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Police respond to Academy Street for apparent shooting
WILKES-BARRE Police on Thursday responded to a shooting incident at Academy Street at Carey Avenue in the city, where a pool of blood could be seen at the front door of a barber shop.
Carbondale man found guilty of raping woman at Misericordia University
WILKES-BARRE A Luzerne County jury on Thursday convicted a Carbondale man of raping an ex-girlfriend inside her dormitory room at Misericordia University in 2021.
Wilkes-Barre Mayor George Brown reaches agreement over primary write-in tallying
Republican write-in votes for Democratic Wilkes-Barre Mayor George C. Brown will be tallied, even if May 16 primary election voters did not shade in the oval next to the write-in box on the paper ball
Greater Wyoming Valley YMCA debuts new Camp Kresge cabins
WHITE HAVEN The newly built overnight cabins at the Greater Wyoming Valley Area YMCA s Camp Kresge will increase operational efficiency, reduce overall operating expenses and increase sustainability
Pa. high court appears split over plan to force power plants to pay for carbon emissions
HARRISBURG Justices on Pennsylvania s Supreme Court indicated Wednesday that they are likely to have split opinions on whether a governor has the right to force power plant owners to pay for their p
Father of poll worker charged in election sign theft
NANTICOKE The father of an election worker faces a misdemeanor theft charge after police say he was caught on video stealing a Luzerne County Council candidate s campaign sign from a polling place i
Gov. Shapiro visits new state park public access point in White Haven
The moment he stepped out of his vehicle in White Haven Wednesday morning, Gov. Josh Shapiro liked what he saw.
Wilkes-Barre Mayor George Brown files legal action over primary write-in tallying
Local attorney Neil O Donnell filed an emergency petition today on behalf of Wilkes-Barre Mayor George C. Brown attempting to force the county s Election Board to tally all Republican write-in votes i
Music legend Tina Turner dead at 83
NEW YORK Tina Turner, the unstoppable singer and stage performer who teamed with husband Ike Turner for a dynamic run of hit records and live shows in the 1960s and 70s and survived her horrifying
WB dedicates new ambulance, honors EMS workers
WILKES-BARRE TWP. Members of the community gathered to celebrate EMS workers at Hollenback Station on Wednesday afternoon in honor of National Emergency Medical Services Week.
Police look to promote safe holiday travel
HANOVER TWP. Pennsylvania State Police, local police, and highway safety partners joined together on Wednesday morning to discuss safe travel during Memorial Day weekend.
Student testifies she woke up being raped
WILKES-BARRE A student at Misericordia University testified before a Luzerne County jury Wednesday about being raped inside her dorm room by an intoxicated ex-boyfriend in 2021.
Man, 18, charged in Wilkes-Barre shooting
WILKES-BARRE An 18-year-old man was arraigned Wednesday after Wilkes-Barre City Police say he was involved in a shooting in an area where children were playing at Emunah Manor Apartments.
‘We’ve never had anything like this before’
I love this! the new dancer said Sunday afternoon as he swung his partner in front of the new stage on Wilkes-Barre s Public Square. My favorite part is the do-si-do.
Levee overseer receives first sponsor to spruce up recreational trail features
The Wyoming Valley Levee overseer has received its first outside sponsorship to update public recreation features on the trail atop the flood control system.
Luzerne County Council advances possible charter amendment ballot question
A proposed Luzerne County home rule charter amendment ballot question reconstituting the five-citizen election board passed its first hurdle Tuesday.
Wilkes-Barre mayor’s campaign to file legal action seeking counting of write-in votes
Local attorney Neil O Donnell said he will be filing court paperwork today on behalf of Wilkes-Barre Mayor George C. Brown s campaign, attempting to force Luzerne County s Election Board to tally prim
DA’s office: Contractor defrauded property owners for $73K
A contractor is being charged after detectives say he committed home improvement fraud, taking $73,000 from more than a dozen property owners for work he didn t finish, our newsgathering partners at E
Hollenback Cemetery walking tour set for Saturday
WILKES-BARRE Wilkes-Barr Preservation Society executive director and Hollenback Cemetery Association board member Tony Brooks will host the annual Memorial Day weekend walking tour of Hollenback Ce
Children injured in Wright Twp. bear attack
WRIGHT TWP. The Pennsylvania Game Commission is investigating after two young children were injured in a bear attack on Monday, according to a statement from the agency.