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Coroner: death ruled a homicide after body found near Hazleton
LUZERNE COUNTY, Pa. — Officials in Luzerne County are investigating a homicide. A news release from the District Attorney's Office confirms that troopers located a body around noon on Wednesday in a wooded area near Hazleton High School. Troopers were first called to the area after receiving several tips,...
PD: Man threatens to kill woman while strangling her
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man was arrested after he allegedly strangled and threatened to kill a woman. According to the Wilkes-Barre City Police Department, on Thursday around 12:13 a.m. officers were called to a house on Bowman Street for a report of a dispute. The victim, a 64-year-old woman, told police that a […]
2 charged with murder in Wilkes-Barre drug-related stabbing
A group of men jumped and fatally stabbed a man in South Wilkes-Barre earlier this year in retaliation for a drug deal gone wrong, according to charges filed in court this week. Two of the suspects — Justice "Millie" Flenory, 23, and Jaime B. Knights, 63, both of Wilkes-Barre —...
Homeless camp removal underway in Wilkes-Barre
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — City officials have started to “thoroughly clean and clear” a homeless camp in the riverfront area of Kirby Park in Wilkes-Barre. On Monday, Mayor George Brown announced that the city would be coming to thoroughly clean and clear the riverfront area of Kirby Park. “The current situation needs to be remedied. […]
Police shut down part of I-80 East in Monroe County
STROUDSBURG, Pa. — Police have shut down a stretch of I-80 East in Monroe County. State police responded to I-80 East between Exits 302 and 305 in Stroudsburg around 5 p.m. Saturday. All lanes are closed. There is no word yet on what brought police to that area. Newswatch...
From Pittston to West Scranton: The faithful make a pilgrimage for Good St. Ann
Around midnight, cars began to file into the parking lot of Our Lady of the Eucharist Parish in Pittston. The faithful got out walking sticks, others put on yellow reflective vests. The moon waned from full, you could see the stars. They met up with old friends to begin the...
Man charged with deadly ATV hit-and-run crash in Luzerne County
NEWPORT TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Investigators have charged a man for his alleged involvement in a deadly hit-and-run crash involving an ATV. Police say they have charged Richard J. Simon Jr., 39, of Nanticoke, with involuntary manslaughter after a crash killed an ATV rider, James Thiemann, 26, of Warrior Run. According to court documents, on […]
NEPA's Day Out Fundraiser supports youth grief camp with over 20 vendors
Duryea, Luzerne Co. — Saturday NEPA’s Summer in the City held their NEPA’s Day Out Fundraiser to raise money for the Lands at Hillside Farms Youth grief camp. We’re told over 20 vendors were in attendance, including live music and farm animals. NEPA’s Summer in the...
White Haven celebrating 200th Anniversary
WHITE HAVEN, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A local borough is marking a major milestone this weekend. It celebrated its 200th anniversary with a block party and much more. On Saturday morning, hundreds gathered to celebrate White Haven and all the rich history it holds. The community that started with just a log cabin in 1824 […]
St. Joseph's Center Telethon: Trinity Child Care
Trinity Child Care, which is founded and run by St. Joseph's Center, Scranton, provides daycare services to children with threatening medical issues. Nurses, therapists and caregivers keep a watchful eye while parents are then able to return to work.
Scranton animal rescue hosting kitten shower this weekend
SCRANTON, Pa. — An animal rescue in Scranton is hosting its annual kitten shower this weekend. "So kittens are very expensive and come in large numbers," said Katrina Organ, St. Cats and Dogs of Nay Aug Zoo. But these babies are so cute, rescue workers at St. Cats and...
Allentown Central Catholic vs. Exeter in A-Town Throwdown boys basketball tournament | PHOTOS
Allentown Central Catholic plays against Exeter during the A-Town Throwdown boys basketball tournament at Cedar Beach on Friday, July 26, 2024. ©2024 The Morning Call. Visit mcall.com. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.
Rep. Pashinski, Sen. Flynn present checks for three Wilkes-Barre projects
WILKES-BARRE — Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski and Sen. Marty Flynn on Friday presented Local Share Account grants totalling $850,000 for three projects in the City of Wilkes-Barre. The first grant, for $400,000, will help fund rehabilitation and restoration of the Mill Creek Brookside Levee System Work to be done...
Hazleton firefighters battle structure fire
HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Crews were in Hazleton Saturday afternoon battling a structure fire. Officials say at 3:45 p.m., the Hazleton City Fire Department was called to the 700 block of North Locus Street in Hazleton Saturday for a reported working structure fire. Crews were still on the scene battling the blaze and the […]
Roll out the (rain) barrels to promote sustainability and flood prevention
There was a bit of pushing and shoving in the parking lot of the Pike County Conversation District in Hawley, Pa., on Saturday morning. No one was being rude (this was not, after all, a Black Friday sale at a Best Buy) but there was a lot of wrestling as 18 lucky folks got to take home a rain barrel, courtesy of the Pennsylvania Association of Conservation Districts.
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