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Wilkes-Barre Township police investigating shooting
WILKES-BARRE TWP. Township police are investigating a shooting that occurred in the Cedar Village Apartments complex early Saturday morning.
185 cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Luzerne County on Saturday; 7 deaths
WILKES-BARRE The latest Department of Health report on Saturday showed Luzerne County with 185 new cases of COVID-19 and seven new deaths. The county s death count is at 1,234.
Yudichak ‘profoundly disappointed’ in redistricting process
State Sen. John Yudichak Friday said he is profoundly disappointed in how Luzerne County was unfairly treated in what sadly remains a very partisan redistricting process.
Opinion divided on redistricting process
Friday was a landmark day for Pennsylvania politics, including a major announcement for one of the region s longtime state representatives as the larger picture shifted.
Downtown group hears positive report from Mayor Brown, DCP’s Newman
WILKES-BARRE On a chilly, icy Friday, the Downtown Wilkes-Barre Business Association met virtually to hear Mayor George Brown talk about the downtown and how the city is planning more events to attr
Wilkes-Barre announces 2022 property tax payment schedule
WILKES-BARRE The city Friday announced the 2022 property tax payment schedule.
McDonald files notice of appeal in bar shooting conviction
A Plymouth man convicted by a Luzerne County jury of voluntary manslaughter in a deadly shooting outside a sports bar in 2018 has filed an appeal notice with the Pennsylvania Superior Court.
Rep. Carroll not seeking re-election in 118th Legislative District
HUGHESTOWN State Rep. Mike Carroll Friday announced he will not seek the Democratic nomination to serve the 118th Legislative District in the upcoming primary election.
Child endangerment charge added against Wyoming Borough man
EDWARDSVILLE A Wyoming Borough man arrested in December on allegations he sexually assaulted a child faces more charges after the case was reviewed by a Luzerne County assistant district attorney.
Fire damages West Pittston home
WEST PITTSTON One man was transported to a local hospital to be treated for smoke inhalation after a second-alarm fire on Foundry Street Friday morning.
220 cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Luzerne County on Friday; 7 deaths
WILKES-BARRE The latest Department of Health report on Friday showed Luzerne County with 220 new cases of COVID-19 and seven new deaths. The county s death count is at 1,227.
Shapiro’s office: GOP elector plan not illegal, but misleading
Not illegal, but misleading.
Public Square rink to open Saturday
WILKES-BARRE The ice skating rink on Public Square is scheduled for noon Saturday with a number of special events.
Coroner IDs Shickshinny fire victims; deaths ruled accidental
WILKES-BARRE The Luzerne County Coroner s office has released the names of those who perished Wednesday morning in a Furnace Street house fire in Shickshinny, ranging in age from 15 to 68.
Genetti: Fire-damaged apartments to be rebuilt; church shelter opening
WILKES-BARRE The apartments damaged in a deadly fire last month at The Redington will be rebuilt, property owner Gus Genetti said Thursday.
Chacko’s strong: Praise for business as they speak out on shooting
WILKES-BARRE Chacko s Family Bowling Center has released a statement in regards to the shooting that took place outside the business on Wednesday night.
Galli case: DA reinstates charges; judge OKs Florida vacation
WILKES-BARRE Luzerne County District Attorney Sam Sanguedolce reinstated all charges against Leonard Galli when the former Exeter police officer backed out of a plea deal.
Nurses ratify ‘historic’ union contract with Geisinger Health
WILKES-BARRE Registered nurses at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center (GWV) and Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre (GSWB) members of SEIU Healthcare Pennsylvania voted unanimously on Wednesday to
Meuser bill demands transparency for illegal immigrant transit in U.S.
WILKES-BARRE U.S. Rep. Dan Meuser Thursday said the Biden administration has created an unmitigated disaster at the southern border and it is directly impacting communities across the United States.
Mountain Top man sentenced to state prison for DUI crash
WILKES-BARRE Luzerne County Judge David W. Lupas denied a request to allow a Dorrance Township man to begin serving his lengthy prison sentence at a later date.