Allen Houseknecht, 38, began trash talking the coaches.
Wilkes-Barre police investigating two shootings
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Two shootings are under investigation in Wilkes-Barre City. According to the Wilkes-Barre City Police Department, on Wednesday afternoon and early Thursday morning, two shooting incidents were reported. On Wednesday around 2:00 p.m., officers were called to the area of South Franklin Street and Ingham Street for a report of gunshots […]
Three accused of committing credit card fraud at Walmart
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — Police are searching for searching for three suspects who allegedly stole a credit card and used it at Walmart. The South Abington Township Police are asking for help with information regarding the identity of the individuals caught on camera. The suspects stole a credit card in South Abington Township and used […]
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 […]
NAACP hosts Wellness Fair in Wilkes-Barre
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) is keeping wellness front and center in Wilkes-Barre. The civil rights organization hosted an open walk-up clinic and wellness fair on Public Square in Wilkes-Barre on Thursday. Visitors were able to get a medical consultation and advice from doctors, nurses, […]
Loss of funding for after school programs in Luzerne County
WILKES-BARRE LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Important after-school programs are in danger of losing funding impacting hundreds of students in northeastern Pennsylvania. On Thursday, lawmakers and community advocates joined together to voice their concerns and opposition to that decision. “This is terrible news for the students that really need these afterschool programs. It’s terrible news for their […]
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.
FOX56 Community Calendar through April 28
NORTHEAST & CENTRAL Pa. (WOLF) — Here’s what’s happening in your community with FOX56’s Alyshia Hercules:. This weekend, it’s the annual Wilkes-Barre Cherry Blossom Festival at Kirby Park. There will be rides and amusements, live entertainment, plus food and retail vendors from 11am to 7pm.
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