Luzerne County

KINGSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Dress for Success Luzerne county kicked off "International Women's Day" celebrations, one day early, in Kingston with their annual luncheon.

The honorable Stefanie Salavantis, the first female president judge in Luzerne County's 250 year history, was the guest of honor.

She was interviewed in a "Fireside Chat" hosted by our very own Rachel Malak.

At the JCC, guests enjoyed their meals, participated in the basket raffle, and bought "Women of Action" t shirts — all to support "Dress For Success".

For 22 days, people searched for Jasper, a German Shepherd, across Luzerne and Wyoming counties.

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NANTICOKE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Efforts are underway to improve safety at a busy Luzerne County intersection that's been the site of numerous crashes in recent years.

The intersection in question is located at the boundary of Nanticoke and Newport Township.

Principal found not guilty of sexually assaulting student

There have been two deadly crashes at the intersection in the last year.

The most recent fatal crash occurred last week.

PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — We’re just one day away from the Scranton St. Patrick’s Parade, and hundreds of groups are getting ready to take part in the celebration.

It’s a sight and sound popular during the month of March, bagpipes and Irish Step Dancing.

Both Jimmy Losavich with the Black Diamond Pipe Band and students with the Joyce School of Irish Dance have put in nearly a year of practice for the Scranton St. Patrick’s parade.

(WBRE/WYOU) — Two people are facing charges after investigators stated they seized 500 grams of methamphetamine and several guns from their possession.

According to acting U.S. Attorney John C. Gurganus, a federal grand jury indicted 34-year-old Craig Lee Hickson of Plymouth and 46-year-old Rasheeda Kelly of Wilkes-Barre on drug trafficking and firearms violations.

Suspect wanted after armed robbery at store

(WBRE/WYOU) — During the season of Lent many Catholics abstain from meat on Fridays and pick up fish, shrimp, pierogies, haluski, and more at fish fries and Lenten dinners.

What to know about the Scranton St. Patrick’s Parade

The first Friday in Lent this year is March 7 and the last is April 18. Here is a list of fish fries and Lenten dinners happening in the area:

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police are searching for a suspect who they say robbed a store at gunpoint.

According to the Wilkes-Barre City Police Department, on March 7, around 5:00 a.m., officers were called to a business on the 600 block of Hazle Street for a report of an armed robbery.

Once on the scene, the employee stated to police that the suspect entered the business and asked to purchase two packs of cigarettes.

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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.