Luzerne County

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A new building is now dedicated and blessed at the University of Scranton.

Weiss Hall, named after Robert and Marilyn Weiss, is the university's center for workforce development, applied research, and outreach.

A crowd gathered inside the building for remarks and tours on Wednesday, but the event was shadowed a bit, as about 50 faculty members stood outside Weiss Hall protesting with signs that read "Fair faculty contract now."

Luzerne County Fair rings in 63rd year

STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A former elementary school in Monroe County now serves a new purpose. The Ramsey School in Stroudsburg now houses pre-k, Head Start classes, and college and career readiness programs for students ages zero to 24.

Their first day of operation was Wednesday.

The school closed back in 2014 and was updated thanks to the Pocono Services Families and Children's Re-Imagine Ramsey Project.

Luzerne County Fair rings in 63rd year

The expansion will also allow them to serve more than 500 low-income families.

Mark Worzel and Collin Dunn were arrested after leading police on an 11-mile chase that ended in Larksville Saturday night.

LEHMAN TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Only at the Luzerne County Fairgrounds in Lehman Township will you find elephants flying in the sky before the sun comes up.

“It goes high enough for them for the thrill, but it’s not crazy like the other rides for the teenagers, so it’s an in-between ride for them,” explained Jason Houghton, president of Houghton Enterprises.

Jumbo is a new addition to the fair, adding to the list of entertainment at the five-day event. And what’s entertainment without some snacks?

Esau Foster died after the SUV he was driving collided with a tractor-trailer on I-81 North in Butler Township on Tuesday.

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