WILLIAMSPORT — A former Mount Carmel police officer could face up to eight years in federal prison after signing an agreement to plead guilty to conspiracy to deprive constitutionally protected rights.
(WBRE/WYOU) — Due to dry and windy conditions, there is an elevated risk of wildfire spread in northeastern Pennsylvania.
The following counties have an elevated risk of wildfire spread on March 11:
Bradford
Carbon
Clinton
Columbia
Lackawanna
Lehigh
Luzerne
Lycoming
Monroe
Montour
Northumberland
Pike
Schuylkill
Snyder
Sullivan
Susquehanna
Union
Wayne
Wyoming
EEE virus found in Lackawanna County
LEWISBURG — By night, Curtis Beachel is a custodian for Lewisburg Area School District.
LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A viral disease spread by mosquitos was found in Lackawanna County in December.
According to the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) killed a horse in Lackawanna County. There have been no reported human cases.
People with EEE may demonstrate flu-like symptoms with advanced cases progressing to meningitis or encephalitis. EEE is not contagious from human to human.
‘REAL ID Day’ being hosted with deadline approaching
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — With the REAL ID deadline approaching on May 7, PennDOT and the Shapiro administration are hosting a REAL ID Day across the commonwealth.
On Monday, March 17 the Wilkes-Barre Drivers License Center will host a REAL ID Day from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Search underway for escaped state hospital patient
Getting a REAL ID is optional in Pennsylvania, but starting on May 7, 2025, you will need a REAL ID to:
Board domestic commercial flights.
Enter a military base.
CARBONDALE TWP., LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Authorities report a 13-year-old has died after a collision involving an ATV and SUV.
On Monday evening, around 7:45 p.m., the Carbondale Township Police were called to the intersection of Electric Street and Meredith Street for an ATV and SUV crash.
Driver dies after hitting tree in the road
Trooper Urban tells 28/22 News that a juvenile was killed as a result of the crash. Lackawanna County Coroner Timothy Rowland identified the victim as 13-year-old Gregory Perri of Fell Township.
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