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Potential human remains found in Luzerne County
HAZLE TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — State police are investigating the discovery of possible human remains in a wooded area in Luzerne County Wednesday. According to Pennsylvania State Police, on Wednesday around 9:00 a.m., troopers were made aware of potential human remains found in Hazle Township. Once on the scene troopers say they found skeletal […]
Fuel issue at Bucks County Wawa possibly linked to cars breaking down
Multiple car owners who recently filled up their tanks at a Wawa in Richboro have had their cars break down not long after getting back on the road. The issue has prompted an investigation by the Bucks County Consumer Protection office as drivers affected face expensive repairs. If the problems...
‘Armed and dangerous’ man wanted in Luzerne County
HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police are searching for a wanted man who they say should be considered armed and dangerous. According to the Hazleton City Police Department, Alejandro Diaz-Tejeda is wanted for several drug deliveries of fentanyl in the Hazleton area over the last several months. Officers say Diaz-Tejeda should not be approached if […]
Dash cam catches big rig rear-ending car, sending it flying into woods
Dash cam video shows a major crash involving a big rig that occurred on a Pennsylvania interstate last week. The crash occurred on July 19 at 7:15 p.m. on I-380 near Dunmore. In the video, you can see a box truck followed by a white sedan traveling at slower speeds in the right lane of I-380 with hazard lights activated. A red Mazda Miata driven by Patrick Ryder and a second white sedan both attempt to move left to avoid the slower vehicles. However, before the Miata can move over, it is hit from the rear by a semi truck, causing the car to veer left across the interstate into a wooded area.
19-year-old sentenced after deadly Spring Brook Twp. crash
SPRING BROOK TOWNSHIP, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A 19-year-old boy has been sentenced to state prison for the deadly crash that left a 17-year-old boy dead. In July of 2023, Ayden Beckage of Jefferson Township was charged with homicide by vehicle after driving under the influence in Spring Brook Township. On June 10 a Jeep […]
UPMC support staff receives BEE Award
Williamsport, Pa. — UPMC has awarded a BEE award to a support staff member at Cole Manor, part of UPMC Senior Communities. Bernadette Main, medical technician, earned the BEE Award for her outstanding support of the nursing team. The BEE Award, meaning Be Extraordinary Every Day, recognizes the care team that supports nursing staff and works closely with them to provide patients with the compassion and care they need. ...
Sen. Casey announces $1 million in funding for new Jersey Shore public safety building
Jersey Shore, Pa. — Jersey Shore Borough received $1 million in funding to make a long-talked about project a reality: a new public safety building. On Thursday, July 18, local officials joined Senator Bob Casey (D-Pa.) to announce the $1,000,000 in funding would be going to Jersey Shore to support the construction of the new building. The new building will house the local police and fire departments, as well as...
BREAKING: Shooter, accomplices in TGI Friday’s shooting identified
Williamsport, Pa. — During a preliminary hearing Wednesday morning for the mother of an accused shooter, the Lycoming County District Attorney named the alleged shooter and his associates. Ja’hsir Legare fired four shots at Ahmeen Palmer as he stood next to two vehicles in the parking lot of TGI Friday’s on the Golden Strip in Loyalsock, according to the argument presented by Lycoming County District Attorney Tom Marino. Two of...
Toll booths will soon be a thing of the past on the Pennsylvania Turnpike
KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa. (CBS) -- Toll booths will soon be a thing of the past on the eastern and northeastern portions of the Pennsylvania Turnpike.Officials spoke more about the upcoming switch to "open road tolling" on July 24.The cashless, free-flowing mode of collecting tolls eliminates the need for separate toll lanes and booths. All you'll need to do is drive under a collecting gantry and have your EZ Pass mounted if you pay that way."You don't have to do anything different, your tolls will still be collected, sent to you in mail if you're toll-by-plate or deducted from your EZ Pass account," said Craig Shuey, the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission's chief operating officer. The commission says the new approach will help keep traffic moving — and make the highway safer.Open road tolling will take effect on Jan. 5, 2025 on all parts of the turnpike east of Reading and on the Northeast Extension.PennDOT wants you to make sure you mount your EZ Pass tag in your vehicle and have all your information including your vehicle and credit card updated.Toll booths for the remainder of the PA Turnpike, from Reading and westward, will be eliminated in 2027.
Pa. schools can soon apply for grants to offset cost of solar projects
Schools that want to install solar panels can soon apply for help under a new state program. The law creating the Solar for Schools program directs the Department of Community and Economic Development to set up a grant program using federal climate money. Once the agency opens the application process,...
PECO Celebrates National Lineworker Appreciation Day
PECO lineworkers ensure service reliability for 1.7 million customers in southeastern Pennsylvania. Each year on July 10, PECO joins utilities across the country to honor lineworkers who work tirelessly to provide our customers with the safe, reliable energy service they depend on to power their lives. We recognize the lineworkers...
Governor Shapiro visits Shippensburg University, touts education reform
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro visited Shippensburg University Tuesday morning to tout newly approved educational reforms in Pennsylvania, which many have called a blueprint for the rest of the country. The 2024-25 state budget, which Shapiro signed into law last week and ceremonially signed Tuesday, increases funding for universities within the...
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