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First responders called to action on off-duty hike

FAIRMOUNT TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — What started as a day off at Ricketts Glen quickly turned into a life-saving response for an advanced EMT and a paramedic with Pennsylvania Ambulance in Scranton. The two say they were hiking the falls trail when they came across a visitor suffering a medical emergency. "I heard the [...]

Wilkes-University introduces new president

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Wilkes University is ushering in a new era under a new president. James Cousins was introduced as the university's eighth president in a ceremony Thursday morning. Cousins is a historian and has spent two decades in higher education, much of that time at Kentucky Wesleyan College. More than 100 candidates [...]

Hiking tips after recent rescue calls on challenging trails at Ricketts Glen State Park

FAIRMOUNT TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The waterfalls at Ricketts Glen State Park draw thousands of visitors each year, but officials are reminding hikers that the scenic trails can also present serious challenges. Park officials say they have responded to several rescue calls in recent weeks, highlighting the risks hikers can face on the park’s [...]

Homicide suspect extradited from Dominican Republic to Luzerne County

HAZLE TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A homicide suspect is finally back in Luzerne County to face charges after three years. Eliezer Santana was sent back from the Dominican Republic and arraigned on Tuesday. Troopers say the 20-year-old was one of three involved in a deadly shooting near Hazleton in April of 2023. 18-year-old Rolando [...]

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