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Search for missing man in Luzerne County

FORTY FORT, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police are searching for a man reported missing in Forty Fort.

The Forty Fort Police Department is asking for information on the whereabouts of 25-year-old Luke Mountjoy.

Police describe Mountjoy as 5'11'', and 180 lbs.

Explosive confrontation destroys duplex in Pottsville

Anyone with information is asked to call Forty Fort Police at 570-287-8586 or call 911.

Two charged with attempted car theft at Mohegan Pennsylvania Casino

PLAINS TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Two men are facing charges after police say they tried to steal a vehicle in the parking lot of Mohegan Pennsylvania casino.

According to the Plains Township Police Department, on January 21, around 2:20 a.m., officers were called to Mohegan Pennsylvania for a report of a car theft in progress.

At least 132 new jobs coming to Luzerne County

JENKINS TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro announced a $1.5 million investment from the Commonwealth to support the expansion of a Luzerne County beverage company.

REV Copack, will be investing $3.1 million to more than double their manufacturing capacity. This will create at least 132 full-time jobs and retain 18 jobs, according to Shapiro.

Explosive confrontation destroys duplex in Pottsville

State Rep., local organizations hand out food after skimmers drain EBT cards

KINGSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — 28/22 News previously broke the story on skimmers draining EBT Cards in northeastern Pennsylvania and across the nation.

People lost everything on their cards, leaving them unable to buy food.

On Tuesday, local organizations are making sure these families have a meal on their table.

State Representative Brenda Pugh and a number of local organizations met on Tuesday to hand out food to those victims of the EBT scam.

Cars lined up outside of Wyoming Valley Behavioral Health in Kingston.

Shapiro Administration visits Pittston for Downtown Revitalization

PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Shapiro Administration made a stop in Luzerne County on Tuesday.

The Department of Community and Economic Development Secretary Rick Siger joined Mayor Michael Lombardo and other local leaders to tour revitalized Pittston.

The visit highlighted the Shapiro Administration's commitment to investing in Pennsylvania's downtowns and small businesses.

They've invested $3,000,000 to support several revitalization projects in downtown Pittston.

WATCH: Governor Josh Shapiro sits down with 28/22 News to talk state issues

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