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Luzerne County man sentencing for killing his father
A Luzerne County man was sentenced to up to 30 years in prison Tuesday after pleading no contest to homicide charges. 32 year old Kevin Novak faced the prospect of life behind bars if convicted at trial in the slaying of his father, 70-year-old Richard Novak, who was gunned down at their home in Nanticoke in 2022. Novak did not address the court prior to the Judge sentencing him to 12-30 years in state prison for the crime.
Lackawanna County official suspended for social media post
A Lackawanna County official has been suspended for an alleged inappropriate post about the Trump assassination attempt. Community Relations Manager Rick Notari has been placed on indefinite unpaid suspension by the County Commissioners according to published reports. Officials say the post on media platform X on Saturday evening has been deleted. Notari is an Old Forge borough councilman who's worked for the county since 2012.
Power outages after severe storms in NEPA
The cleanup work is underway from last night's band of heavy thunderstorms that knocked down trees and power lines in several parts of the area. Officials in Lackawanna County say a Carbondale man was struck by lightning through a window, and a downed tree knocked out power for many residents at Harvey's Lake. Many people are still without power, and PPL says that some areas may not have power fully restored until this afternoon or tonight.
Turnpike officials warn about a scam targeting Pennyslvanians
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PTC) is advising that a “smishing scam” is again being sent to random individuals, aiming to deceive them to share their personal financial information to settle outstanding toll amounts. The texts purport to be from “Pennsylvania Turnpike Toll Services” and center around urgent requests with the account that would result in additional charges if the overdue balance does not get settled. Similar scams have been reported by toll agencies across the country over the past several days. People who receive an unsolicited text, email, or similar message suggesting it is from the PA Turnpike or another toll agency should not click on the link.
Scranton man arrested after firing shots in the city
A weekend standoff in Scranton led to an arrest. Raymond Beck fired a gun at someone inside a home along Regan Place in Scranton around 3 a.m. Sunday morning, and then fled the scene. No one was hurt. Beck was arrested a few hours later, and faces several charges, including aggravated assault, reckless endangerment, and theft in Scranton.
Investigating a break-in at a Luzerne County post office
A break in at a Luzerne County post office over the weekend has local police and postal investigator's working to identify the suspect and determine what was taken. According to postal authorities the post office on Dock Street in Pittston was burglarized Saturday night. If anyone was expecting a package and did not receive it, they are asked to contact local police or the Postal Inspection Service at 610-668-4515.
Rep. Cabell loses a different appeal before Commonwealth Court in close race
A ruling issued Tuesday by Commonwealth Court rejects Michael Cabell's appeal in the tight Republican 117th House District race. He was seeking the tallying of write-in votes. The issue was whether the 22 Republican write-in votes in this race should be itemized and, if applicable, credited toward the tally of a candidate already appearing on the ballot. The election board has long held the position that the law allows voters to select someone named on the ballot or write in the name of someone else. Cabell and Jamie Walsh are three votes apart, with Walsh in the lead.
Bill that bans foreign influence through dark money passes Pa. House committee
A bill banning corporations with foreign influence from political spending in Pennsylvania is headed to the Senate. The bill passed with bipartisan support in a 126-76 vote in the Democratic-controlled House. The legislation prohibits “foreign-influenced corporations” from spending directly or indirectly on any political campaign, committee or party and from spending to support or denounce a question on the ballot. The bill defines a foreign-influenced corporation as a business with at least 1% ownership by a single foreign investor or at least 5% ownership by multiple foreign investors.
Commonwealth court rules in NEPA race that's too close to call
Pa Commonwealth Court ruled Monday on one of three pending appeals in the tight race for the Republican 117th House District contest — this one granting incumbent Michael Cabell’s request to count one paper provisional ballot and reject another. Cabell and Republican April 23 primary election challenger Jamie Walsh are currently three votes apart, with Walsh in the lead. A majority of the three-judge Commonwealth Court panel agreed with Cabell’s legal arguments. In Monday’s decision, Commonwealth Court Judges Anne E. Covey and Stacy Wallace issued the opinion reversing the county court decision.
NEPA university closing due to financial issues
A university in Lackawanna County is closing its doors. Because of ongoing financial problems, leaders at Clarks Summit University in Lackawanna County have decided to close the school prior to the Fall semester. The school in South Abington Township, formerly known as Bible Baptist College, will now help students to transition to other universities. The announcement was posted Monday on the Clarks Summit University website. Workers and faculty were furloughed last month in an effort to close the university's financial gap. Courses will continue until completion for students presently enrolled in summer session courses.
I-81 traffic work set for today, delays likely
Part of Interstate 84 in Pike County was closed last night due to a tractor-trailer fire. The fire happened around 9 p.m. on I-84 East between the Lord's Valley Exit and the Route 6 Exit at Milford. Both east and westbound lanes are currently closed on Interstate 84. Both sides of Interstate 84 reopened earlier this morning in Pike County.
Armed robbery under investigation in Luzerne County
Police are searching for a suspect after an armed robbery in Luzerne County. Police were called to the Dollar General along Kidder Street in Wilkes-Barre Township just after 9 p.m. Friday night. Investigators say a man entered the cash room in the store where staff were counting cash, brandished two guns, and demanded money before fleeing the store. Anyone with information on the suspect's identity is asked to contact police at (570) 208-4635.
Former NEPA band director guilty of sex assault
A former Crestwood band director was convicted on all counts on Thursday after a two-day trial on allegations he inappropriately grabbed a female student’s buttocks. A jury in Luzerne County found Theron Roberts guilty of institutional sexual assault, corruption of minors and two counts of indecent assault stemming from an incident that occurred in October 2019. Roberts was terminated by the Crestwood School District in 2020.
WILK brings you the CNN Presidential Debate live tonight at 9
President Joe Biden and his expected Republican challenger, Donald Trump, will participate in a debate Thursday at 9 p.m. ET. The event will be held at CNN’s studios in Atlanta and marks their first face-to-face debate of the 2024 presidential campaign. With polls suggesting a tight contest between Biden...
Suspect arrested in Luzerne County machete attack
A machete attack in one part of Luzerne County has led to the arrest of an Old Forge man. According to State Police, 37 year old Anthony Brotzman is charged with aggravated assault, terroristic threats, simple assault and others. Troopers responded to North Church Street in Hazle Township around 1 a.m. Wednesday. A woman told the troopers that her son and daughter were being chased by a male wearing a mask and swinging a machete. A juvenile male ran to the troopers, saying he was slashed by a man wearing a mask. They say Brotzman was found in a nearby alley holding a mask and machete. He's locked up in Luzerne County.
Local man killed in pedestrian accident in Allentown
A Lackawanna County man was killed in a pedestrian accident in Allentown. According to the Lehigh County Coroner's Office, Li-Qiang Hu of South Arlington Township was struck by a motor vehicle in the 2000 block of Hamilton Boulevard Tuesday night shortly before 10pm. Hu was pronounced dead early Wednesday morning at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Cedar Crest. His death was ruled an accident caused by multiple traumatic injuries due to a pedestrian/motor vehicle collision.
Thousands without power after strong storms in NEPA
Thousands of people were left in the dark throughout Northeast Pa. as a result of strong thunderstorms last night that knocked down trees and power lines. UGI reported more than 1200 people were without power in the Harvey's Lake area, and PPL reported numerous power outages in the Berwick Nescopeck area, due to downed trees & power lines. In Lackawanna County, lightning struck a home in Throop, no one was hurt, and a tree crashed into a home on Front Street in Jessup.
Former Scranton Mayor Jim Connors has died
Sad news from Scranton this morning, Former Scranton Mayor Jim Connors has died at the age of 77. Connors worked as Scranton's Director of Community Development for four years prior becoming mayor in 1990, and served 3 terms as the 28th Mayor of Scranton. In 2003, then Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell appointed Connors as the deputy director of his Northeastern Pennsylvania office. Connors retired from the position at the end of 2009 to focus on his family and volunteer work. Jim Connors, former Mayor of Scranton is dead at the age of 77. No word on a cause of death.
New non-stop destination added to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton airport
Starting this fall direct flights to Tampa, Florida will be available from the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport. Breeze airlines made the announcement on Tuesday. The new service to Tampa starts October 18, as well as an additional weekly flight to Orlando beginning October 8. Nonstop flights to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, were announced in April.
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