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Man arrested after shooting barbershop owner in Wilkes-Barre
WILKES-BARRE, Pa. — A man who shot a business owner in Luzerne County in May of last year has been arrested. United States Marshall announced the arrest of 34-year-old Julio Rivas of Wilkes-Barre on Friday morning. Rivas was located and arrested in the 10 block of Elizabeth Street in Wilkes-Barre without incident and turned over to the Wilkes-Barre Police.
Polling space to be removed from schools in Luzerne County
LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— When you head to the polls this November, there could be a change to where you vote in Luzerne County this upcoming election. It has to do with creating greater safety amid a heated political climate. 28/22 News Reporter Gianna Galli spoke with the Luzerne County Manager on the efforts to get […]
Humane Pennsylvania CEO Celebrates 20th Anniversary
Karel Minor, CEO of Humane Pennsylvania, celebrated his 20th year with the organization earlier this month, making him among the longest-tenured animal welfare leaders in Pennsylvania. Minor joined the Humane Society of Berks County in 2004. In 2014, he led the merger of the Humane Society of Berks County and...
State senators announce plans to bring back Flagship Niagara license plates
(WJET/WFXP)— After the announcement of new license plates matching the Commonwealth’s welcome sign, two Pennsylvania state senators will be introducing legislation to bring back a popular license plate. State Senators Dan Laughlin and Wayne Langerholc announced Friday they’ll be introducing the legislation soon, calling now the perfect time...
Thousands of Pa. prisoners endure summer heat without air conditioning
HARRISBURG — As extreme heat stifled Pennsylvania for a fourth week, thousands of people incarcerated in state prisons had little opportunity for relief because more than a third of the facilities lack universal air conditioning. Of the 24 Pennsylvania state prisons, four have limited or no air conditioning in...
Gov. Shapiro signs bill to end ‘frivolous lawsuits’ in Pennsylvania
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — On Thursday, Governor Shapiro signed a bill to end ‘frivolous lawsuits’ and preserve freedom of speech, according to state Rep. Ryan Bizzarro. Act 72 of 2024, will ensure Pennsylvania joins 30 states that have passed similar laws. Bizzarro’s bill, H.B. 1466, is an anti-SLAPP measure that will curtail Strategic Lawsuits Against […]
Helicopter hits powerline and crashes in Schuylkill County
HEGINS TOWNSHIP, SCHUYLKILL COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A helicopter crash is under investigation. After a pilot spraying crops in Schuylkill County went down Friday afternoon. More than 400 people in Heigns Township were without power because of the helicopter crash. That includes the owner of the farm who saw the whole thing happen. This helicopter circles […]
Fundraiser coming up for Helping Hands Society
PA live (WBRE) — The Helping Hands Society is a non-profit organization for special needs and typical children in Luzerne, Carbon, and Schuylkill counties. The Helping Hands Society welcomes all children and never turns its back on those families that cannot afford the developmental therapies they need. Instead, the organization relies on the generosity of the public to assist in helping our community’s children succeed in life, in and out of the classroom.
Multiple arrests after chase in Scranton
MOOSIC, Pa. — Three people were arrested on Friday afternoon in Lackawanna County. Scranton Police were called for a suspicious person attempting to make a bank transaction at the Community Bank on Davis Street around 2:50 p.m. Bank staff became suspicious after a man struggled to answer self-identification questions.
Annual Spartan Race takes place in Carbon County
PALMERTON, CARBON COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Summer is a popular time for outdoor races. One race that draws big crowds is the kids’ Spartan Race in Carbon County. It includes obstacle courses that involve different distances. 28/22 News Reporter Paola Giangiacomo has more in this week’s Parenting Playbook. Hundreds of kids from near and far converged on […]
39th Frontier Days Celebration at Benton Rodeo
BENTON, Pa. — It's rodeo season, and the Benton area rodeo is back for its 39th year. Cowboys and cowgirls from all over the country come out to compete for a spot in the American finals rodeo. “Everyone says baseball's America’s sport, but I think rodeo's America’s sport. It’s...
Bloomsburg 4-Wheel Jamboree Nationals
The 4-Wheel Jamboree held its first event of the season last weekend at the Bloomsburg Fairgrounds in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania, featuring monster truck action in qualifying, racing, and freestyle. The trucks that competed on the show were Play’n Hookie, Raminator, Rammunition, Bad News Travels Fast, Blockhead, War Wizard, and Dozer. MonsterTruckinatorTV...
GO Joe 27 “Year of Inflatables” to Kick-Off in Lock Haven
LOCK HAVEN-WNEP’s Joe Snedeker will kick off the 27th year of GO Joe, a charity bike ride for St. Joseph’s Center, in Clinton County. Below is a post from Clinton County Tourism Director Kira Rosamilia with all the important details of how you can be a part of this special event, starting Sunday night during the Summer Concert Series and continuing on Monday morning. See below for details.
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