Luzerne County

A street cat so sweet, rescue workers knew he deserved to be in a home.

WEATHERLY, CARBON COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — We are learning more tonight about the investigation into a Carbon County couple who a Federal Grand Jury indicted after allegedly stealing more than one million dollars from the estate of a 93-year-old woman.

Business making light of sinkholes on Horton Street

40-year-old Christen Lee Cosgrove and 37-year-old Brian Cosgrove from Weatherly face dozens of charges, including bank fraud and money laundering.

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Construction is continuing on two sinkholes in Wilkes-Barre, both are on Horton Street in two different locations.

While crews work to repair them, one business owner is managing his frustrations in a fun way.

28/22's Joe Mason spoke with him about the project.

"Yes traffic isn't as plentiful as it used to be, but it's nice that the road kind of ends at wet paint now," said Scott Paull.

Scott Paull is the Owner of Wet Paint Printing and Design.

FAIRMOUNT TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The swimming area at Ricketts Glen State Park has been closed due to high bacteria levels in the water.

According to the park's Facebook page, water samples taken during a routine test on Thursday showed dangerously high levels of bacteria in the water. They announced that the swimming area would be closed until they received results showing acceptable levels.

Evacuations in Millville due to chemical leak at pool

Girl Scouts at Camp Mocanaquah spent this week learning about Native American cultures at Frances Slocum State Park.

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police are searching for six men who allegedly wore masks and assaulted two teens inside a business. On July 16, around 9:00 p.m., officers were called to a restaurant located on Barney Street in Wilkes-Barre for a report of an assault.

Once on the scene, police said the manager of the restaurant claimed six men dressed in black and wearing face masks entered the business and went behind the counter.

Construction worker allegedly assaulted by three men

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A fire at a house on George Avenue was quickly put out by first responders Thursday morning.

According to a resident, the fire alarm went off around 7:30 a.m. He believed that an electrical fire had begun in the attic before spreading to the rest of the house.

All the residents were able to escape safely while they waited for crews to arrive.

Construction worker allegedly assaulted by three men

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police are investigating an incident after they say a construction worker was assaulted while on the job by three men.

On July 15, around 3:40 p.m., officers say they were called to Carey Avenue and Horton Street for a report of a 26-year-old construction worker from Scranton who had been assaulted.

Woman killed after crash with tractor-trailer identified

(WBRE/WYOU)— Now to the huge increase in controversial data center investment money coming into Pennsylvania.

We're talking billions of dollars, just in the last few days.

There are arguments for and against it, but the promise of jobs and a place on the national stage for AI leadership is something that simply can't be ignored.

28/22's Avery Nape met with the president of a local chamber of commerce to find out what the impacts of this historic investment could mean.

According to PPL, a power outage is affecting over 500 homes and businesses in West Hazleton on Wednesday.