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Man allegedly stashes gun in public area
WEST PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police say they have arrested one man for allegedly stashing a firearm in a public area to avoid detection. Officials said that during the week of April 15, 2024 investigators were made aware that 46-year-old Jamie Ide from Exeter was stashing a gun in a public area to avoid […]
Scranton Premier Mart opens
SCRANTON, Pa. — A new spot in the Electric City opened on Saturday to grab some cultural cuisine. Scranton Premiere Mart on Pittston Avenue held its grand opening. The Bhutanese market opened thanks to a $100,000 grant from the city's American Rescue Plan Act. In addition to groceries, there's...
Police looking to ID man in hotel TVs theft
DICKSON CITY, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Dickson City Police Department needs help identifying a suspect after a theft at Home 2 Suites in Dickson City. Police say the man pictured below walked out of Home 2 Suites with their TVs. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Dickson City Police Department at 570-489-3231.
Alleged jailhouse confession in Baron murder may be used at trial
OLD FORGE, Pa. — The alleged murder confession a Lackawanna County man gave to his cellmate at the jail can be presented to a jury when it convenes next month to hear his case and decide his fate. Judge Terrence Nealon this week ruled Justin Schuback’s former cellmate was...
Investigation underway after two cars stolen in Luzerne County
HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — An investigation is underway after two cars were stolen Thursday night in Luzerne County. According to the Hazleton City Police Department, on Thursday around 7:30 a.m., officers were called to Peace Street and 3rd Street for two cars being stolen back to back. The first car stolen was a Black […]
Police: woman hits farmers market stand near Wilkes-Barre
WILKES-BARRE TOWNSHIP, Pa. — A crash caused a mess at a farmers market near Wilkes-Barre on Friday afternoon. Witnesses tell Newswatch 16 that two women got into an argument in the parking lot of the Wyoming Valley Mall. One woman, whose identity has not been revealed, then got in her car, jumped over two curbs, rammed through two tents of vegetables, and hit a car.
Pittston awarded state grant to extend Riverfront Trail
PITTSTON, LUZERNE CO. (WOLF) — The city of Pittston was awarded a $200,000 state grant to extend the Riverfront Trail. The funds were awarded through the Surface Transportation Block Grant program Set-Aside, also known as the Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside. Over $49.5 million in grants were awarded throughout the state...
Police encourage youth to help out at fire departments
DURYEA, LUZERNE CO. (WOLF) — One police department in Luzerne County is encouraging teenagers to volunteer with their neighborhood fire departments. The Duryea Police Department is encouraging parents to talk to their teenagers to learn about volunteering and helping out in the community by becoming involved with local fire departments or EMS.
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 […]
Gala benefits Luzerne County Child Advocacy Center
WILKES-BARRE, Pa. — Saturday night marked the 8th annual Winter Wonderland Gala for the Luzerne County Child Advocacy Center. Plenty of folks came out to enjoy the wintry-themed event at the Westmoreland Club in Wilkes-Barre. Newswatch 16's Chelsea Strub emceed the event. The advocacy center provides services to approximately...
Bowling for a cause in Wilkes-Barre
WILKES-BARRE, Pa. — It was a night of bowling for a cause in Luzerne County. Folks came out to Chacko's Family Bowling Center Saturday afternoon to support Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeastern Pennsylvania. There were prizes every hour, plus a basket raffle. Luzerne and Lycoming Bowl for Kids'...
Cherry Blossom Festival returns to Wilkes-Barre
WILKES-BARRE, Pa. — The annual Wilkes-Barre Cherry Blossom Festival is underway this weekend at Kirby Park. Newswatch 16 stopped by on Saturday morning to check out the festivities. The event did wrap up for the night but continues again on Sunday at 11 a.m. and runs until 7 p.m.
Adams strikes out 14 to lead Pittston Area softball to win
Tired of ads? Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. Gianna Adams continued her excellent 2024 season with a one-hit, 14-strikeout performance in the Pittston Area softball team’s 10-0 win over rival Wyoming Area on Saturday. Adams also had three hits and scored twice from the leadoff spot for the...
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