Luzerne County

HAZLE TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — State police report that three people were arrested after being accused of retail thefts at a Walmart in Luzerne County.

According to Pennsylvania State Police, troopers responded to Walmart in Hazle Township for separate retail theft incidents throughout November.

On November 20, around 10:00 a.m., troopers said they were called for a 41-year-old man from Hazleton who failed to pay for five bottles of vitamins.

Seven charged during DUI checkpoint

BEAR CREEK TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — State police report a deadly two-car crash on the Pennsylvania Turnpike killed a woman on Thanksgiving Day.

According to Pennsylvania State Police, on November 28, around 1:00 pm. a two-car crash occurred on I-476 in Bear Creek Township.

Police say a car entered the southbound lane through the Wilkes-Barre Interchange but traveled north on the southbound ramp.

Seven charged during DUI checkpoint

COURTDALE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police in Luzerne County had a DUI checkpoint set on Thanksgiving Eve that resulted in seven arrests.

On Wednesday, November 27, the Courtdale Police Department held a DUI checkpoint on Courtdale Avenue.

Police say 401 vehicles came through the checkpoint in less than four hours.

Shooting under investigation in Luzerne County

PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A time-honored holiday tradition is alive and well after families gathered in Luzerne County on Sunday.

St. Joseph Marello Parish in Pittston hosted its Annual Tree Lighting and live nativity performance.

Inside the parish hall, members of the church put on The Greatest Story Ever Told, narrated by 28/22's Gianna Galli.

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Outside, families met animals like a camel, a donkey, and goats brought in for the nativity scene.

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Authorities announced a portion of a Wilkes-Barre road will be closed starting Monday for construction.

Wilkes-Barre City Mayor George Brown announced the right southbound lane of the Wilkes-Barre Boulevard between the North Cross Valley Expressway and the Center City Exit Ramp will be closed.

Officials say the road will be closed Monday, December 2, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. every day through the following week.

Power outage impacts Wilkes-Barre Township businesses

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Some local families are in the holiday spirit thanks to some strikes, spares, and Santa himself.

Magic 93 and Chacko's Family Bowling Center hosted their Breakfast and Bowling with Santa on Sunday.

Families enjoyed 93 minutes of bowling, a hearty breakfast, and some one-on-one time with the big guy himself.

Vendor market benefits local businesses in Luzerne County

The event drew 180 bowlers, taking over 35 lanes.

DALLAS, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Northeastern Pennsylvania businesses are cashing in on this busy shopping weekend.

The craft store, Back Mountain Makery, hosted its Second Annual Small Business Weekend.

Six local vendors set up shop inside, offering candles, jewelry, and holiday treats.

Shoppers also enjoyed hot cocoa and coffee from Cozy Cocoa.

Luzerne County auto business puts up annual Christmas tree

The Makery features products from 85 local artists all year.

This event gave small businesses a chance to connect with the community.

WILKES-BARRE TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The electricity is back after some businesses near Wilkes-Barre were left in the dark.

Officials say the outage happened just after 10:00 a.m. along Highland Park Boulevard.

About 140 customers, including several businesses, lost power.

Shooting under investigation in Luzerne County

Crews worked into the afternoon, restoring electricity around 2:00 p.m.

PPL blames the outage on a tripped breaker or blown fuse.

SYBERTSVILLE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— People across Northeastern Pennsylvania are getting into the Christmas spirit.

SJM Auto Sales and Repair put up its annual community Christmas tree in Luzerne County Friday afternoon.

This year's spruce stands at about fifty feet.

It'll be decorated with roughly three thousand lights, and topped with a star.

The company's owner says the tree is their way of giving back to the community.

It's also done in collaboration with their toys for tots drive, and their yearly holiday event.

STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Stroud Area Regional Police Department are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred just after 8:00 p.m. Saturday in Stroudsburg.

According to the Stroud Area Regional Police Department, police received multiple calls for a report of a male shot at the Wawa on West Main Street.

Officials say when officer arrived, they found a 17-year-old boy shot in the neck area.

Authorities say they performed lifesaving operations on the victim until EMS arrived, but he later died at the hospital.