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Missing Sugar Notch man found dead in Susquehanna River

PLYMOUTH, LUZERNE CO. (WOLF) — A 39-year-old Sugar Notch man who was reported missing after a crash earlier this month was found dead in the Susquehanna River on Tuesday, Pennsylvania State Police said. Keenan Saniatan was found in the river in Plymouth Township, Luzerne County. State police said he...

Sugar Notch, PA · 1d

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Man faces charges after police intercepted drug deal

WILKES-BARRE TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — While investigating a stolen car, police said they intercepted a drug deal that led to various drugs being seized and charges filed. On Nov. 5, officers were conducting surveillance on a stolen vehicle parked in Wilkes Barre Township, outside a residence on Church Street where suspected drug activity in […]

Wilkes-Barre Township, PA · 20h

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Heavy police activity in front of Wilkes-Barre restaurant

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Multiple police units are investigating an incident in front of a restaurant in a Wilkes-Barre shopping plaza. Police have been investigating in front of Caribbean Paradise in the 1400 block of Pennsylvania Avenue since 10:15 a.m. Monday, Nov. 9. Information is limited at this time. Police have taped off a […]

Wilkes-Barre, PA · 2d

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Engaged couple killed on Route 9 were planning an October 2027 wedding

A Pennsylvania couple, Anthony Pizzo and Lindsey Clarke, were killed on Route 9 in Old Bridge, just months after getting engaged with an October 2027 wedding ahead.

Old Bridge Township, NJ · 2d

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

Wilkes-Barre, PA · 19h

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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 · 10h

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Two Hospitalized with Serious Injuries After Head-On Crash in Luzerne County

Luzerne County, PA · 2d

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Man arrested on DUI charge in Hanover Township

HANOVER TOWNSHIP, PA — A 43-year-old man was arrested on charges of recklessly endangering another person and driving under the influence of alcohol following a motor vehicle accident on W. Saint Mary’s Road. Jeremiah Smith, of Pennsylvania, was taken into custody by the Hanover Township Police Department on...

Hanover Township, PA · 2d

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Suspect arrested after sword attack at Caribbean Paradise

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Questions remain after a wild attack in Wilkes-Barre Monday morning. An eyewitness told 28/22 News the owner of Caribbean Paradise on South Pennsylvania Avenue was unloading his truck when the suspect asked him if the store was open. We’re told the owner responded that the restaurant was not open yet. […]

Wilkes-Barre, PA · 2d

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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 · 17h

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PSP offer $5,000 for info about woman missing since 2014

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) is offering $5,000 to anyone with information about a woman that went missing in 2014, just before she was scheduled to testify in front of a jury. Danielle Drozdowski was 25 when she went missing, according to PSP. She lived in the area of Carey Avenue […]

Wilkes-Barre, PA · 9h

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Suspect in custody as PSP investigate shooting

BUTLER TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) say a suspect is in custody as after a reported shooting in Butler Township Tuesday evening. PSP say that at about 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, they were called to help the Butler Township Police Department with a shooting on Edge Rock Drive in Butler Township, Luzerne […]

Luzerne County, PA · 1d

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Luzerne County property transfers from Sept. 22 through Sept. 24

The following are Luzerne County property transfers from Sept. 22 through Sept. 24:. • Mark A. Parlante Jr. (Executor) and Darlene Swithers (Estate) to Real Estate Magnate LLC, $143,000, Exeter Borough. • Day E. Williams and Patricia I. Williams to Jennifer Boone and Samuel Perry, $322,500, Wright Township. • John...

Luzerne County, PA · 2d

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Wednesday: No parking on Main Street from East Columbus Street to Kridlo Bridge, Pittston

PITTSTON, LUZERNE CO. (WOLF) — Parking restrictions will be in place Wednesday along Main Street in Pittston as crews prepare to repaint parking spaces following a major repaving project in October. City officials say parking will be prohibited along Main Street from East Columbus Street to the Kridlo Bridge...

Pittston, PA · 1d

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Cocaine, $10K and altered-serial handgun found between mattresses in Scranton drug probe

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA CO. (WOLF) — Two Scranton men were arrested Nov. 10 after a joint investigation that included a controlled cocaine purchase and searches of two homes, according to criminal complaints. A confidential informant told investigators he could buy cocaine from a man known as “Pito,” later identified as...

Scranton, PA · 18h

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Rest In Power: Notable Black Folks Who We’ve Lost In 2026

Reporting on losses in Black culture, honoring legacies, and navigating grief and resilience.

Dallas, PA · 13h

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Jenkins Township neighbors fear for health amid foul odor

JENKINS TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The issue of strong odors and black gunk continues on Westminster Road in Jenkins Township again this week. Fire crews were in the neighborhood Sunday night conducting testing on the area’s sewer system. Neighbors say the odors worsened from Sunday into Monday. David Slevenski and his family moved into […]

Jenkins Township, PA · 1d

Times Leader

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Luzerne County DA highlights ‘drastic shortage of lawyers’ in budget discussion

Luzerne County District Attorney Sam Sanguedolce highlighted a “drastic shortage of lawyers” in his office during Tuesday’s

Luzerne County, PA · 1d

Times Leader

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Raises approved for Luzerne County human services first-level supervisors

Compensation has increased for approximately 30 supervisory employees in two Luzerne County human services agencies through agreements County

Luzerne County, PA · 2d