Luzerne County

Thursday marked the launch of the new West Side Regional Police Department, combining Edwardsville and Larksville police.

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Prison officials confirm a suspect in a shooting that occurred in Freeland died during a fight at the Luzerne County Correctional Facility. According to Warden James Wilbur of Luzerne County Correctional Facility, 20-year-old Jhoan Solano Castillo, who is one of the suspects in a Freeland shooting on December 2, has [...]

JACKSON TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Three people have been arrested after police say they were caught committing a daytime burglary. On December 31, Jackson Township Police said they were patrolling State Route 29 when they saw "suspicious activity" at a home. An investigation led to the arrest of the following three people, who officers said were [...]

The combined police departments of Edwardsville and Larksville boroughs were announced in June.

WILKES-BARRE TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — New Year's Day marked the first day of resolutions, and staying fit is common goal. Dominic Cino owns and operates three gyms in Pennsylvania, including 5-7-0 Ambition in Wilkes-Barre Township. Cino said, "It's pretty common to see about a 30% increase in membership, personal training sales during the new [...]

Motorists traveling on Interstate 80 are advised the interstate is closed in both directions between Exit 242 (Mainville/Mifflinville) in Columbia County and Exit 256 (Conyngham/Nescopeck) in Luzerne County due to a tractor-trailer crash.

Update: All lanes are now open on I-80 eastbound at mile 249 in Luzerne County.

Update 18:25: The right lane is now open on I-80 eastbound at mile 249 in Luzerne County. The left lane remains closed for cleanup.

Motorists are advised that Interstate 80 eastbound is closed at the Mifflinville exit in Columbia County due to a vehicle crash at mile 249 in Luzerne County.

A detour is in place using Exit 242 (Mifflinville) and Route 93.