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Jury selection begins in Foster Township homicide trial
WILKES-BARRE Jury selection began Monday in the Foster Township homicide trial of Roberto Torner, accused in his role in the fatal shooting of Jose Herran nearly eight years ago.
Pittston man pleads guilty to possessing child sexual abuse materials
WILKES-BARRE A man from Pittston pled guilty to possessing child sexual abuse materials hidden in a folder on his cellular phone.
Autopsy reveals homicide in Kingston death
KINGSTON An autopsy on a 22-year-old man found dead inside a residence on Bennett Street revealed he died from head injuries, according to Kingston police.
Hazleton City police searching for accused drug dealer
Hazleton City police are asking for the public s assistance in locating an accused drug dealer who failed to show up for trial last month and is now on the run.
Hanover Area approves no-tax-increase budget, rescinds Gorham appointment
HANOVER TWP. The Hanover Area School Board approved a Proposed Final Budget Monday at a meeting that had been rescheduled from May 2. The budget is balanced at a bit less than $39.7 million dollars,
Teen, 16, charged in robbery of Wilkes-Barre store
WILKES-BARRE A 16-year-old boy was charged as an adult for an armed robbery of a convenient store Friday.
City conducts evaluation of Solomon Creek flood gates
WILKES-BARRE City Fire Chief Jay Delaney said Monday s drill/exercise and evaluation of the Solomon Creek floodgates is a necessary drill for several reasons.
Bill would help Grandparents Raising Children live in affordable housing
U.S. Sen. Bob Casey this week said more than 2.7 million children in the United States are being raised by grandparents and other relatives.
Beyond the Byline: Damon Williams deserves a gold medal
WILKES-BARRE It wasn t sanctioned as an official Olympic event, but the restoration of the iconic Stegmaier game clock should have earned student Damon Williams a gold medal.
Look Back: Three Noxen brothers served in European Theater during WWII
When the three sons of Mr. and Mrs. George Siglin of Noxen answered the call to arms, their parents were happy and proud, reported the Evening News on May 23, 1945.
Kaufer, Ryncavage stand by LGBTQ bill vote
DALLAS Two Republican legislators from Luzerne County are facing criticism over their votes to approve a bill to broaden protections for LGBTQ+ people that passed the Pennsylvania state House of Rep
West Pittston welcomes spring season with Cherry Blossom Festival
WEST PITTSTON The West Pittston Cherry Blossom Festival opened Saturday to sunshine and moderate temperatures. The 52nd annual event has become a tradition for many area families who want to kick of
Beyond the Byline: Bob Heim, artist, cartoonist, journalist
WILKES-BARRE On Tuesday, during a walking tour with Mayor George Brown, Larry Newman, executive director at the Diamond City Partnership, and Department of Community and Economic Development Acting
PSU Wilkes-Barre celebrates Class of 2023 commencement ceremony
Penn State Wilkes-Barre celebrated its Class of 2023 with a commencement ceremony on Saturday morning in the school s Athletic and Recreation Building. Diplomas were conferred on 39 Penn State Wilkes-
Dennison Township man sentenced on child porn charges
A Dennison Township man who pled guilty to child pornography charges late last year was sentenced to spend 7 to 18 years in state prison.
PSU Wilkes-Barre: Big moves for tiny chips
LEHMAN TWP. Remember when supply chain issues and widespread shortages curtailed availability of electronic equipment using microprocessors made overseas? There is now a massive national move to p
LCCC’s Strategic Plan builds on its mission, aligns with student/community needs
WILKES-BARRE Luzerne County Community College President Thomas Leary said LCCC continues to move forward with offering an affordable and accessible education for students throughout Northeastern PA.
King’s College: More online, more health programs, and more appreciation
WILKES-BARRE The first thing The Rev. Thomas Looney talks about when asked how the COVID-19 pandemic changed things is how much the restrictions made people appreciate getting back to in-person norma
Charles III crowned at Westminster Abbey
LONDON (AP) King Charles III was crowned Saturday at Westminster Abbey, receiving the bejeweled St. Edward s Crown in a ceremony built on ancient tradition at a time when the monarchy is striving to
Region’s manufacturing sector surging to highest employment level in 10 years
Eric Joseph Esoda, president/CEO at the Northeastern PA Industrial Resource Center said the manufacturing sector across Northeastern Pennsylvania has recovered mightily from the impacts of the pandemi