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Ex-Hazleton cop charged in Kline Twp. explosion case asks to be put under house arrest until trial in September
POTTSVILLE — A former Hazleton police officer charged with setting off an explosive device outside the Kline Twp. home of his estranged wife’s boyfriend is asking to be placed under house arrest, with a GPS monitor, until his trial begins in September. Ladell E. Hannon, 33, who is now jailed in Schuylkill County Prison in lieu of $1 million bail, appeared for a bail hearing Friday in county court before President Judge Jacqueline L. Russell. ...
Homeland Security investigation ongoing at two NEPA malls
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — The search is on for answers surrounding a pair of sports apparel store raids in Lackawanna and Luzerne Counties. Homeland Security has confirmed that they are conducting a law enforcement operation involving a store called sports fever in the Viewmont and Wyoming Valley Malls. 28/22 News was the only station there […]
New restaurant opening in Wilkes-Barre
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A new business announced its grand opening in Luzerne County. Villa Atlixco announced Mayor George Brown will be in attendance for the ribbon cutting for the opening on May 24 from 11:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Scott Street in Wilkes-Barre. Villa Atlixco will be doing a 50% off sale […]
Look Back: Remembering their sacrifice
Tired of ads? Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. On Feb. 21, 1988, the Vietnam Memorial was dedicated on the south lawn of the Luzerne County Courthouse during a ceremony attended by nearly 2,000 people. Honored were 82 men from Luzerne County who were killed-in-action and more than 11,000 other...
Water woes in parts of Luzerne County
LUZERNE COUNTY, Pa. — Homes and businesses in parts of the Wyoming Valley of Luzerne County may be dealing with water problems. According to Pennsylvania American Water, an issue with a valve might cause discolored or cloudy water and low water pressure in parts of Larksville, Plymouth, Edwardsville, Wilkes-Barre, and Nanticoke.
Businesses continue to increase in Wilkes-Barre
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The growing cuisine scene in Wilkes-Barre is going international. In the last few months, we have seen an increase in new restaurants and shops in the area, and on Friday afternoon one more was added to the list. This is one of the many new businesses in the Wyoming Valley […]
Kingston police round up wanted alleged drug dealers
Kingston police organized a drug-dealer roundup on Thursday, seeking out 17 people wanted for allegedly peddling narcotics across Luzerne County during the past year. Working with the Luzerne County Drug Task Force and police departments from across the county, officers spent the day arresting people who are accused of selling drugs such as fentanyl, heroin, methamphetamine and crack during undercover buy-bust operations.
Sunshine and ice cream in Plains
PLAINS, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — After Wednesday’s storm and the clouds Thursday morning, it turned into a nice day. Many locals took advantage of the sunshine to celebrate Curly Creme Ice Cream’s Opening Day in Plains, Luzerne County. Dozens welcomed the warm weather by stopping by the popular business Curly Cream is open most days […]
Brian Rygielski Jr., scores Evergreen Raceway 602 Crate Modified Victory after front runners collide
(Butler Township, PA 5-25-24): For Evergreen Raceway the third time was the charm in finally getting the 2024 season of weekly racing underway after twice being rained out, and it was racing under the lights for the first time also for owner/promoter Jason Makarewicz as the track hosted a Saturday evening program.
Scammer gets more than they bargained for in Luzerne County
NANTICOKE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A warning about a scam that is sweeping across the region. People are receiving calls from scammers demanding thousands of dollars to resolve a supposed outstanding arrest warrant, but a scammer got more than he bargained for when he called a Luzerne County man. The man he was trying to […]
Caught on video: Tree falls on road in Luzerne County
LUZERNE COUNTY, Pa. — A tree fell in the middle of a road in Luzerne County on Wednesday afternoon. A video sent by a viewer showed the close call of a tree falling down and hitting a power line on a road along Route 92 in Exeter Township around 2:30 p.m.
K-9 Kali Celebrates Milestones!
WILKES-BARRE TWNP., LUZERNE CO. (WOLF) — A K-9 with the Wilkes-Barre Township Police Department is celebrating milestones!. Kali, a Dutch shepherd, just celebrated her second birthday!. Last week Kali graduated from Penn Vet School to become certified for patrol apprehension, article tracking, person searches, and narcotics detection. Patrolman Bryan...
Officials report possible cause of Wilkes-Barre Township fire
WILKES-BARRE TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — 28/22 News is learning more about what caused transformer fires in a Wilkes-Barre business district. Officials say the fires were likely caused by a tractor-trailer that snagged power lines in Wilkes-Barre Township. Around 8:45 p.m. Tuesday thick, black smoke could be seen in the area of Coal Street and […]
PSP: Man arrested for police chase with children in car
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police say they arrested a man after he started a chase with two children in the car on the North Cross Valley Expressway that ended in a crash in Wilkes-Barre. According to Pennsylvania State Police, on Tuesday around 6:00 p.m., troopers tried to pull over a car, driven by Joevanny […]
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