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Man charged with homicide after alleged drug delivery

LYCOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man has been charged with homicide after police say he delivered drugs resulting in death.

The Lycoming County District Attorney says Keith Reitz is being charged for the overdose death of 46-year-old, Nicole Bassett.

Investigators say in October 2024, Reitz supplied Bassett with crack cocaine he bought in Wilkes-Barre.

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Police say the two smoked it together, then Reitz left and Bassett was later found by her roommate unresponsive and later pronounced dead.

Monster Jam returns to Mohegan Arena

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Monster trucks are set to dig up the dirt and fly through the air near Wilkes-Barre this weekend.

Monster Jam is back in Wilkes-Barre Township for its 23rd year. Where eight 15-hundred horsepower vehicles will compete in racing, skills, donut, and freestyle competitions.

“Each of the ramps here, the different angles and things, are all designed so these monster jam trucks can come out here and put on the best tricks possible, I mean they do crazy things on two wheels, four wheels, whatever you can do.”

Man allegedly steals charity collection at register

NEW MILFORD TOWNSHIP, SUSQUEHANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police say they are looking for a man who stole a charity collection container from a register counter.

According to police, surveillance footage from March 7 showed a man stealing a container collecting donations for the True Friends organization from Hines Mart in New Milford Township, which contained approximately $300.

True Friends is a charity that benefits children and adults with disabilities.

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Rep. Bresnahan talks hot-button issues across Washington, NEPA

(WBRE/WYOU)— Tariffs, Medicaid, Social Security. We hear from Pennsylvania Congressman Rob Bresnahan (R) on the hottest and most controversial topics coming out of Washington.

Bresnahan discussed key issues surrounding the Trump administration that could affect people here in northeastern Pennsylvania.

He says he recognizes the accountability Congress has in taking action to help protect Pennsylvanians, but is making sure his constituents concerns are heard.

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