Luzerne County

Flames broke out along Hazlebrook Road in Foster Township Tuesday morning.

AVOCA, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The victim of a deadly house fire in Avoca has been identified.

According to an obituary, Michele Williams, 65, was the victim of a house fire on Main Street in Avoca on March 23.

Firefighter taken to hospital after Wyoming County fire

Williams' body and the remains of her dog were found after firefighters got control of the flames.

The home sustained heavy interior and exterior damage, with almost all of the windows broken and fire damage to the roof. The fire took roughly three hours to get under control.

WILKES-BARRE TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man is being charged after police say he hit a pedestrian near Sheetz and left the scene.

According to the Wilkes-Barre Township Police Department, officers were called to Sheetz on March 31, around 2:50 a.m., for a reported hit-and-run involving a pedestrian.

Police said the pedestrian informed them that he was leaving Sheetz when he was struck by a car from behind and knocked to the ground. The vehicle then fled the scene without stopping.

A unique career fair is taking over the convention center at Mohegan Pennsylvania.

NANTICOKE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — High school seniors are counting down the months until graduation, but for one teenager, that countdown is two-fold.

Not only will he earn a high school diploma, but also will receive an associate's degree.

Nathan Higgins loves to run. The Crestwood High School senior has excelled as a member of his school's cross-country and track teams.

"I've made states all three years I was varsity, and I medaled at districts twice in my most recent two years," Nathan explained.

The collision happened Monday morning in Wilkes-Barre Township

LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — PennDOT announced there will be lane restrictions and road closures on Route 315 in Luzerne County all week.

On Tuesday, April 1 the following roads will be impacted:

The right lane on Route 315 northbound will be closed between 84 Lumber and the Oak Street intersection.

The left turn lane from SR 315 North to Oak Street will be closed.

Exit 175 on Interstate 81 northbound will be closed, the detour is

Continue on Interstate 81 northbound to Exit 178.

Take Exit 178.

The detour will end at the roundabout.

MOOSIC, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Scranton Wilkes-Barre Railriders have not yet played a home game so far this season, but the fans have already taken the home field.

Families and fans gathered Sunday afternoon at PNC Field in Moosic for the team's Annual Family Funfest.

The free event is a chance to get behind the scenes before opening day and even buy some tickets at discount prices.

Kids ran the bases, families toured the dugouts, and got a look at the newly-renovated locker rooms.

Helping women develop a ‘Passion to Profit’ in Luzerne County

KINGSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A local event for women by women is providing inspiration and support to female entrepreneurs.

Roughly 100 women showed up on Sunday at the Kingston Jewish Community Center for what was billed as Passion for Profit.

28/22's Rachel Malak gave the kick-off keynote speech on personal branding.

Dress for Success Luzerne County and Wild Wellness NEPA held the event to provide participants with a valuable networking opportunity.

Trainees practice using drones in Pittston Township

PITTSTON TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — People are getting a hands-on lesson in the Pittston Area on an increasingly popular TV news gathering tool.

Trainees gathered this weekend to practice hovering drones at the Pilot Mind Drone Academy.

People from northeastern Pennsylvania and across the country were schooled on proper usage in order to earn FAA Remote/Drone Pilot Certification.

Television news is one of dozens of industries that use drone cameras, high and low, to help benefit their business.