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Microtransit coming to Luzerne County
LUZERNE COUNTY, Pa. — This route through Glen Lyon isn't getting as much traffic as it used to. So this fall, Luzerne County Transportation Authority is going to try something new. "Now we're trying to move service where the demand is and in areas where we don't really have...
Plans for transitional family housing in Wilkes-Barre
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Last month, a homeless camp was cleared out in Wilkes-Barre, leaving many people and families looking for shelter. Plans are in the works to help provide housing for homeless families. Keystone Mission is continuing its efforts to help the homeless population here in Wilkes-Barre. The former Thomas C Thomas complex […]
Former Crestwood band director denied new trial
WILKES-BARRE — Luzerne County Judge David W. Lupas on Wednesday denied a motion for a new trial for former Crestwood High School band director Theron Roberts. Roberts, 41, of Pringle, was convicted June 27 on charges of institutional sexual assault, corruption of minors, harassment and two counts of indecent assault of a 14-year-old female student.
Probation violation filed against driver who critically injured teen
In Luzerne County a probation violation has been filed against the suspected driver that critically injured a Kingston teenager. The Luzerne County Department of Adult Probation and Parole filed a petition alleging 28 year-old Shahiyd Deen
Lane restriction on I-81 North in Luzerne County for bridge patching
LUZERNE COUNTY, Pa. — Road work is causing some traffic trouble on I-81 in Luzerne County. PennDOT crews are working on bridge deck patching on I-81 North in Wilkes-Barre Township near the Highland Park Exit. A lane restriction is in place. Crews are expected to work on the repairs...
New school year starts in Dallas
Dallas School District students are back for the new school year. Wednesday was the first day of school for Dallas students. It's the earliest first day in Luzerne County. Dallas has 12 new teachers and long-term substitutes for the new school year. "All new faculty participated in a day long...
Local communities awarded multimodal transportation investments
PENNSYLVANIA (WOLF) — Gov. Josh Shapiro on Tuesday announced significant investments in funding from the Multimodal Transportation Fund to support 66 transportation projects across the state, including projects in Scranton, Pittston, Wilkes-Barre, Hazleton and Forest City. The funding will be allocated towards highway, bridge, aviation, ports and bike and...
Ruth’s Place in need of essential items
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — An emergency women’s shelter in Luzerne County is gaining attention on social media after it posted a call out for help with donations. Scrolling through social media, users see billions of posts and links getting shared on Facebook a day. For non-profits like Ruth’s Place in Wilkes-Barre, a post can […]
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