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Big Pot Bust in Nanticoke
A major marijuana bust in Nanticoke netted more than 1,000 suspected pot plants and about $100,000... more
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Ciavarella, Conahan Immune from Action in Court Video
Former judges Mark Ciavarella and Michael Conahan will be immune for the things they did on the... more
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Area Sailor Dies in Kuwait Video
A sailor from Luzerne County is dead, killed this week in the Middle East while serving his country. more
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Two Guilty in Home Invasion Video
In Luzerne County two men on trial for a brutal home invasion learned their fate Friday when a... more
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Route 309 Repairs Wrapping Up
Repairs to Route 309 in the Hazleton area should be completed by Friday afternoon. That means the... more
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Dairy Farm to Keep the Milk Flowing Video
With more than 400 acres, The Lands At Hillside Farms is the last remaining processing dairy farm in... more
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Wilkes Student Stabbed Video
Police in Wilkes-Barre are looking for two men after a Wilkes University student was stabbed late... more
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Testimony Wraps in Home Invasion Trial Video
Friday morning jurors in Luzerne County will have to decide the fate of two men accused of beating... more
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King's Football Player Arrested
A King's College football player has been suspended from school after being charged with drug... more
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Computer Problems Causes Flight Delays Video
A computer glitch at the Federal Aviation Administration forced air traffic controllers to enter... more
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Reaction To Latest Courthouse Developments Video
A county judge Wednesday announced he was taking some vacation time, the head of the county's... more
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Energy Company Looking for Workers Video
A new business in Luzerne County is hoping to give area utility companies a little competition and... more
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Luzerne County Human Resources Director Fired
One day after the director of human resources in Luzerne County handed in his resignation, he was... more
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Victims Testify in Home Invasion Trial Video
Two men are on trial in Luzerne County accused of beating and trying to rob a well-known Hazleton... more
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Judge Toole Postpones Hearings Video
A Luzerne County judge has cleared his calendar for the rest of the month but as soon as Judge... more
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Blanket Drive for the Needy Video
Something as simple as a blanket is a household item that so many of us take for granted but for... more
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Car Hits House, Driver Dies in Luzerne County
A driver died after his car crashed into a house in Luzerne County. more
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Traffic Stop Leads To Police Chase Video
A man from Luzerne County faces charges after he led police on a chase. more
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Students Get Lesson On Tragedy, Triumph in Luzerne County Video
A room inside the Westmoreland Club in Wilkes-Barre was packed wall to wall with students from... more
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Beating Suspects on Trial Video
The trial of two men accused in a Hazleton home invasion and beating of an elderly couple... more
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Eckley Miners' Village to Close, Perhaps Permanently Video
A historic place in Luzerne County which attracts tourists will close December first and may never... more
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Man Sentenced for Deadly Fight Video
Could the Luzerne County corruption scandal be working in favor of some criminals? That is the... more
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Public Hearing on Hazleton Mine Refilling Project Draws Crowd Video
An on-going project to refill an abandoned mine in Hazleton that has raised controversy over the... more
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Saab Abandons This Part of State Video
The only Saab dealerships in northeastern and central Pennsylvania have been notified by the company... more
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Man Ordered to Trial for Torching Van Video
A man from Scranton accused of a bizarre crime spree was in court Monday in Luzerne County where... more
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PennDOT Repaves Slippery Road Video
PennDOT is repaving section of Route 309 in the Hazleton area after receiving complaints that the... more
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Temporary Stop to I-81 Work Video
A huge construction project on Interstate 81 in part of Luzerne County has ended for the season... more
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Looking into Luzerne County Bribes Video
In Luzerne County, there are now 19 people charged in the on-going corruption scandal. Almost all of... more
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Brace Agrees to Guilty Plea in Corruption Investigation Video
Another public official has been caught in the federal corruption probe in Luzerne County. That... more
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Episcopal Bishop Visits Wilkes-Barre Video
The presiding bishop of the Episcopal Church in the United States, Katharine Jefferts Schori, was in... more
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Toy's Language Outrages Hazleton Father Video
A father in Luzerne County is upset after hearing what he calls offensive and violent language... more
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Arena Gets New Name Video
There is a name change coming to Luzerne County. In January, Wachovia Arena will have a new name. more
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Woman Wanted for Robbery
Police in Kingston are looking for a woman who robbed a convenience store early Wednesday. more
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Nuisance Bar Shut Down for One Year Video
A bar locked up by prosecutors last week in Luzerne County will now stay closed for at least a year.... more
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Barber Cut by Luzerne County Video
A barber who was responsible for doing haircuts at the Luzerne County jail is now charged with... more
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Looking for Answers in Juvenile Justice Breakdown Video
It is day two of a special commission looking into the breakdown of the juvenile justice system in... more
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Water Woes Shutter School
Hanover Area School District was closed Tuesday because of a water main break. more
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Investigating Juvenile Injustice in Luzerne County Video
In Luzerne County a special commission met Monday to hear more about juvenile injustice and how a... more
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24-year-old Man was Swine Flu Victim Video
A family is mourning the loss of their loved one who died from H1N1, or swine, flu. more
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Pittston Cemetery Slated for Cleanup Video
A cemetery that some say has seen better days may be in line for a fix-up if a city in Luzerne... more
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Hazleton Artist Painted Berlin Wall Video
The Berlin Wall fell 20 years ago Monday. A man from our area is a part of that historic event. more
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Deadly Crash in Luzerne County
A man was killed early Monday morning in Harveys Lake. more
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Child Rapist, Killer Wants New Trial
A convicted child rapist and killer was in court Monday in Wilkes-Barre because his lawyers want a... more
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Veterans Memorial Unveiled in Hazleton Video
This week our country will give thanks to those who served in the armed forces, and Sunday in... more
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Area Teams Play in Charity Bowl Video
Children from all over Luzerne County came together SUnday for a friendly game of football and it... more
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Name Announced for Castle Auditorium Video
An announcement came Friday about the naming rights for a $3 million project for the arts in... more
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PennDOT Prepares For Winter Weather Video
Dozens of officials met at the Bear Creek Township PennDOT facility in Luzerne County Friday... more
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Plymouth Bar Shuttered Video
State and Plymouth police and Luzerne County detectives showed up to the Olde Tymers Pub in Plymouth... more
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Sewer Rates to Rise in Hazleton Area Video
In the greater Hazleton area sewer rates are expected to go up, in part to protect oysters. The... more
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"Coats for Kids" Drive Video
People are rallying behind a group of youngsters to make sure they are not left in the cold. more
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Hanover Area Accepts Spinozza's Resignation Video
The Hanover Area School Board voted to accept the resignation of school director Anthony Spinozza... more
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Local Reaction to Fort Hood Shootings Video
For many military families in our area, the shootings at Fort Hood in Texas hit too close to home. more
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Pets Truck Rolls into Town Video
A specially-designed truck rolled into the WalMart near Hazleton Thursday, filled with cats and dogs... more
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Suspended Laflin Church Leader in Court Video
An Episcopalian church leader from Luzerne County was in court Thursday facing charges he endangered... more
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Attorneys for Ciavarella, Conahan Prepare Cases Video
It is the trial everyone in our area has been talking about. Two former Luzerne County judges will... more
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Fire Hits Luzerne County Double-Block Home
A fire chased residents from a home in Luzerne County early Thursday morning. more
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Daycare Worker Facing Sex Charges
Police in Luzerne County arrested a woman they believe had sex with a boy. more
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Resignation of School Board Member on Hold Video
Because of the corruption case in Luzerne County, a school board had to put off a vote concerning... more
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Loss of Judges in Luzerne County Creates Worry Video
For the first time in county history, voters decided against keeping an incumbent judge who was up... more
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Defamation Lawsuit Overturned in Luzerne County
There has been a development in a lawsuit related to the corruption scandal in Luzerne County. more
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Voters React to Luzerne County Judges' Race Video
The agony of defeat is sinking in for many candidates Wednesday, including a Luzerne County judge... more
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Luzerne County Judge Loses Retention Bid Video
The judge races in Luzerne County are the first in a general election since two former judges in... more
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Amesbury, Polachek Gartley Take the Bench in Luzerne County
Three candidates were running for two open seats on the bench in Luzerne County. Current... more
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Judge Burke Retains Seat
Two current judges in Luzerne County were up for retention Tuesday and what is usually seen as a... more
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Voter Turnout Looks Low in Luzerne County Video
In Luzerne County this election day is a big one. Voters must decide who will take two open judicial... more
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Olszewski, Burke Confident of Reelection Video
Voters are going to the polls Tuesday across the area. more
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Judicial Candidates Hit Campaign Trail on Election Eve Video
The voters of Luzerne County will decide who will hold court in Wilkes-Barre. more
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Plant Closing in Freeland Video
A community in Luzerne County took a blow Monday when it was announced a major employer is closing. more
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Police in Wilkes-Barre Township Get More Space Video
There is a brand new police station in one Luzerne County Township and it came at no cost to... more
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Fire Chases Students from School
Students at an elementary school in the Wyoming Valley West school district were forced to leave... more
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Man Wearing Clown Mask Flees Police
A man is now behind bars in Luzerne County charged with nearly hitting a firefighter with his car... more
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Weatherization Money Available Video
A commission in Luzerne County helping to weatherize homes is getting a big boost from the federal... more
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Outcry Over State Supreme Court Ruling Video
One day after the State Supreme Court ruled that the thousands of cases former Luzerne County... more
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Ciavarella's Juvenile Cases Ordered Vacated Video
Thousands of juvenile corruption cases in Luzerne County will be voided. That decision came Thursday... more
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New Goodwill Store Opens Video
A new store opened its doors Thursday in Luzerne County, despite the recession, and it's meant to... more
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Increased Police Presence Expected for Halloween Video
Halloween is this Saturday and that means beefed up police patrols. more
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Behind the Scenes at the Circus Video
Crew members of the Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey Circus are getting ready to start the... more
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PennDOT: "Go Yankees" Sign Inappropriate for Interstate Video
A message sign was flashing "Go Yankees" along Interstate 81 Wednesday near Pittston. PennDOT said... more
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Phillies, Yankees Fans Make Trip to World Series Video
The Yankees and Phillies are the two fan favorites around northeastern Pennsylvania and a lot of... more
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Arguments Heard in Luzerne County Lawsuit Video
It is now up to a federal judge to decide if two former Luzerne County judges should be dismissed... more
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New Charges for Man Who Torched Van Video
The man accused of torching his vehicle in front of a car dealer in Luzerne County was slapped... more
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Luzerne County Judicial Candidates Debate Video
Just one week until the general election and many eyes will be watching the race for Luzerne... more
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Man Fired Up About Transmission Problem Video
Police in Luzerne County are trying to figure out if the owner of a van was so burned up about... more
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Worry Over Luzerne County Election Turnout
Election day is just a week away and in Luzerne County, there are some very high-profile races. more
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Spinozza Pleads Guilty Video
Another day, another guilty plea in the Luzerne County corruption case. more
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Fire and Explosion Investigated Video
An explosion at a cemetery in Luzerne County is under investigation. more
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Deadly Crash on Route 11
A woman from Luzerne County was killed Monday morning in a two-vehicle crash. more
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Early Dismissal for Holy Redeemer
Holy Redeemer High School in Wilkes-Barre will dismiss students at 11 a.m. because of a water... more
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Four Ordered to Trial for Beating Death Video
Four men are headed to trial in a homicide case in Schuylkill County. more
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Luzerne County Retention Race Video
Luzerne County has been hit hard by corruption scandals this year and two current county judges... more
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New Businesses in Wilkes-Barre Township Video
There seem to be more new businesses than ever in Wilkes-Barre Township near Blackman Street.... more
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Maguire Pleads Guilty to Corruption Charge Video
A retired Wilkes-Barre police detective pleaded guilty Thursday to a corruption charge and now faces... more
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Man Ordered to Trial for Disorderly Conduct Video
A man who accused Wilkes-Barre police of brutality was back in court Thursday and learned the... more
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Man Charged with Stealing Guns
A man from Luzerne County is locked, accused of stealing guns from a home near Mountain Top. more
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Gunman Robs Burger King
A man with a gun got more than a burger and a fast-food restaurant in Luzerne County. more
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Parking Fines May Triple in Hazleton Video
When it comes to parking violations, if you commit the crime, you end up paying a fine. Soon in... more
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Hanover Area Board Member Charged in Corruption Probe Video
Another school district has now been connected to the Luzerne County corruption probe. more
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Guilty Verdict in Wilkes-Barre Deadly Shooting
A jury in Luzerne County has found a man accused of homicide guilty. more
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Luzerne County Judges Race Video
The general election is two weeks from Tuesday. more
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Man Ordered to Trial for Child's Beating Death Video
A district judge decided Tuesday there is enough evidence for Lamont Cherry to stand trial. more
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Pioneers' Game Over
Time is up for the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Pioneers. more
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Plasma Center Robbed Video
Police are investigating an strange robbery in Luzerne County. more
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Duryea Building Destroyed By Fire
A state police fire marshal will look for the cause of a late night fire in Luzerne County. more
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Airport Gets Money for New Tower
The top transportation official from Washington D.C. was in our area. Friday. more
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Dealing with the Snow
If you live in the mountains you probably had more snow than anybody else. The valley cities didn'... more
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Wilkes-Barre Flu Shot Clinic
Hundreds of people flocked to the Kirby Health Center in Wilkes-Barre Friday, anxious to get the... more
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Teen Accused of Making Threats
A ninth grader at Hanover Area High School is accused today of plotting to hurt other high school... more
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Budgets Unveiled in Wilkes-Barre and Lackawanna County Video
Both Lackawanna County and the city of Wilkes-Barre unveiled new budgets Thursday aftrenoon. more
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Two Arrested After Chase
The police chase was in Luzerne County but the accused are from New York. more
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Bellas Agrees to Guilty Plea Video
More corruption charges are unraveling in Luzerne County government. more
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Fire Hits Vacant House
Fire inspectors in Wilkes-Barre will be trying to find out how a house fire started early Thursday. more
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Hazleton Man Helps Crash Victims Video
A road in Luzerne County reopened after being shut down for hours following a fiery crash near... more
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Board President Absent From Meeting Amid Corruption Cloud Video
Just one day after he was suspended from his job as head of the Luzerne County Redevelopment... more
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Tip Led to Accused Killer's Arrest Video
A man from Luzerne County man is locked up, charged with a gruesome murder. more
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State Commission Investigates Juvenile Justice System Video
The state has now officially launched its probe into corruption in the Luzerne County court system. more
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Woman Charged with Stealing Jewelry
A woman from Luzerne County is behind bars on charges she stole thousands of dollars worth of... more
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Boyfriend Arrested in Beating Death Video
A man accused of killing his girlfriend seven months ago is in custody in Luzerne County. Henry... more
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Bellas Suspended from Redevelopment Authority
The ongoing corruption investigation has now led to the suspension of the head of the Luzerne County... more
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Geisinger Clinic Gets H1N1 Vaccine Video
Geisinger Health System's Kistler Clinic in Wilkes-Barre is among the health care providers that... more
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Hazleton Cracks Down on Trash Fee Deadbeats Video
Hazleton City officials said Tuesday they are cracking down on deadbeats who won't pay their trash... more
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Prepare Vehicles for Winter Weather Video
October marks Fall car Care Month. more
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Pittston Area Students Return to School Video
A school district shut down by a flu scare is open once again. Students returned to class at... more
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Pittston Area Prepares for School Video
School is back in session at Pittston Area School District in Luzerne County after last week's swine... more
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Man Wanted for Stabbing Arrested
A man wanted for a double stabbing in Luzerne County has been arrested. more
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Football Team Remembers Former Coach
Around the area, dozens of high school football teams took the field Friday night, but players on... more
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Drug Sweep Nets Six Suspected Dealers
Six suspected drug dealers have been arrested in Hazleton and agents are looking for two more... more
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Pittson Flu Scare Affecting Businesses?
The Pittston Area School District was closed Friday because of high absenteeism. Many students... more
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two Charged with Rash of Burglaries
Two men accused of a string of break-ins are locked up in Luzerne County. more
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Former School Superintendent Gets Jail Time Video
A former superintendent in the Pittston Area School District was sentenced Thursday for the crime he... more
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Two Ordered to Trial in Beating Death Video
Two men from Luzerne County charged with a deadly beating are headed to trial. more
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Absenteeism Closes Schools in Pittston Area Video
High absenteeism is closing schools in one district in Luzerne County. more
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Woman Hit by SUV
A woman is in critical condition after she was hit by a sport utility vehicle while walking in... more
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American Red Cross Needs Donations
It has been a very busy couple weeks for the Red Cross of the Wyoming Valley. Several fires in the... more
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Absentees Up at Pittston Area Video
Hundreds of students in one district in Luzerne County seem to be slammed by the flu, causing... more
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Garage Fire Called Suspicious
The Hazleton fire chief said an early-morning garage fire appears to be arson. more
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Flames Hit Kingston Home Video
Flames ripped through two buildings in Kingston early Wednesday morning leaving 12 people homeless... more
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Hilton Closing, 176 Jobs Lost Video
A company with world-wide connections is closing and more than 170 people will lose their jobs.... more
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Wilkes-Barre Unveils New Ice Rink Video
The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins are tearing up the ice at a new practice rink in Wilkes-Barre's... more
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Search for Missing Dog
Volunteers have found a missing dog in Luzerne County. more
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Man Sentenced for Soccer Club Theft
The former president of a youth soccer club in Luzerne County has been punished for stealing... more
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Officer Honored for Arrest Video
Officials in one Luzerne County community honored a police officer for his actions that they said... more
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Deadly Crash on I-81
A man was killed Monday afternoon in a one-car crash. more
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Wilkes-Barre Flu Clinics Postponed Video
Health officials in Wilkes-Barre are trying to figure out why they are out of the flu vaccine... more
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Cleanup After Devastating Fire Video
A box of photographs is about all Norma Sims has left after fire wrecked her home in Plymouth. more
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Double Home Destroyed By Flames Video
Victims of a fire in Luzerne County said they will bounce back, but they lost everything when flames... more
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Two Survive Emergency Landing Video
A pilot and his passenger walked away unscathed after the helicopter they were in made an... more
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Wilkes-Barre Lofts Almost Ready Video
Wilkes-Barre city leaders are promoting a project they said has been years in the making. more
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Man Charged with Assault
A man is locked up in Luzerne County after police said he assaulted two people, then led officers on... more
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King to Con, Polka Master Jan Lewan Making Amends Video
The man famously known in this area as the "Polka King" is back home in northeastern Pennsylvania... more
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Bank Robbery Investigation
Police in Exeter are looking for a man who robbed a bank Thursday afternoon. more
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Shooting in Exeter Video
Police in Luzerne County have charged a suspect in connection with a shooting that left a teenager... more
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Greek Food Festival a Favorite Video
A special food festival and fundraiser is drawing dozens of hungry people to one church in Luzerne... more
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Head of Luzerne County Redevelopment Authority Resigns
There could be another casualty from the investigation into Luzerne County corruption. more
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Former Bookkeeper Apologizes for Theft Video
A former bookkeeper in Luzerne County accused of stealing money from an organization that helps... more
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Car Slams into Building Video
A repair shop in Wilkes-Barre hopes to reopen soon after an out-of- control car turned the place... more
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Man Charged in Deadly Crash
A man from Schuylkill County has been charged with causing a deadly DUI crash. more
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Vandals Strike Firefighters' Fundraiser Video
A volunteer fire department in Luzerne County spent weeks getting ready for its biggest fundraiser... more
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Experts Prepare for Swine Flu Video
Experts met in Luzerne County Tuesday to discuss all the facts about H1N1 or swine flu, and how they... more
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Arrests for Daylight Burglaries in Swoyersville Video
The arrests of two brothers could close the case on a string of daylight burglaries in one part of... more
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Spill Closes Route 309 Video
A section of Route 309 in the Back Mountain area is open again after a transmission fluid spill shut... more
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Man Wanted for Violent Assault Arrested Video
Police in Luzerne County have arrested a man suspected in a brutal weekend attack. more
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Lord and Taylor Clearance Center Opens
You can get a bargain at Lord and Taylor thanks to the poor economy. more
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Pink Fire Trucks Spread Life-saving Message Video
It was a truck of a different color Monday morning in Luzerne County. more
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Veterans Affairs Head Fired Video
A firing of a Luzerne County official Thursday led to some serious controversy. more
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Should Luzerne County Work with Mericle? Video
In Luzerne County, commissioners are torn about whether to continue working with a man charged in... more
