Luzerne County

WEST HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — One person was hurt after officials say shots were reportedly fired in West Hazleton on Wednesday night.

The Luzerne County Communications Center says officers were called to the unit block of North Warren Street just after 6:00 p.m. for reports of shots fired in the area.

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Officials say one person was taken to the hospital; the severity of their injuries is unknown.

It's unclear if anyone was arrested during the incident.

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — In Luzerne County, the storm is causing flooding to homes in Wilkes-Barre.

Fire Chief Jay Delaney says about 30 homes are being inspected, and water was pumped from basements on Horton Street in Wilkes-Barre.

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Crews in the area are also monitoring the Horton Street sinkhole that opened up as a result of bad storms back in June, after it took on a considerable amount of water.

(WBRE/WYOU) — A Luzerne County attorney whose conviction in a deadly DUI crash was overturned may now return to court.

The Carbon County District Attorney has petitioned the Superior Court to reconsider its ruling in the case of 73-year-old Joseph Persico.

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The District Attorney wants the full court, rather than just a panel, to hear the case again.

Persico was serving up to 6 years in prison for a wrong-way crash that killed Paul Gerrity of Scranton in 2018.

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SUGARLOAF, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A proposal for a plastic pyrolysis plant by Alterra Energy has been withdrawn.

A public records request revealed a letter from Alterra Energy to Sugarloaf Township Board of Supervisors that officially withdrew the proposal for the facility.

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The pyrolysis plant would have brought in large amounts of plastic waste for high-heat processing to be recycled, a process that critics say could potentially release toxic pollutants.

Pittston prepares for its 42nd Tomato Festival starting Thursday, featuring food vendors, a parade, and contests.

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police report a 12-year-old was found breaking into a business, stealing vape pens, and money.

On August 12, around 2:40 a.m., officers were called to a business in the 1400 block of North Washington Street for a report of a burglary.  

Police say the suspect entered the business by smashing the glass on the main door. Once inside, the suspect removed vape pens and money from the cash register, according to Wilkes-Barre City Police.

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PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Tomato Capital of the World is gearing up for its Annual Tomato Festival.

Representatives from M. Mayo striping painted a red line down Main Street in Pittston, while red tomatoes were spray-painted along the route.

The marks will line the way for the 42nd Tomato Festival, starting next Thursday.

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The event will feature all kinds of Italian favorites, from pizza and pasta to delicious desserts.

WEATHERLY, CARBON COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — 13-year-old Jacob Delgadillo was laid to rest on Tuesday after police say he was killed by his foster parent more than a week ago.

Several area first responders came out to the Faith Church in Weatherly to give Delgadillo a proper send-off.

A somber scene in Weatherly as a 13-year-old Jacob Delgadillo's remains were carried out of Faith Church by his siblings on Tuesday.