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PLYMOUTH, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A Wyoming Valley West High School senior is keeping busy this school year with church, community, and school activities.

School, work after till 10:00 p.m., wake up the next day, and do it all over again.

That's the schedule of Olivia Davis a 17-year-old who is also a part of the Disney club and in the Key club at her school, Wyoming Valley West High School and it doesn't end there

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man is dead after a police-involved shooting took place in Wilkes-Barre Sunday morning.

According to the Luzerne County District Attorney's Office, police were called to a home on Mayer Street in Wilkes-Barre for a domestic violence incident.

The incident involved a woman and her 43-year-old ex-husband who no longer lived in the residence. The man was reported to have left the area and he was found a few blocks away at his residence on Holland Street.

SUNBURY — Jury selection begins today for a 23-year-old Shamokin man accused of fatally stabbing a woman with a sword in 2022.

LEWISBURG — The vision of CycleUp Cafe & Bike Shop is one of good drinks, tasty food and quality cyclist work all in one community space, according to owner Chris Korban.

STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man has been arrested after police say he stabbed and killed another man during a fight in Stroudsburg.

According to the Stroud Area Regional Police Department, officers were called to the 300 block of Main Street around 4:15 p.m. for a reported stabbing.

Through further investigation, police said the victim arrived at the home to drop off his children to their mother.

Four wanted after nationwide bank account hack

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Scranton School District will close early Wednesday ahead of former President Trump's visit.

The school district announced Monday that due to former President Trmup's visit to Scranton on Wednesday, October 9, schools will be dismissing early to accommodate traffic concerns.

Former President Trump is coming to Scranton

The district said concerns over congestion that may interfere with student transportation were the reason for letting school out early, as well as other safety and security concerns.

DELAWARE WATER GAP, MONROE COUNTY — October is recognized nationwide as domestic violence awareness month, a time to shed light on resources and stand with those affected.

Someone is always there to answer the call at Safe Monroe in Delaware Water Gap.

The non-profit, formerly known as the Women’s Resources of Monroe County, is the domestic and sexual abuse center for the entire county.

“We provided services to over 980 adults and children dealing with domestic abuse,” said Lauren Peterson, Executive Director, of Safe Monroe.

TANNERSVILLE, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police say four people are wanted after a nationwide bank account hacking scheme in Monroe County.

According to the Pocono Township Police Department, in November 2023 officers were told of fraudulent withdrawals from a woman's bank account.

Pocono Township Police

Through an investigation, police said the victim's checks and checking account information were passed on to several suspects throughout the United States to steal funds from her account.

Search for next of kin after man’s death

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