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Motorcycle driver dies after being struck, pinned by SUV
HAZLETON, LUZERNE CO. (WOLF) — A motorcycle driver died after being struck by an SUV, according to the Hazleton City Police Department. The crash happened on May 8 around 11:20 a.m. in the area of North Church St. and 17th St. in Hazleton and was observed by police. According...
Crash involving motorcycle stalls I-81 traffic in Luzerne County
LAFLIN, Pa. — A crash tied up traffic in Luzerne County. The backup on Interstate 81 North approaching the Pittston exit went for several miles. It's all because of a crash involving a motorcycle. It happened around 6:45 a.m. Monday along the interstate in Laflin, about 1.5 miles before...
Former St. Joseph’s Hospital gets new lease on life
HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A landmark building in Luzerne County which served generations of families for the past century is getting a new lease on life. The former St. Joseph’s Hospital has been vacant and falling apart for nearly 20 years. 28-22 News I-Team Reporter Andy Mehalshick takes us inside the building that still […]
Where can I park during the Fine Arts Fiesta in Wilkes-Barre?
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— The Fine Arts Fiesta is taking over Public Square once again this week, and for those worried about parking, here’s where to find it. Officials said parking will be available at Park and Lock North (30 North Main Street), Park and Lock East (28 North Washington Street), Intermodal Garage (44 South […]
Interstate-81 work project switching directions
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — The construction that caused bumper-to-bumper traffic for miles on Interstate 81 South last week is moving over to the opposite lane Monday. The next phase of the construction project on Interstate 81 spans through Luzerne and Lackawanna counties once again. PennDOT crews will be cutting and patching the shoulder on the […]
Car fire shuts down Route 22
HANOVER TWP., Pa. - A vehicle fire shut down both sides of Route 22 in Hanover Twp. on Sunday. The fire was reported around 4:30 p.m. in the eastbound lanes near the Airport Road exit in Hanover Township. Traffic cam video from PennDOT showed heavy smoke in the area. Pennsylvania...
Luzerne County files legal response in Cabell write-in appeal
Tired of ads? Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. Luzerne County Assistant Solicitor Gene Molino filed a memorandum of law Monday in pending litigation stemming from the tight Republican race for state representative in the 117th House District. Representing the county election board, Molino filed the document detailing the position...
Four arrested for alleged retail theft at Walmart
HAZLE TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — State police report that four people were arrested after being accused of retail thefts at a Walmart in Luzerne County. According to Pennsylvania State Police, troopers responded to Walmart in Hazle Township for separate retail theft incidents throughout May. On May 1 around 6:20 p.m., troopers responded to a theft where […]
New notification system for nuclear plant in Luzerne County
The Federal Emergency Management Agency announced plans for a new notification system for the nuclear power plant in Luzerne County. Previously, the main alert from the Susquehanna Steam Electric Station would send alerts through sirens and a broadcast message on air. The new system will send an alert to any phones in a 50-mile radius and other methods including on-air. FEMA officials hope to have the system approved and implemented by October.
Shooting investigation underway in Luzerne County
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, Pa. — Police are searching for suspects involved in a shooting in Luzerne County. The Hanover Township Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred in the 400 block of the Hanover Village Apartment Complex around 12:44 a.m. on Friday. There were no injuries reported during this...
PD: Undercover sting leads to arrest in illegal gun sale
WYOMING BOROUGH, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man trying to buy an illegal gun during an undercover investigation has been arrested, said police. The Wyoming Area Regional Police Department stated an undercover investigation was completed into the illegal attempt to purchase a gun. On Friday, May 10, officers executed an arrest warrant for Dakota Jarmusik, […]
Country music festival held in Luzerne County
LUZERNE COUNTY, Pa. — Fans of country music had plenty to do in Luzerne County on Saturday. The River Wave Country Music Festival was held at the Moonlite Drive-In in west Wyoming. Several bands and artists performed throughout the day. This was the first country music festival at the...
Higher Ed First Stakes Winner for Sporting Chance
A & A Ranch's grade 1 winner and second-crop sire Sporting Chance sired his first black-type winner May 11 when his son Higher Ed captured the Kendrick Stakes by 4 1/2 lengths at Sunray Park. Higher Ed is a homebred for J. Kirk and Judy Robison. Trained by Todd Fincher,...
Pocono Raceway voted Best NASCAR Track
LONG POND, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Pocono Raceway has been voted Best NASCAR track in USA Today’s 10 Best Readers’ Choice Travel Awards. The “Tricky Triangle” got the top spot right ahead of Chicago Street Race, Sonoma Raceway, Michigan Speedway, and Bristol Motor Speedway. NASCAR racing returns to Pocono Raceway July 12 through July […]
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