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Drug raid at Edwardsville apartments results in six arrests
EDWARDSVILLE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Six people have been arrested after police say they conducted a large drug raid at an Edwardsville apartment complex. After a months-long investigation involving multiple agencies, detectives executed a raid at Eagle Ridge Apartments in Edwardsville. According to the Luzerne County District Attorney’s Office, the raid was the result of […]
Susquehanna Township School district launches new school bus safety program
SUSQUEHANNA TOWNSHIP, Pa. — Susquehanna Township School District partnered with police andBusPatrol to launch a new bus safety program to protect students at bus stops. This new program will allow buses to catch reckless drivers who drive past school buses illegally. All buses in the district will now have...
New theatre coming to downtown Pittston
PITTSTON, Pa. — It's a project the Pittston Redevelopment Authority has been working on for years. The building that once stood at 99 South Main Street in downtown Pittston was recently demolished. The spot will soon be home to the New American Theatre, which Mayor Michael Lombardo said is just one of many new developments in the city's downtown.
Pair from out of area busted for retail theft at Walmart
Lewisburg, Pa. — Two people from the eastern part of the state were arrested for stealing $990 of items at Lewisburg Walmart. Felicia Marie Schmidt, 31, of Williamstown, and Brandon M. Smith, 36, of Dallas, were arrested earlier this month after police connected them to the theft on July 29. Trooper Matthew Lesher of PSP Milton said three suspects, including a male later identified as Smith, and Schmidt arrived at...
H.S. Football roundup: Ex-WVC member Williamsport downs Wyoming Valley West
Aug. 24—For the first time in 30 years, Williamsport began a football season not as a member of the Wyoming Valley Conference. But there was still a familiar opponent waiting for the Millionaires in their home opener as Wyoming Valley West made the trip. Now part of the Heartland...
La Tolteca set to pay back $1.3M in unpaid tips
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A popular Mexican Restaurant in Luzerne County is facing backlash. This comes as the U.S. Department of Labor finds the owner of La Tolteca Authentic Mexican Restaurant in Wilkes-Barre withheld tips from 51 employees and now has to pay back $1.3 million. Investigators found the owners had the servers and […]
Week 1 of HS football on 28/22 Friday Night Sports Show
EYEWITNESS SPORTS (WBRE/WYOU) — It’s the first week of high school football and the 28/22 Friday Night Sports Show is back with final scores and game highlights. Week one under the Friday night lights, see what you missed, and check out the final scores.
Scranton man pleads guilty to more than $1.5 million in COVID-19 relief money fraud
A Scranton man pleaded guilty Thursday to acting as a “money mule” in a scheme that netted him and others more than $1.5 million meant for COVID-19 pandemic relief. “I messed up,” said James G. Miller Jr., who lives in Scranton but also lived in Scott Twp. in Lackawanna County.
Construction continues at the University of Scranton
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — New developments took place at the University of Scranton as construction continued on the new Robert S. and Marilyn A. Weiss Hall. A steel beam signed by the university president and representatives from key departments was lifted to the top of the structure. The 90,000-square-foot, four-story facility, will include an […]
Road closures announced for Wyoming Valley Run
LUZERNE CO. (WOLF) — Road closures have been announced in the Greater Pittston and Wilkes-Barre areas for the Wyoming Valley Run. The Wyoming Valley Run will start on Sunday, Sept. 1. The 10-mile run begins in downtown Pittston and crosses over the Susquehanna River at the Fort Jenkins Bridge....
Pittston: Library friends hosting fundraiser at Red Mill
Friends of the Pittston Memorial Library will hold a fundraising event at the Red Mill from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 4. There will be entertainment by Phyllis Hopkins Electric Duo. The donation of $30 per person will get you three drinks (beer or soda), unlimited pizza, basket raffles and 50/50.
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