Luzerne County

KINGSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Firefighters responded to a structure fire in Kingston Tuesday afternoon.

The Kingston Forty Fort Fire Department was called to Third Avenue in Kingston for a reported structure fire at 5:20 p.m.

Pedestrian killed on Route 115 identified

So far, there are no reported injuries, and at 6:05 p.m. the fire was considered under control.

Right now, there is no word on what sparked the fire.

This is a developing story and 28/22 News will provide updates as new information is made available.

PLAINS TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center construction work to expand the hospital may cause traffic delays for those traveling within the area.

Geisinger representatives say visitors should allow extra time when traveling to the hospital in case of construction delays, and drivers should be alert for new traffic patterns and signage throughout the project.

Man dies after scooter collides with SUV in Wayne County

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — We have all heard of businesses and organizations hosting holiday food drives, but how about a couple of podcasters?

Work does not happen just from nine to five for Kevin Kaskey and Darrian Tyson, co-hosts of the Go Getters podcast.

Walking around Public Square in Wilkes-Barre they are planning their ‘Go Getters podcast third annual Thanksgiving food drive’ as the sun comes up.

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Prosecutors say it's a case of betrayal in its worst form. A 95-year-old woman's lifelong home is sold out from under her by a person she trusted.

Testimony gets underway Wednesday morning in the trial of 35-year-old Jeremy Cieniawa of Hazleton.

Prosecutors say the victim trusted Cieniawa. She thought he was her friend. It turned out, they say, he was the proverbial "wolf in sheep's clothing."

"I'm very angry over this whole thing," said the great-niece of victim Allison Tomczyk.

LARKSVILLE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Two people were transported after a shooting in Larksville Sunday morning.

According to the Larksville Police Department, Sunday around midnight, officers were dispatched to a home in Second Street for a report of a shooting.

Upon arrival, police say they learned two people had been shot, one in the leg and the other in the hand.

The release states the father slapped his son in the face for being disrespectful or loud, which led to a fight with the second son.

The first son had legal possession of a gun, police add.

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A new form of public transportation should make it easier for commuters to get around.

The Luzerne County Transportation Authority (LCTA) launched its new microtransit service on Monday.

LCTA Connects is a new on-demand rideshare service making its way to luzerne county.

"We have several vans we have three different zones," said LCTA Executive Director Bob Fiume.

The zones are:

Centerpoint

Grimes

Pittston

Hanover Industrial Park

Glen Lyon

Nanticoke

NANTICOKE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Monday is Veterans Day and people gathered for celebrations to honor those who have served.

Luzerne County Community College LCCC in Nanticoke held its Annual Veterans Day Program.

Dozens attended the event in the college's Patrick J. Solano Veterans Center.

It's been opened since 2017.

Teen produces podcast to spread positivity

In addition to a tribute program, students performed the national anthem and led the pledge of allegiance.

PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A local teen developed a podcast to uplift and inspire people, and has been online now for a few years. Her motivation came from a family member.

This week's segment of Here's to You Kid 28/22 takes us to meet Kylie Montigney.

Spreading positive and uplifting content is what 18-year-old Kylie Montigney strives to do. That's also why she started her podcast Talk Of Fame.

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — November is a time to honor local veterans and the community did it in a big way on Sunday in Luzerne County.

One of the largest veterans parades around wound its way from Kingston to Wilkes-Barre.

Veterans, active military members, and others who served crossed the Market Street Bridge from Kingston to Wilkes-Barre Sunday afternoon.

They received a patriotic show of appreciation all the way to Public Square.

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Family, friends, and loved ones showed up in Scranton on Sunday to help a woman battling an aggressive form of cancer.

Hundreds of people made their way to Saint Anthony Center for what was billed as Benefit for Juanita.

Raffle baskets, t-shirts, and take-out pasta dinners were all ways people could donate and show their support.

49-year-old Juanita Mattern of Dunmore was diagnosed in June with triple-negative breast cancer.

LCTA to offer veterans free rides in Luzerne County