Luzerne County

HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — As the federal illegal immigration raids continue across the nation and here in northeastern Pennsylvania, there was a strange twist to the story in Hazleton Monday morning.

An undocumented immigrant showed up at Hazleton Police Headquarters.

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A strange twist to the ongoing story of federal illegal immigration crackdown across the nation and in northeastern Pennsylvania.

An undocumented immigrant showed up at the Hazleton City Police Station, and wanted to turn herself in.

As spring approaches, Tractor Supply in Pittston Township is preparing for its busiest season, with baby chicks set to arrive amid soaring egg prices.

WYOMING, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A warning is coming from police about a fundraising scam. It involves a bogus letter seeking donations to support law enforcement.

The scam poses many red flags for a local police department.

Someone in Wyoming Borough recently received an envelope full of papers in the mail.

Wyoming Area Regional Police Department is now trying to prevent anyone from getting scammed.

A letter, donation slip, a bumper sticker, and thank you card.

Crews were called to the fire around 6 p.m. along East County Road in Hollenback Township.

WAPWALLOPEN, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Firefighters were out Sunday night in Wapwallopen battling a raging blaze.

Crews from Hollenback Township were called to East County Road in Wapwallopen for a reported fire.

House fire under investigation in Susquehanna County

Photos sent to 28/22 News through our Report It! page show responding firefighters battling the roaring blaze.

Courtesy of Kellie Eyer

Details are limited at this time and 28/22 News will give updates as new information is made available.

Boy Scout Troop 316 hosted their annual chili cook-off in Avoca for one of their biggest fundraisers.

Tractor Supply hosted Blue Chip Animal Refuge for an 'Adopt Don't Shop' event in Luzerne County.

AVOCA, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Hot chili sounds good on a cold winter day, and that's exactly what some scouts served up on Sunday.

Avoca/Dupont Scout Troop and Cub Scout Pack 316 took part in a Chili Cookoff and Bake Sale at Queen of Apostles Parish.

Prizes were handed out to the hottest and best chili.

Where attendees could pay $5 to taste and judge the chili entries, the food-themed fundraiser helped celebrate Scout Day: A day to recognize and honor scouts for their contributions.

Snow showers, freezing rain expected overnight

HAZLE TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A longtime local pilot is paying close attention to what happened Friday night in Philadelphia, from the moment the plane went up in the sky to the time it came crashing down.

The retired airline captain now flies a very similar jet to the one that crashed in Philly.

He has some thoughts about what went so horribly wrong.

For nearly six decades, Michael Mariscano has flown planes and helicopters, including an aircraft similar to the Learjet 55 that crashed Friday night in north Philadelphia.

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Authorities say a Code Blue shelter in Scranton is opening its doors Saturday night amid freezing temperatures.

The City of Scranton previously announced on Saturday the Code Blue shelter at Weston Field, staffed and operated by the Keystone Mission, would not be opening due to staffing.

PA Game Commission confirms 2 deer test positive for CWD in Luzerne County

This comes after Scranton previously announced a Code Blue will be in effect for Friday, Saturday, and Monday.