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PA State Police Car Catches Fire On Route 80
The blaze happened on Route 80 near mile marker 272.1, said White Haven Fire Company. Troopers brought the flames under control by the time firefighters arrived, and a hose was used to soak down the engine compartment, authorities said. No one was injured, the fire company added. Daily Voice has...
Woman accused of DUI after found unconscious in car
WEATHERLY, CARBON COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A woman is facing DUI charges after police say she was found unconscious in a car. According to the Weatherly Police Department, on June 3, officers were called for a woman “slumped over the wheel” in a car on Maple Street. Once on the scene, officers said they found a […]
What’s next for truck speed limiters?
LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — We have an update on a story 28/22 News first told you about in February[ about placing mandated speed limiting devices on commercial vehicles such as 18-wheelers. After months of waiting on the possibility of using big rig speed limiter devices, there is still no decision. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety […]
WATCH: Tornado warning issued in Luzerne County
EYEWITNESS WEATHER (WBRE/WYOU) — The National Weather Service issued a tornado warning across northeastern Luzerne County. According to the National Weather Service around 5:27 p.m., a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Sugar Notch near Wilkes-Barre moving East at 40 mph. Officials state they are urging residents to take shelter in […]
Luzerne County man indicted on firearms offenses
LUZERNE CO. (WOLF) — A Hazleton man has been indicted on firearms charges. According to the United States Attorney's Office, Renan Tineo, 22, was indicted after possessing a firearm while subject to a domestic violence protective order. Authorities say Tineo possessed a .38 caliber Charter Arms revolver with an...
Update: Severe thunderstorm warning forecast to expire at 6:30 p.m.
The warning was for Lackawanna and Wayne counties. "The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area. Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 8 p.m. for northeastern Pennsylvania," says the National Weather Service. Shielding yourself from approaching...
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.
Bear Creek camper dies after drowning
BEAR CREEK TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A camper at Bear Creek has died after being found unresponsive in the lake Monday. According to a release from Bear Creek Camp, a camper went missing during the scheduled time at the lake on Monday afternoon. Staff immediately found the victim in the water unresponsive. CPR was […]
Four more Luzerne County flood buyouts authorized
Tired of ads? Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. Four more Luzerne County flood buyouts were authorized Tuesday by the county Flood Protection Authority — three in the West Nanticoke section of Plymouth Township and one in Hunlock Township. Plymouth Township Supervisor Gale Conrad said the flood authority’s recent...
‘Predator catcher’ defendant allowed to withdraw guilty plea
WILKES-BARRE — Luzerne County President Judge Michael T. Vough granted a request by a Plymouth man to withdraw his guilty plea stemming from a vigilante predator child sex sting. William Lee Lewis, 41, of Bead Street, had pled guilty to criminal attempt to commit unlawful contact with a child...
Hazle Twp. residents fear being left dry due to water project
HAZLE TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A controversy is unfolding in the Hazleton area involving a major water line replacement project. Residents reached out to the I-Team for help after receiving shut-off notices from the Hazleton City Authority. Residents are supposed to hook up to the new water line, but many residents say they cannot […]
Transfer Day at Scranton and Hazleton Campuses – July 31
Johnson College is holding a Transfer Day on Thursday, July 31, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at its Scranton and Hazleton campuses. The College is encouraging current college students who are interested in changing the direction of their education and ultimately their career path to visit its campus.
Severe Weather Live Stream Update
PENNSYLVANIA, USA — Due to a technical issue, Newswatch 16's live stream service is down momentarily. The Stormtracker 16 Team has been on the air providing the latest on severe weather throughout northeastern and central Pennsylvania. Newswatch 16 hopes to have the issue resolved soon, but if you are...
Governor Shapiro’s Ceremonial Bill Signing: Boosting Jobs, Economy, and Shovel-Ready Sites!
BETHLEHEM, PA — On Tuesday, Governor Josh Shapiro, along with DCED Secretary Rick Siger and Lehigh Valley legislators, gathered at the historic Bethlehem Steel General Office (SGO) Building for a ceremonial signing of the new bipartisan budget. The 2024-25 budget focuses on making Pennsylvania more competitive economically, growing the state’s economy, and creating good-paying jobs.
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