LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Former Chief Public Defender of Luzerne County Al Flora Jr., known for several high-profile cases, passed away recently, according to the Luzerne County Bar Association. Flora notably served as the public defender for mass murderer George Banks and "Kids for Cash" judge Mark Ciavarella. According to the Luzerne County Bar Association [...]
The soldiers identified Wednesday were Chief Warrant Officer 3 Robert Marzan, 54, of California and Maj. Jeffrey O’Brien, 45, of Iowa.
(WBRE/WYOU) — It was another busy day on the Read Across America circuit for the 28/22 news team. Anchor Julie Dunphy visited Kennedy Early Childhood in Nanticoke. Since Saint Patrick's Day is quickly approaching, Julie read Leprechaun on the Loose to Mr. Wittick's kindergarten class. Meteorologist Logan Westrope also stopped by Kennedy Early Childhood Center [...]
First responders and law enforcement in Lackawanna County have a warning after a crash left one person dead and another charged with homicide by DUI.
The legislation, known as a war powers resolution, gives lawmakers an opportunity to demand congressional approval before any further attacks are carried out.
Luzerne County Attorney Al Flora Jr. passed away after a long battle with health issues, according to a Facebook post.
WAYNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man was arrested in Florida after the Wayne County District Attorney's Office said he threatened a judge. Armando Capo, 51, of Escambia County, Florida, previously of Lakeland, faces multiple charges after he allegedly made threats to bully, harass, and harm President Judge Janine Edwards. The DA's office says they began [...]
The United States and Ecuador launched the joint operation against organized crime groups on Tuesday, according to the U.S. Southern Command.
Five Republicans joined Democrats to support the subpoena proposed by GOP Rep. Nancy Mace in a sign of continued frustration among conservatives with the DOJ.
Authorities ruled Rachel Long's death as suspicious. Her best friend had her own suspicions, as well.
