SUNBURY — A 6-year-old is recovering after ingesting fentanyl and a Sunbury man faces felony charges after police say the man had illegal drugs inside a city apartment.
DANVILLE — The Foss Clinic and Bush Pavilion entrances at Geisinger Medical Center will be closed temporarily as the hospital’s road project progresses.
SUNBURY — A motion to dismiss homicide charges and reduce bail for a Luzerne County man and a Northumberland County man were denied Friday in Northumberland County Court.
The Lewisburg Children’s Museum and the League of Women Voters of the Lewisburg area will offer a special voter education and registration event this weekend to push civic engagement and responsibility.
LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Around thirty people have been charged after a six-month-long drug investigation focusing mainly on two housing complexes on the west side of the Wyoming Valley.
On Thursday, a drug bust led by multiple Luzerne County law enforcement agencies and the Pennsylvania Attorney General's Office took place at Hilltop Apartments and Eagle Ridge Apartments.
BRADFORD COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A woman has pled guilty in Bradford County court for her involvement in the dismembering and burning of a man's body in March of 2024.
Summer Lynn Heil, 37, Harrisburg, pled guilty on Thursday to a felony count of hindering apprehension. She originally faced several misdemeanors charges in connection with assisting Ronda and Terry Parker in covering up the death of Michael Pruitt, according to the Bradford County District Attorney.
As part of Heil's plea deal, she will provide testimony against the Parkers.
KINGSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A local food pantry in Luzerne County has been forced to cut back on its weekly donations to families due to a lack of supplies.
It’s a dreaded sight at a local food pantry, empty shelves, and empty coolers.
“The cupboards bare, you know, nowadays it’s tough,” said Mark Finkelstein, volunteer, Sara’s Table Food Pantry.
King’s College hosting free Halloween-themed science night for families
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — King's College is set to host a free "Things that Go Boom in the Night" Halloween event for families on October 30.
The King's College Department of Chemistry and Physics is offering a free event with interactive science activities, including faculty-led demonstrations.
Thousands of lights shine at Hughestown Halloween house
Democrat Casey says the greed of “big conglomerates” is to blame for high prices for household essentials. Republican McCormick claims the economy is “weak.”
BENTON TOWNSHIP, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Lackawanna County Director of Roads and Bridges says construction on the bridge on Earl Clark Road might not start until Spring 2027.
Benton Township bridge closed after a side collapsed
“If I give the Engineers the OK to start the process of replacing the bridge next week and they fast track it, the earliest it would be ready for bid would be the fall of 2026 with spring construction in 2027.” said Larry Lukasik, Lackawanna County Director of Roads and Bridges
