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Road flooded, closed after water main break

LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Pennsylvania American Water says several areas in Luzerne County may have issues with their water on Tuesday night after a water main break. Pennsylvania American Water announced crews were called before 6:30 p.m. Tuesday to make emergency repairs on a reported water main break. Authorities say the following areas may be [...]

Wilkes-Barre police search for missing teen

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Wilkes-Barre City Police on Tuesday said they are asking for help in locating a missing teenager. Police are searching for 15-year-old La’Niyah Clark after they reportedly left their South Wilkes-Barre home. Authorities add that Clark is described as weighing about 150 pounds and standing at about five feet eight inches, [...]

State Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski not seeking re-election

LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — State Representative Eddie Day Pashinski announced he will not seek re-election for the 121st House District and will retire at the conclusion of his current term. Eddie Day Pashinski has been in local politics for decades. Now, the stalwart of Luzerne County politics has decided to not seek re-election for his [...]

Hazleton homicide suspect pleads guilty, sentenced

HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Authorities say a Hazleton homicide suspect has been sentenced after pleading guilty to murder. The Luzerne County Chief Deputy District Attorney says Jenndry Rodriguez-Contreras pleaded guilty to third-degree murder for the 2022 shooting of Felix Dini of Freeland. The incident happened at the corner of South Fulton Court and East [...]

Man pleads guilty after deadly Hazleton shooting

HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Authorities say the man charged in a deadly shooting in Hazleton last May has pleaded guilty. The Chambers of Judge Michael Vough say Jose Sandoval Perez has pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter and aggravated assault charges in exchange for other charges being dropped. Police say he shot two men inside [...]

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