(WBRE/WYOU) — The Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) reported Monday that there are now 1,286 confirmed measles cases in the Commonwealth, 26 more since the previous update. Of those 1,286 cases, 247 are hospitalized and less than 1% are fully vaccinated. In northeastern and central Pennsylvania, there are 126 confirmed cases:
PLYMOUTH, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A water main break in front of Wyoming Valley West High School reduced pressure in the school Monday afternoon and affected several customers, according to a PA American Water representative. External Affairs Manager Alana Roberts said 18 customers were affected by a water main break on East Main Street in [...]
BLAKELY, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police are informing residents that a bear has been spotted roaming around a Blakely neighborhood. Blakely Police say on Oct. 19, a large bear was seen in the area of 3rd Street Monday afternoon. The bear relocated into a tree, and the game commission has been notified, officers noted.
LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Wilkes-Barre City announced free meter parking for voters dropping off their mail-in ballots. Wilkes-Barre City Mayor George C. Brown said there will be free parking for voters dropping off their mail-in ballots at the Luzerne County Election Bureau located at 20 North Pennsylvania Avenue. This begins Monday, Oct. 19, through Election [...]
(WBRE/WYOU) — The deadline to register to vote in the Nov. 3 midterm election is Oct. 19, with online applications being accepted until 11:59 p.m. Pennsylvania residents can apply online at the Pennsylvania voter registration website and in person at a county election office or an eligible government agency, such as a Pennsylvania Department of [...]
OLYPHANT, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Evacuations have been ordered after a gas leak in Olyphant. A gas leak was reported in Olyphant around 11:00 a.m. Monday, Oct. 19, in the area of South Valley Avenue and Jefferson Street. Second Assistant Fire Chief Joe Gilio tells us they were dispatched for a gas main struck by [...]
(WBRE/WYOU) — A Pennsylvania man is facing charges after the office of a state representative received threatening messages, including a threat to kill him "in front of town", state police say. The Pennsylvania State House Republican Caucus and Office of State Representative Jamie Walsh contacted authorities about a threatening email sent to the office. Police [...]
UPPER AUGUSTA TWP., NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — State police say that a man has died from injuries sustained during a house fire in Northumberland County. On Oct. 19, the PA State Police Fire Marshal Unit said they were called to the 600 block of Island Boulevard in Upper Augusta Township for a "smoking-related incident." The [...]
(WBRE/WYOU) — The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board announced that eight people have been banned from Pennsylvania casinos and online gambling after violating various laws. The Board placed eight people on the Involuntary Casino Exclusion List, including the following for leaving minors unattended at a casino property while they gambled: The board says denying gambling privileges serves [...]
PLYMOUTH BOROUGH, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police say they have arrested six of the eight men charged for their alleged involvement in a festival shooting in August. Isaiah Kiaz Featherstone of Edwardsville, Alphonse Bartiromo of Wilkes-Barre, and Tyler Musick of Wilkes-Barre have been arrested on charges in relation to a shooting investigation at the Kielbasa [...]
