Luzerne County

BEAR CREEK TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Pennsylvania Turnpike is preparing for what is normally the busiest travel days.

Between Tuesday and Sunday, December 1, 3,400,000 people are expected to hit the road during the Thanksgiving holiday.

Part of Nay Aug Ave. in Scranton closing until fall 2026

The Turnpike will have all lanes open starting tomorrow, suspending road work until Sunday to help with traffic.

There will also be increased patrol of the roadway, along with the Pennsylvania State Police.

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Wilkes-Barre City police confirmed a man has died after being hit by a car Sunday night while he was walking near Home Depot.

The Wilkes-Barre City Police Department reports on Sunday around 6:50 p.m., officers were called to Route 309 for a pedestrian hit by a car near the Home Depot entrance.

Courtesy of Bob Kadluboski

Courtesy of Bob Kadluboski

Police said the driver was traveling north when he hit a man who was crossing the road towards Norm's Pizza.

DALLAS TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police in Luzerne County say they extradited a prisoner in Rikers Island to face charges in a cooking oil theft investigation.

According to the Dallas Township Police Department, on November 14, officers extradited Ronny Almanzar Jimenez from Rikers Island, New York, to face charges for a 2023 theft in Dallas Township.

Man charged after several guns stolen from Dallas Twp. home

Police say Jimenez was involved in a cooking oil theft from a local business.

Jimenez is charged with the following:

DALLAS TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police have extradited a man from Washington D.C. after they say he committed a burglary in Dallas Township.

On November 11, the Dallas Township Police Department said they extradited Anthony D. Carver from Washington, D.C. Prison to Luzerne County to face charges for a 2019 burglary.

Investigators stated Carver allegedly stole several firearms and other items from a home in the Back Mountain.

Rikers Island inmate faces cooking oil theft charges in Pa.

Carver is charged with the following:

Burglary

PLYMOUTH, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — As holiday celebrations begin, one organization is reminding people of the consequences that can happen behind the wheel if poor choices are made.

On Monday morning, an overturned vehicle sits outside the Wyoming Valley West High School in Plymouth.

Free holiday meter parking in select areas of downtown Wilkes-Barre

The sight is recognized as a symbol and reminder of the horrifying effects of driving impaired.

JENKINS TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Turkey, pie, and mashed potatoes are part of many Thanksgiving plans, but there is one thing experts say can certainly be hard to swallow.

Politics can be a tricky topic to navigate, especially after such a contentious election.

Melanie Priebe, certified Psychiatric physician's assistant is preparing for Thanksgiving. Her family has gathered here often to celebrate the holidays and the topic of politics has come up plenty of times.

BEAR CREEK TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — It was a long three days and counting for thousands of people who lost their electricity during a late-week winter storm.

On Sunday, PPL said it's still working to restore power in parts of northeastern Pennsylvania, including Luzerne County.

RJ Popeck powered up a chainsaw on Sunday to cut through damaged trees in Forest Park Development in Bear Creek Township.

"Old trees, they break," Popeck said.

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police were on the scene of a crash that left a busy road closed in Wilkes-Barre.

Police were called Sunday to the area of Spring Street and Route 309 near the Home Depot.

Road closed after railroad bridge damaged in Covington Township

Police didn't confirm if anyone was injured, but we do know that they are doing an accident reconstruction at the scene.

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Starting Monday, residents and visitors of downtown Wilkes-Barre can enjoy a parking meter fee suspension for the holiday season.

On Sunday, Mayor George Brown announced the City of Wilkes-Barre will suspend parking meter fees for the holiday season in the downtown Wilkes-Barre business district.

Winter train displays now open through January

From 8:00 a.m. on Monday, November 25 to Monday, January 6, 2025, the fee suspension will be in effect, officials say.

Courtesy of the City of Wilkes-Barre Mayor's Office

PLAINS TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A local holiday season tradition is back on track. The Hudson Model Railroad Club opened its doors for the winter last weekend.

Visitors are invited to come explore their intricate model train displays.

The club was founded in 1980 and is located above the Polish American club.

The 30 members of the club spend the year crafting and updating their layouts, offering a unique way for families to experience creativity and history together.

Families celebrate Christmas early with Sensitive Santa in Pittston