Luzerne County

Crews were called to a fire that destroyed a home in Foster Township near Freeland around 4 p.m. Friday.

LAKE TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Pittston Township Police say they have charged a 40-year-old man with sexually assaulting a teenager on multiple instances, who later became pregnant.

Ryan McDermott allegedly sexually assaulted and recorded several instances that took place across multiple Luzerne County hotels.

Police say they first became aware of the incident when contacted by a college police department in Illinois.

WYOMING, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — In light of two high-profile police shootings in Pennsylvania, 28/22 News wanted to take a closer look at police training practices.

28/22's Joe Mason spoke to area police chiefs today and has a look at how police train for a crisis.

Two Pennsylvania state troopers were seriously injured after a shooting in Susquehanna County in early August. On Wednesday, three police officers were shot dead, and two were left in critical condition in York County.

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Visits to the dog kennels at the SPCA of Luzerne County are temporarily suspended due to an illness.

The SPCA announced on Friday that visits, meet-and-greets, and public interactions with the dog kennels would be suspended until further notice due to an upper respiratory illness spreading.

Drinking champagne for a good cause

HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — They are the latest hi-tech camera systems being used by police departments around the country to help solve and prevent crime.

A local community says they have been so successful that their system will undergo a major upgrade.

We will take a closer look at the Flock camera system now in use in Hazleton.

They are described as "game changers" by law enforcement.

Law enforcement describes a hi-tech camera system as a Game-changer in their efforts to fight and even deter crime.

ROSS TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A chase between a vehicle and troopers is currently under investigation by the Pennsylvania State Police.

PSP says troopers from Troop P Wilkes-Barre and Shickshinny were engaged in a chase on Thursday in Ross Township. Troopers lost sight of the vehicle around Grassy Pond Road, and the pursuit was terminated.

Man accused of breaking into car held for hit-and-run investigation

The vehicle was later located in the area and seized. Police say there is no threat to the public.

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The city of Wilkes-Barre is holding an event to allow residents to get rid of e-waste and private documents.

The mayor's office announced a drive-through e-recycling and paper shredding event for city residents.

The event will be held on Monday, October 6, from 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., as well as Thursday, October 9, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Wilkes-Barre Public Works Facility, according to the mayor's office.

Local borough looking to clean up blight for new business

Cirque Italia brings an aquatic-themed circus to Luzerne County.

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Imagine a $5,000 diamond ring at the bottom of your champagne glass!

That's exactly what the Diamonds Downtown event grand prize was all about tonight at the Westmoreland Club in Wilkes-Barre.

The event raises money for the Luzerne County Dress for Success program. This nonprofit organization helps local women secure clothing for job interviews and provides them with the tools to secure their next employment opportunity.

To date, Dress for Success has helped 3,000 economically challenged women in Nepal.

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — We are in the midst of Hispanic Heritage Month, a time to celebrate the culture and the people. That's exactly what was happening on the campus of King's College in Wilkes-Barre on Thursday afternoon.

Students and staff, gathering for La Fiesta! The La Raza Student Association and the college's Hispanic and Latino Excellence Center co-hosted the event, which featured traditional food, art, and live music.

Valor food pantry for veterans seeking volunteers