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Police investigate shots fired in Wilkes-Barre
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police announced they are investigating a shots fired incident in Wilkes-Barre over the weekend. According to the Wilkes-Barre City Police Department, on May 18 around 8:56 p.m., officers were called to Dana and Grove Street for a report of several gunshots being fired. Once on the scene, police said they […]
PSP: Authorities seize 17 dogs, other animals from home in Coaldale
COALDALE, Pa. - 17 dogs, a turtle, and other animals were seized from a home in Schuylkill County Monday, according to a news release from state police. Pennsylvania State Police and Coaldale Borough Police Department executed a search warrant in Coaldale, according to state police. As a result of the...
Wilkes-Barre police investigate weekend gunfire
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE CO. (WOLF) — The Wilkes-Barre City Police Department is investigating after shots were fired in the city over the weekend. According to police, on May 18 around 8:56 p.m., officers were dispatched to the area of Dana and Grove Streets for a report of several gunshots being fired.
Nearly two dozen animals rescued from home in Schuylkill County
COALDALE, Pa. — 17 Great Pyrenees dogs, two cats, two birds, and a turtle were all seized by the Pennsylvania SPCA in conjunction with Coaldale Borough Police and Pennsylvania State Police after a several-day investigation at a home along Bull Run Street in Coaldale. "Very malnourished and underfed. The...
Police removes 22 animals from Coaldale home
COALDALE, SCHUYLKILL COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police removed nearly two dozen animals from a home after being tipped off on a potential animal cruelty situation. No charges have been made at this hour for the property owner of the Coaldale home, but 22 animals were taken from the home and put in the care of the […]
In Hazleton school board elections case, attorneys cite a controversial take on the Voting Rights Act
HAZLETON, Pa. — Civil rights lawyers at the Justice Department want a federal judge presiding over a voting rights case in Luzerne County to reject an argument that a landmark 1965 law is enforceable only by the government. The attorneys in the department’s civil rights division made the pitch...
Don’t miss the Magic Polka Machine!
PA live! (WBRE) — Since 1974, Polka Joe Manjack has been spinning the Polkas on what has to be one of the longest running Polka shows on the radio with Magic 105.5 WMGH-FM. Many people join Polka Joe each Sunday morning at 10 for the best Polkas, but you can also join him this Sunday (May 26) at the Lakeside Ballroom in Barnesville!
North Franklin Street in WB to be closed for paving
WILKES-BARRE — Beginning at 7 a.m. Wednesday, North Franklin Street between West Jackson Street and North Street will be closed to traffic for milling and paving of the road, according to city officials. The roadwork is estimated to continue until Friday. Travelers are advised to avoid the area.
Fresh local food for hungry neighbors | Check It Out with Chelsea
LUZERNE COUNTY, Pa. — A typical Monday for the Food Dignity Movement begins with a big delivery of fresh fruit and vegetables to the New Roots Recovery Support Center in Wilkes-Barre, one of the nonprofit's community partners. "Pretty much every week we are here, getting in our produce and...
NEPA shelters at capacity on National Rescue Dog Day, struggle to house more pets
Dallas, Luzerne Co. — Monday May 20th is National Rescue Dog Day, a day dedicated to highlighting dogs living in animal shelters eagerly awaiting their forever homes. Some local shelters in the area are currently overcrowded with dogs and other animals. Local shelters across NEPA like Griffin Pond Animal...
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