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Luzerne County deputy election director changes party affiliation
Luzerne County Deputy Election Director Beth Gilbert said she recently changed her party registration to Republican.
Request denied to postpone Foster Township homicide trial
WILKES-BARRE A Luzerne County judge denied to continue the Foster Township homicide trial of Roberto Torner, accused in his role in the fatal shooting of Jose Herran whose body was dismembered nearl
Second suspect in theft of motorcycles in Jenkins Township arraigned
JENKINS TWP. A man from Weatherly charged by Jenkins Township police for his alleged role in stealing two motorcycles from a storage container was arraigned Thursday.
Nurses Week: Heather Sugarman
HAZLETON Heather Sugarman said she loves her job and it really is as simple as that.
Let your NEPA pride shine on #570Day
Lakes and rivers. Mountain views. Parks and concert venues. Pizza. Historic architecture. Trains thundering across scenic terrain.
Luzerne County Election Board zeroes in on ballot residency absence
Luzerne County s Election Board focused Wednesday on the lack of a residency notation on May 16 primary election ballots in some races.
Indicators 2023 report: ‘Economic indicators are good’
PLAINS TWP. Teri Ooms, executive director at The Institute, on Wednesday said that the annual Indicators Report said the annual study was expanded in 2023, both in terms of geography and metrics to
White House warns of recession as debt limit fight drags on
WASHINGTON White House economists on Wednesday warned of severe damage to the U.S. economy in the event of a debt default, warning that a prolonged default could cause 8.3 million job losses and t
Carroll confirmed as Pa. Transportation Secretary
WILKES-BARRE The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced Wednesday that the Pennsylvania State Senate has confirmed Michael B. Carroll as the next Pennsylvania Department of Tr
Judge: Synagogue massacre suspect can face death penalty
PITTSBURGH The man charged in the deadliest attack on Jewish people in U.S. history has lost another bid to get the death penalty removed as a possible punishment.
Pashinski, lawmakers, advocates discuss hospital closure reform
Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski on Wednesday said when hospitals and health care facilities close or significantly reduce services, patients, doctors, nurses, staff and entire communities suffer.
Senate approves Baker bill to extend sunset of wiretap law to combat crime
DALLAS Sen. Lisa Baker on Wednesday said an effective and constitutional wiretapping law is a balance in which the expectation of privacy for citizens is not intruded upon without overriding public
Woman charged with attempting to stab man in front of police officers
WILKES-BARRE Police say a woman lunged at a man, attempting to stab him with a knife, in front of several officers inside a Cherry Street residence late Tuesday night.
Troopers’ sacrifice is honored
HANOVER TWP. It takes dedication, commitment and honor to become a member of the Pennsylvania State Police. Each trooper will respond to life-threatening incidents knowing it could be their last ass
Meuser named co-chair of Congressional Coal Caucus
DALLAS U.S. Rep. Dan Meuser this week was named co-chair of the Congressional Coal Caucus for the 118th Congress.
DCED official’s tour highlights success of downtown WB small businesses
WILKES-BARRE Barber Life Barbershop owner Donnell Battle on Tuesday was tending to a customer when he was visited by a group of dignitaries.
Dallas School District shows off new external bus camera system
DALLAS TWP. Drivers who still unwisely think it is OK to pass a school bus with the red lights flashing and students unloading may want to think again if they drive in Kingston Township, Dallas and
Black Creek Twp. man pleads guilty to hunting deer outside season
WILKES-BARRE A Black Creek Township man caught with decomposed deer carcasses on his property pled guilty to hunting out of season and a firearm offense.
Warrants issued in garbage receipt theft scheme
WILKES-BARRE Arrest warrants were issued for two people in a sophisticated retail theft scheme that involves diving in garbage cans and dumpsters for store receipts.
Suspected gunman caught after 5 dead in Texas mass shooting
CLEVELAND, Texas Authorities near Houston say they have caught a man suspected of killing five of his neighbors, including a 9-year-old boy, with an AR-style rifle after the family confronted him la