Luzerne County

EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — After several months of recounts, challenges, and court dates, a winner has finally been called in the primary race for the Republican nomination for the 117th district.

According to the Luzerne County Bureau of Elections, Jamie Walsh has been certified the victor over Mike Cabell. Walsh won the nomination by four votes.

Provisional ballots counted in 117th District House Race

Luzerne County Manager Romilda Crocamo confirmed the elections certifcation.

HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — An organization in the area is putting the spotlight on the dangers of drinking alcohol during pregnancy.

28/22 News has more on its efforts in Luzerne County to increase education and community support.

A crying baby fills the inside of Pathway to Recovery Counseling and Education Services in Hazleton on Monday. The noises are coming from dolls, bringing awareness to fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD).

KINGSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police have charged the former president of a Wilkes-Barre nonprofit for allegedly stealing from the organization.

According to the Kingston Police Department, 35-year-old William Corcoran Jr. from Mountain Top has been charged with theft after taking money from Wilkes-Barre Power Inc.

Former police chief found guilty of indecent assault

Motorists traveling on Interstate 80 are advised the interstate is closed in both directions between Exit 242 (Mainville/Mifflinville) in Columbia County and Exit 256 (Conyngham/Nescopeck) in Luzerne County due to a tractor-trailer crash.

Update: All lanes are now open on I-80 eastbound at mile 249 in Luzerne County.

Update 18:25: The right lane is now open on I-80 eastbound at mile 249 in Luzerne County. The left lane remains closed for cleanup.

Motorists are advised that Interstate 80 eastbound is closed at the Mifflinville exit in Columbia County due to a vehicle crash at mile 249 in Luzerne County.

A detour is in place using Exit 242 (Mifflinville) and Route 93.