Luzerne County

NANTICOKE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — State police were seen at Lakewood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center as part of the Attorney General's Office investigation.

Around 11:00 a.m. on October 2, Pennsylvania State Police were at Lakewood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Nanticoke as part of an investigation with the Pennsylvania Attorney General's Office.

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HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police are investigating and warning parents of incidents where jewelry is being stolen from students walking home in Hazleton.

The Hazleton Police Department reports that they are investigating several incidents in which individuals have stolen jewelry from students walking home from school.

Officials warn of dangers in pranking 911 centers

Police stated the theft involved children being asked to give up gold chains before the suspects fled the area.

Crews were called to a fire along Hemlock Street in Freeland around 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday.

HANOVER TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Two people in northeastern and central Pennsylvania called 911 multiple times for non-emergency purposes.

According to releases from Lycoming and Schuylkill Counties, two individuals are facing charges for making non-emergency 911 calls.

A criminal complaint from Lycoming County says 36-year-old Jessica Baxter called 911 centers 12 times in a two-week span.

The complaint says Baxter made those calls while she was intoxicated and wanted someone to hang out with and talk to her.

Police arrested two men for a September shooting at a clothing store in Wilkes-Barre. No injuries reported.

(WBRE/WYOU) — It was another successful 28/22 Coats For Kids Campaign is in the books. Your generosity helped nearly 800 children in Northeastern Pennsylvania stay warm this winter. It's an effort that will make a big difference for people in need in our community.

One by one, coats piled up in Wilkes-Barre, Scranton, and Stroudsburg. Some gently used, many right off the rack.

All donations for our Fourth Annual Coats for Kids Campaign to benefit local children in need this winter.

Flames broke out along West Dorrance Street in Kingston Wednesday morning.

HANOVER TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — One house in Hanover Township is serving up a full fright fest for Halloween.

From skeletons climbing out of graves to a giant horned beast guarding the yard, there's no shortage of spooky sights there.

Old Forge home transformed into Halloween attraction

Bright purple and orange lights set the scene, while glowing tombstones remind visitors that the dead won't stay buried for long.

A towering skeleton looms over the porch, while creepy creatures and haunted dolls keep watch from every corner.

The Luzerne County SPCA purchased Dundee Gardens to provide better care for a range of animals in our area.

The outage was restored around 11 p.m. Tuesday.