About half of Lent has come and gone, and in that time, fire companies have been fundraising. Pizzas, Pierogies, and the popular fish fry are all on the menu.
FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— A road in Luzerne County was closed after a dump truck rolled over.
Crews have been on the scene since around 3:00 p.m.
Two hospitalized after Route 11 crash
It happened in Franklin Township just past the intersection of Orange Road and Demunds Road.
Debris could be seen scattered across the road.
The condition of the driver is not know at this time.
Northmoreland Fire Department headed the response on-scene.
The crash is under investigation by Pennsylvania State Police.
LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. One local organization continues to help kids in need and raise awareness.
Hundreds of pinwheels are being placed across Luzerne County to raise awareness for child abuse. It's something officials say is happening in our own backyards.
Planting pinwheels for prevention.
Ahead of national child abuse prevention month, the Luzerne County Child Advocacy Center is getting the word out about child abuse. It's an issue center leaders say continues to grow.
Monster Jam returns to Mohegan Arena in Luzerne County
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Monster trucks are set to dig up the dirt and fly through the air near Wilkes-Barre this weekend.
Monster Jam is back in Wilkes-Barre Township for its 23rd year. Where eight 15-hundred horsepower vehicles will compete in racing, skills, donut, and freestyle competitions.
“Each of the ramps here, the different angles and things, are all designed so these monster jam trucks can come out here and put on the best tricks possible, I mean they do crazy things on two wheels, four wheels, whatever you can do.”
The Luzerne County Child Advocacy Center planted 500 pinwheels to symbolize children who spoke out about abuse.
WILKES-BARRE TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Here's the dirt on the Monster Jam at Mohegan Arena.
The event will be held this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, and Thursday the dirt for the big show arrived.
The big trucks are a fan favorite.
Fire department holds dedication for new truck
Imagine this, a hockey game was played at the arena last night, and Thursday crews are transforming arena for Monster Jam.
NANTICOKE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— A fire department in Luzerne County just got some new wheels.
The Nanticoke City Fire Department held a dedication ceremony this morning for its brand new fire truck and dozens from the community turned out to show their support.
The new truck replaces a 24-year-old engine and comes equipped with the latest safety features, including airbags, side-roll protection, and a secondary emergency brake on the passenger side.
Nuclear plant sirens to stay active for six more months
An event held Thursday in Hazleton helped hundreds of people in need, one box at a time.
Crews spent hours Thursday hauling in 800 tons of dirt to transform the ice floor into a Monster Jam track.
