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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 · 2d

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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 · 1d

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Scranton's First Wawa Nears Finish Line on Moosic Street, Construction Could Be Completed in December

The Wawa building is nearing completion at the corner of Moosic Street and Meadow Avenue, marking Lackawanna County's first store from the convenience chain as it edges toward opening. The surrounding construction site remains active. A Scranton city official said the developer had indicated that construction might be completed in...

Scranton, PA · 5h

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PA American Water to close Scranton road for work

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A block of North Washington Avenue in downtown Scranton will be closed Monday and water service will be paused as Pennsylvania American Water crews begin a $5 million water main replacement project. Starting around 10 a.m., North Washington Avenue will be closed between Lackawanna Avenue and Biden Street, according to […]

Scranton, PA · 1d

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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 · 1d

Times Leader

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Luzerne County couple killed in New Jersey crash

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.

Luzerne County, PA · 1d

Times Leader

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Luzerne County identifies 10 high-priority bridges with serious or poor ratings

While there are many bridge repair and replacement needs, Luzerne County has identified 10 spans as the highest priority based on their seriou

Luzerne County, PA · 3h

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Woman arrested after armed robbery, chase in Wilkes-Barre Township

WILKES-BARRE TOWNSHIP, PA — Police arrested a woman after she allegedly stole a television from Best Buy at gunpoint and led officers on a high-speed chase that ended in multiple crashes. Jasmyne Destiny Rakochy was taken into custody following the incident at the Arena Hub Plaza on Nov. 11,...

Wilkes-Barre Township, PA · 2d

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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 · 1d

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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 · 1d

Times Leader

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Sweet Treet to offer free take-out meal on Thanksgiving while supplies last

Popular breakfast spot Sweet Treet in Kingston is offering free Thanksgiving take-out on Nov. 26 from 8:30 to 11 a.m., or until food runs out.

Kingston, PA · 18h

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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 · 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 · 1d

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Residents question environmental impact of Scott Township warehouse campus construction

SCOTT TOWNSHIP, LACKAWANNA CO. (WOLF) — Herb Grayek has lived in Scott Township for 25 years. He says what should have been a quiet retirement changed when construction began on an industrial warehouse campus near his property. He also says township officials have not been transparent. “They didn't mention...

Scott Township, PA · 1d

NewsRadio WILK

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

Luzerne County, PA · 1d

Times Leader

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VIDEO: Defense, special teams deliver for Dallas in D2-4A semifinal win over Wallenpaupack

DALLAS TWP. — Unable to get any consistency from its high-scoring offense, Dallas relied on two other phases of football — special

Dallas, PA · 1d

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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 · 1d

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Grammy-winning hip-hop artist brings inspiration to Wilkes-Barre Area High School students

Grammy-award winning hip-hop artist Speech came to a deep conclusion after losing friends and family as his career was taking off. “Each one of us, myself, and each one of you are here for a reason, and you have a very unique purpose and story that you are meant to tell while you are here,” he said to about 90 Wilkes-Barre Area High School students.

Wilkes-Barre, PA · 2d

Times Leader

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Scranton Prep cruises to sixth straight district D2-3A title

SCRANTON — The early action in Friday night’s district title game was something of a clash of styles: Scranton Prep’s explos

Scranton, PA · 1d

Times Leader

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Proposed 2027 budget for Dallas Twp. includes no tax increase

Dallas Township’s 2027 proposed budget includes no tax increase, according to a recent supervisor’s meeting on Nov. 4.

Dallas, PA · 19h