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Nescopeck crash sends bicyclist to hospital; man’s ID sought
NESCOPECK Pennsylvania State Police at Shickshinny were called to a crash at the intersection of Broad Street and Stair Avenue Wednesday afternoon, our newsgathering partners at Eyewitness News WBRE
Use of K-9 in campaign ads questioned
Luzerne County Councilman Stephen J. Urban publicly asked the county law office to look into a county employee s use of a K-9 dog as a prop in a magisterial election campaign.
House Republicans pass debt bill
WASHINGTON House Republicans narrowly passed sweeping legislation Wednesday that would raise the government s legal debt ceiling by $1.5 trillion in exchange for steep spending restrictions, a tacti
Disney sues DeSantis, alleging ‘government retaliation’ in Reedy Creek feud
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. The Walt Disney Co. is suing Gov. Ron DeSantis and state officials in federal court, accusing them of engaging in a targeted campaign of government retaliation in the feud o
Gun control measures advance in Pa. House
HARRISBURG Democrats advanced four gun-control bills in Pennsylvania s state House of Representatives on Wednesday, after years of a virtual standstill on legislation amid a politically divided gove
Pa. Gaming Control Board fines Mount Airy, Mohegan Pennsylvania, Sugarhouse
WILKES-BARRE The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board on Wednesday approved three consent agreements presented by the Board s Office of Enforcement Counsel ( OEC ) during its public meeting regarding v
Luzerne County releases top three manager finalists
Luzerne County Council received and released the names of the three top manager finalists Tuesday evening: prior county acting manager and chief solicitor Romilda Crocamo, county 911 Executive Directo
Family Business Alliance marks 25 years of service
PITTSTON The Family Business Alliance (FBA), celebrating 25 years, held a panel discussion Tuesday on the topic of Still Family After All These Years featuring Dick Kane, Kane Properties; Kristin
WB Area CTC students protest to support law-enforcement teacher
PLAINS TWP. Wilkes-Barre Area Career and Technical Center law enforcement students staged a protest outside the school Tuesday calling for the return of their suspended teacher, Joe Lakkis. They con
Pennsylvania American Water begins $1.6M line projects in Pittston, Plains
PITTSTON Pennsylvania American Water on Tuesday announced the start of $1.6 million water line upgrade projects to replace more than 5,600 feet of water main in Pittston and Plains Township.
Mohegan Sun Arena unveils sensory program for guests
WILKES-BARRE TWP. Mohegan Sun Arena, in partnership with Misericordia University s Occupational Therapy Department, unveiled its sensory program on Tuesday, which will provide sensory regulation ser
Biden announces reelection bid
WASHINGTON President Joe Biden on Tuesday formally announced that he is running for reelection in 2024, asking voters to give him more time to finish this job and extend the run of America s oldes
$65K sale of former silk mill on WB Council’s agenda
WILKES-BARRE If approved, two projects to be voted on by City Council later this week could enhance the business scene of downtown Wilkes-Barre.
Spin Doctors to play Fine Arts Fiesta May 19
WILKES-BARRE The Fine Arts Fiesta, a nonprofit organization, is thrilled to announce the Spin Doctors as their 2023 Friday night headliner.
Two men admit guilt to soliciting minors for sex
WILKES-BARRE Two men charged by Kingston police with soliciting minors for sex pled guilty to related offenses in Luzerne County Court.
Man sentenced 4-11 years in domestic violence case
WILKES-BARRE A Luzerne Borough man who punched his girlfriend and threatened to kill the woman and her children was sentenced to up to 11 years in state prison.
Justice for Nova: Last suspect waives animal cruelty charges
WILKES-BARRE The last of two suspects accused in abandoning a Pit Bull named Nova waived her right to a preliminary hearing in Luzerne County Central Court on Tuesday.
Two charged with sling-shooting marijuana into LCCF yard
WILKES-BARRE Tennis balls, hollowed-out rocks and eyeglasses have been used to smuggle narcotics into the Luzerne County Correctional Facility.
Chief public defender replaced in defending Nanticoke man on fatal drug driving charges
WILKES-BARRE A Nanticoke man charged in the drug driving death of James Mahon in Plymouth last year was appointed a new defense attorney Tuesday due to a breakdown in the attorney-client relationshi
Lineup announced for 2023 Rockin’ the River concert series
WILKES-BARRE Alan Stout, executive director of Visit Luzerne County, on Tuesday said the annual Rockin the River summer concert series has provided some wonderful nights of great music, great food