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Woman arrested after allegedly hitting man with bottle

LAUREL RUN, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— A Luzerne County woman was arrested and charged after she allegedly hit a man over the head with a glass bottle Saturday night, according to state police.

Police say that 22-year-old Mackenzie Spock from Plains was arrested and charged with Aggravated Assault, Simple Assault, and Harassment among other charged

In a release, troopers say that they responded just after 9:30 p.m. along with Wilkes-Barre Township Police to East Northampton Street for a report of a large fight at the Giants Despair Hillclimb.

Road reopened after heavy rains caused temporary closure

SCHUYLKILL COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Heavy Sunday afternoon caused a roadway to close for about two hours due to flooding.

According to PA511, Gordon Mountain Road was closed between Bittle Street and Exit 119 I-81 North Highridge Park Road due to flooding just after 2:00 p.m.

The road was reopened just before 4:00 p.m., according to PA511.

McDade splashpad reopened after temporary closure

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— A fun way to cool off for kids is back open at McDade Park.

The McDade splashpad has been reopened after being closed for almost a week due to a water pump issue.

Storm takes out state park splash pad in Lackawanna County

The McDade pool is still closed due to multiple leaks.

Authorities say parts of the tiles have chips and cracks, causing leaks, and they want to make repairs all at once instead of piece by piece.

They hope to have it reopened by the end of the 2025 swim season

Warrant issued for man who allegedly pistol-whipped pregnant woman

HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— A warrant has officially been issued for a man who police say pistol-whipped a pregnant woman in the middle of the street and dragged her inside an apartment.

Hazleton City Police have filed an arrest warrant for Rodelfy Liriano Corniel on the charge of Simple Assault after police say he physically attacked another person.

Police say they responded to the area of 550 Alter Street just before 11:00 a.m. on July 11 for a report of a man attacking another person.

Two arrested after stabbing in Scranton

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