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UPDATED: Jury acquits Knorr on charge of criminal attempted murder
WILKES-BARRE Clayton Leroy Knorr immediately dropped his head into his hands when the jury foreman announced not guilty on a charge of criminal attempt to commit murder.
At Golden Globes, ‘The Fabelmans,’ ‘Banshees,’ ‘Abbott Elementary’ triumph
(AP) The Golden Globes returned to the air Tuesday with a red carpet flush with celebrities, comedian Jerrod Carmichael as a hesitant emcee and top awards for Steven Spielberg s The Fabelmans and
Departures resume after FAA lifts ground stop
(AP) U.S. flight departures began resuming early Wednesday after an overnight outage to a key air-traffic system prompted authorities to ground planes nationwide.
Felony assault charges dismissed when victim fails to show
WILKES-BARRE A woman from Old Forge accused of assaulting her boyfriend when she caught him with another woman was cleared of felony assault charges Tuesday.
‘On Patrol: Live’ will feature WBPD on recurring basis
After their debut on the Reelz Network TV show On Patrol: Live captivated viewers across the valley and across the country, the Wilkes-Barre City Police Department will be back on the show on a recu
Thomas announces candidacy for Wilkes-Barre City Controller
WILKES-BARRE Tony Thomas on Tuesday announced his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for Wilkes-Barre City Controller.
Davenport announces bid for Magisterial District Judge for 11-3-01
SALEM TOWNSHIP Carol Davenport of Salem Township Tuesday announced her candidacy for Magisterial District Judge 11-3-01 in Luzerne County.
City receives Community Initiative Award from Pa. Historic Preservation Office
WILKES-BARRE The City of Wilkes-Barre on Tuesday was presented with a Community Initiative Award from the Pennsylvania State Historic Preservation Office for the development of the Wilkes-Barre Walk
Hanover Area School Board votes to keep any tax increase within state limit
HANOVER TWP. At Tuesday s regular monthly meeting the Hanover Area School Board voted to limit any property tax increase for the 2023-24 fiscal year (July 1 through June 30) to a state-set maximum.
WB Twp. police seek thieves in heist of $80K Dodge Hellcat
Wilkes-Barre Township police are asking for the public s help after a Dodge Durango Hellcat valued at $80,000 was stolen from Ken Pollock Nissan on Mundy Street.
LCCF escapee sentenced to state prison
WILKES-BARRE A man from Berwick who admitted to escaping from a work release detail at the Luzerne County Correctional Facility was sentenced to up to six years in state prison.
Man stopped with handgun at Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport
AVOCA Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport on Monday prevented a man from New Milford from bringing his handgun onto his flight.
Trooper: A vial with a cloudy liquid found in Knorr’s pocket
WILKES-BARRE A nearly four-inch long glass vial almost completely filled with a cloudy liquid was removed from the front pant s pocket of Clayton Knorr after he was arrested in a Park & Ride lot in
Detectives upgrade charge to criminal homicide in deadly Kingston fire
KINGSTON A woman who allegedly admitted to intentionally setting a fire inside her Kingston apartment that took the life of her husband last week was charged Tuesday with criminal homicide.
Warrior Run man charged with raping child
WILKES-BARRE City police arrested a man from Warrior Run on allegations he sexually assaulted a girl multiple times in 2018 and 2019.
West Wyoming Parks and Rec plans Night of Comedy
Laughter is on the agenda for the West Wyoming Parks and Recreation committee next month, as the organization will host their first-ever Night of Comedy.
Semenza sentenced to one-year in prison
A former president of the Old Forge Borough Council has been sentenced to prison time after being federally charged with bribery.
Police: 2 were trying to meet underage teens for sex
The Kingston Municipal Police Department announced Monday the arrests of two men caught trying to meet up with underage teens to engage in sexual activity.
Secret video of ‘murder plot’ played to jury
WILKES-BARRE A Pittston woman who said she was a longtime confidential drug informant for state police testified Monday she believed her family friend, Clayton Leroy Knorr, was going to kill his ex-
Baker joins Republican leadership team; reappointed Judiciary Chair
LEHMAN TWP. State Sen. Lisa Baker will begin the 2023-2024 legislative session as part of the Senate Republican leadership team, serving as Majority Caucus Administrator.