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Wilkes-Barre man pleads no contest to possessing child sexual abuse materials
WILKES-BARRE A man from Wilkes-Barre did not contest allegations he possessed and shared child sexual abuse materials.
Former Crestwood band director facing trial on child corruption charges
WILKES-BARRE Selection of a Luzerne County jury began Tuesday morning for the trial of Theron Roberts, accused by Wright Township police of inappropriately touching a student while he was band direc
Baker’s bill protecting identity of PA Lottery winners passed by Senate
DALLAS Sen. Lisa Baker on Tuesday said that legislation approved by the Senate will allow PA Lottery winners to remain anonymous to better protect their identities, winnings and families.
Ford Explorer stolen, vehicles entered in Forty Fort
FORTY FORT Borough police reported a white 2015 Ford Explorer was stolen and cash stolen from several vehicles during the morning hours of Sunday.
Bank card skimmer device found at Walmart self-checkout register
WILKES-BARRE TWP. Police in Wilkes-Barre Township reported a credit/bank card skimmer was found on a self-checkout register at Walmart in Wilkes-Barre Township Marketplace.
Rutgers honors Nanticoke boy, 13, as ‘Shining Knight of the Game’
On Sept. 3, the Rutgers University Scarlet Knights football team opened its 2023 season with a 24-7 victory over Northwestern University and 13-year-old Jayson Rivera of Nanticoke, who has endured fou
New Jersey man may plead guilty to Kingston fatal shooting
WILKES-BARRE Luzerne County prosecutors and attorneys for homicide suspect Tyquan Lassiter, charged with fatally shooting Peter McCoy during a parking dispute in Kingston, may engage in a plea agree
‘Salute to Service’ suite available to military, first responders at WBS Pens games
WILKES-BARRE TWP. Since the beginning of the 2015-16 event season, Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza and the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins have donated nearly 3,500 tickets as part of the Salute to
Schools dismissed early due to threats
Four school districts in Luzerne County were dismissed early while a school district in Lackawanna County had a delayed opening due to threats Monday.
Look Back: Inmate escaped from Luzerne County Jail in 1892
Procedures at the Luzerne County Jail were different in the 1890s than they are today.
Beyond the Byline: Happy birthday, my friend
WILKES-BARRE We ve all heard about long distance relationships. Well, I have a long distance friendship that remains as strong as it was when my dear friend lived next door.
Indicators 2023: What’s next for the region’s college graduates?
WILKES-BARRE Jill Avery-Stoss, chief operating officer at The Institute for Public Policy and Economic Development, this week asked, What s next for the region s college graduates?
Casey introduces legislation to keep guns away from hate crime offenders
WILKES-BARRE U.S. Sen, Bob Casey, D-Scranton, this week introduced the Disarm Hate Act to prevent individuals convicted of violent misdemeanor hate crimes from purchasing or possessing firearms.
Doctor: Increased vaccine hesitancy a cause concern
WILKES-BARRE A recent trend of vaccine hesitancy has one local pediatrician concerned for the future of the community.
Anthracite celebrates 60 years of operation
WILKES-BARRE Saturday marked a very big milestone for the Anthracite, Not Just a Newstand.
Wilkes-Barre hosts 6th annual Multicultural Parade and Festival
WILKES-BARRE The 6th Annual Multicultural Parade and Festival drew large crowds to Public Square and the surrounding streets on Saturday.
Newly formed Office of Outdoor Recreation provides ‘seat at the table’
WILKES-BARRE Praise continues to pour in following Gov. Josh Shapiro s recent announcement of a newly formed Office of Outdoor Recreation, which is building on the Shapiro Administration s commitmen
Local businessman Michael Valenteen cleans courthouse lawn monuments
Frequently driving past the Luzerne County Courthouse, Michael Valenteen would gaze at the marble steps.
Beyond the Byline: Fall foliage and favorite road trips
Last week I wrote a story about fall foliage, looking at when is the best time to take a road trip to see it ablaze and where the best spots are.
Dallas School District shuts campus down after emailed bomb threat
DALLAS TWP. Dallas School District officials shut down the campus and cancelled all extracurricular activities scheduled for Friday after receiving an emailed bomb threat, Superintendent Thomas Duff