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Luzerne County officials seek solutions for homelessness
WILKES-BARRE TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The homelessness issue persists in the Parsons section of Wilkes-Barre. A homeless encampment sits in a wooded area off the Cross Valley Expressway, neighboring several homes. Many people who live near the camp say they're frustrated with the situation. Others hope the people living there find shelter soon. “It [...]
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Luzerne County man faces child rape charges
Kristopher Powell faces several charges, including rape of a child, statutory sexual assault, aggravated indecent assault of a child, and other offenses.
WNEP Wed, Jun 10 [totalcount]
Ohio police name suspect in festival shooting that injured 12 people, still searching for second shooter
Toledo, Ohio, police are still searching for the shooters who hurt 12 people at the Old West End Festival on Saturday.
WNEP Wed, Jun 10 [totalcount]
Inmates raise $24K toward accessible van for Shamokin man with cerebral palsy
A man from Northumberland County in need of a new handicapped accessible van got the help he needed from a very unlikely source.
WNEP Wed, Jun 10 [totalcount]
Who is Tori Penso? More about the 1st American woman to referee a men's World Cup match
The Major League Soccer referee is set to make history, becoming the first American woman to ever referee a men's FIFA World Cup match.
WNEP Wed, Jun 10 [totalcount]
Pick your own strawberries season begins in Lackawanna County
Pallman Farms is expected to be open for three to four weeks.
WNEP Wed, Jun 10 [totalcount]
St. Cats and Dogs prepares for Kitten Shower
A group caring for kittens in Scranton is gearing up for one of its biggest fundraisers while trying to keep stray populations under control.
WNEP Wed, Jun 10 [totalcount]
Campers busy setting up at Pocono Raceway ahead of NASCAR weekend
Tens of thousands of people will be making their way to Monroe County this week for NASCAR weekend at Pocono Raceway. Some fans got an early start camping.
WNEP Wed, Jun 10 [totalcount]
SCI Coal Township inmates find new purpose giving back to community
Corrections officials say it's a way for them to make up for their previous actions by giving back to area organizations.
WNEP Wed, Jun 10 [totalcount]
Graffiti cleanup underway in Luzerne County
Pocono Restorations is cleaning up graffiti free of charge in Wilkes-Barre Township, aiming to enhance the community.
WNEP Wed, Jun 10 [totalcount]