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Pregnant woman pistol-whipped in Hazleton, suspect at large

HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Hazleton City Police are searching for a man they say pistol-whipped a pregnant woman in the middle of a street, then dragged her inside an apartment.

Police closed off a two-block area near Alter and Second Streets just before noon as they searched for the armed suspect.

Police say it started as a domestic incident and escalated to the pistol-whipping of the woman.

Vice President JD Vance coming to West Pittston Wednesday

Vice President JD Vance coming to West Pittston Wednesday

WEST PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — According to the Office of the Vice President, JD Vance will be in West Pittston on Wednesday, July 16, to celebrate the passing of the big beautiful bill.

According to the release, Vance will visit West Pittston to deliver remarks following the successful passing and signing of the big beautiful bill.

Almost 120 years of hill climb racing for one community

Vance's office says it is "the greatest legislation for American workers in history, President Donald J. Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill."

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