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Balance of power could be at stake in 8th Congressional District race
28/22 NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — Northeastern Pennsylvania is once again at the center of the political universe with a Congressional Race getting a lot of attention. Monday, the Speaker of the House, Mike Johnson attended a fundraiser for Rob Bresnahan, the Republican candidate vying for the seat in the 8th district. 91 arrested for DUI in Luzerne County He's trying to unseat...
Victim identified in deadly Dallas Township crash
DALLAS TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY(WBRE/WYOU) — The Luzerne County Coroner has identified the victim in a deadly crash that occurred over the weekend on Route 309. Coroner Jill Matthews states that on May 18 crews were called to Route 309 of Old Highway Road in Dalls Township for a two-vehicle crash. Two-vehicle crash sends one to hospital Matthews reports the driver of one of the...
91 arrested for DUI in Luzerne County
HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — State troopers say they arrested 91 drunk drivers during a weekend DUI enforcement in Luzerne County. Pennsylvania State Police stated troopers and municipal police officers conducted 1,026 stops that included 91 arrests for intoxicated drivers and 33 arrests for possession of a controlled substance. Three wanted for multiple alleged retail...
PSP chase ends with stolen car arrest
DINGMAN TWP., PIKE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A woman was arrested after state police say she led them on a high-speed chase in a stolen car. On May 20 around 6:00 a.m. troopers said they were patrolling Interstate 84 in Pike County when they saw a car traveling at a high speed. Two-vehicle crash sends one to hospital State police say they learned the car was stolen and tried to pull...
Two-vehicle crash sends one to hospital
OVERFIELD TWP., WYOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A two-vehicle crash shut down a Wyoming County road Monday morning. Tunkhannock Township Police picture shows a truck and a car crashed into each other on State Route 307 in the area of Baja Lane in Overfield Township. Police say around 9:30 a.m. a truck was backing into a private driveway when a car traveling along ST307 crashed into it...
Three wanted for multiple alleged retail thefts in Luzerne County
LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police are searching for two people allegedly involved in multiple retail thefts in Luzerne County. According to the Edwardsville Police Department, the two suspects pictured entered Market 32 in Edwardsville and stole $3,000 worth of items on multiple occasions. Wilkes-Barre Township Police also reported the same suspect wanted in Edwardsville allegedly...
Scranton grocery store closed after fire
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A Lackawanna County grocery store is closed for the foreseeable future after a smoky fire happened this morning in Scranton's Green Ridge section. Shoppers like Thomas Yanushefski stopped by Giant in the Green Ridge Plaza on Monday. To their surprise, they found caution tape roped around the entrances and condemned signs posted on the doors. "I...
Cops: Church burglar caught
Riverside pastor reports man took cash, coins, computer, curling iron
RIVERSIDE -- A man who allegedly stole from Victory Life Church in April is facing several burglary charges after being...
Southern Columbia board to talk tax increase
Proposed hike would range from 2.54% to 3.62% depending on each resident’s county
FRANKLIN TWP. -- A tax hike will be on the agenda at tonight's Southern Columbia school board meeting. School board...
Police: Man admits slapping girlfriend
Woman says she woke up in car in Danville
Press Enterprise staff report DANVILLE -- A man is facing assault charges after he slapped his girlfriend on a street...
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Police sergeant resigns post
Longtime Montour Township officer says he no longer feels secure in job
RUPERT -- Supervisors here accepted the resignation of police Sgt. Dan Kilgus during their meeting Thursday night...
Bloomsburg motorist accused of DUI in crash
Driver couldn’t perform sobriety test, police allege
Press Enterprise staff report BLOOMSBURG -- Bloomsburg Police say a man who crashed into a telephone pole last...
Gas leak closes Route 61 in Schuylkill County
SCHUYLKILL COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Route 61 is closed after officials say there was a gas leak in New Castle...
Donor wants paintings back
Mifflin Township woman asking Goodwill shoppers to contact her
BUCKHORN -- A Mifflin Township woman said she quickly regretted recently donating 30 framed paintings to the...
Memorial Day parade and ceremonies set in Danville
DANVILLE — The veterans of Montour County are set to host Danville's annual Memorial Day parade and ceremonies on...
Mustang hit home, truck in Berwick
BERWICK -- A driver on East Second Street lost control of his Ford Mustang, which spun and struck a house and...
Used car dealer ordered to pay $44,617 to nine buyers
BERWICK -- A judge ordered a used car dealer accused of selling vehicles that couldn't pass inspection to pay $44,...
Hemlock supers OK solar farms
and M.J. MAHON Press Enterprise Writers BUCKHORN -- Hemlock Township supervisors granted approval Tuesday morning...
Pranks played around Berwick
Crews clean up foam in fountain; vandals fiddled with business sign
BERWICK -- Someone made a sudsy mess by putting soap in the fountain at the Gary Heimbach Park sometime late...
Feds charge ex-mail carrier
Wapwallopen woman, 21, is accused of stealing cash and gift cards
WILLIAMSPORT -- An ex-mail carrier from the Bloomsburg Post Office suspected of stealing money and gift cards from...