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Lackawanna County bridge to be closed for yearsNewswatch 161 day ago
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Fire Companies From 4 PA Counties Respond To Massive Barn, House FireDaily Voicelast hour
Over thirty people charged in Edwardsville drug investigationWBRE1 day ago
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Over thirty people charged in Edwardsville drug investigation
LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Around thirty people have been charged after a six-month-long drug investigation focusing mainly on two housing complexes on the west side of the Wyoming Valley. On Thursday, a drug bust led by multiple Luzerne County law enforcement agencies and the Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Office took place at Hilltop Apartments and Eagle […]
Shooting investigation underway in Luzerne County
HANOVER TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A shooting investigation is underway in Hanover Township. According to the Hanover Police Department, they are investigating to shooting that took place at the intersection of Sively Street and Kings Road around 11:45 p.m. Police say while on scene officers heard additional shots being fired somewhere in the vicinity […]
Crews on-scene battling house fire in Butler Township
BUTLER TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Multiple crews from Luzerne County are on-scene battling a house fire that started Saturday night. According to Luzerne County 911 Center, crews were called to the unit block of Charlwood Drive around 7:30 p.m. for a reported structure fire. The fire was quickly upgraded to a second alarm structure prompting […]
Luzerne County man charged with assault after attacking former roommate
WILKES-BARRE, Pa. — A Hanover Township man is in custody after an assault Thursday afternoon on South Main Street in Wilkes-Barre. According to police, 45-year-old Alex Vigo attacked the victim with a collapsible baton just before 1pm yesterday. The victim, a former roommate who had evicted Vigo from her...
True Value to layoff Luzerne County employees after declaring bankruptcy
LUZERNE COUNTY, Pa. — A 75-year-old company announced on Thursday that it has declared bankruptcy, and Luzerne County is expecting several employee layoffs. According to a state website, about 269 employees will be laid off at True Value on Tradeport Road in Hanover Township from December 14 through December 28, 2024.
Woman charged for tampering with evidence in gun store attempted robbery
Muncy, Pa. — A Muncy woman has been arrested after police say she destroyed evidence related to the attempted robbery. During an interview with police, Nikki Burrows, 42, allegedly covered for her daughter by lying and later destroying video from a Ring camera at her home. According to a police affidavit, officers relayed the following narrative: ...
Wilkes-Barre residents raise concerns of dangerous driving in neighborhood
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — People in Luzerne County are concerned about dangerous driving behaviors going on in their neighborhood. Officials say they’ve tried to slow drivers down, but some feel it isn’t enough. Many residents who live on this street want to see changes be made before it’s too late. One resident who 28/22 […]
Upcoming lane restrictions on I-81 in Luzerne County
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — PennDOT has announced upcoming lane restrictions on I-81 Northbound and Southbound. According to PennDOT the lane restriction on Interstate 81 northbound and southbound in Wilkes-Barre will take place Monday, October 21 to perform bridge deck patching between 5:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. To keep up with 24/7 road updates visit 511PA.com.
Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff to campaign in Lackawanna, Luzerne counties
PENNSYLVANIA, USA — With less than three weeks until Election Day, presidential campaigns have their eyes on Pennsylvania. Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff will travel to Lackawanna and Luzerne counties on Monday to campaign for his wife, Vice President Kamala Harris. This will be the first visit from the second...
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