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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 […]
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 […]
Police: Man allegedly pretends to be veteran to solicit donations
DICKSON CITY, Pa. — William Cadwalder from Clarks Green was arrested on October 17 and charged with theft by deception, criminal conspiracy, and more after Dickson City Police discovered he had allegedly been pretending to be a Vietnam-era veteran with two Purple Hearts. In April of this year, investigators...
Lane restrictions on I-81 north and south in Lackawanna County starting Monday
LACKAWANNA COUNTY, Pa. — Starting Monday, PennDOT will work in Lackawanna County on I-81 North and South from Moosic to Fleetville. October 21 - lane restriction on I-81 North and South from Scranton to Moosic from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. October 22 - lane restriction on I-81 North...
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.
DPW workers honored for saving man in need
DUNMORE, Pa. — Two Lackawanna County workers are being called heroes for springing into action to help save a life. On the morning of October 2nd, Dunmore borough workers Pat Judge and Chris Rinaldi left the Department of Public Works to start their day. "We were just coming into...
Three charged after drug raid in Pike County
MATAMORAS, PIKE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — After a months-long investigation into alleged drug trafficking at a home in Pike County, police say they have arrested three people. According to the Pike County District Attorney’s Office, on October 16, the following three people were arrested after a search warrant was served at a home on Tenth Street […]
Fire departments across NEPA receive $2M in federal grants
PENNSYLVANIA, USA — More than $2 million in federal grants from the Federal Emergency Management Agency will be heading to firefighters and first responders across northeastern Pennsylvania. "It's a big big asset, a big help to us getting this is kind of funding to assist us," said Chief Matthew...
Luzerne County pays the price after 2022 paper ballot shortage
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Luzerne County is paying the price for not having enough ballots on Election Day. Two years ago, 16 polling stations in Luzerne County ran out of paper ballots. At least two voters said they couldn’t vote due to the shortage and sued. Luzerne County will pay $30,000 to settle the […]
Be ready for fire danger in Pennsylvania until Friday evening
A report from the National Weather Service was issued on Friday at 3:02 a.m. for fire danger until 7 p.m. for Carbon, Monroe, Berks, Lehigh, Northampton and Bucks counties. "There is an increased risk of fire spread through this afternoon. Relative humidity values are expected to fall to around 20% to 25% across much of the area. This will be combined with north to northeast winds near 10 to 15 mph, with sporadic gusts of 18 to 20 mph possible at times, temperatures in the mid 60s to near 70 degrees, and abundant sunshine. These conditions will support the spread of any fires that ignite, which could quickly become difficult to control. Outdoor burning is strongly discouraged. Be sure to properly extinguish or dispose of any potential ignition sources, including smoking materials such as cigarette butts. Refer to your state's forest fire management agency for more information on burn restrictions in your local area. Relative humidity values will remain low into the weekend, however winds will be much lighter. Burn restrictions may still be in place given the very dry conditions and lack of any recent rainfall," according to the weather service.
Getting students interested in manufacturing
LUZERNE COUNTY, Pa. — Students at Solomon Plains Middle School are learning about different career opportunities at the 'Your Economic Success'- or YES! Day event hosted by Junior Achievement of Northeastern Pennsylvania. "There are about 60 volunteers here today that are bringing hands on learning activities to these students...
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