Mar. 25—WILKES-BARRE — A man who formerly resided at 142 Carlisle St., Wilkes-Barre, where a decomposed body was found in the basement last month, has an active protection-from abuse order against him from the previous home owner reportedly missing. Debra Jane Fox, 69, owned the residence until the property was sold at a Luzerne County […]
Mar. 10—During the Prohibition Era of the 1920s, a large amount of liquor and beer were seized from hotels, taverns, pool halls and speakeasies. Prohibition agents needed a place to store the confiscated goods and utilized two merchant warehouses in Wilkes-Barre, one on Bennett Street and the other on East Northampton Street. After several weeks […]
Mar. 6—WILKES-BARRE — Some of the area’s most successful businesswomen and community leaders shared their stories — from collecting lizards to over-drafting a bank account — with some 1,200 Wilkes-Barre Area High School students during five different sessions during an Inspiring Careers of NEPA (ICON) event Wednesday. Coal Creative CEO Holly Pilcavage spoke of overcoming […]
Feb. 29—WILKES-BARRE — Three people charged in the ambush fatal shooting of a man on North Meade Street in Wilkes-Barre more than a year ago pleaded not guilty to criminal homicide related charges Thursday. Kadeen “Deem” K. Carruth, 19, of Hazleton, Yuamir S. Grayson, 27, and Breanna Marie Knight, 27, both of Wilkes-Barre, were formally […]
Feb. 28—WILKES-BARRE — United States Attorney Gerard M. Karam this week said his office is committed to reach young people — “our future leaders” — to ensure they understand the difference between speech that is protected under the First Amendment and crimes that threaten not just one individual but groups of people because of what […]
Feb. 28—WILKES-BARRE — City police and Luzerne County detectives along with the Pennsylvania State Police Troop P Forensic Services Unit returned to 142 Carlisle St. where two law enforcement sources say a decomposed body was found Tuesday. Students in the anthropology course at Mercyhurst University in Erie traveled across the state and arrived at the […]
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A death investigation is underway Tuesday after a body was found in an abandoned home. Heavy police presence was seen Tuesday evening in Wilkes-Barre along the 100 block of Carlisle Street. 28/22 News had crews on scene and police officers told us that they were there for a death investigation. […]
Feb. 25—Bear Creek blacksmith David Frey, a German immigrant, knew he could do better business relocating to East Market and Canal streets next to the North Branch Canal in Wilkesbarre sometime in the mid-1860s. After David Frey’s death in October 1889, his son, Peter Frey took over the blacksmith shop manufacturing or repairing horse wagons […]
Feb. 25—WILKES-BARRE — Barring any last minute requests, the homicide trial of Anthony Dion Shaw, accused with fatally stabbing Cindy Lou Ashton inside her Wilkes-Barre Township residence nearly six years ago, is scheduled to begin today. Only a jury of 12 people won’t decide Shaw’s fate. That will be left to Luzerne County President Judge […]
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A male suspect is wanted after multiple businesses in Wilkes-Barre were victims of ‘smash and grab’ burglaries. Previously 28/22 News reported there were multiple businesses targets of ‘smash and grab’ burglaries. Police issued an active investigation after windows were smashed to make entry into many businesses to steal cash as […]
WILKES-BARRE TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Election season for the GOP kicked off in Luzerne County Wednesday. Dozens of Republicans took their first steps in rallying for the 2024 election, looking to secure local candidates a spot on the ballot. Inside the Wilkes-Barre Township Fire Department Wednesday, politicians made speeches, and petitions were signed, months […]
Jan. 8—WILKES-BARRE TWP. — Township Police Chief Will Clark said Mayor Carl Kuren is a model for all other municipal leaders. “Few demonstrate the high level of dedication and devotion as a public servant as Mayor Kuren does,” Clark said. “He has been constantly working hard to ensure a strong financial future for Wilkes-Barre Township […]