Shots reported on South Franklin Street near scene of earlier fatal
WILKES-BARRE City police and state police Forensic Services are investigating a fatal shooting inside a residence on South Franklin Street Friday morning. Officers then returned to the scene Friday
Times Leader plans NEPA Virtual Career Expo
WILKES-BARRE The Times Leader has been holding an annual career fair for years, but this year as with most things it will be a bit different. This year, it s going digital.
Woman pleads guilty in grandfather’s homicide, sentenced to 35-80 years in state prison
WILKES-BARRE A woman admitted in Luzerne County Court she participated in the killing of her grandfather in April 2019, making it the third guilty plea in the case.
‘Their needs have not changed’: Local nonprofits search for new ways to raise funds
In the days of COVID-19, when it is suddenly impossible to get hundreds of people to gather in one place, many local nonprofits are left scratching their heads trying to figure out how to continue to
Slain Exeter Township supervisor mourned
EXETER TWP. Robert Francis Kile Sr. was remembered Friday as a leader and volunteer whose death will leave a painful void for his family and the community he served.
‘I was trying to protect myself,’ fatal shooting suspect says
EXETER TWP. A Harding man charged in Friday s shooting death of township Supervisor Robert Francis Kile Sr., told reporters the incident was a case of self defense.
Police identify suspected burglar in Plains Township break-ins
PLAINS TWP. Township police have filed charges against a man who they say was involved in a string of burglaries in the East Main Street area earlier this week.