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Local college holds competition to highlight trade skills

NANTICOKE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— An increasing trend for high school graduates is choosing trades over college. It provides them a debt-free path to well-paying careers in high-demand fields. A local community college hosted a competition today for students interested in trades. 28/22 News reporter Joe Mason fills us in. Luzerne County Community College served as [...]

I-80 scheduled for lane restriction, bridge inspection

LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) will be imposing lane restrictions on Monday on Interstate 80 in Luzerne County. Passing lane restrictions will be in place on I-80 westbound at exit 260 A/B (Interstate 81 junction of Harrisburg/Wilkes-Barre) between 8:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Driving lane restrictions will be in place [...]

Wilkes-Barre police investigating purse snatching

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — An investigation is underway into a purse snatching in Wilkes-Barre, according to police. Officers say they were called to the 100 block of Academy Street just before 12:00 a.m. A 25-year-old woman told officers a man had threatened her and demanded her purse. She says he didn't show a gun, [...]

Firefighter recovering after fall from ladder while battling house fire

WEST PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A firefighter is recovering after falling from a ladder while battling a house fire in West Pittston. The fire broke out Tuesday night on the 500 block of Luzerne Avenue. The firefighter, from nearby Avoca, was treated for a leg injury and released from the hospital overnight. Crews quickly [...]

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