Wilkes Barre Bar Owner Threatened
A man who Wilkes Barre Police say, while drunk, pointed a gun at the head of a bar owner who tried to remove him for being too drunk, has been arrested. 44 year old Elvis Castanos of Wilkes-Barre, was locked up in the Luzerne County Correctional Facility with bail set at $25,000.
Read MoreNew Deacons
Bishop Joseph Bambera has ordained 8 men from Northeastern Pennsylvania as deacons at the Cathedral of Saint Peter in Scranton. Three of the new Deacons reside in Lackawanna County, two in Luzerne and Lycoming counties, and one of them is from Monroe County.
Read MoreTeen Arrested in Walmart Thefts
State police arrested a 16-year-old for stealing over $200 worth of items from the Hazle Township Walmart in Luzerne County. Charges have been filed through the juvenile district court.
Read MoreTurnpike Rates Rising
If you use the Pennsylvania Turnpike, get set to pay more. Back in August, The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission approved a 5% toll increase for 2023 for all E-ZPass and Toll By Plate customers. The new rates will take effect on January 8th.
Read MoreWegman’s Recall
Fears of possible salmonella contamination have led Wegmans to issue a voluntarily recall of micro greens, sweet pea leaves and cat grass. So far, no illnesses have been reported. Customers can return the items to store service desks for refunds.
Read MoreWilkes Barre Woman Attacks Two Men
A Wilkes Barre woman has been arrested after police say she fired shots at a man and pistol-whipped another man which caused Kings’ College to go on lockdown Tuesday afternoon. 40 year old Chrystina Walker is facing a string of charges as she sits behind bars in the Luzerne County Correctional Facility on a $65,000 […]
Read MoreYou Drink. You Drive. You Get Arrested
State Police will be conducting DUI checkpoints and roving patrols this upcoming holiday weekend, and they say they will have a zero-tolerance policy. Troopers say they are highlighting drinking and driving as a top safety issue heading into the new year.
Read MoreElection Results Finally Certified in PA
It’s finally official… Pennsylvania has finally certified the results of the November election… after almost two months. Acting Secretary of State Leigh Chapman completed certification of all races in the 2022 midterm election on Tuesday.
Read More15 Displaced After Pipe Bursts in Scranton
15 people were displaced after a pipe burst and caused flooding at a shelter on Wyoming Avenue in Scranton, operated by Catholic Social Services on Monday night. They say it was caused by a fire system malfunction. Cleanup is underway.
Read MoreState Police Issue Holiday Report
Pennsylvania State Police investigated 661 crashes statewide over the Christmas holiday weekend. 7 people died, 113 others were injured, and more than 100 drivers were arrested for DUI. Troopers also issued more than 451 speeding citations.
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