Luzerne County

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) - Utility crews have turned off power in downtown Wilkes-Barre due to a gas leak Wednesday night.

Firefighters told 28/22 News officials shut down power in and around the Wilkes-Barre area while they investigate a gas leak near Public Square.

Customers, businesses feeling impact of mall outage

According to PPL, over 3,700 customers across the Wilkes-Barre area were without power starting shortly before 9:00 p.m.

NANTICOKE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — 28/22 News is learning details about a police raid at an apartment complex in Nanticoke. Officers say it's connected to an ongoing drug investigation.

Police say the raid happened on the corner of Hanover and Noble Streets at around 1:30 p.m.

Customers, businesses feeling impact of mall outage

Nanticoke City Police say they were executing a search warrant related to a drug case.

Luzerne County's Drug Task Force and Newport Township police also assisted.

WILKES-BARRE TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Wyoming Valley Mall has been closed, and the reopening has been put on hold one week to the day after it lost electricity. The problem centers on underground power lines damaged last Wednesday.

28/22 News spoke with many people who came here expecting doors to be open.

Electrical crews tell 28/22 News they are working to restore power, but the mall will be closed Wednesday and Thursday at least.

The YMCA’s 'Food and Fun in the Park' program provides free meals to over 1,500 children weekly in Luzerne County, offering a safe space during the summer.

The jury acquitted Sean "Diddy" Combs of major charges, raising the need for victim support and education.

WILKES-BARRE TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police say a woman was arrested after she allegedly smashed her landlord's head with a rock when he tried to collect late rent.

According to the Wilkes-Barre Township Police Department, 60-year-old Kathleen Venegas was arrested after an assault on her landlord.

Wyoming Valley Mall remains closed after a week long power outage issue

Officers say Venegas repeatedly smashed her landlord’s head with a rock when he came to collect overdue rent

The victim suffered significant injuries.

Fireworks on July 4th cause anxiety in pets, leading to more intakes at Luzerne County SPCA.

WILKES-BARRE TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Wyoming Valley Mall has been closed for a week and will remain closed for the next two days.

The mall was set to open on Wednesday after a power outage shut down operations. According to the mall’s Facebook page, it will remain closed on July 2 and 3 due to "extensive electrical repairs."

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WILKES-BARRE TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Lots of locals are picking up fireworks for the Independence Day celebration, but will tariffs on China imports prevent customers from getting a good bang for their buck?

While tariffs on China have impacted prices on imports, including fireworks, people 28/22 News spoke with at one fireworks store in Wilkes-Barre Township say, regardless of prices, the show will go on.

They battle flames to save lives, but now, firefighters are fighting a different kind of killer.