Luzerne County

LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Luzerne County Manager Romilda Crocamo tells 28/22 News that the county is "dealing with the issue" segregating ballots with a spelling error in Representative Alec J. Ryncavage's name.

The initial mail-in ballot was sent to some 6,700 voters in the 119th State House District of Luzerne County. The last name of Republican incumbent Alec Ryncavage is incorrectly spelled with the letter T instead of an R.

Voting hours were extended today under court order in one Luzerne County municipality after poll workers failed to open a precinct on time on Election Day.

HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Hazleton City Police Department announced on Tuesday the passing of one of their K-9s.

On Monday, the Hazleton City Police Department sent out a release announcing the sudden passing of one of their K-9s, Justice, who passed away on Friday, November 1.

Arrest made after house drug raid in Pittston

Justice served for over nine years alongside Detective Lieutenant Howey and made the community safer by recovering a considerable number of pounds of illicit drugs and helping apprehend numerous criminals, according to police.

LAFLIN, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Officials have announced a petition to extend a Laflin polling location's closing time to 9:30 p.m. due to the doors opening late.

Tuesday morning, 28/22 News reported several issues at Luzerne County polling places. Laflin was one of the few reporting issues.

Where to Vote: Find your polling place in Pennsylvania

Laflin's polling location did not open until 8:28 p.m. due to the judge of elections not being present.

PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — After a month-long investigation, police say they arrested a man during a drug raid at a Pittston.

During October the Pittston City Police Department’s Special Investigation Unit and members of the Luzerne County Drug Task Force investigated the distribution of crack cocaine and fentanyl from a house on Front Street.

Five accused of T.J. Maxx retail thefts

A search was executed on Friday, November 1 resulting in fentanyl, body armor, cash, and drug paraphernalia being seized.

WILKES-BARRE TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Five people are accused of separate retail thefts at T.J. Maxx in Luzerne County.

According to the Wilkes-Barre Township Police Department, on October 15 the individuals pictured were involved in a theft where $747.72 worth of merchandise was stolen from T.J. Maxx.

Wilkes-Barre Township Police

Woman found dead after incident at Target in Muncy Twp.

Then on October 20, the woman pictured committed a retail theft worth $137.95 at T.J. Maxx, police reported.

Wilkes-Barre Township Police

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — If you plan to vote in person today, expect some company. Voters in Luzerne and other counties are reporting long lines at the polls.

There were lines outside Marts Center at Wilkes University on Tuesday morning. The polling place opened at 7 a.m. and a line was out the door for most of the morning.

Before heading to your polling place the Department of State recommends you check your voter registration status. If you are not registered it is too late to vote in this election cycle.

Editors Note: This article was used to livestream the events of November 5th 2024.

28/22 News (WBRE/WYOU) — Election Day is here and 28/22 News has the latest regarding the races in northeastern and central Pennsylvania and beyond.

Newscasts throughout the day will be viewable here to keep you up to date with the latest in Election Day coverage.

Starting at 8:00 p.m., 28/22 News will be joined by Associate Professor of Political Science at King's College Dr. David Sosar, Luzerne County Republican Party Chair Gene Ziemba, and political analyst David Yonki.

LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — St. Nicks church in Wilkes-Barre is one of Luzerne County's 186 polling places.

There has been a steady stream of voters and that number should increase as we approach the evening hours when many people get out of work.

28/22 News had received e-mails and calls from voters regarding issues at their respective polling places.

The biggest issue so far has been a delay in opening a polling place in Laflin Borough.

MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Trump supporters were in Monroe County on Monday as the Trump bus came through the area.

Trump supporters were part of the team, including Florida representative Byron Donalds, former Chief of Staff for the Department of Defense Kash Patel, and Doctor Ben Carson, who ran for president in 2016.

Each speaker encouraged everyone to vote, including undecideds.

Security measures in place at Luzerne County polling places

They stressed how important Pennsylvania is in this election.