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WEST HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — One person was hurt after officials say shots were reportedly fired in West Hazleton on Wednesday night.

The Luzerne County Communications Center says officers were called to the unit block of North Warren Street just after 6:00 p.m. for reports of shots fired in the area.

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Officials say one person was taken to the hospital; the severity of their injuries is unknown.

It's unclear if anyone was arrested during the incident.

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BEAVER MEADOWS, CARBON COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Equipping people with what they need to know about scams was the focus of a gathering in Beaver Meadows on Wednesday.

Experts spoke to seniors who are often the target of con artists.

They explained the latest scams that are circulating and gave tips on how to keep themselves safe.

Lawyers file appeal in Lackawanna County to PA Supreme Court

LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Lawyers for Lackawanna County are asking Pennsylvania's highest court to step into a fight over how to replace a former commissioner.

On Tuesday, attorneys for Commissioner Bill Gaughan and the county filed a petition asking the state supreme court to hear their case.

Superior Court asked to reconsider overturned DUI sentence

It stems from the vacancy left by former commissioner Matt McGloin, and whether the county's home rule charter or a state rule of civil procedure should decide who fills it.

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Changes are coming to how the city of Scranton operates its parking system. Community Development Properties Scranton, Inc. has finalized a bond restructuring for the city.

Beginning on Monday, August 18, on-street parking enforcement hours will now run Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Storm causes flooding in Wilkes-Barre homes

A 5% processing fee for parking payments made by card will also begin.

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — In Luzerne County, the storm is causing flooding to homes in Wilkes-Barre.

Fire Chief Jay Delaney says about 30 homes are being inspected, and water was pumped from basements on Horton Street in Wilkes-Barre.

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Crews in the area are also monitoring the Horton Street sinkhole that opened up as a result of bad storms back in June, after it took on a considerable amount of water.