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Luzerne County couple killed in New Jersey crash

(WBRE/WYOU) — A Luzerne County couple, engaged to be married, were killed when the vehicle they were passengers in was struck by another car in New Jersey. Anthony Pizzo, 32, and Lindsey Clarke, 33, both from Wyoming, were killed in a two-vehicle crash in Old Bridge, New Jersey, last weekend. On Nov. 7, a crash […]

Luzerne County, PA · 19h

Us magazine

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Search Continues for Woman Who Vanished Before She Could Testify as Confidential Informant in 2014

A Pennsylvania woman’s disappearance remains unsolved more than 10 years after she vanished before she was set to testify as a confidential informant. Investigators continue to search for Danielle M. Drozdowski, a Wilkes-Barre resident who went missing in 2014 at the age of 25, according to a Tuesday, November 10, news release from Pennsylvania State […]

Wilkes-Barre, PA · 14h

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Luzerne County man sentenced to more than 12 years for meth trafficking, dog fighting

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA CO. (WOLF) — A 40-year-old Hazle Township man was sentenced to 148 months in federal prison for distributing methamphetamine and training dogs for fighting, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania said. Brandon Crum was sentenced Nov. 5 by Senior U.S. District Judge...

Luzerne County, PA · 1d

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Man arrested on burglary charges in West Wyoming

WEST WYOMING, PA — A Pennsylvania man was arrested Friday on felony burglary and criminal trespass charges. Jason John Berti, 33, of Pennsylvania, was taken into custody by the Hanover Township Police Department on Nov. 13. Berti faces one count of second-degree felony burglary, one count of third-degree felony...

West Wyoming, PA · 11h

NewsRadio WILK

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Luzerne County Man Get Prison Time for Near-Fatal Fentanyl Sale

Luzerne County, PA · 22h

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After 6 months, I-81 southbound traffic pattern to return to normal Monday

DUNMORE, LACKAWANNA CO. (WOLF) — The original traffic pattern on Interstate 81 southbound between the I-81/I-84/Route 6 interchange and the President Biden Expressway will resume Monday evening, Nov. 16, PennDOT said. The change affects the construction zone in Lackawanna County. Message boards will alert drivers on I-81 and I-84...

Lackawanna County, PA · 18h

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Man arrested on DUI charge in Hanover Township

HANOVER TOWNSHIP, PA — A 47-year-old Pennsylvania man faces charges of driving under the influence of alcohol and indecent exposure following a single-vehicle crash Sunday. Shaki Byrum El was operating a 2015 Hyundai Sonata when he struck and knocked over a telephone pole and overturned his vehicle on East Division Street, according to the Hanover Township Police Department.

Hanover Township, PA · 11h

WBRE

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Two arrested, cocaine seized after joint investigation

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police say two men have been arrested after a joint drug sale investigation seized cocaine and more than $10,000. 38-year-old Jeremy J. Cruz and 19-year-old Nelson Thomas Cruz, both of Scranton, were arrested following a joint investigation on Nov. 10. According to the criminal complaints, investigators recovered a handgun with […]

Scranton, PA · 2d

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Harding woman arrested after armed robbery, high-speed police chase

WILKES-BARRE TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE CO. (WOLF) — A Harding woman is facing charges after allegedly stealing a television from a Best Buy and threatening an employee with what turned out to be a replica firearm before leading police on a high-speed chase. Wilkes-Barre Township Police allege Jasmyne Rakochy, 21, stole...

Harding, PA · 2d

WBRE

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Attempted robbery investigation at Turkey Hill

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police are currently investigating an attempted robbery at Turkey Hill in Scranton on Thursday. Investigators on scene confirmed with 28/22 News that an attempted robbery occurred at Turkey Hill on Mulberry Street in the morning hours on Nov. 12 Details on the incident are limited. We will update you with […]

Scranton, PA · 1d

WBRE

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Multi-vehicle crash closed lanes on I-81

LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A multi-vehicle crash closed lanes on a portion of I-81 in Lackawanna County Thursday morning. PennDOT stated a multi-vehicle crash occurred on Interstate 81 northbound on Nov. 12 at mile marker 181.5. Two left lanes were blocked off to traffic, including the left shoulder. Details on the crash are limited at […]

Lackawanna County, PA · 1d

WBRE

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District Playoffs crown champions across NEPA

(WBRE/WYOU)— Week 12 kicked off across NEPA with District II, IV, and XI crowning champions. Likewise, a handful of semifinal games took place throughout the 570. Plus, a pair of PIAA Sub-Regionals headline this week’s action from under the Friday night lights. Check out all the highlights, and get all the final scores from all […]

Wyoming, PA · 8h

Times Leader

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H.S. Football: Playoff games haven’t been competitive so far

The winning numbers were 17, 28, 33, 34, 39, 44 and 55. The Wyoming Valley Conference football teams without one of them are no lon

Wyoming, PA · 2d

NewsRadio WILK

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Man Faces Aggravated Assault Charges After Attacking Wilkes-Barre Restaurant Owner

Wilkes-Barre, PA · 2d

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Police seek driver after bicyclist hit in Hanover Township

HANOVER TWP, LUZERNE CO. (WOLF) — Police are looking for the driver of a small SUV involved in an early Friday hit-and-run crash that sent a bicyclist to the hospital. Officers were called at about 5:40 a.m. to the 100 block of Oxford Street for a reported vehicle-versus-bicycle crash. Police said the driver left the scene and headed toward Crossroads and the Sans Souci Parkway.

Hanover Township, PA · 15h

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The 9 Humble Diners In Pennsylvania With Comfort Food You Need To Try At Least Once

Ready to find the best humble diners in Pennsylvania with comfort food worth traveling for?. These 9 diners serve up hearty meals and warm hospitality that’ll make you a regular in no time!. 1. Route 30 Diner (Ronks) Out along Lincoln Highway in Lancaster County, the Route 30 Diner...

Pennsylvania · 2d

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Why People Wait In Line For Hours At This Unassuming Pennsylvania Pizza Shop

The most famous pizza sauce in this corner of Pennsylvania started because one hungry kid wanted his pizza a little sweeter. That small request became a recipe that now often outsells the regular sauce. The cheese goes down first, and the sauce gets swirled right on top. The shop has...

Wilkes-Barre, PA · 16h

NewsRadio WILK

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Suspect in Custody Following Shooting in Butler Township

Luzerne County, PA · 2d

Times Leader

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Mohegan Arena to host 2 community holiday events

WILKES-BARRE TWP. — The Mohegan Arena will again be the site of two longstanding holiday projects. At Wednesday’s meeti

Luzerne County, PA · 1d

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Lower Gwynedd man admits to assaulting Plymouth cops with vehicle, sent to prison

NORRISTOWN — A 22-year-old Lower Gwynedd Township man was sent to prison for up to five decades after he admitted to using his vehicle to strike and injure two Plymouth Township police officers and attempt to injure a third officer as they investigated reports of his erratic driving. Dalton...

Plymouth Meeting, PA · 1d