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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...
Northern lights can seen across NEPA
WEST PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The northern lights are scattering the skies of NEPA. Just after 10:00 p.m. Friday night, images of the northern lights were captured by Digital Executive Producer Tim Haberski in the South West sky over West Pittston. Haberski states, that the northern lights can be visible to the naked eye […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Defense attorney in Robert Baron murder case questions if others were involved. State police say there's only one suspect
SCRANTON, Pa. — Justin Schuback is still the only suspect in the disappearance and death of Old Forge restaurant owner Robert Baron, a state police investigator testified Friday. Defense Attorney Bernie Brown, citing reports gathered from the investigation, pressed Cpl. Greg Allen during the fifth day of Schuback's murder...
PA Lottery tickets stolen from machine at Sheetz
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police arrested a man after he allegedly stole PA Lottery tickets from a vending machine at Sheetz. According to the Wilkes-Barre City Police, on Wednesday around 7:30 p.m., officers were called to Sheetz on Kidder Street for a theft. Officers said they learned the suspect, later identified as Marlin Bevan, […]
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...
Luzerne County will partially certify April 23 primary results, minus contested race
Tired of ads? Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. Luzerne County is proceeding with partial certification of the April 23 primary election results so the approval of other vote tallies is not held up due to pending litigation in the Republican race for state representative in the 117th House District.
Man wanted on charges in Luzerne County
HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police are searching for a man wanted on multiple charges in Luzerne County. Daniel Pitt is wanted in connection to an incident that occurred in Hazleton in April 2024, according to the Hazleton City Police Department. Pitt is wanted on the following charges; Anyone with information is asked to call […]
Student take a prom pledge ahead of prom night
YATESVILLE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Students at a Luzerne County school are taking a vow to stay safe on prom night. Fellerman and Ciarimboli Law presented their Safe Prom Pledge campaign to Pittston Area juniors and seniors, to show the dangers and consequences of drinking and driving. A sobering simulation. While this scene is staged, […]
Irem Shrine Circus underway in Dallas
DALLAS TWP., LUZENRE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — It’s the show that families in the community look forward to, the Irem Shrine Circus. The fun brings everyone together to raise money for children in need. “It’s a whole complete 90-minute show. There will be hula-hoop artists, aerial stars, and the costume quick-change people. Also, an illusion act […]
Upcoming road closure in Wilkes-Barre City for event
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Mayor George Brown announces upcoming road closure in Wilkes-Barre for a community event. According to officials on May 11 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. South Main Street will be closed between South St. and Northampton St., for the Main Street Arts Fest Block Party. Access will be available at […]
People, pets escape fire in Luzerne County
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, Pa. — Two people and their pets escaped a fire in a Luzerne County home early Wednesday. Flames broke out around 3 a.m. along Main Road in Hanover Township. That's near Wilkes-Barre. Two adults and three pets all made it out okay. The Hanover Township fire chief...
School expansion plans discussed in Hazleton
HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A school district in Luzerne County is in desperate need of expanding. Its student population continues to grow each year but the space to hold them hasn’t kept up. On Thursday, more plans were discussed to try and fix the problem. 28/22 News Reporter Gianna Galli was in the Hazleton […]
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