October 22, 2024 at 23:20 EDTPA homepage
LEHMAN TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The man charged with impersonating a police officer in Lehman Township pleaded guilty to the charges against him.
Officials say Paul Dolan pled guilty Monday to receiving stolen property and impersonating a public servant in December 2023.
Two arrested, retail theft leads to police pursuit
Officials say he would pretend to respond to calls and was found to have stolen police gear in his possession.
He was arrested last December.
His sentencing is set for December 12.
October 22, 2024 at 21:02 EDTPA homepage
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Boscov's is holding its annual Friends Helping Friends event to benefit local non-profit organizations.
51 different organizations are participating, selling $5 25% off coupons throughout the year.
17 of those organizations are in-store on Tuesday, selling coupons to last-minute shoppers.
The coupons are only valid during business hours on Tuesday but are redeemable both in-store and online.
Experts give tips to combat election related stress
October 22, 2024 at 15:18 EDTPA homepage
KINGSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A 15-year-old girl last heard from on Sunday has been reported missing in Kingston.
The Kingston Municipal Police Department is searching for 15-year-old Nadaleena Sharp. Police say officers and her family are unable to locate her.
The last time anyone had contact with Sharp was on Sunday, October 20. Sharp is described as 5'0'', 200 lbs with brown eyes, and black hair with blue highlights and bangs.
Anyone with information is asked to call 570-288-3674, ext. 405.
October 22, 2024 at 15:13 EDTPA homepage
PLYMOUTH TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — State police report a contractor scammed a man out of over $6,000 during a home improvement fraud scheme in Luzerne County.
In September, Pennsylvania State Police began an investigation into a home improvement fraud in Plymouth Township.
Police say 41-year-old Joshua Muller of Kingston, owner and CEO of A-Team Construction signed a contract and cashed a check for $6,140 from the victim.
Two arrested, retail theft leads to police pursuit
October 22, 2024 at 14:28 EDTPA homepage
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — It's one of the most closely watched races in the country: The congressional seat in the eighth district of Pennsylvania. Incumbent Democrat Matt Cartwright from Lackawanna County is facing off with Republican challenger from Luzerne County Rob Bresnahan.
Political analysts say the winner of this race could help shape the majority in the house.
28/22 News I-Team Reporter Andy Mehalshick recently sat down exclusively with both candidates and asked them questions on a wide range of topics.
October 22, 2024 at 11:25 EDTPA homepage
FORTY FORT, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A local garden center in our area is stepping up to help support and find a cure for type 1 diabetes.
It’s all smiles walking through a haunted corn maze at Edward’s Garden Center in Forty Fort.
The attraction is part of the shop’s kiddie play area that opened last year, where for just nine bucks you can have fall fun but also contribute to research into type one diabetes.
October 22, 2024 at 10:41 EDTPA homepage
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police say they are searching for a suspect who allegedly stole an iPhone off a porch in Wilkes-Barre.
On October 21, around 4:00 p.m., officers were called to a home on South Franklin Street to investigate a report of theft.
Man accused of stealing voucher at Mohegan Pennsylvania
The victim claimed FedEx had delivered an iPhone 16 to her home and when she went to grab the package, she saw that an unknown man had stolen it from the front porch.
October 21, 2024 at 23:06 EDTPA homepage
LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — We are just 15 days away from the November presidential election, and candidates are continuing their campaigns here in Pennsylvania.
On Monday, Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff made stops in Lackawanna and Luzerne County to campaign on behalf of his wife, Vice President Kamala Harris, and her Vice Presidential Candidate Governor Tim Walz.
Presidential campaigns are in full swing across the Keystone State and Emhoff made his way through NEPA Monday afternoon.
October 21, 2024 at 17:24 EDTPA homepage
SCHICKSHINNY, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — After seeing a need for books in their Shickshinny community, two longtime friends decided to do something about it.
In this week's segment of Here's to You Kid we meet 14-year-old Lily Bolton and 13-year-old Kinsey Dotzel. The two Girl Scouts were looking for a silver award project.
The duo decided to open "My Little Library" outside of the Northwest Area Primary School.
October 21, 2024 at 13:58 EDTPA homepage
LARKSVILLE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — An 18-year-old has been arrested after police say he stabbed a man multiple times during a fight at Sheetz in Larksville.
According to the Larksville Police Department, on October 20, officers were called to Sheetz on East Main Street around 4:00 a.m. for a disturbance.
Pages
