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SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — One of Pennsylvania's two U.S. Senate seats is before voters Tuesday.

Incumbent Democrat Bob Casey is vying for a fourth term against Republican challenger and businessman Dave McCormick.

Let's start with incumbent Senator Bob Casey. He has been in the Senate since 2007 and is looking to grab his fourth six-year term in office. Casey is a Scranton native a former state auditor general and treasurer.

We caught up with Casey voting Tuesday morning at Scranton High School with his wife and family by his side.

HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Hazleton City Police Department announced on Tuesday the passing of one of their K-9s.

On Monday, the Hazleton City Police Department sent out a release announcing the sudden passing of one of their K-9s, Justice, who passed away on Friday, November 1.

Arrest made after house drug raid in Pittston

Justice served for over nine years alongside Detective Lieutenant Howey and made the community safer by recovering a considerable number of pounds of illicit drugs and helping apprehend numerous criminals, according to police.

EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — Pennsylvania American Water is asking customers to reduce nonessential water use due to the drought watch declaration.

The release states that on November 1, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental announced the drought watch declaration.

PA Water says they are asking residents and businesses to voluntarily reduce their nonessential water use by at least 10 to 15 percent, approximately 11 to 16 gallons per day.

LAFLIN, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Officials have announced a petition to extend a Laflin polling location's closing time to 9:30 p.m. due to the doors opening late.

Tuesday morning, 28/22 News reported several issues at Luzerne County polling places. Laflin was one of the few reporting issues.

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Laflin's polling location did not open until 8:28 p.m. due to the judge of elections not being present.

PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — After a month-long investigation, police say they arrested a man during a drug raid at a Pittston.

During October the Pittston City Police Department’s Special Investigation Unit and members of the Luzerne County Drug Task Force investigated the distribution of crack cocaine and fentanyl from a house on Front Street.

Five accused of T.J. Maxx retail thefts

A search was executed on Friday, November 1 resulting in fentanyl, body armor, cash, and drug paraphernalia being seized.

Thousands of Valley voters are heading to the polls today for the 2024 General Election.

Voting in Cambria County has been extended until 10 p.m. today.

MUNCY — The nineteenth annual invitational Artists Exhibition and Sale will be held at First United Methodist Church, 602 S. Market St., Muncy from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Friday, with opening night refreshments, and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday.

Crop surveys will be conducted next week in Snyder County.

WILKES-BARRE TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Five people are accused of separate retail thefts at T.J. Maxx in Luzerne County.

According to the Wilkes-Barre Township Police Department, on October 15 the individuals pictured were involved in a theft where $747.72 worth of merchandise was stolen from T.J. Maxx.

Wilkes-Barre Township Police

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Then on October 20, the woman pictured committed a retail theft worth $137.95 at T.J. Maxx, police reported.

Wilkes-Barre Township Police