Luzerne County

EDWARDSVILLE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Downstream from Toby Creek, rust-colored water is flowing in a creek in Edwardsville behind Market 32 grocery store.

"Even normal rain it's a different color," said Edwardsville resident Matthew Scott-Amos.

About three miles downstream from Sunday's mine subsidence in Toby Creek in Luzerne, rust-colored water can now be seen in Edwardsville on that same creek.

"I've never seen the orange color before, first time we've seen it and I know this is part of Toby Creek," said Thomas Jenkins of Edwardsville.

LUZERNE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)_ — 28/22 News has been following mine subsidence in Toby Creek, in Luzerne Borough, behind Luzerne Lumber.

The mine void opened up on Sunday, draining water from the creek, and is causing concern for nearby homeowners and businesses.

Since then several other potential mine-related issues have popped up across Luzerne County.

28/22 News has been following mine subsidence in Toby Creek, in Luzerne Borough, behind Luzerne Lumber.

HAZLE TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The new Hazleton Public Transit Bus Storage and Maintenance Facility is officially open.

It's located across from the Hazleton airport in Hazel Township, Luzerne County.

The $27,000,000 million project is the largest project in the city of Hazleton's history.

Bloomsburg PD inputs safety measures for ‘Block Party’

DUNMORE, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — We are in the midst of National Work Zone Awareness Week and state police are reminding drivers about the rules of the road when entering an active work zone.

On Wednesday in York County, three construction workers were killed in an active work zone crash.

It's a tragic reminder at the start of construction season to follow the rules in active work zones.

That's why PennDOT and state police are encouraging drivers to use extra caution when driving in a work zone to keep everyone safe.

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Local pharmacy students organized a yearly opioid awareness walk.

April is Opioid Awareness Month and students at Wilkes University in Wilkes-Barre hit the pavement Thursday to make others aware of the epidemic.

The students also sell t-shirts and hotdogs and all proceeds are donated to the Wilke Barre Fire Department.

PA Department of Education issues FAFSA application reminder

The fire department typically handles overdose calls and they say the extra money will come in handy.

SUGARLOAF TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Officials from the district attorney's office say 140 birds were seized from a Luzerne County home during an investigation into the possible breeding and fighting of roosters.

First Assistant District Attorney Tony Ross told 28/22 News on Thursday, April 11, a collaborative effort between multiple agencies served a warrant at a home in the 400 block of Sugarloaf Heights Road in Sugarloaf Township to investigate a possible rooster gamecock breeding/fighting facility. 

WEST HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Officials say two juveniles have been charged in a gang-related shooting behind a Luzerne County elementary/middle school.

At 7:50 p.m. Monday, the West Hazleton Borough Police said they were called for the report of shots fired behind the West Hazleton Elementary/Middle School.

PSP: Man recording traffic stop arrested, charged with obstruction

Investigators say they learned that two groups had exchanged gunfire on a sports field behind the school as part of an ongoing feud between local gangs.

HAZLE TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — State police say they arrested a man for interfering with a traffic stop by refusing to record the stop from the other side of the road.

At 5:46 p.m. on April 12, state police say they were conducting a traffic stop when 56-year-old Mario Castro, from Freeland, approached the stop to record what was happening.

State police say this is not the first time they have encountered Castro recording their investigations.

EDWARDSVILLE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — They call it the "Greatest Show On Earth" and it's returning to Northeastern Pennsylvania this week.

And Wednesday night, a premier all-star cheerleading program got a sneak peek at the entertainment the popular circus will be showcasing in Luzerne County.

The Ringling Bros. & Barnum and Bailey Circus begins its three-day spectacular show this week right here in Wilkes-Barre.

A preview and a chance to show off their skills days Wednesday in front of a group of young local gymnasts.

AVOCA, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — There was a heavy police presence Wednesday night in Avoca.

According to the Avoca Police Department, first responders arrived in the 600 block of Main Street in Avoca, around 8:54 p.m. on Wednesday, for a reported car crash into a pole, in front of Lyon's Barber Shop and Panache Hair Salon.

Man charged with burglary, allegedly trying to get food

28/22 News crews on the scene said the vehicle that struck the pole was being towed away.