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Man found dead after house fire identified

POLK TWP., MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The coroner has identified the victim of a deadly house fire in Monroe County.

The Monroe County Coroner's Office stated 71-year-old Robert Werner from Polk Township was pronounced dead on the scene of a fire on Long Mountain Road on April 1.

Husband accused of shooting wife inside home

The cause and manner of Werner's death are pending at this time.

Pennsylvania State Police, along with state police fire marshals, are investigating the fire.

Husband accused of shooting wife inside home

SOUTH ABINGTON TWP., LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A husband is being charged after police say he shot his wife inside their home in South Abington Township.

Investigators stated that on April 1, around 9:00 p.m., officers were called to Northern Spy Road for a report of a shooting. The caller, a 12-year-old girl, stated her father shot her mother inside the home, police reported.

Amid federal campgrounds closing PA state parks thrive

(WBRE/WYOU) — As many federal campgrounds close due to staffing shortages, the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) has launched its "Still Open. Still Awesome." campaign.

The DCNR is expecting a nearly 30 percent increase in campsite reservations this March compared to the same time last year.

The new tourism campaign is aimed at encouraging Pennsylvania residents and visitors to choose state parks and forests for their next outdoor adventure.

Why is my water brown? Crews flushing hydrants to reduce discolored

Police say intercepted drug transaction leads to 24-minute chase

HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Two men were arrested after police say they intercepted a drug transaction that caused a 24-minute chase.

On Tuesday, April 1, the Drug Enforcement Agency in New York informed investigators of a possible drug transaction happening in the Hazleton area.

According to the Hazleton City Police, officers set up surveillance in the area of South Locust Street and saw the transaction being made.

Pa. student charged with threats towards school

DANVILLE, MONTOUR COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police state a student is facing charges after he allegedly posted threats online towards the Danville Middle School.

On Wednesday, April 2, around 1:30 a.m., the Danville Police Department was informed of a student posting a threat on social media against the Danville Middle School.

The FBI red-flagged the threat and relayed it to the Pennsylvania State Police, leading to Danville Police contacting the student in question.

Multi-county police chase with stolen car ends in arrest

Why is my water brown? Crews flushing hydrants to reduce discolored water

(WBRE/WYOU) — Pennsylvania American Water has stated repairs are underway to alleviate discolored water impacting areas across northeastern Pennsylvania on Wednesday.

Pennsylvania American Water stated they are aware of the issue of discolored water in the following areas:

Duryea

Pittston

West Pittston

Exeter

Wyoming

Swoyersville

Moosic

Authorities say this is an aesthetic issue and does not impact water quality.

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