Luzerne County

Shawn Smith faces charges after police say he identified himself as a private security contractor with the Office of Homeland Security.

HAZLE TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) say a woman is facing charges after a reported stabbing on Tuesday in Hazle Township.

In a release, PSP explains that on Tuesday, troopers were called to Hollywood Boulevard for a reported stabbing.

State police arrived on scene and took the suspect, identified as 24-year-old Hazle Township resident Katlynn Marie Green.

Restoring significant Scranton performing arts center

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation says lane restrictions are planned for a part of Interstate 81 in Luzerne County.

On Tuesday, PennDOT announced lane restrictions are coming for Interstate 81 North and Southbound mile marker 170 in Wilkes-Barre through Friday, September 5, from 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. every day.

PennDOT added that the restrictions are to allow crews to set beams for the Route 115 project.

Road closed after 12-inch water main break

PennDOT says there will be overnight lane restrictions on I-81 North and South at Mile Market 120 in Wilkes-Barre through Friday.

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — An elementary school in Luzerne County set to open this week could face different arrangements for a small group of students, faculty, and staff.

Wilkes-Barre Area School District is expected to start school this Thursday.

28/22 News was told custodians discovered white spots on the carpets inside Kistler Elementary while moving furniture.

Doctor David W. Kistler Elementary School in the Wilkes-Barre Area School District is expected to start school on Thursday.

NEPA Youth Shelter revamps site to expand resources

The bat is now being cared for in nearby Carbon County. Newswatch 16's Emily Kress spoke with the experts about the surprising discovery.

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— A Columbia County man was arrested after two incidents where he was allegedly impersonating a public servant, according to the Wilkes-Barre Police City Police Department.

The release states that police conducted a traffic stop on 45-year-old Shawn Smith of Bloomsburg.

Authorities say that Smith was driving a 2011 Ford Taurus with emergency lighting and "Police Interceptor" labeling.

Driver charged after deadly W-B Twp. crash

The break happened Tuesday afternoon along South Main Street.

HANOVER TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Pennsylvania American Water has announced there is a 12-inch water main break along South Main Street in Hanover Township.

According to PA American Water, approximately 40 customers are impacted, with anticipated repairs happening later Tuesday night.

Mayor Paige Cognetti announces campaign for Congress in Pennsylvania’s 8th District

One block of South Main Street is closed from Columbia Court to King Road in Hanover Township. A detour is in place.

Zane Brobst faces several felony charges, including aggravated assault, burglary, and criminal trespass