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Officials remind Schuylkill County residents to report storm damage
MAHANOY CITY, SCHUYLKILL COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Officials in Schuylkill County are reminding residents impacted by a tornado that they need to report storm damage by Thursday. Township and borough officials say as of Wednesday, more than 31 homes and businesses have reported damage with most being covered by private insurance. Back on May 27, an […]
State champions lead the way on Morning Call all-area track and field teams
PIAA repeat champions, state runners-up and season-ending heartbreak. All emotions are well represented on the 2024 Morning Call all-area track & field teams. Emmaus’ Kyle Moore and Palmerton’s Nataly Walters jumped their way back to PIAA gold. Parkland’s Andrew Beers and Notre Dame-Green Pond’s two boys relays have spent time thinking about what could have been with silver medals in their ...
R.A.F.T. event in Weatherly fosters unity and bipartisanship with local rafting event
Weatherly, Carbon Co. — Sunday R.A.F.T. (Reuniting America by Fostering Trust) for America and Whitewater Challengers in Weatherly held a rafting event. The event was held to help demonstrate that Americans are all in the same boat together regardless of their differences and political viewpoints. State Senator Dave Argall...
PSP: Man kidnaps woman at McDonald’s, leads troopers on chase
PINE GROVE TWP., SCHUYLKILL COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — State police arrested a man after they say he kidnapped a woman from a McDonald’s and led troopers on two separate chases. According to Pennsylvania State Police, on Wednesday, May 29 around 2:40 p.m., troopers were called to the McDonald’s on Suedberg Road in Pine Grove Township for […]
Former Penn State Hazleton employee sues university, alleges pregnancy discrimination
A Penn State Hazleton employee sued the university on Tuesday for alleged discrimination during and after her pregnancy and wrongful termination. Lauren Millbyer, who was administrative coordinator to the chancellor, was about six months pregnant around May 2022 when she informed the chancellor and staff in her department of her pregnancy as well as pregnancy-related disabilities and restrictions, according to court documents.
Gas explosion reported in popular Tamaqua restaurant
TAMAQUA, Pa. — Schuylkill County dispatchers say a gas explosion impacted a well-known restaurant in Tamaqua on Sunday morning. Acoording to dispatchers, the explosion occurred in the kitchen at LA Dolce Casa on West Broad Street. Tamaqua fire chief James Connely said a tank filled with liquid propane gas...
Hazleton City police seek shooting suspect
Tired of ads? Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. The Hazleton City police are searching for a man wanted in connection with a recent shooting. According to the department’s Facebook page, police are trying to locate Jauwawn Cooper, wanted for shooting that occurred on April 30. Cooper is wanted...
Meet the Pet of the Week Chico!
PA live! (WBRE) — It’s the area’s largest selection of quality pet supplies. Visit them in Hazleton or on social media to learn more. This week, Randy, Carol, and Nancy join us today from the SPCA of Luzerne County with this week’s adoptable pet!. You can...
Gun Fired During Schuylkill County Road Rage Incident, Troopers Say
The suspect was in a black, newer model BMW SUV on Schuylkill Mountain Road in South Manheim Township, troopers said. During a road rage incident, police said the suspect pulled next to the victim and fired a handgun at a 17-year-old's 1989 Ford. He was described as a white man...
Hazleton Area School District postpones graduation due to weather concerns
HAZLETON, Pa. - Hazleton Area School District is postponing its graduation due to weather concerns. Graduation will be held Thursday at 6 p.m., the school district said on its Facebook page. The district says it will monitor the weather throughout the night and Thursday morning for any sudden changes.
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