Luzerne County

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A local veteran was presented a proclamation and key to Wilkes-Barre Tuesday afternoon. Korean War Veteran Donald Williams retired as a Sergeant First Class.

Williams received medals for his heroism during the war.

Williams was born and raised in Wilkes-Barre, and it's where he and his wife settled down to raise a family. His family was there at City Hall when the mayor presented him with the honor.

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WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Two city workers in Luzerne County were recognized for their heroism and bravery. As a thank you, the workers and their families were invited to Wilkes-Barre's City Hall earlier this Tuesday.

28/22 News Reporter Colby Hughes was there and spoke to those two DPW workers. They say they are still in disbelief at the quick action they took last week that saved lives.

A moment of gratitude inside of Wilkes-Barre's City Hall as Mayor George Brown awarded two DPW laborers for a courageous act.

Fork Over Love Restaurant Week begins today, featuring 56 restaurants supporting its mission through October 5th.

The mayor of Wilkes-Barre honored two public works employees for heroic actions that saved lives during a house fire.

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — It's one of the largest mass murders in the history of the nation and ranks as the number one mass killing in Pennsylvania. George Banks from Wilkes-Barre killed 13 people in 1982.

Despite the passage of 43 years, the crime is still talked about in northeastern Pennsylvania and beyond, and it's now the focus of a 2822Now App podcast.

The I-Team's Andy Mehalshick covered the murderous rampage.

The name George Banks still haunts many in our region. He killed 13 people, including 7 children.

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — One organization in Luzerne County is turning hope into action, with its mission sharing knowledge, support, and resources surrounding addiction.

Addiction touches families from every walk of life.. But one organization in Wilkes-Barre takes strides to turn the tide.

Not with judgment but with knowledge and compassion.

EDWARDSVILLE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — There is relief on Tuesday after Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) crews lost communication with workers who entered a tunnel in Luzerne County.

The call came in just after 10:00 a.m. Thankfully, this story has a happy ending.

A small group of PennDOT employees was making measurements and checking for erosion in a routine inspection of a flood tunnel in Edwardsville.

HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A months-long drug investigation resulted in 30 grams of cocaine and $14,000 in cash seized from the alleged dealer's home.

On September 29, around 6:05 a.m., Daneil Oritz was arrested after a two-month investigation the Hazleton Police Department Narcotics Unit handled as part of the Luzerne County Drug Task Force.

Teen injured inside home after multiple shots fired

WILKES-BARRE TWP. LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police are searching for a man accused of stealing a Joe DiMaggio and Mickey Mantle autographed photo worth nearly $800.

Wilkes-Barre Township Police stated they are attempting to identify a man they call "the NEPA Duck Dynasty 'Si Robertson'" after he stole a Joe DiMaggio and Mickey Mantle autographed photo from a store in the Wyoming Valley Mall.

The photo is valued at $799.99.

Anyone with information is asked to contact 570-208-4635, extension 394, or send a private message to the police Facebook page.

SHAVERTOWN, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A food truck is rolling into Luzerne County this week, hoping to make a big difference. The meals they sell are helping to keep the Shavertown Fire Department running strong.

Firehouse Concessions set up shop at the fire department as part of their traveling fundraiser.

The group works within a two-hour radius of Waverly, New York, supporting dozens of fire departments along the way.

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