Luzerne County

(WBRE/WYOU) — The Attorney General's Office states a case manager at a children's services center in Luzerne County faces charges for defrauding dozens of patients and their families.

The case involves charges against 30-year-old Khalil Rashid Rivera, a blended case manager with a Children’s Services Center in Luzerne County.

AG Dave Sunday stated Rivera billed medical assistance for services he never provided to dozens of children.

Pa. therapist accued of 'sexploiting' patient

Editor's Note: This article has been updated to reflect Revitt's position as the former business administrator for Wilkes-Barre Township.

WILKES-BARRE TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Locks were changed on a local municipal township building after the business administrator resigned, and now officials with Wilkes-Barre Township say there's an internal investigation.

The former business administrator for Wilkes-Barre Township is out after handing in his resignation.

The reason is still in question, but an investigation is underway that may lead to answers.

The Wyoming Valley Mall remains closed due to a power outage caused by damaged underground lines, leaving businesses inside the mall feeling the effects.

WYOMING, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Writing projects for most elementary school students are usually limited to a couple of sentences, or maybe a paragraph or two, but a local girl did much more than that: She wrote a book for kids to help them understand life and loss.

Meet Mya Ann Wasko, a published author at the age of nine.

"Every human is connected to one another, either way, if they don't like each other, if they like each other, they're still connected," Mya said.

Officials in Luzerne County warn swimmers of risks in restricted and unfamiliar swimming spots.

John Kilpatrick told police he shot at his brother in August 2023 during a dispute

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — PennDOT has announced new long-term detours while crews repair a sinkhole.

Blackman Street was closed at the intersection of Carlisle and Huston Streets on June 25 due to the sinkhole. The estimated time of reopening has yet to be determined.

Husband charged, woman finds missing sister’s body in box

The updated detours are as follows:

Car Detour from Blackman Street to San Souci Parkway:

Turn left onto South Main Street.

Continue on South Main Street for 1 mile.

JACKSON TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man has been sentenced to prison after he admitted to shooting and killing his brother.

John Kilpatrick, 35, previously pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter for shooting his brother, 30-year-old Kevin Kilpatrick, at their home on Chase Road in Jackson Township in August 2023.

Husband charged, woman finds missing sister’s body in box

Court officials state Kilpatrick has been sentenced to 42-84 months minus over 400 days he has served in prison since his arrest.

PLAINS TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Authorities report a 17-year-old has died after being rescued from Seven Tubs Recreation Area Sunday.

Mike VanLuvender, Captain of the Plains Township Fire Department, said that fire crews received a call around 7:20 p.m. on June 29 for a male in water that hadn't resurfaced.

Half an hour later, crews discovered the victim, and he was not breathing. Captain VanLuvender stated that life-saving efforts were performed, and he was transported to Geisinger.

Husband charged, woman finds missing sister’s body in box

A teenager rescued from the water at Seven Tubs Recreation Area died early Monday at a hospital in Wilkes-Barre