Luzerne County

HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A driver is facing charges after police say they ran a red light and crashed into another vehicle.

On July 28, around 11:30 p.m., officers saw a crash occur at the intersection of North Church Street and West Green Street.

Man wanted, accused of stabbing woman

Officers said a vehicle traveling North on North Church Street ran a red light at the intersection, causing it to hit another vehicle that was turning.

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man is wanted in connection with a stabbing that took place over the weekend in Scranton.

Police say they were called for an incident outside of a home on East Locust Street around 7:30 p.m. on July 27.

Death investigation underway in Luzerne County

According to the Scranton Police Department, a woman was stabbed during a domestic dispute, and the suspect, 38-year-old Paul McGowan, fled the scene on foot.

The victim was taken to the hospital and later released, while McGowan remains at large.

KINGSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Locals in Luzerne County were looking to cool off on Tuesday as it felt like triple digits out there. Dozens were getting in on the fun at the Kingston Community Pool.

Families were soaking up the sun and making a splash as we entered our second day of hot temps.

The pool offers a splash pad, slides, and a concession stand.

Workout to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice

LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A death investigation is underway in Luzerne County Tuesday evening.

A body was found around 3:00 p.m. off of Navy Way Road near the airport in Dupont Borough, according to Luzerne County Coroner Dion Fernandes.

$3M lost after woman falls for porn purchase, gold bar scam

The Luzerne County District Attorney's Office, Dupont Police, and Pennsylvania State Police are involved in the investigation. No other details have been given regarding the person who was found.

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — First Lieutenant Travis Manion was killed in action 18 years ago fighting for our freedom. On Tuesday, a community workout named in his honor brought people together in Wilkes-Barre.

Pennsylvania State Police and the Travis Manion Foundation teamed up to hold a community workout at Kirby Park in Wilkes-Barre.

The Travis Manion Foundation was named in honor of First Lieutenant Travis Manion, who was killed in action in April 2007.

The foundation aims to help younger generations be more involved in their communities.

Cadets, members of law enforcement, and the armed forces came together for a workout that honors those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

HAZLE TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Luzerne County Coroner has identified the victim of a fatal motorcycle crash.

According to the coroner, 37-year-old Heath Houseknecht of West Hazleton was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash in Hazle Township at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday.

Two-vehicle crash sends SUV into building

The coroner said they were called to a crash involving a motorcycle and a truck on North Church Street and Pardeesville Road in Hazle Township around 7:00 a.m. Tuesday.

PLAINS TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — There is new information on Tuesday in an I-Team investigation that spans two decades. Families who have the remains of loved ones entombed or buried at a Luzerne County cemetery say they're living a nightmare.

They believe their loved ones are not resting in peace because the cemetery and mausoleum are deteriorating.

We are talking about the Good Shepherd Memorial Gardens in Plain Township.

It's gotten so bad that a casket in the mausoleum is now exposed. You can see it from the outside of the mausoleum.

A Pittston Twp. man admitted rough handling of infant girl, police say. Baby suffered fractured ribs, leg

Dharmikkumar Sutariya faces several charges, including theft by unlawful taking, receiving stolen property, and theft by deception.