Luzerne County

Officials say the American flag and county flag were stolen from the lawn in front of the courthouse.

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — PA American Water will begin canvassing next week in Wilkes-Barre as the utility company attempts to find lead service pipes, according to a release from the mayor's office. PA American Water will be canvassing with their partner, CDM Smith, in an attempt to identify the materials of over 10,000 customers [...]

DALLAS TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Dallas Township Police said they are setting up DUI checkpoints over the weekend. The Dallas Township Police Department will conduct a DUI checkpoint on State Route 309 during the weekend of August 28. During the checkpoint, officers said they will be stopping vehicles to check for signs of drunk [...]

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) —The Luzerne County manager reports that flags were stolen from the courthouse lawn this week. "That is not mischief. That is not a prank. That is theft, and it is a disgrace," stated Luzerne County Manager Romilda Crocamo. At some point this week, officials say someone walked onto the lawn of [...]

BUTLER TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man wanted for allegedly plotting a counterfeit check scheme in Luzerne County turned himself in to police. Butler Township Police Department said officers arrested a second man in an alleged forgery and check-fraud scheme. 26-year-old Waldys Javier Portes-Andujar turned himself in late Thursday afternoon after being identified as a [...]

WILKES-BARRE TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) —Police are investigating a retail theft at Walmart where over $1,000 in merchandise was stolen. On August 23, the suspects pictured committed a retail theft valued at $1040.10, police reported. Police say the suspects loaded shopping carts with merchandise, then exited without paying. Anyone with information is asked to contact [...]

SALEM TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Two more data center projects drew a packed crowd to Salem Township Thursday night. The meeting came after a judge ruled the township violated the sunshine act by not providing enough room for the public at an earlier one. But unlike data center hearings in Archbald, where crowds are often [...]

HAZLETON LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Demolition of the historic St. Paul's United Methodist Church building in Hazleton, Luzerne County, is now complete, leaving the site as an empty lot. The landmark structure stood in Hazleton for more than a century. It was originally home to the city's oldest congregation. The church closed in 2004. Following [...]

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Move-in day brought a flurry of activity to Wilkes University in Luzerne County as the campus welcomed new and returning students for the upcoming academic year. Cars lined the streets surrounding campus Thursday afternoon as student volunteers helped unload supplies and assist students with moving into residence halls. Students expressed readiness [...]

A new apprenticeship program is here to help veterans break into the maintenance side of commercial trucking.