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Coal could make comeback in PA after executive order

MOUNT CARMEL, NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The US coal industry has been declining for decades, but that may change after a series of executive orders signed by President Trump.

President Trump has expressed his support for coal since his first term.

Until now, there was little progress made to revive the dying industry, especially here in NEPA.

Four new executive orders were signed by President Trump, granting the coal industry much more room to operate in the US.

Man accused of sexual assault during tattoo session

EDWARDSVILLE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man has been arrested after police say he sexually assaulted a woman and had an illegal firearm in his home.

Officers say Elijah Gabriel Wright, 24, of Edwardsville, was giving the victim a tattoo in Edwardsville when he sexually assaulted her.

Investigators say the victim then drove back to her house in shock, later calling the police who advised her to go to the hospital and get a rape examination.

Hazleton night club destroyed after fire

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