Luzerne County

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.

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police say a caretaker is facing charges after an alleged sexual relationship with a patient under her care went wrong.

According to the Wilkes-Barre City Police Department, in January, 37-year-old Stacey Ann Dash, of Edwardsville, was employed by a home health service and took care of a quadriplegic man who lived at a home on Carey Avenue.

The victim informed police that Dash "flirted with him and he flirted back" and they engaged in sexual relations, as stated in the affidavit.

WILKES-BARRE TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Two men are wanted after police say they allegedly stole $200 worth of items from Walmart.

According to the Wilkes-Barre Township Police Department, on March 25, around 5:00 p.m., two men stole $200 worth of Nintendo Switch Controllers from Walmart.

Five arrested for alleged Walmart theft

Police say the suspect then fled from loss prevention officers.

Anyone with information is asked to call 570-208-4635 ext 326.

KINGSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Wyoming Valley West Dana Street School has a fun way for students to learn some math.

The school hosted a Math Adventure in Candyland for students and parents

The federal credit union Citymark is partnering with the school for activities on earning, investing, and budgeting.

Giving the gift of reading to pre-K students

The students have been working on budgeting and saving for Wednesday's big event

EDWARDSVILLE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A group of Luzerne County high school students is partnering with a national organization to end book deserts and increase literacy for pre-K students.

The goal of the two organizations is to get books into the hands of kids whose families may not be able to afford them.

The Pennsylvania Key Club is teaming up with the Li-TEA-rary Society to give books to preschoolers across the state to help set them up for success.

The Department of Veteran Affairs Medical Center in Wilkes-Barre held its fair, providing information on enrollment and the application process on Wednesday.