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Senator Casey Introduces HIRRE Prosecutors Act to Support Local Prosecutors
Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) introduced the bipartisan Helping Improve Recruitment and Retention Efforts for (HIRRE) Prosecutors Act, aimed at enhancing the capabilities of local prosecutors to uphold public safety. This new legislation seeks to establish a federal competitive grant program that will enable district attorneys to more effectively hire, train, and retain staff, ensuring their ability to prosecute cases and maintain the rule of law.
Governor Shapiro Signs 30 New Laws Covering Property, Liquor, and Education in Pennsylvania
Governor Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania has recently signed a series of new laws that bring his total for the year to 102. The legislation ranges from property rights to liquor sales, demonstrating a broad legislative agenda. One of the key laws enacted earlier this month is Senate Bill 1236, which...
New art unveiled in Pittston
PITTSTON, LUZERNE CO. (WOLF) — There's new art in Luzerne County - after new pieces were unveiled last Friday. These three pieces can now be seen around Pittston. The first is a 20 to 30-foot mural called "Balancing the Past and Future" on the side of the AH Baby and Co. Building.
Berks and Lehigh police conduct aggressive-driving and truck enforcement detail on 222 corridor
In a concerted effort to enhance road safety, police departments from Berks and Lehigh Counties coordinated an aggressive-driving and Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Enforcement detail Tuesday morning along the US 222 corridor. This operation is part of a statewide initiative running through August 18, aimed at curbing dangerous driving behaviors and ensuring the safety of commercial vehicle operations.
PD: Wanted man arrested after found unresponsive
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man wanted on a warrant in Luzerne County was arrested after being found unresponsive in Wilkes-Barre. On July 27 around 8:47 p.m., officers were called to South Main Street after someone saw an unresponsive man lying on the ground inside Park and Lock Central. Police said they found the […]
Gun seized from carry-on at Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport
AVOCA, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — TSA officers at Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport say they seized a loaded gun at the airport checkpoint. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at AVP intercepted a 9mm handgun loaded with six bullets at the airport checkpoint on Monday, July 29. The weapon was caught when a man from Waverly Township entered […]
Robbery suspect captured after foot chase in Wilkes-Barre
A Freeland man wanted on robbery charges filed earlier this year was arrested and found in possession of drugs following a foot chase in Wilkes-Barre on Monday afternoon, according to city police. Vincent Knarr Jr., 47, had been wanted on charges of robbery and harassment that city police filed against...
Lehigh Valley struggles to start a six-game series in Jacksonville
The Lehigh Valley IronPigs (51-50) continued their 12-game road trip on Tuesday from 121 Financial Ballpark against the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp (50-52). Lehigh Valley starter Mick Abel (3-7, 6.53 ERA) was on the mound against Jacksonville’s Darren McCaughan (1-3, 5.81 ERA). At the top of the first inning, Lehigh...
As a Student, Brandon Brogle ’20 Fell in Love With Birds. Now, He’s Trying to Save Them
Brogle continues to work closely with the Acopian Center for Ornithology at Muhlenberg College. Brandon Brogle’s profession is for the birds — literally. As an undergraduate, Brogle ’20, who studied biology at Muhlenberg, took part in groundbreaking research with the College’s world-renowned Acopian Center for Ornithology.
Apartment complex pitched for former Shimer School in Pohatcong raises neighborhood concerns
Plans for a three-story apartment complex at a former school outside Phillipsburg have many neighbors, who live in single-family homes, concerned about development’s impact on the area. Samna Real Estate Management proposes building four apartment buildings at 400 Pennsylvania Ave. in Pohatcong Township, site of the former Shimer School.
Feds Warn New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania Residents to Remove this from Wallets Immediately
Are you sitting at an angle with it in your back pocket?. It may be time to give your trusty friend some relief by going through it and tossing the stuff you don't need. You know, like the coupon for 5% off your next TCBY purchase. Do they even exist anymore?
Latest Pa. budget leaves embattled child care industry without much-needed funding to boost staffing
This story originally appeared on Spotlight PA. When Carli Viola-Luqa learned in April that her kid’s child care facility planned to permanently close, she panicked. Viola-Luqa, a nurse, and her husband, a dentist, both work full time and have no family in Pennsylvania. The couple, who live in suburban...
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