‘A slap in the face for Russia’

KYIV, Ukraine Ukraine s air force claimed Saturday to have downed a Russian hypersonic missile over Kyiv using newly acquired American Patriot defense systems, the first known time the country has b

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.

Multiple people shot at at Dallas-area outlet mall

ALLEN, Texas Multiple people were shot at an outlet mall in the Dallas suburb of Allen, Texas, on Saturday, sending hundreds of shoppers fleeing in panic in the latest gun violence to strike the cou

Prince Harry reportedly heads home to US ‘immediately after’ coronation, makes no balcony appearance

Prince Harry reportedly headed back to the U.S. almost immediately after his father s coronation ceremony on Saturday.

WILKES-BARRE On a recent Saturday afternoon, Chacko s Family Bowling Center was filled with a variety of bowlers, putting on their bowling shoes, choosing the perfect ball and perfecting their strat

Osterhout Library thriving once again

WILKES-BARRE When our world seemed to stop moving back in 2020, escaping into a fictional one helped many to keep their head above water.

Plenty of opportunities for amateur athletes

NEPA athletes rejoice: come this summer, Luzerne County will be a prime destination for some of the sportiest men and women around the state, with a number of big-time events on the calendar over the

JA Inspire Live has Junior Achievement moving forward at warp speed

Susan Magnotta, president of Junior Achievement of Northeastern Pa., still gets choked up when she talks about the recent JA Inspire Live event.

Luzerne County Council members happy to leave pandemic in the past

Luzerne County Councilman Chris Perry is particularly relieved the COVID-19 pandemic is in the rearview mirror.

Wright Center for Community Health Wilkes-Barre Practice adds behavioral health and pediatric services

WILKES-BARRE The Wright Center for Community Health Wilkes-Barre Practice recently added behavioral health and pediatric services in the downtown, as it prepares to begin phase two of repurposing th

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

Brown, Newman: City post-pandemic recovery gaining speed in 2023

WILKES-BARRE Larry Newman, executive director at the Diamond City partnership, said there s no question that Downtown Wilkes-Barre s recovery has gained speed in 2023.

Barricaded gunman found deceased by drone

NANTICOKE During a six-hour standoff at an apartment building on East Church Street Friday night, state police troopers with the Special Emergency Response Team launched a drone equipped with camera

Iconic Stegmaier clock returned to armory perch

KINGSTON After performing most of the integral electrical work on the refurbishing of the Stegmaier clock, West Side Area Career and Technology Center senior Damon Williams deserves a gold medal.

Special Olympics track meet held at Wilkes-Barre Area High School

PLAINS TWP. Friday marked a big day for the Wilkes-Barre Area High School Unified Special Olympics track team.

Mock crash at WB Area High School hits home with students

PLAINS TWP. Juniors and Seniors of the Wilkes-Barre Area High School were presented with a grisly scene on Friday afternoon, which drew township firefighters, ambulance, and police to the campus.

Nanticoke standoff ends with gunman’s suicide

NANTICOKE A lengthy standoff in the 300 block of East Church Street ended just before 11 p.m. Friday when a barricaded gunman took his own life, officials at the scene said.

Leader One checks out Stegmaier buildings

WILKES-BARRE The Times Leader s Leader One drone had a chance to check out the Stegmaier buildings on the corner East Market Street and Wilkes-Barre Boulevard recently.

YMCA Derby gala glitters under the tent

WILKES-BARRE High-end headgear was all the rage under the tent at the Westmoreland Club on Friday evening, as the Greater Wyoming Valley Area YMCA held its 4th Annual Kentucky Derby Gala, with proce