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Boy, 17, dies of gunshot wound in Luzerne County, police chief says
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Man sentenced for killing mother in Luzerne County
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Man sentenced for killing mother in Luzerne County
SUGAR NOTCH, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man has been sentenced after police say he brutally killed his mother in Luzerne County back in 2020. Tuesday morning Erik Watkins changed his plea to guilty for criminal homicide of the 3rd degree in the death of his mother 60-year-old Patricia Watkins. Judge Vough accepted the plea and […]
Man charged in stabbing under Pierce Street Bridge
KINGSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police have charged a man after they say he was involved in a stabbing under the Pierce Street Bridge in Kingston. According to the Kingston Police Department, officers were called to an area below the Pierce Street Bridge for a reported stabbing on August 30 around 11:00 p.m. Police say […]
Schiel’s Market reopen after flooding
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A Luzerne County grocery store that was forced to close its doors because of flooding has announced it will be re-opening. Schiel’s Family Market on Hanover Street in Wilkes-Barre says they will back open at 7:00 a.m. Tuesday. The store was closed since Thursday because of nearly six inches of […]
First monthly firehouse breakfast held in Lehman Township
LEHMAN TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Idetown Fire Company hosted its first monthly breakfast at its new location, the Old Lehman Township Firehouse. The event is hosted on the first Sunday of every month. The breakfast featured freshly made eggs, bacon, french toast, pancakes, and more. Much of the department’s funding comes from these company […]
2nd annual Wyoming Valley Run
LUZERNE COUNTY, Pa. — Handcyclists, runners, and walkers didn't let a little rain Sunday morning stop them from taking part in the 2nd annual Wyoming Valley Run in Luzerne County. The 10-mile road race starts in Pittston, then crosses the river and goes south on Route 11 through West...
Recognizing Labor Day weekend with community cookout
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A local Labor Day weekend celebration puts the focus on what the holiday is all about. It took place Sunday afternoon in Wilkes-Barre. Kirby Park was filled with live music, games, and free food all in honor of Labor Day weekend. The third annual NEPA-que took place Sunday afternoon in […]
Pa. attorney pleads guilty to multiple charges of failing to pay income taxes
Scranton, Pa. — A Pennsylvania attorney who failed to pay taxes for three years pleaded guilty in federal district court this week. Jill Moran, 55, was the owner and operator of The Powell Law Group, a Luzerne County-based law firm, and a member of the Trust Advisory Committee for mass tort litigation. As the owner of the law firm, she earned substantial legal fees, the US Attorney's office said in a press release. ...
Pa. Election 2024: A Complete Guide to the Candidates for Attorney General
Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds power to account and drives positive change in Pennsylvania. Sign up for our free newsletters. HARRISBURG — The race to become Pennsylvania’s next attorney general will be one of the more closely watched contests this fall, as six candidates jockey for the chance to occupy one of the most powerful offices in the state. With a budget of $144 million and a staff of 1,060 prosecutors, attorneys, investigators and other staff, the Office of Attorney General is, at its core, the law firm that represents Pennsylvania’s vast government...
2 dead, 1 injured after rollover crash in U.P.
IRON COUNTY, MI – A man and a woman are dead after a single-vehicle rollover crash in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, WLUC reports. The crash was reported around 11:50 p.m. Sunday on Gibbs City Road near Iron Lake Road in Iron County, the report said. Iron County Sheriff’s deputies responded and found a 2004 Honda Pilot overturned in a ditch.
Doug Emhoff visiting Lehigh Valley on wife’s behalf as Harris campaign sprints to Election Day
The nation’s second gentleman, Doug Emhoff, is scheduled to visit the Lehigh Valley on Saturday, his office within the White House announced Tuesday. The Pennsylvania visit for the husband of Vice President Kamala Harris, Democratic candidate for president, comes after a summer of historic tumult, with the path to the presidency this fall becoming much clearer for both Harris and Donald Trump.
Gov. Shapiro declares Sept. 4 National Blood Donation Day
Tomorrow marks National Blood Donation Day, a day to encourage people to give lifesaving blood, the American Red Cross of Greater Pennsylvania announced today. Gov. Josh Shapiro joined all 50 states in declaring Sept. 4 National Blood Donation Day. Dr. Daliah Wachs, who hosts a syndicated radio program on Talk Media Network and is heard on iHeart Radio, enlisted each state governor to promote blood donation for the ninth consecutive year.
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