1. Police Investigate Armed Robbery at Tanning Salon
JENKINS TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY -- Police in Luzerne County are investigating an armed robbery. It happened just before 7:30 Sunday evening at Escape to ...
Sunday, January 31, 2010 at 11:30PM EST |
2. Church Recital Nets $2,300 for Earthquake Relief
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY -- Organ music filled a Wilkes-Barre church Sunday afternoon to help the Haiti earthquake relief effort. St. Stephen's Ep...
Sunday, January 31, 2010 at 11:10PM EST |
3. New Parking Garage Opens in Scranton
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY -- Drivers in downtown Scranton have a new place to park to start the work week. The city's new 11-million dollar parking ...
Sunday, January 31, 2010 at 11:05PM EST |
4. Travel Expo Aims to Spur Bookings
PLAINS TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY -- People who'd like to get away from the cold got some expert advice on planning a getaway. Hundreds checked out the AAA ...
Sunday, January 31, 2010 at 11:00PM EST |
5. 27th Annual Asthma Ski Day
LACKAWANNA COUNTY -- Skiers and snowboarders hit the slopes at Sno Mountain Sunday for the 27th annual Asthma Ski Day. Scranton CMC puts on the event ...
Sunday, January 31, 2010 at 10:50PM EST |
6. Montoursville Area Freshman Dies Following Crash
LOYALSOCK TWP., LYCOMING COUNTY -- A Lycoming County school district is mourning the death of a teenager. 15-year-old Montoursville Area student Corde...
Sunday, January 31, 2010 at 6:56PM EST |
7. SUV Driver Hits Pedestrian and Takes Off
KINGSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY -- Police in Luzerne County need your help to track down an overnight hit and run driver who injured a pedestrian. It happene...
Sunday, January 31, 2010 at 6:55PM EST |
8. Polar Plunge Raises Money for ARC
SCOTT TWP., LACKAWANNA COUNTY -- The Hubbard Bicycle Club Polar Bear Plunge brings people out of their winter clothes and into a frigid Lackawanna Cou...
Sunday, January 31, 2010 at 4:23PM EST |
9. Milton Teen Killed, Two Injured, in Violent Crash
WHITE DEER TWP., UNION COUNTY -- Grief counselors were on hand Saturday at Milton High School following a deadly crash. The school community is coping...
Saturday, January 30, 2010 at 11:30PM EST |
10. Area Lawyers Helping Hometown Heroes
NANTICOKE, LUZERNE COUNTY -- While most of us don't like to think about end of life issues - it's something we need to prepare for. An area organizati...
Saturday, January 30, 2010 at 11:25PM EST |
11. Dodgeball Tournament Helps Injured Boy
BLOOMSBURG, COLUMBIA COUNTY - Dodgeballs of fury flew Saturday at the Central Columbia High School Gym. Team after team lined up to dodge, duck, dip a...
Saturday, January 30, 2010 at 11:20PM EST |
12. Collecting with Care for our Troops to Share
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY -- Troops serving overseas will get some care packages from home. Wilkes-Barre's Hollenback Fire Station was the site Sat...
Saturday, January 30, 2010 at 11:15PM EST |
13. Police Looking for Two-Time Shoplifter
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY -- Wilkes-Barre police need your help to catch a thief they fear may strike again. A surveillance photo shows the man swi...
Saturday, January 30, 2010 at 11:10PM EST |
14. Gang Member Jailed After High Speed Chase
JENKINS TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY -- A New Jersey gang member is jailed in Luzerne County for dealing heroin -- and leading police on a high-speed chase. P...
Saturday, January 30, 2010 at 11:05PM EST |
15. Bradford County Drug Ring Busted
TOWANDA, BRADFORD COUNTY -- Two Towanda men are jailed on drug charges. State police investigating methamphetamine manufacturing arrived Friday at 41-...
Saturday, January 30, 2010 at 11:00PM EST |
16. Shamokin Twp. Garage Destroyed in Fire
SHAMOKIN TWP., NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY -- A Northumberland County couple is totaling up the losses after a garage fire. This is all that's left of the s...
Saturday, January 30, 2010 at 6:30PM EST |
17. Coaches Vs. Cancer
YATESVILLE, LUZERNE COUNTY- Several girl's basketball games across our region featured a unique fundraiser tonight. It's called Coaches versus...
Saturday, January 30, 2010 at 12:54PM EST |
18. Hazleton Area Contract Mystery: School Board Members 'In Dark'
HAZLE TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY- Count at least four deals ushered through by the Hazleton Area School Board Thursday night that some board members qu...
Friday, January 29, 2010 at 10:35PM EST |
19. Signature Controversy in Luzerne County
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY- The county could soon be facing a major expenses and lawsuits over a signature on legal documents. The WBRE Eyewitness N...
Friday, January 29, 2010 at 7:42PM EST |
20. Luzerne County Tax Hike in Proposed Budget
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY- It looks like Luzerne County taxpayers are going to have to dig deeper. The latest budget includes a tax increase. The p...
Friday, January 29, 2010 at 7:36PM EST |
21. Downtown Scranton Movie Theater Re-Opens Five Months After Fire
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY - Five months after being damaged in a fire, the only movie theater in the city of Scranton is once again open. Marquee Ci...
Friday, January 29, 2010 at 7:01PM EST |
22. Ground Broken for New Air Traffic Control Tower at Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Airport
AVOCA, LUZERNE COUNTY - Friday was a big day for the Wilkes-Barre / Scranton International Airport. Ground was officially broken for the facility'...
Friday, January 29, 2010 at 6:55PM EST |
23. Mercy Hospital Unveils New Heart Rhythm Center
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY - A hospital in Scranton has a new piece of equipment to improve patient care. Mercy Hospital held a grand opening Friday ...
Friday, January 29, 2010 at 6:46PM EST |
24. Dodgeball Tournament Fundraiser for Sam Brown Saturday
South Centre Township- A team dodgeball tournament is planned Jan. 30 to raise money for the Sam Brown Fund. Sam is the 12-year-old Central Columbia M...
Friday, January 29, 2010 at 5:51PM EST |
25. New Lycoming County Mobile Library
Williamsport, Lycoming County- Williamsport's James V. Brown Library has a shiny new way of bringing literature to the people of Lycoming County. ...
Friday, January 29, 2010 at 5:10PM EST |
26. Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program
Williamsport, Lycoming County- In central Pennsylvania, free tax assistance is once again available to those filing non-complicated returns. Penn Coll...
Friday, January 29, 2010 at 5:06PM EST |
27. Mega Millions Comes to PA
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY- There's a new lottery game coming to Pennsylvania this weekend. The Mega Millions jackpot goes on sale starting Sund...
Friday, January 29, 2010 at 4:52PM EST |
28. State Makes Mistake on 270,000 Tax Forms
HARRISBURG, DAUPHIN COUNTY -- The Pennsylvania Department of Labor says it made a mistake on more than a quarter million tax forms. It affects those w...
Friday, January 29, 2010 at 4:48PM EST |
29. Cappelli Announces Political Aspirations
Williamsport, Lycoming County- A familiar face in Williamsport has high hopes of getting back into the political arena. Former 83rd District State Rep...
Friday, January 29, 2010 at 12:52PM EST |
30. Hazleton Area School Board Votes Down Dress Code
HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY- The Hazleton Area School Board tabled a registration policy that required students to show four forms of id before attending...
Friday, January 29, 2010 at 12:49PM EST |
31. Central PA Volunteers Return From Haiti
UNION COUNTY - A volunteer team of doctors and nurses from Evangelical Community Hospital are home after a relief mission in Haiti. They treated earth...
Friday, January 29, 2010 at 08:49AM EST |
32. Fire-Damaged Theater Reopening
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY - A fire-damaged movie theater in downtown Scranton is finally reopening. Marquee Cinemas will welcome back movie goers Fr...
Friday, January 29, 2010 at 04:38AM EST |
33. Luzerne County Gets New Judge
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY- The seat that was once held by now disgraced Judge Mark Ciavarella has been filled. Joseph Cosgrove was sworn-in as judg...
Thursday, January 28, 2010 at 7:57PM EST |
34. Man Accused of Shaking Baby
LIBERTY TOWNSHIP, MONTOUR COUNTY- A Montour County man is accused of shaking his 4-month-old son so badly, the baby has brain damage. Police arrested ...
Thursday, January 28, 2010 at 7:24PM EST |
35. Pittston Police Officer Charged in Court
SWOYERSVILLE, LUZERNE COUNTY- A Pittston police officer accused of assaulting and photographing an unconscious woman was formally charged Thursday. In...
Thursday, January 28, 2010 at 6:53PM EST |
36. Second Robbery Arrest Made in Scranton
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY - A second person has been charged in connection with an armed robbery last month in Scranton. The crime happened at the ...
Thursday, January 28, 2010 at 6:19PM EST |
37. Federal Money for Rail Projects Does Not Include Scranton Proposal
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY - President Obama made high speed rail projects his top priority on Thursday afternoon but one local project is not on the...
Thursday, January 28, 2010 at 6:10PM EST |
38. Chorus Festival Underway for Students in Pike County
PALMYRA TOWNSHIP, PIKE COUNTY - It is a big week for many high school music students across northeast Pennsylvania. More than 150 of the top singers a...
Thursday, January 28, 2010 at 5:48PM EST |
39. Local Doctors Recall Healing Mission in Haiti
Lewisburg, Union County- A volunteer team of doctors and nurses from Evangelical Community Hospital just returned from a relief mission in Haiti. Here...
Thursday, January 28, 2010 at 5:36PM EST |
40. Texting Ban for Truckers and Bus Drivers
Truckers caught texting while behind the wheel now face heavy fines. New federal guidelines aim to stop commercial truck and bus drivers from sending...
Thursday, January 28, 2010 at 4:36PM EST |
41. House Explosion Suspect in Court
PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY- A man accused of blowing up his house causing major damage in the neighborhood was charged Thursday. David Lamoreaux's ...
Thursday, January 28, 2010 at 4:25PM EST |
42. Troopers Introduce Hi-Tech Tickets
Williamsport, Lycoming County- The Pennsylvania State Police are rolling out a new computer-generated citation system, and we’ve got your sneak ...
Thursday, January 28, 2010 at 4:15PM EST |
43. Business Owners React to State of the Union
STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY - Meg Watt is in the business of helping businesses. She runs Megawatt Communications. It's a marketing and public rela...
Thursday, January 28, 2010 at 3:48PM EST |
44. Buddy Check January 2010: Tina Orner's Story
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY -- Tina Orner exemplifies what Buddy Check is all about. She did regular breast self-exams, and it saved her life. "...
Thursday, January 28, 2010 at 12:37PM EST |
45. State Senate Ray Musto Decides to Retire
PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY- After nearly four decades in Harrisburg, State Senator Ray Musto says he is going to retire. "You just hope after more ...
Thursday, January 28, 2010 at 12:15PM EST |
46. First Baptist Chuch Hosts Benefit for Haiti
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY- The First Baptist Church in Wilkes-Barre is gathering in prayer for the people of Haiti. Several people turned out to su...
Thursday, January 28, 2010 at 12:07PM EST |
47. School Van Crashes; 1 Student Hurt
LACKAWANNA COUNTY - A school van with 6 students aboard crashed into a ditch in Scranton Thursday morning. It's believed winter weather played a r...
Thursday, January 28, 2010 at 08:42AM EST |
48. Obama Gives First State of the Union Address
LACKAWANNA COUNTY - President Barack Obama hopes last night's State of the Union Address recaptures some of the momentum he first brought to offic...
Thursday, January 28, 2010 at 08:05AM EST |
49. Local Pastor Arrives in Haiti
SNYDERSVILLE, MONROE COUNTY -- Pastor John Laurent is originally from Haiti and established two churches there. His 12-year-old son, Davidson, surviv...
Thursday, January 28, 2010 at 04:30AM EST |
50. Zippo Lighter Recall
A BURN HAZARD PROMPTS THE RECALL OF MORE THAN 17-THOUSAND CANDLE LIGHTERS. THE ZIPPO SLATKIN AND COMPANY LIGHTERS CAN PRODUCE AN "EXCESSIVE"...
Wednesday, January 27, 2010 at 10:21PM EST |
51. What To Do If You Own A Recalled Toyota
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY --So what do you do if you're one of the millions who own a recalled Toyota? That's the big question tonight after...
Wednesday, January 27, 2010 at 6:34PM EST |
52. New Arson Charges Filed Against Lackawanna County Man
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY - A man who is already accused of setting a woman on fire is in even more trouble tonight. New arson charges were slapped ...
Wednesday, January 27, 2010 at 6:31PM EST |
53. Wyoming County Drug Round-Up Targets Street Level Dealers
TUNKHANNOCK, WYOMING COUNTY - More than a dozen suspected drug dealers are off the streets of Wyoming County. State police, local police and the DA...
Wednesday, January 27, 2010 at 6:21PM EST |
54. River Common cleanup
Wednesday, January 27, 2010 at 6:08PM EST |
55. Broadheadsville Boy Up For Adoption Gets Day of Magic
Sal thinks he may have found a new hobby: magic tricks. The 12 year old has been in foster care for some time now, and is looking for a permanent home...
Wednesday, January 27, 2010 at 6:07PM EST |
56. I-TEC Preparing Generators for Haiti
Montoursville, Lycoming County- As the relief efforts in Haiti move from recovery to rebuilding, power will be an invaluable commodity. And one local ...
Wednesday, January 27, 2010 at 5:32PM EST |
57. Marino To Run for Congress
Williamsport, Lycoming County- A former United States district attorney has thrown his hat in the ring for U. S. Congress. Tom Marino officially annou...
Wednesday, January 27, 2010 at 5:29PM EST |
58. Police Department Installs in Car Cameras
EAST STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY - Officers, cruisers and cameras now patrol streets in the Stroudsburg area. Stroud Area Regional Police Sergeant Dav...
Wednesday, January 27, 2010 at 5:03PM EST |
59. Violent Home Invasion Suspects on the Loose
POCONO TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY - Robbers broke into ah ome and tied up the homeowner in the Poconos. A six year old was in the house when it happened...
Wednesday, January 27, 2010 at 3:51PM EST |
60. Apartment Building Fire Chases More Than a Dozen
SUSQUEHANNA, SUSQUEHANNA COUNTY - An overnight fire at a 3-unit apartment building chased more than a dozen people into the cold. Crews responded to t...
Wednesday, January 27, 2010 at 11:10AM EST |
61. House Fire Under Investigation
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY - Firefighters had their hands full Tuesday night fighting a vacant house fire. Crew were called out shortly after 9:...
Wednesday, January 27, 2010 at 05:59AM EST |
62. Flat Rate Sewer Fees on Hold
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY - Plans to make tens of thousands of Scranton Sewer Authority customers pay a flat rate are on hold. Authority members ann...
Wednesday, January 27, 2010 at 05:07AM EST |
63. Toyota Suspends Sales
Toyota has suspended sales and production of some cars and trucks The eight models are COROLLA, MATRIX, AVALON, CAMRY, HIGHLANDER, RAV-4, TUNDRA, AND ...
Tuesday, January 26, 2010 at 11:45PM EST |
64. Greg Skrepenak Pleads Guilty
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY- Former Luzerne County Commissioner Greg Skrepenak pleaded guilty in federal court to taking bribes. Skrepenak admitted to...
Tuesday, January 26, 2010 at 7:21PM EST |
65. Benton Cleans Up After Flood
BENTON, COLUMBIA COUNTY- Benton borough faced a massive cleanup Tuesday. Flash flooding from the Fishing Creek resulted in cars still up against tree...
Tuesday, January 26, 2010 at 6:37PM EST |
66. Mother & Son Killed in Lackawanna County Fire
THORNHURST, LACKAWANNA COUNTY - A mother and her son are dead after a fire at their home in Lackawanna County. The blaze broke out just before 11:30 P...
Tuesday, January 26, 2010 at 6:24PM EST |
67. Homeowners Clean-Up Flood Damage in Wyoming County
FORKSTON TOWNSHIP, WYOMING COUNTY - Less than 24 hours after flash flooding washed through parts of Wyoming County, homeowners and officials were alre...
Tuesday, January 26, 2010 at 6:16PM EST |
68. COLTS Hears from Drivers About Services
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY - The future of the COLTS bus service was the topic of conversation Tuesday afternoon in downtown Scranton. COLTS held two...
Tuesday, January 26, 2010 at 6:12PM EST |
69. Snyder County Man Wins Millionaire Raffle
Selinsgrove, Snyder County- A Snyder County man has struck it rich playing the Pennsylvania Lottery. There are literally a million reasons why John Da...
Tuesday, January 26, 2010 at 6:02PM EST |
70. Students Helping To Improve Road Safety
Lewis Township, Northumberland County- Two 11th graders are teaming up with an engineering firm to make a road safer in central Pennsylvania. The Mara...
Tuesday, January 26, 2010 at 5:59PM EST |
71. Corruption Crimewatch Formed in Lackawanna County
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY - There's a new crimewatch in place to protect the public from corruption and abuse in Lackawanna County. Taxpayer adv...
Tuesday, January 26, 2010 at 5:40PM EST |
72. Man Arrested After Standoff
TAYLOR, LACKAWANNA COUNTY- A Lackawanna County man is facing charges after a two-hour standoff with police. It happened Monday afternoon near Keyser A...
Tuesday, January 26, 2010 at 5:28PM EST |
73. Luzerne County Couple Creates I-Phone App For Autism
LIz and Steve Maher took four months with the help of Apple, to create an I-Phone application. "We really need to find ways, evidence ways, things to ...
Tuesday, January 26, 2010 at 4:28PM EST |
74. Proposed Billboard Stirs Controversy
PARADISE TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY - Mount AIry Casino Resort wants to replace a normal billboard with a light up digital billboard. The board sits at ...
Tuesday, January 26, 2010 at 4:27PM EST |
75. Rain Washes Away Ski Business
TANNERSVILLE, MONROE COUNTY - Domingo Llalos woke up and headed straight to Camelback Mountain Resort. He said, "As soon as I see some flurries ...
Tuesday, January 26, 2010 at 4:21PM EST |
76. Former Co. Comissioner Set to Plea Guilty
LUZERNE COUNTY - Former Luzerne Co. Commissioner Greg Skrepenak is expected to plead guilty Tuesday. He's charged with taking a $5000 bribe from a...
Tuesday, January 26, 2010 at 07:47AM EST |
77. 2 Dead in Lackawanna Co. Fire
LACKAWANNA COUNTY - Two people are dead following a smoky fire in Lackawanna County. The flames started just after 11:30 last night at a home on Pine ...
Tuesday, January 26, 2010 at 07:40AM EST |
78. Fishing Creek Roars Over Banks, Floods Benton
BENTON, COLUMBIA COUNTY- Water violently surged down Fishing Creek Monday afternoon, flooding streets and homes in the town. While reports a dam had ...
Monday, January 25, 2010 at 11:30PM EST |
79. Wyoming County Hard Hit by January Flood
MEHOOPANY TOWNSHIP, WYOMING COUNTY - Parts of Wyoming County were hard hit in the January flood. The most damage Eyewitness News found was in the Fork...
Monday, January 25, 2010 at 10:50PM EST |
80. Severe Rain Soaks Central Pennsylvania
Central Pennsylvania- The rain has flooded lots of roads in our area. Central Pennsylvania was hit especially hard. The mighty Susquehanna River held ...
Monday, January 25, 2010 at 10:45PM EST |
81. People Along Susquehanna Prepare for Minor Flooding
SHICKSHINNY, LUZERNE COUNTY- The Susquehanna River could crest at 27 feet, causing problems for low lying areas like Shickshinny in Luzerne County. Th...
Monday, January 25, 2010 at 10:30PM EST |
82. Flooding Pictures and Videos
A strong storm dumped 2-4" of rain across much of our area causing flooding. For the latest pictures and videos sent to us by viewers like you, !...
Monday, January 25, 2010 at 10:00PM EST |
83. Juvenile Cases Thrown Out
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY- Dozens of Luzerne County juvenile court cases were tossed out Monday. The cases handled by former Judge Mark Ciavarella....
Monday, January 25, 2010 at 9:50PM EST |
84. Man in Police Custody After Standoff in Old Forge
OLD FORGE, LACKAWANNA COUNTY - Pennsylvania State Police have taken a man into custody after a two hour standoff Monday afternoon in Lackawanna County...
Monday, January 25, 2010 at 9:45PM EST |
85. Reality Tour Comes to West Pittston
WEST PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY- There was a very powerful message about drug and alcohol Monday night for teens and parents. It's called "The ...
Monday, January 25, 2010 at 9:30PM EST |
86. Hotel in the Poconos Called "Dirty" by Travel Website
If you walk through the lobby of the Quality Inn along Main Street, you'll be in the courtyard. It's the pool area surrounded by hotel rooms. A new po...
Monday, January 25, 2010 at 7:40PM EST |
87. Carbondale Fire Forces Out Family of 10
CARBONDALE, LACKAWANNA COUNTY -- Fire forced a Lackawanna County family of ten from their home. It happened Sunday afternoon around 2:30 in Carbondale...
Sunday, January 24, 2010 at 6:25PM EST |
88. Blasting to Cause Delays on I-81 This Week
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY -- Drivers can expect weekday delays on a stretch of Interstate 81 in Lackawanna County this week. A blasting project is s...
Sunday, January 24, 2010 at 6:15PM EST |
89. Scranton Police Search for Kidnapping Suspect
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY -- Police are looking for a man suspected of kidnapping his girlfriend in Scranton. It happened just before 4:00 A. M. in ...
Sunday, January 24, 2010 at 6:10PM EST |
90. Man Jumped & Stabbed in Wilkes-Barre
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY -- A man is recovering after an overnight stabbing in Wilkes-Barre. It happened just after 2:00 A. M. near Hazle Street a...
Sunday, January 24, 2010 at 6:05PM EST |
91. Job Fair Continues at Mt. Airy Casino
PARADISE TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY Š Mt. Airy Casino is looking to hire a couple hundred more workers. The resort held a job fair Sunday in Monroe Count...
Sunday, January 24, 2010 at 6:00PM EST |
92. Nanticoke Family Safe After Fire Ruins Home
NANTICOKE, LUZERNE COUNTY -- Thanks to a quick thinking young girl, a family of five makes it out of a Nanticoke fire alive. It happened at about 10:3...
Sunday, January 24, 2010 at 2:50PM EST |
93. Firefighters Battle Blaze in Lackawanna County
SCOTT TOWNSHIP, LACKAWANNA COUNTY - Dozens of firefightes were called to battle a large fire in Lackawanna County late Saturday night. The blaze broke...
Sunday, January 24, 2010 at 01:19AM EST |
94. Co-Ed Battling Cancer Gets Campus Support
LA PLUME, LACKAWANNA COUNTY - A Keystone College student battling a devastating disease is getting some help -- and lots of it. Fellow Keystone studen...
Saturday, January 23, 2010 at 11:47PM EST |
95. Some Residents Allowed Back After High Rise Fire
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY -- Dozens of fire victims are back in their apartments just two days after a Wilkes-Barre high rise fire. The Wyoming Val...
Saturday, January 23, 2010 at 6:30PM EST |
96. Police Looking for Possible Kidnapper
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY -- Scranton Police are looking for the man who tried to lure two girls into a white van. The man in this sketch is wanted ...
Saturday, January 23, 2010 at 6:15PM EST |
97. Luzerne Co. Commissioner to Run for Lt. Governor
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY -- A Luzerne County Commissioner has his eyes set on a higher office in Harrisburg. Steve Urban confirms he's ready to ma...
Saturday, January 23, 2010 at 6:05PM EST |
98. New Nursing Home Set to Open
PLAINS TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY -- The public got its first look Saturday at the newest nursing home and rehabilitation center in Luzerne County. Timb...
Saturday, January 23, 2010 at 6:00PM EST |
99. Cops Collecting Coats for Kids
DALLAS, LUZERNE COUNTY -- Police in Luzerne County are doing their part to make sure kids have warm clothes this winter. The Back Mountain Police Asso...
Saturday, January 23, 2010 at 5:55PM EST |
100. College Community Rallys Behind Student with Cancer
LA PLUME, LACKAWANNA COUNTY -- A college community is rallying behind a senior student stricken with cancer. An all-day fundraiser at Keystone called ...
Saturday, January 23, 2010 at 5:50PM EST |
101. Bar Made Entirely of Ice Opens
MOUNTAINTOP, LUZERNE COUNTY - A Luzerne County restaurant has a slick new feature -- a walk-in ice bar. Damenti's in Mountaintop said it's the only on...
Saturday, January 23, 2010 at 5:45PM EST |
102. Police Chief Laid to Rest
FORTY FORT, LUZERNE COUNTY - More than 100 people turned out to honor a well known police chief. Wilkes-Barre Township Police Chief Robert Brozowski d...
Saturday, January 23, 2010 at 12:37PM EST |
103. Police Seek Man Who Attempted To Abduct Children
Saturday, January 23, 2010 at 10:59AM EST |
104. Machine Gun Sale "Outrageous."
LUZERNE COUNTY - Commissioner chairwoman Maryanne Petrilla told Eyewitness News she's digging deep to plug holes in the county's budget, but s...
Friday, January 22, 2010 at 11:37PM EST |
105. Man Arrested for Three Community Crime Spree in Lackawanna County
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY - A homeless man is facing a slew of charges in connection with a crime spree in three communities. Police have charged Jo...
Friday, January 22, 2010 at 6:24PM EST |
106. Looking To Be A Casino Table Games Dealer?
Hundreds of jobs are on the horizon. Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs President, Bobby Soper, says 300 dealers need hired and 200 more people in different ...
Friday, January 22, 2010 at 6:20PM EST |
107. Man Charged with Second Sex Crime
GREAT BEND TOWNSHIP, SUSQUEHANNA COUNTY - For the second time in less than a month, a Susquehanna County man is facing sex charges. Duane Anderson, 33...
Friday, January 22, 2010 at 6:17PM EST |
108. Scranton Arson Suspect May be Responsible for More Fires
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY - A man already behind bars for allegedly setting a woman on fire may be a suspect in other arsons. Randy Barr was arreste...
Friday, January 22, 2010 at 6:12PM EST |
109. Former Scranton Firefighter Now in Jail
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY - A former Scranton firefighter who was accused of arson Thursday afternoon is now behind bars in Lackawanna County. Thoma...
Friday, January 22, 2010 at 6:06PM EST |
110. Spaghetti Dinner to Benefit Sunbury Teen
Milton, Northumberland County- There's going to be a spaghetti dinner Saturday, Jan. 23rd, at 6pm in Milton. It'll be held at St. Andrews Unit...
Friday, January 22, 2010 at 5:32PM EST |
111. Meshoppen Man's Death Appears in Canadian Magazine
LEHMAN TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY- Mark Harshbarger of Meshoppen was shot and killed by his wife Marybeth in 2006. Canadian authorities are trying to br...
Friday, January 22, 2010 at 5:20PM EST |
112. Reaction to Williamsport Firefighters Returning
Williamsport, Lycoming County- Two Williamsport firefighters who were set to be laid off are back on the job. With the stroke of a pen, the impending ...
Friday, January 22, 2010 at 5:14PM EST |
113. "Big Brother" Will Be Watching Over Billtown
Williamsport, Lycoming County- Williamsport City Council voted unanimously Thursday night to accept a grant for surveillance cameras. The $450,000 gra...
Friday, January 22, 2010 at 5:12PM EST |
114. PA Beats NJ Slots
PARADISE TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY - Pennsylvania took in more slot revenues than New Jersey last month. That's the first time that has happened si...
Friday, January 22, 2010 at 3:33PM EST |
115. Help Save an Animal
KUNKLETOWN, MONROE COUNTY - An organization that rescues and rehabilitate large animals like horses and cows needs your help. Pocono Animal Rescue ha...
Friday, January 22, 2010 at 3:26PM EST |
116. Williamsport Firefighter Layoffs Averted
WILLIAMSPORT, LYCOMING COUNTY -- WBRE Eyewitness news has learned Williamsport Mayor Gabe Campana will be rescinding his decision to lay off two Willi...
Friday, January 22, 2010 at 2:00PM EST |
117. Local Anti-Abortion Activists Protest in Washington, D.C.
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY - Tens of thousands of anti-abortion activists converged on Washington, D. C. on Friday. Protesters who gathered in Scrant...
Friday, January 22, 2010 at 1:03PM EST |
118. Inmate Faces New Charges of Child Sexual Assault
MONTROSE, SUSQUEHANNA COUNTY - A Susquehanna County man already accused of trying to meet a teen-age girl on the internet for sex is in more trouble. ...
Friday, January 22, 2010 at 12:46PM EST |
119. Machine Gun Mystery In Sheriff's Dept.
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY- In the crossfire of a machine gun mystery, Luzerne County Sheriffs Department officials refused to answer questions Thu...
Thursday, January 21, 2010 at 10:28PM EST |
120. Former Scranton Firefighter Arrested on Arson Charges
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY - A former Scranton firefighter who once helped protect his community is now accused of putting people in danger. Thomas G...
Thursday, January 21, 2010 at 6:33PM EST |
121. Scranton Man Arrested for Trying to Light Woman on Fire
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY - A Scranton man is behind bars tonight after police say he tried to light a woman on fire. It happened at an apartment bu...
Thursday, January 21, 2010 at 6:27PM EST |
122. Future Uncertain For Valley Crest Nursing Home
PLAINS, LUZERNE COUNTY- 150 Valley Crest nursing home patients move out of their building in Plains township next month. They'll move next door, ...
Thursday, January 21, 2010 at 6:24PM EST |
123. Police Investigate Multiple Break-Ins
LANSFORD, CARBON COUNTY- People who live in Lansford are urged to lock their doors after a wave of burglaries in the borough. So far this month there ...
Thursday, January 21, 2010 at 6:24PM EST |
124. Study Reveals Eastern PA Cancer Clusters
PHILADELPHIA-- Pennsylvania has the highest rate of thyroid cancer in the entire country. And it's especially high in eastern Pennsylvania. The sh...
Thursday, January 21, 2010 at 6:19PM EST |
125. Woman Charged in Man's Death
EAST STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY- A Monroe County woman was charged Thursday afternoon for a crash that killed a man working in his yard. Police say Li...
Thursday, January 21, 2010 at 6:13PM EST |
126. Baby's Death Investigated
PALMERTON, CARBON COUNTY- Police in Carbon County are investigating the death of a baby. It happened in a home at on Edgemont Avenue in Palmerton. It ...
Thursday, January 21, 2010 at 5:45PM EST |
127. Less Hours for Hughesville Police?
Hughesville, Lycoming County- The mayor of a central Pennsylvania borough wants to cut costs by reducing police coverage. Some say it's a risky mo...
Thursday, January 21, 2010 at 5:42PM EST |
128. Milton Man to Face Charity Theft Charges
Milton, Northumberland County- A Milton man will go to trial on charges he stole money from two charitable organizations in Northumberland County. Pol...
Thursday, January 21, 2010 at 5:40PM EST |
129. Preschoolers Plan Bake Sale to Help Haiti
POCONO PINES, MONROE COUNTY - As we learn more about the devastation in Haiti we hear about all sorts of unique charity efforts. Now even some of the ...
Thursday, January 21, 2010 at 4:18PM EST |
130. Pocono Doctor Prepares for Mission Trip to Haiti
EAST STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY - Doctor Gervais Charles was born in Haiti and moved to the United States when he was twelve. He has visited his home ...
Thursday, January 21, 2010 at 3:49PM EST |
131. Prayer and Hope for Haiti
Wilkes-University held a candle light vigil for the people in earthquake ravaged Haiti. At nearby King's College, admission for the basketball gam...
Thursday, January 21, 2010 at 12:13PM EST |
132. Fire at High Rise Apartment Building
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY -- Fire crews here worked to put out flames at the South View Manor apartment building, after a fire started around 5:30...
Thursday, January 21, 2010 at 11:59AM EST |
133. Regional Employer Ranked 3rd in Nation
For the 13th consecutive year, a regional employer is on Fortune Magazine's list of the "100 Best Companies to Work For." Wegmans Food ...
Thursday, January 21, 2010 at 11:00AM EST |
134. Pocono Radio Station Helps Haiti Victims
STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY -- WBRE's radio partner 93.5 SBG in the Poconos is doing its part to help in the relief efforts. They want to make sur...
Thursday, January 21, 2010 at 10:45AM EST |
135. CD Sales Dropping; Vinyl Skyrocketing
Americans are buying less music. New numbers from Nielsen show album sales slid again last year. Part of the reason is that people are downloading mus...
Wednesday, January 20, 2010 at 7:06PM EST |
136. Lackawanna County Commissioner Meets with FBI
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY -- There are new details in the ongoing federal corruption probe. Lackawanna County Commissioner A. J. Munchak answered qu...
Wednesday, January 20, 2010 at 6:00PM EST |
137. Two Arrested for Sparking Massive Fire
PINE GROVE, SCHUYLKILL COUNTY -- Two people were arrested for running the meth lab that started a massive fire in Schuykill County. Police charged Lan...
Wednesday, January 20, 2010 at 5:55PM EST |
138. Rehkamp Removed from Judicial Duties; PFA Filed
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY -- A Protection From Abuse P. F.A. order has been filed against Senior Luzerne County Judge Joseph Rehkamp. The P. F.A. w...
Wednesday, January 20, 2010 at 5:45PM EST |
139. Body of Mutilated Dog Discovered in Luzerne County
BUTLER TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY -- Its' a story many will find upsetting. The body of a mutilated dog was found in Luzerne County. Some fear it may be con...
Wednesday, January 20, 2010 at 5:40PM EST |
140. Student Who Allegedly Urinated on Nativity Scene in Court
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY -- A KingÕs College student, arrested for urinating on a nativity scene, was in court Wednesday. Nathan Strawn faces seve...
Wednesday, January 20, 2010 at 5:35PM EST |
141. Commissioners Make 13 County Layoffs Official
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY -- The Luzerne County Commissioners voted Wednesday to lay off 13 more employees. It's an effort to address the budget de...
Wednesday, January 20, 2010 at 5:30PM EST |
142. Clinton County 9-1-1 Malfunction Causes Scare
Lock Haven, Clinton County- A computer failure at a county 9-1-1 center in central Pennsylvania has some people wondering if lives were put at risk. N...
Wednesday, January 20, 2010 at 5:25PM EST |
143. Geisinger Unveils New Hospital for Advanced Medicine
DANVILLE, MONTOUR COUNTY -- It's a major leap forward for medical care in northeastern and central Pennsylvania. Gesinger Medical Center in Danville u...
Wednesday, January 20, 2010 at 5:20PM EST |
144. eICU Part of New Geisinger Hospital
DANVILLE, MONTOUR COUNTY -- Geisinger is showing off a new state of the art hospital in Montour County. The facility is equipped with an intensive car...
Wednesday, January 20, 2010 at 5:15PM EST |
145. Fleetville Man Chosen As Olympic Volunteer
Joe Walsh will be leaving next month for what he calls the chance of a lifetime. He was chosen to work in the area where the curling games will be hos...
Wednesday, January 20, 2010 at 5:10PM EST |
146. Man Sentenced for Sexting Crime
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY Š A Scranton man is going to prison for a sexting related crime. Carl Wagner was sentenced Wednesday to spend nearly one t...
Wednesday, January 20, 2010 at 5:05PM EST |
147. Job Fairs to Hire Hundreds for Table Games
PARADISE TWP., MONROE COUNTY -- The new state law to allow table games in casinos appears to be a jackpot for job seekers. Mt. Airy Casino resort is h...
Wednesday, January 20, 2010 at 5:00PM EST |
148. Wegmans Warehouse near Pottsville Goes "Green"
CASS TOWNSHIP, SCHUYLKILL COUNTY -- On Wednesday, the Wegmans Retail Service Center RSC here added a fleet of 50 hydrogen fuel cell-powered pallet tr...
Wednesday, January 20, 2010 at 4:55PM EST |
149. Food Pantry Receives Big Donation
STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY -- Food pantry managers in the Poconos say their prayers have been answered. Someone donated new pantry space. But their jo...
Wednesday, January 20, 2010 at 4:50PM EST |
150. Bring on the Wings and More
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY- Some Olympic sized food was being served up at the Chicken Coop in Wilkes-Barre tonight. The Bucknell University Cross C...
Wednesday, January 20, 2010 at 12:38PM EST |
151. Harveys Lake Insurance Battle
HARVEYS LAKE, LUZERNE COUNTY- Some fireworks among council members over a change in insurance carriers tonight at Harveys Lake. Board Member Diane Dwy...
Wednesday, January 20, 2010 at 12:33PM EST |
152. BBC Samples Scranton Opinions on Obama Administration
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY - The city of Scranton was in the international spotlight Wednesday morning for the first anniversary of President Barack ...
Wednesday, January 20, 2010 at 11:30AM EST |
153. Graco Strollers Recalled After Children Lose Fingers
About one and a half million strollers are being recalled after children's fingertips were cut off. Graco children's products is recalling the...
Wednesday, January 20, 2010 at 11:20AM EST |
154. PA Patriot from Poconos Dies in Afghanistan
CANADENSIS, MONROE COUNTY -- A Pennsylvania Patriot has died in Afghanistan. The family of Sergeant First Class Michael Shannon of Canadensis tells us...
Wednesday, January 20, 2010 at 11:15AM EST |
155. One Arrested After Attempted Armed Robbery
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY -- Police in Luzerne County have one man locked up after an armed robbery Tuesday night. But they're still working to tra...
Wednesday, January 20, 2010 at 11:10AM EST |
156. Haiti Rocked by 6.0 Aftershock Wednesday Morning
HAITI -- The U. S. Geological Survey says Wednesday morning's 6.0 aftershock was centered 26 miles west-northwest of the Haitian town of Jacmel. ...
Wednesday, January 20, 2010 at 06:37AM EST |
157. Gang Member Sentenced to Life for Contract Killing
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY -- Jeffrey Future of Scranton pleaded guilty to first degree murder. He was then immediately sentenced. Around 9:30 Tuesda...
Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at 6:15PM EST |
158. Carpet Installer Pleads Guilty to Bribing Board Member
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY -- Richard Emanski plead guilty Tuesday for his role in the Luzerne County corruption case. He's a well known businessman...
Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at 6:05PM EST |
159. Decision on Rehkamp's Status Coming Wednesday
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY -- Pennsylvania court officials say they are reviewing the status of Senior Judge Joseph Rehkamp. He was charged with sim...
Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at 6:00PM EST |
160. Shenandoah Hires 8 New Police Officers
SHENANDOAH, SCHUYLKILL COUNTY -- Shenandoah borough is rebuilding its police force after a federal investigation ripped it apart. Eight part time poli...
Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at 5:55PM EST |
161. Fire Heavily Damages Waymart Business
CANAAN TWP., WAYNE COUNTY -- Flames broke out at Knecht's General Contracting just after noon. The business is located on Tuthill Road in Canaan Towns...
Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at 5:50PM EST |
162. Flames Hit Shenandoah Heights Home
WEST MAHANOY TWP., SCHUYLKILL COUNTY -- Sherry White lost nearly everything in a West Mahanoy Township fire early Tuesday morning. She was moving to a...
Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at 5:45PM EST |
163. Ice Safety Tips Explained In Light of Rescue
Two Luzerne County teens are lucky after getting stuck on ice Monday night in Butler Township. First responders from a number of different departments...
Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at 5:40PM EST |
164. Pastor Organizes Mission Trip to Haiti
SNYDERSVILLE, MONROE COUNTY - Pastor John Laurent established two churches in Haiti. He doesn't know if they're still standing. He doesn't...
Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at 5:35PM EST |
165. Are Haitian Orphans Prompting Interest In Adoption?
More than 50 Haitian children affected by the earthquake are now in Pennsylvania. They flew into Pittsburgh Tuesday morning with Governor Ed Rendell a...
Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at 5:30PM EST |
166. Couple Speaks About Car Slamming into Home
MOUNT POCONO, MONROE COUNTY - A woman suffered a heart attack while driving and crashed into an elderly couple's home. 82-year-old Alexsandra Ouel...
Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at 5:25PM EST |
167. Vandals Strike Nay Aug Park
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY -- Several cherry and oak trees were the target of vandals at a park in Scranton. City officials confirm at least five tre...
Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at 5:20PM EST |
168. Jessup Man Who Stole from Family Breaks Silence
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY -- A Jessup man who admitted stealing from his family and friends broke his silence. Those family members were in court an...
Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at 5:15PM EST |
169. Man Sentenced for Trading Drugs for Sex
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY -- A Fell Township man will spend more than four years in prison after being sentenced in Lackawanna County. John Dito all...
Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at 5:10PM EST |
170. Pilot Program Brings Students "Green" Cars
Selinsgrove, Snyder County- Students at a central Pennsylvania university have a new, eco-friendly way to get around town. They're the pilot schoo...
Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at 5:05PM EST |
171. Bucknell Students Volunteer Their Time
Lewisburg, Union County- Volunteer service continued Tuesday in memory of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Students from Bucknell University spent the day ...
Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at 5:00PM EST |
172. FBI Probe Continues in Luzerne County
The I-Team's Joe Holden is investigating this story. Two independent sources tonight tell Eyewitness News federal agents were interested in a list...
Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at 12:34PM EST |
173. Bellas Pleads Guilty to Taking Bribe
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY -- Allen Bellas was in federal court in Scranton this morning to plead guilty to charges of taking a bribe. Bellas admitte...
Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at 11:30AM EST |
174. Power Restored to South Wilkes-Barre
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY -- A blown transformer caused a brief power outage in parts of South Wilkes-Barre. Traffic lights on South Main Street an...
Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at 11:15AM EST |
175. Lotto Tickets, Cigarettes Stolen in Burglary
BOWMANSTOWN, CARBON COUNTY -- Lottery tickets and cigarettes - that's what's missing from a convenience store here after an early morning bre...
Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at 10:27AM EST |
176. Guests Evacuated from Lackawanna County Hotel
SOUTH ABINGTON TOWNSHIP, LACKAWANNA COUNTY -- It wasn't room service that woke up people staying at a hotel here Tuesday morning. At about 4:00 A...
Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at 10:24AM EST |
177. Hanover Township Facing Big Tax Hike
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY- People living in Hanover Township are facing the largest tax hike in Luzerne County . This comes at a time when the...
Monday, January 18, 2010 at 6:34PM EST |
178. Ice Rescue in Luzerne County
BUTLER TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY -- Emergency crews rescued two teenagers from the lake inside the Beech Mountain Lake development around 6:30pm. The c...
Monday, January 18, 2010 at 6:00PM EST |
179. President Judge: Decision on Rehkamp Coming Very Soon
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY -- There's reaction and lots of questions after a Luzerne County judge is accused of domestic violence. Eyewitness News w...
Monday, January 18, 2010 at 5:50PM EST |
180. Petition Circulates for Safety Changes on Rt. 115
More than one thousand people are calling for more safety on a road in Luzerne County . The stance on safety comes after two deadly accidents on rout...
Monday, January 18, 2010 at 5:48PM EST |
181. Social Networking Powering Earthquake Donations
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY -- People here at home are finding innovative ways to help those suffering in Haiti. Some say social networking sites like...
Monday, January 18, 2010 at 5:45PM EST |
182. Local Red Cross Chapter Continues Fundraising
WILKES-BARRE TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY -- Nearly $2,000 was collected Monday by the local American Red Cross for victims of the Haitian disaster. Shoppers ...
Monday, January 18, 2010 at 5:40PM EST |
183. Professor Discusses His Death Sentence
Lewisburg, Union County- A local university professor has been labeled a terrorist. He was sentenced to death in his native country of Ethiopia. But h...
Monday, January 18, 2010 at 5:25PM EST |
184. Home Invasion Thwarted in Williamsport
Williamsport, Lycoming County- Williamsport police are looking for the man who broke into a city home over the weekend. Police say the burglar climbed...
Monday, January 18, 2010 at 5:20PM EST |
185. Bad Weather Leads to Slow Day on the Slopes
UNIONDALE, SUSQUEHANNA COUNTY -- For many people, MondayÕs holiday meant a day off from school or work. Martin Luther King Jr. Day is traditionally on...
Monday, January 18, 2010 at 5:15PM EST |
186. Woman Killed When Car Crashes into Home
MT. POCONO, MONROE COUNTY -- One woman is dead after her car crashed into a Monroe County home. It happened on Cobblewood Drive in Mt. Pocono around 2...
Monday, January 18, 2010 at 5:15PM EST |
187. Students Take Part In MLK Day of Service
Some children in Wilkes-Barre spent a day off from school creating artwork for others. But, it was much more than that. The kids turned the Martin Lut...
Monday, January 18, 2010 at 5:10PM EST |
188. Honoring Martin Luther King, Jr.
LACKAWANNA COUNTY -- More than 40 years after he was assassinated Dr. Martin Luther King's dream lives on. Young people at the United Neighborhood Cen...
Monday, January 18, 2010 at 5:05PM EST |
189. Temporary Catholic Church Leader Appointed in Central PA
HARRISBURG -- The Harrisburg Diocese has appointed a temporary leader. Father Chester Snyder has been elected to the position of Diocesan Administrato...
Monday, January 18, 2010 at 5:00PM EST |
190. Teen Sentenced for Role in Deadly Crash
POTTSVILLE, SCHUYLKILL COUNTY -- A Hazleton teen learned he'll spend the next 3 years in juvenile detention for his role in a crash that killed two pe...
Monday, January 18, 2010 at 12:15PM EST |
191. Wayne County Home Badly Damaged by Fire
BEACH LAKE, WAYNE COUNTY -- Three fire firefighters were injured while battling flames in Wayne County. The fire started around 2:00 this morning alon...
Monday, January 18, 2010 at 11:30AM EST |
192. Bucknell Professor Talks About Death Sentence
A Bucknell University professor is sentenced to death in his native Ethiopia. Berhanu Nega is accused of being part of a terrorist group. Nega claims ...
Monday, January 18, 2010 at 07:23AM EST |
193. Two Killed in Clinton County Crash
GRUGAN TWP., CLINTON COUNTY -- Two people died in a Clinton County crash Sunday. It happened just before 2:30 in the afternoon on Route 120 in Grugan ...
Monday, January 18, 2010 at 07:00AM EST |
194. Bear Creek Charter School Asks State Police for Help
BEAR CREEK TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY -- A Luzerne County highway tragedy has a school community calling on state police for help. A crash last Tuesday on R...
Sunday, January 17, 2010 at 10:45PM EST |
195. Luzerne County Senior Judge Arrested
PLYMOUTH TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY -- As Eyewitness News was first to tell you at 6:00, Luzerne County Senior Judge Charles Joseph Rehkamp was arrested on ...
Sunday, January 17, 2010 at 6:00PM EST |
196. Earthquake Donations Pouring in from PA
We've seen the images of crews desperately digging for survivors. The pictures of grieving families struggling to survive. Their painful plight pu...
Sunday, January 17, 2010 at 5:55PM EST |
197. Local Pastor Finds Out Family in Haiti is OK
SWIFTWATER, MONROE COUNTY -- There's some good news for a Monroe County pastor. He learned this weekend that his family in Haiti is okay. Eyewitness N...
Sunday, January 17, 2010 at 5:50PM EST |
198. Controversial Homeless Shelter Coming to a Close
SUGAR NOTCH, LUZERNE COUNTY -- A week long homeless shelter at a Luzerne County church is coming to a close Sunday night after some controversy. Holy ...
Sunday, January 17, 2010 at 5:45PM EST |
199. Woman Shot in Wilkes-Barre
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY -- Wilkes-Barre police are looking for several people after an overnight shooting. It happened just after 2:00 A. M. in t...
Sunday, January 17, 2010 at 5:40PM EST |
200. Woman Killed in Schuylkill County Crash
WAYNE TWP., SCHUYLKILL COUNTY -- A Schuylkill County woman is dead after a one-car crash. It happened Sunday afternoon just before 1:00 in Wayne Towns...
Sunday, January 17, 2010 at 5:35PM EST |
201. Wrong-Way Driver Injures Five on I-81
SCOTT TWP., LACKAWANNA COUNTY -- State police blame a wrong-way driver for a series of crashes on Interstate 81 in Lackawanna County. Troopers say 33-...
Sunday, January 17, 2010 at 5:30PM EST |
202. Elderly Woman Struck & Killed in Hazleton
HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY -- An elderly woman is dead after an SUV struck her in Hazleton. It happened Saturday afternoon around 3:30 at Broad Street a...
Saturday, January 16, 2010 at 10:40PM EST |
203. Pocono Man Hurt in ATV Crash
SLOCUM TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY -- A Luzerne County ATV crash sends a Pocono man to the hospital. It happened just after 2:00 P. M. Saturday in a wooded a...
Saturday, January 16, 2010 at 10:35PM EST |
204. Dog Rescued from Wilkes-Barre Fire
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY -- A Wilkes-Barre fire sent a family pet to an animal hospital. Fire crews found flames shooting from the windows of a do...
Saturday, January 16, 2010 at 9:45PM EST |
205. More Than Six Dozen Involved in Woodlands Scuffle
PLAINS TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY -- A Wilkes-Barre man is locked up for a fight at a popular Luzerne County nightspot. 21-year-old Joseph Monroe is charged...
Saturday, January 16, 2010 at 6:40PM EST |
206. Two More Teens Charged in Scranton Stabbing
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY -- Two more Scranton teens are charged as adults for a West Side stabbing. 17-year-old James Cooley and 16-year-old Nate P...
Saturday, January 16, 2010 at 6:35PM EST |
207. Burglar Swipes $2,000 from VFW
SLOCUM TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY -- State police are trying to track down a burglar who made off with thousands of dollars from a Luzerne County VFW. It ha...
Saturday, January 16, 2010 at 6:30PM EST |
208. Maryland Police: Deadly Hit & Run Driver from PA
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND -- Maryland State Police say a hit and run driver in a deadly Baltimore area crash could be from Pennsylvania. Surveillance video ...
Saturday, January 16, 2010 at 6:25PM EST |
209. 17th Ice Harvest Festival Held in Tobyhanna
COOLBAUGH TWP., MONROE COUNTY -- It may be a bit warmer out this weekend -- but that didn't stop a tradition in the Poconos -- where it's all about ic...
Saturday, January 16, 2010 at 6:20PM EST |
210. F.O.E. Chili Cook-off Benefits A.C.S.
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY -- Some people may have thought it was even warmer than it actually was Saturday thanks to a spicy event. The Scranton Fra...
Saturday, January 16, 2010 at 6:15PM EST |
211. Increased Security at High School Basketball Game
PLYMOUTH, LUZERNE COUNTY - Students threatened to turn a Luzerne County high school game of hoops into a basket brawl. Wyoming Valley West and Coughli...
Saturday, January 16, 2010 at 3:19PM EST |
212. Wilkes-Barre Fire
Saturday, January 16, 2010 at 12:40PM EST |
213. PEMA Ochestra Festival Held in Wilkes-Barre
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY- Some of the best high school musicians from five counties gathered at Meyers High School in Wilkes-Barre Friday night. P...
Saturday, January 16, 2010 at 12:29PM EST |
214. Sunbury Police Seek Information about Missing Man
SUNBURY, NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY- Police in Sunbury are looking for a man who was last seen on Christmas day. 21 year old Robert Chappell was last seen ...
Saturday, January 16, 2010 at 12:27PM EST |
215. Samson Fund Raiser
HARVEYS LAKE, LUZERNE COUNTY- A nice turnout tonight for a good dinner and to lend a helping hand to a harveys lake family who lost everything in a fi...
Saturday, January 16, 2010 at 12:23PM EST |
216. Pocono Church Gathers in Prayer for Families in Haiti
SWIFTWATER, MONROE COUNTY-The church community of Eglise Evangelique De La Renaissance come together in pray. Many of the church's members have family...
Saturday, January 16, 2010 at 12:17PM EST |
217. Firefighter Laid to Rest
LUZERNE, LUZERNE COUNTY- Friends and family said their final good-byes to a Luzerne County firefighter, Friday morning. Ryan Broghamer, 25, Hanover To...
Friday, January 15, 2010 at 8:05PM EST |
218. Shenandoah Reacts to Police Released from Jail
SHENANDOAH, SCHUYLKILL COUNTY- Four former Shenandoah police officers are free on bail. They won't be returning to the police force but they'...
Friday, January 15, 2010 at 6:22PM EST |
219. Shenandoah Fire Damages Three Homes
SHENANDOAH, SCHUYLKILL COUNTY- It was a tight fight for crews battling a West Atlantic Street fire in Shenandoah Friday morning. No one was injured b...
Friday, January 15, 2010 at 6:12PM EST |
220. Police Warn of Abduction Attempt
Williamsport, Lycoming County- An attempted abduction was reported in Williamsport Friday. An 18-year-old girl told police a man tried to lure her int...
Friday, January 15, 2010 at 5:52PM EST |
221. Families Seeing Stars at Bucknell University
Lewisburg, Union County- They'll be seeing stars and a whole lot more at Bucknell University next week, thanks to a program aimed at exposing fami...
Friday, January 15, 2010 at 5:49PM EST |
222. Accident Survivor Gives Back at Blood Drive
Lewisburg, Union County- A blood drive in central Pennsylvania appears to have been quite a success Friday afternoon. We stopped by the drive at Evang...
Friday, January 15, 2010 at 5:47PM EST |
223. Officer Teaches Kids Car Safety
Williamsport, Lycoming County- Some young children at the West Branch School in Williamsport were taught a valuable lesson Friday. City police officer...
Friday, January 15, 2010 at 5:45PM EST |
224. Investigating Bank Robberies
The scene has evolved from the days of famous bank robber John Dillinger in the 1930's. However, the crime continues. The FBI tells us bank robberies ...
Friday, January 15, 2010 at 5:14PM EST |
225. PPL High Voltage Power Line Approved
LEHMAN TOWNSHIP, PIKE COUNTY - Big power lines in Saw Creek Estates could soon get even bigger. The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission approved a ...
Friday, January 15, 2010 at 4:58PM EST |
226. Deadly Purchase
COOLBAUGH TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY - A woman accused of buying the gun that killed a State Trooper is heading to court. A judge decided there is enough...
Friday, January 15, 2010 at 4:51PM EST |
227. Lackawanna County Woman Becomes Jeopardy Contestant
She's a 52 year old mom, award-winning quilter, and the owner of Joancheck Research--doing market and industry research. Now, Joan Radell can add 'Jeo...
Friday, January 15, 2010 at 4:47PM EST |
228. Wells Cargo to Close Facility in Carbondale
CARBONDALE, LACKAWANNA COUNTY - A well-known manufacturer in Lackawanna County is pulling out. Wells Cargo in Carbondale plans to close its facility a...
Friday, January 15, 2010 at 4:46PM EST |
229. Many Collections Being Taken for Haiti Earthquake Victims
DICKSON CITY, LACKAWANNA COUNTY - Many people across northeastern and central Pennsylvania are still looking for ways to help the earthquake victims i...
Friday, January 15, 2010 at 4:31PM EST |
230. Frackville Recycling Plant to Close
FRACKVILLE, SCHUYLKILL COUNTY- 'Saint Jude Polymer Corporation' in the Frackville Industrial Park stopped operating Friday. The recycling plan...
Friday, January 15, 2010 at 4:21PM EST |
231. Three Arrested for Crime Spree in the Poconos
POCONO TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY- Three people have been arrested after a crime spree in the Poconos. Police arrested Dennis Salgado and Justin Guskiewi...
Friday, January 15, 2010 at 4:16PM EST |
232. Hazleton Half-Way House Passes Inspection
HAZLETON , LUZERNE COUNTY- A surprise inspection at a controversial half-way house in Hazleton. This is a story you will only see on eyewitness news. ...
Friday, January 15, 2010 at 12:45PM EST |
233. Stranger Danger Presentation at "Finding Nemo"
WILKES-BARRE TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY- A night of fun and learning at the Wachovia Arena Thursday night. Our Lead I-Team Investigator, Andy Mehalshick...
Friday, January 15, 2010 at 12:41PM EST |
234. Two Bodies Found in New Ringgold
NEW RINGGOLD, SCHUYLKILL COUNTY- Two people are found dead inside a Schuylkill Co. barn. This morning we're learning more about the victims and th...
Friday, January 15, 2010 at 12:31PM EST |
235. Priest with Ties to our Region in Haiti.
During our early newscasts we told you about Father Rick Frechette . Father Frechette is a guest homilist at the annual Saint Ann's novena in Scra...
Friday, January 15, 2010 at 12:23PM EST |
236. Lackawanna County Couple Mobilized to Help in Haiti
SOUTH ABINGTON TOWNSHIP, LACKAWANNA COUNTY - Tim and Patty Rowland became active in helping the people of Haiti through a priest He's Fr. Rick Frechet...
Friday, January 15, 2010 at 11:29AM EST |
237. Helping Haiti: An In-Depth Look at the Effort from NEPA
Friday, January 15, 2010 at 08:26AM EST |
238. Former Shenandoah Police Chief Released from Prison
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY - The former police chief of Shenandoah is out of prison tonight. A federal judge ruled Thursday morning that Matthew Nest...
Thursday, January 14, 2010 at 6:41PM EST |
239. Moon Lake park could close
Moon Lake park director Clif Madrack says he was told his staff would be laid off January 28th, essentially closing the park. "It's just unf...
Thursday, January 14, 2010 at 5:57PM EST |
240. How you can donate to earthquake victims
Local American Red Cross and Salvation Army chapters say the best way to help Hatian earthquake victims right now is not through dropping off clothes...
Thursday, January 14, 2010 at 5:51PM EST |
241. Kimberly Biggs-Keil Memorial Scholarship
Thursday, January 14, 2010 at 5:41PM EST |
242. Change Drive to Help Quake Victims
Williamsport, Lycoming County- Volunteers at the Williamsport YMCA are doing their part to help the Haitian earthquake victims. In conjunction with th...
Thursday, January 14, 2010 at 5:08PM EST |
243. Mayors Conference Strengthens Bonds
Williamsport, Lycoming County- The heads of several local cities gathered in Lycoming County Friday. Williamsport Mayor Gabe Campana hosted mayors fro...
Thursday, January 14, 2010 at 5:05PM EST |
244. Cigarette Thief Faces Felony Charge
Williamsport, Lycoming County- Sticky fingers and a bad habit could land a Williamsport man in jail for some time. Police say 35-year-old Farrakhan Kn...
Thursday, January 14, 2010 at 5:03PM EST |
245. Fallen Trooper Had Ties to Central PA
Milton, Northumberland County- A Pennsylvania state trooper who started his career in our area is being remembered today. He was killed in the line of...
Thursday, January 14, 2010 at 4:59PM EST |
246. Former U.N. Weapons Inspector Accused in Internet Sex Sting
BARRETT TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY - Police in the Poconos nab a former United Nations weapons inspector in an internet sex sting. Barrett Township Poli...
Thursday, January 14, 2010 at 4:43PM EST |
247. Organization Offers Free Vision Screenings for the Uninsured
SNYDERSVILLE, MONROE COUNTY - John Nuzzo wasn't sure his family could afford his eye exam. His father lost his health inusrance six months ago. He...
Thursday, January 14, 2010 at 3:46PM EST |
248. Former Police Chief Will Be Released from Prison
LUZERNE COUNTY -A former Police Chief facing corruption and hate crime charges will be released from prison. A judge decide today that Mathew Nestor w...
Thursday, January 14, 2010 at 11:59AM EST |
249. Monroe Cop Catches Former U.N. Inspector
BARRETT TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY -- An Internet sex sting here nets a former United Nations official. Barrett Township police say Scott Ritter of Delm...
Thursday, January 14, 2010 at 11:58AM EST |
250. Halfway House Under Inspection in Hazleton
LUZERNE COUNTY - A downtown Hazleton halfway home received a surprise inspection today from city officials. The inspection comes after several high-pr...
Thursday, January 14, 2010 at 11:52AM EST |
251. Priest/Physician to Help Earthquake Victims
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY - A priest with ties to northeastern Pennsylvania is due to arrive in Haiti, Thursday. Father Rick Frechette, a previous g...
Thursday, January 14, 2010 at 11:32AM EST |
252. Gas Station Robbed in Wilkes-Barre
LUZERNE COUNTY - Wilkes-Barre Police are on the hunt for a gas station robber Thursday Morning. The holdup happened before 2 a. m. at the Turkey Hill ...
Thursday, January 14, 2010 at 08:07AM EST |
253. Investigation Into Teachers' Lounge Gambling 'Dead'
KINGSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY- Allegations a Wyoming Valley West school board member ran betting pools out of a middle school teachers' lounge won'...
Wednesday, January 13, 2010 at 11:43PM EST |
254. State Looks to Improve Safety as School Mourns Loss
BEAR CREEK TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY -- The numbers tell a tragic story. Three violent crashes. Two people killed. All on Route 115 in Bear Creek Township....
Wednesday, January 13, 2010 at 6:00PM EST |
255. Kidnapping Suspect Sentenced/ Amber Alert Awareness
Montoursville, Lycoming County- Law enforcement officials are observing National Amber Alert Awareness Day. It comes one day after a man was sentenced...
Wednesday, January 13, 2010 at 5:53PM EST |
256. State Trooper Killed in Western PA
CRANBERRY TWP., VENANGO COUNTY -- Trooper Paul Richey was shot and killed while responding to a domestic dispute late Wednesday morning in western Pen...
Wednesday, January 13, 2010 at 5:45PM EST |
257. Two Northumberland County Sheriff's Deputies Fired
Sunbury, Northumberland County- Fallout continues from pornography being viewed on Northumberland County Sheriff's Department computers. The commi...
Wednesday, January 13, 2010 at 5:45PM EST |
258. Earthquake's Emotional Aftershock Hits Poconos
SWIFTWATER, MONROE COUNTY - Margalie Severe-Duviella prays her family is still alive. She said, "It's hurtful just to think what these people...
Wednesday, January 13, 2010 at 5:40PM EST |
259. Earthquake Registered at Keystone College
LAPLUME, LACKAWANNA COUNTY -- When the ground started shaking in Haiti, it also registered here in Northeastern Pennsylvania. We might not have felt t...
Wednesday, January 13, 2010 at 5:35PM EST |
260. Check Out "Haitian Charities" Before You Donate
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY --Following disasters like this, many kind-hearted people will help by donating money. But before you write a check or gi...
Wednesday, January 13, 2010 at 5:30PM EST |
261. Man Accused of Threatening D.A. Released
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY -- A Scranton man who was accused of threatening the Lackawanna County District Attorney will not spend any more time in p...
Wednesday, January 13, 2010 at 5:25PM EST |
262. Commissioners Vote to Officially Sell County Nursing Home
BLAKELY, LACKAWANNA COUNTY Š ItÕs a done deal. After months of negotiations, the Lackawanna County nursing home is officially being sold. County Commi...
Wednesday, January 13, 2010 at 5:10PM EST |
263. Teens Teach Teens with Documentary Movies
EAST STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY - East Stroudsburg High School South students didn't just learn about documentaries, they made documentaries. Engl...
Wednesday, January 13, 2010 at 5:05PM EST |
264. Tavern on the Green
An auction is now underway of all the items at in New York. The popular place closed on New Year's Eve. Want to take a look at the auction site?
Wednesday, January 13, 2010 at 4:00PM EST |
265. Poconos Cancer Center Fundraiser and Relay for Life Kick Off
MONROE COUNTY-I n the Poconos Tuesday night two separate events to help raise money for cancer. First stop Bushkill, there was a healthy serving of It...
Wednesday, January 13, 2010 at 12:34PM EST |
266. Woodlands Fire Under Investigation
PLAINS TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY- Firefighers battled a huge fire at the Woodlands Inn and Tesort in Plains Township Tuesday night. When we arrived, a ...
Wednesday, January 13, 2010 at 12:25PM EST |
267. Scranton fire leaves 9 homeless
Two families made it out of a Scranton house fire alive. This is the second time tragedy has hit them. Smoke poured out of the West Parker Street hom...
Wednesday, January 13, 2010 at 12:24PM EST |
268. Two Former ARC Employees Sentenced
WYOMING COUNTY - Two Wyoming Co. women were sentenced for putting feces and urine in the food of a mentally challenged woman. Jill Hillard and Kimberl...
Wednesday, January 13, 2010 at 12:13PM EST |
269. Teen Arrested for Christmas Tree Fire
SCHUYLKILL COUNTY - A Schuylkill Co. teenager is accused setting fire to Pottsville's Christmas tree. Police say a 16-year-old boy admitted pourin...
Wednesday, January 13, 2010 at 12:09PM EST |
270. Mother and Child Escape Burning Building
LACKAWANNA COUNTY - A fire broke out at 123 W. Parker St. just off Main St. in N. Scranton Wednesday afternoon. Initial reports indicated someone coul...
Wednesday, January 13, 2010 at 12:02PM EST |
271. Judge Gives Donchak Conditional Release
LUZERNE COUNTY - A Schuylkill Co. teenager charged with a federal hate crime will be allowed to leave prison before his trial. Derrick Donchak , 19, h...
Wednesday, January 13, 2010 at 11:56AM EST |
272. Row Home Fire Chases Six Families
PINE GROVE, SCHUYLKILL COUNTY - 5 Schuylkill County row homes are destroyed and 2 others damaged after a stubborn overnight fire. All but one of the ...
Wednesday, January 13, 2010 at 07:48AM EST |
273. Another Deadly Crash on Route 115
BEAR CREEK TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY-- For the second time in a week there's been a deadly crash on a stretch of Route 115 in Luzerne County. It happen...
Tuesday, January 12, 2010 at 11:00PM EST |
274. Reaction to Firefighter Layoffs in Williamsport
Williamsport, Lycoming County- New details emerge just one day after Williamsport Mayor Gabe Campana's announcement that two city firefighters and...
Tuesday, January 12, 2010 at 5:15PM EST |
275. W-B General Nurses Present 10,000 Signature Petition
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY -- Nurses at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital are demanding "patients before profits" and have thousands backing them up. In...
Tuesday, January 12, 2010 at 4:50PM EST |
276. Rep. Keith McCall Calling it Quits
LANSFORD, CARBON COUNTY -- The Speaker of the State House of Representatives, who is from Carbon County, is not seeking another term. Keith McCall mad...
Tuesday, January 12, 2010 at 4:40PM EST |
277. Woman Charged with Second DUI with Kids in Car
RUSH TWP., NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY -- A central Pennsylvania woman was charged being drunk during an accident, and her two young children were in the ca...
Tuesday, January 12, 2010 at 4:35PM EST |
278. Thousands of Local Workers to be Hired for Census
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY -- ItÕs easy, itÕs safe and itÕs important. That's the message workers with the 2010 Census tried to highlight at an event...
Tuesday, January 12, 2010 at 4:30PM EST |
279. Rescue Organization Needs Help
TOBYHANNA, MONROE COUNTY - A rescue organization needs some rescuing of its own. Roger Tobias is Chief of East Penn Technical Search and Rescue. He sa...
Tuesday, January 12, 2010 at 4:25PM EST |
280. Pocono Theater Set to Reopen
MARSHALLS CREEK, MONROE COUNTY - A theater that shut down a month ago is lighting back up and many people in the Poconos hope that light spreads throu...
Tuesday, January 12, 2010 at 4:20PM EST |
281. Baseball Bat Beater Sentenced in Scranton
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY -- Corey Robbins was sentenced to between 19 months and 5 years behind bars. Robbins was found guilty in October of reckle...
Tuesday, January 12, 2010 at 4:15PM EST |
282. Man Sentenced for Sexually Assaulting Young Girl
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY -- A man is going to prison for sexually assaulting a young girl in Lackawanna County. John Kulick of Scranton will spend ...
Tuesday, January 12, 2010 at 4:10PM EST |
283. Kanjorski Announces Federal Funding for The Castle
HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY -- A Hazleton landmark is getting a helping hand for the performing arts. The Hazleton Elementary-Middle School, also known a...
Tuesday, January 12, 2010 at 4:00PM EST |
284. Luzerne Co. Treasurer Cleared of Game Charges
MONTROSE, SUSQUEHANNA COUNTY -- A Luzerne County official fought charges in Susquehanna County and has been found not guilty. Treasurer Mike Morreale ...
Tuesday, January 12, 2010 at 12:35PM EST |
285. Police Identify Eynon Bank Robbery Suspect
EYNON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY -- State police have identified the man who robbed the Fidelity Bank in Eynon on Monday as 38-year-old Allen Horton. A warran...
Tuesday, January 12, 2010 at 12:20PM EST |
286. Man Dies in Hanover Twp. SUV Fire
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY -- A man in his 20s is dead after an SUV fire in Luzerne County. It happened on Garrahan Street in Hanover Township e...
Tuesday, January 12, 2010 at 12:15PM EST |
287. Report: Berwick Bank Employee Stole $850K
BERWICK, COLUMBIA COUNTY -- An employee at a Columbia County bank is accused of embezzling hundreds of thousands of dollars -- that's according to the...
Tuesday, January 12, 2010 at 12:10PM EST |
288. Pottsville Teen Jailed for Sex Assault
POTTSVILLE, SCHUYLKILL COUNTY -- A Pottsville teen is behind bars after two girls said he sexually assaulted them. A 13-year-old from New Ringgold and...
Tuesday, January 12, 2010 at 12:00PM EST |
289. Census To Bring Hundreds of Jobs to NEPA
Tuesday, January 12, 2010 at 08:22AM EST |
290. Four Teens Charged in Scranton Stabbing
LACKAWANNA COUNTY - Four teenagers were arrested for a stabbing in Scranton. Paul Isreal, 17, is accused of hitting Justin Strait with a metal pipe in...
Tuesday, January 12, 2010 at 08:14AM EST |
291. Delaware Valley to Pay for Alleged Cover-up
SHOHOLA, PIKE COUNTY- Sam Freeman doesn't like keeping things to herself. But for several years, she was tight-lipped about a third grade teacher...
Monday, January 11, 2010 at 11:59PM EST |
292. Sugar Notch Church Houses Homeless
All was quiet Monday night at Holy Family Parish in Sugar Notch. The church opened its doors to homeless men from VISION Monday evening. The church wi...
Monday, January 11, 2010 at 11:15PM EST |
293. Wanted: Two Council Members for Dunmore
DUNMORE, LACKAWANNA COUNTY- The Dunmore Borough council is looking for two new members. Last week two councilmen resigned after a federal court ruled ...
Monday, January 11, 2010 at 11:10PM EST |
294. Proposed Sun Tanning Tax
Some people don't think twice about heading to a tanning bed. And now, a luxury that many will be have to second guess if a 10 percent tax takes e...
Monday, January 11, 2010 at 10:19PM EST |
295. School Board Appeals Coach's Suspension
LUZERNE COUNTY - The Dallas Area School Board is standing behind it's head football coach. They voted to appeal his suspension. The PIAA recommend...
Monday, January 11, 2010 at 10:06PM EST |
296. Delaware Valley Schools to Pay $800K in Sex Assault Lawsuit
SHOHOLA, PIKE COUNTY -- The Delaware Valley School District has to pay out more than $800,000 in a lawsuit involving a former teacher. It focuses on T...
Monday, January 11, 2010 at 6:20PM EST |
297. Fidelity Bank in Eynon Robbed
EYNON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY -- Police in Lackawanna County need your help to catch a bank robber. The heist happened just before 11:00 Monday morning at ...
Monday, January 11, 2010 at 6:15PM EST |
298. Mother Sentenced for Leaving Newborn in Freezing Temps
BLOOMSBURG, COLUMBIA COUNTY -- The mother who admitted to giving birth in her parents' bathroom, putting the baby girl in a plastic bag, and lowe...
Monday, January 11, 2010 at 6:10PM EST |
299. I-Team Update: Caught on Tape - Cops Gone Wild
LUZERNE, LUZERNE COUNTY -- Three Luzerne County police officers are at risk of losing their jobs. They were caught on camera doing what some call Ņque...
Monday, January 11, 2010 at 6:05PM EST |
300. Wilkes-Barre Twp. Neighbor Calls Road Dangerous
WILKES-BARRE TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY -- Living in a neighborhood right off of a busy highway has become very dangerous. That's according to a Wilkes-Barr...
Monday, January 11, 2010 at 6:00PM EST |
301. GPS Mistake Leads Repo Man to Wrong House
SWOYERSVILLE, LUZERNE COUNTY -- Last Wednesday, Stan Kardish came home to find police outside his home along with a very apologetic repossession compa...
Monday, January 11, 2010 at 5:55PM EST |
302. Concerns Grow Around Hazleton Halfway House
HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY -- It's an I-Team exclusive. A halfway house in Hazleton is under scrutiny after one of its clients was arrested. It's called...
Monday, January 11, 2010 at 5:50PM EST |
303. Criagslist Scam Hits Car Dealer For 10 Grand
We have a consumer alert tonight for anyone who shops online. Scammers are using legitimate-looking emails to fool you into forking over big bucks. Co...
Monday, January 11, 2010 at 5:45PM EST |
304. Cow Gets Loose, Stops Traffic on I-80
SCOTT TOWNSHIP, COLUMBIA COUNTY -- A cow caused mayhem on a busy highway in Columbia County Monday afternoon. The animal got loose from the Gensemer M...
Monday, January 11, 2010 at 5:40PM EST |
305. Groundbreaking for New Senior Housing in the Poconos
STROUD TWP., MONROE COUNTY -- A big problem in the Poconos will soon improve. Ground was broken for a new senior housing and rehab community near Stro...
Monday, January 11, 2010 at 5:35PM EST |
306. Gas Prices Taking Toll on Drivers' Budgets
Williamsport, Lycoming County- Gas prices are on the rise once again, and industry experts say there's no relief in sight. Drivers we spoke with s...
Monday, January 11, 2010 at 5:30PM EST |
307. School Buses Involved in Chain Reaction Crash
TOBYHANNA TWP., MONROE COUNTY -- There was a chain reaction crash involving two school buses and a tractor trailer Monday. It happened on Route 432 ne...
Monday, January 11, 2010 at 5:25PM EST |
308. Larksville Man Killed in ATV Accident
LARKSVILLE, LUZERNE COUNTY -- A Larksville man was killed while riding an ATV. A friend found the 41-year old man early Monday morning with the ATV on...
Monday, January 11, 2010 at 5:20PM EST |
309. First Clinical Trial Underway at New Medical College
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY -- The new medical college in Scranton has reached another milestone. The college is currently in the middle of its first ...
Monday, January 11, 2010 at 5:10PM EST |
310. City of Williamsport Lays Off 3 Workers
WILLIAMSPORT, LYCOMING COUNTY -- They're cutting some jobs in Williamsport. Mayor Gabe Campana says three people will be laid off. Two firefighters an...
Monday, January 11, 2010 at 5:00PM EST |
311. Lawmakers and Hospital Leaders Discuss Medicare Shortfalls
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY -- Hospital leaders from across Northeastern Pennsylvania came together this morning. They say they're not getting the Med...
Monday, January 11, 2010 at 11:17AM EST |
312. Controversial Homeless Shelter Opens Today
Monday, January 11, 2010 at 07:47AM EST |
313. Teen Accidentally Shot in Williamsport
WILLIAMSPORT, LYCOMING COUNTY -- A Williamsport teenager ends up getting shot with a stolen gun. Now a relative faces charges. Police say a 15-year-ol...
Sunday, January 10, 2010 at 10:30PM EST |
314. Sports Program Helps Special Needs Kids Break Down Barriers
SWIFTWATER, MONROE COUNTY - A new basketball season opened Sunday for dozens of special needs children in Monroe County. The third season of Challenge...
Sunday, January 10, 2010 at 9:45PM EST |
315. Woman Dies When Car Slams into SUV
LOYALSOCK TWP., LYCOMING COUNTY -- A Linden woman is dead after a crash in Lycoming County Sunday afternoon. Just after 3:00 P. M. police say 47-year-...
Sunday, January 10, 2010 at 9:30PM EST |
316. College Student Urinates on Nativity Display
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY -- After a holiday season of controversy surrounding one nativity scene in the city, another has been desecrated. The na...
Sunday, January 10, 2010 at 4:45PM EST |
317. Scranton Woman Killed in I-81 Crash
PLAINS TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY -- Erin Kelly Ruddy, a 21-year-old from Scranton, is dead after an early morning crash on Interstate 81. Ruddy was tr...
Sunday, January 10, 2010 at 4:40PM EST |
318. Teen Assaulted During Robbery Attempt
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY -- Two teenagers are shaken-up after an attempted Wilkes-Barre robbery. It happened Saturday night around 10:30 near Hube...
Sunday, January 10, 2010 at 4:30PM EST |
319. 19-Year-Old Involved in Deadly Snyder Co. Wreck
PENN TOWNSHIP, SNYDER COUNTY -- A teenager from Shamokin Dam is dead after an early morning crash. 19-year-old Tyler Matthew Bingaman of Shamokin Dam ...
Sunday, January 10, 2010 at 4:23PM EST |
320. Police Investigate Pair of Luzerne Co. Crashes
LUZERNE COUNTY -- A jeep rollover backed-up midday traffic on a busy stretch of road. The jeep was the only vehicle involved in the crash in Wilkes-Ba...
Sunday, January 10, 2010 at 4:15PM EST |
321. Plains Township Fatal Crash
Sunday, January 10, 2010 at 11:12AM EST |
322. Penn Township Fatal Crash
Sunday, January 10, 2010 at 10:35AM EST |
323. Suspected School Burglar in Custody
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY -- Four school burglaries in a week in Wilkes-Barre -- and it's possible the same man may be responsible for all of them....
Saturday, January 9, 2010 at 11:40PM EST |
324. Stabbing Victim Ends Up in Jail
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY -- A stabbing victim in Scranton gets stitched-up then locked-up. It happened Saturday afternoon at Valley View Terrace on...
Saturday, January 9, 2010 at 11:35PM EST |
325. Man Hit by Jeep, Shot At
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY -- We now know it's a Wilkes-Barre man who was intentionally struck with a jeep. Police say Corrie Davis of Wilkes-Barre ...
Saturday, January 9, 2010 at 11:30PM EST |
326. Reward Offered to Catch a Dog Killer
SLOCUM TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY -- The Humane Society wants to get to the bottom of a brutal case of animal cruelty. It's now offering thousands of dollar...
Saturday, January 9, 2010 at 11:25PM EST |
327. 3 People, 4 Cats Escape Nory Fire
SHAMOKIN, NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY - A Shamokin home has heavy damage after a row home fire. Chastity Lahr heard a smoke detector coming from her home at...
Saturday, January 9, 2010 at 11:20PM EST |
328. Dryer Sparks Fire in Wilkes-Barre
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY -- In Wilkes-Barre a dryer fire forced a family from their home. It happened around 10:30 Saturday morning in the 100-blo...
Saturday, January 9, 2010 at 11:15PM EST |
329. Volunteers Helping Homeless Out of the Cold
LUZERNE COUNTY -- With temperatures expected to nosedive overnight into the single digits, VISION volunteers in Luzerne County have their work cut out...
Saturday, January 9, 2010 at 11:10PM EST |
330. Dealing with the Cold Weather
Some people's jobs require they work in the chilly outdoors while others choose to spend time outside. No matter what, SaturdayÕs cold weather wasnÕt ...
Saturday, January 9, 2010 at 11:05PM EST |
331. Jean Biden Passes Away
Vice President Joe Biden's mother has died. Catherine Jean Biden fell seriously ill in recent days. . The Vice President issued a statement that s...
Saturday, January 9, 2010 at 12:42PM EST |
332. Search for Gunman in Wilkes-Barre
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY-The search for a gunman continues in Wilkes-Barre. Tonight, we learned 19 year old Kenneth Tonic of Gates Street was shot...
Saturday, January 9, 2010 at 12:36PM EST |
333. Newsmakers to air January 10th 2010 Topic: Mature Driver Task Force
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Saturday, January 9, 2010 at 12:16PM EST |
334. Weatherly Cop Arrested
PALMERTON, CARBON COUNTY- A long time weatherly police officer was in court Friday to face charges. Anthony McFadden, 49, is accused of unlawful conta...
Friday, January 8, 2010 at 6:44PM EST |
335. Teenager Stabbed in West Scranton Alley
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY - Scranton Police are looking for four suspects after a 19-year-old man was stabbed late Friday afternoon. The stabbing ha...
Friday, January 8, 2010 at 6:28PM EST |
336. Eagles vs. Cowboys Preps
It's a big weekend for football fans. The stakes are already high in the NFL playoffs. Then you have the long running rivalry between the Eagles ...
Friday, January 8, 2010 at 6:22PM EST |
337. Two Teens Arrested for Robbery in Bradford County
WYALUSING, BRADFORD COUNTY - Two people are locked-up tonight in Bradford County. They're accused of an armed robbery early Thursday morning in Wy...
Friday, January 8, 2010 at 6:20PM EST |
338. Plans for New Susquehanna County Hospital Get Financial Boost
MONTROSE, SUSQUEHANNA COUNTY - Plans to build a new hospital in Susquehanna County are moving forward. The Endless Mountain Health Systems recently re...
Friday, January 8, 2010 at 6:12PM EST |
339. Tire Stores Go Green
The cold snap this season will surely mean higher heating bills for some. But there are businesses that have found a way to heat their buildings using...
Friday, January 8, 2010 at 6:02PM EST |
340. Columbia Mall Losing Two Stores
Buckhorn, Columbia County- Two more stores are set to leave the Columbia Mall near Bloomsburg. It's a problem that has plagued the mall for severa...
Friday, January 8, 2010 at 5:52PM EST |
341. Another Round of Local Swine Flu Clinics
Williamsport, Lycoming County- You still have time to get your H1N1 flu vaccine. And it's free. The clinics started Friday in Williamsport and Say...
Friday, January 8, 2010 at 5:50PM EST |
342. Christmas Eve Fire Ruled Arson
Williamsport, Lycoming County- A Williamsport home that went up in flames on Christmas Eve is a case of arson. The house fire on Chestnut Street start...
Friday, January 8, 2010 at 5:48PM EST |
343. Questionable Police Video
T hree police officers in Luzerne county could be in hot water after some "questionable behavior" is captured on tape. A man arrested by one...
Friday, January 8, 2010 at 12:20PM EST |
344. Alleged Drunken School Van Ride Leads to Tighter District Rules
THROOP, LACKAWANNA COUNTY- Mid Valley District leaders accepted the resignation of Jennifer O'Rourke Thursday night. Police identified O'Rour...
Friday, January 8, 2010 at 12:19PM EST |
345. It's Girl Scout Cookie TIme
WRIGHT TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY- I t is that sweet time of the year. Time when the girl scouts begin their famous cookie drive. Eyewitness News stoppe...
Friday, January 8, 2010 at 12:14PM EST |
346. Snow Slows Work Commute, School Day
WAYMART, WAYNE COUNTY - Slick travel conditions Friday morning caused a slow ride to work for many and a shortened class day for nearly 100 area schoo...
Friday, January 8, 2010 at 12:10PM EST |
347. Missing Sunbury Man
NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY - State Police in Stonington are hoping you can help them locate a missing man. James Campbell, 55, hasn't been seen since l...
Friday, January 8, 2010 at 08:37AM EST |
348. Snow Creates Tricky Morning Commute
Friday, January 8, 2010 at 08:04AM EST |
349. Vacant Car Wash Fire Declared Arson
SCHUYLKILL COUNTY - A fire at an abandoned car wash is being called arson. It happened back on Jan. 4th in Pottsville. The vacant Mady's Car Wash ...
Friday, January 8, 2010 at 07:59AM EST |
350. Table Games Bill Means Big Things for Monroe College Expansion Plans
TANNERSVILLE, MONROE COUNTY - The table games bill, which was signed into law Thursday afternoon by Governor Ed Rendell, means big things for a colleg...
Thursday, January 7, 2010 at 6:33PM EST |
351. 11th Congressional District Race Heating Up
DUNMORE, LACKAWANNA COUNTY - Months before election day, the race for the 11th Congressional District is already heating up. Democratic candidate Core...
Thursday, January 7, 2010 at 6:25PM EST |
352. Dickson City Fire Victims Salvage Special Momentos
DICKSON CITY, LACKAWANNA COUNTY - A State Police fire marshal spent part of Thursday morning looking for the cause of a fire in Dickson City. Several ...
Thursday, January 7, 2010 at 6:12PM EST |
353. Tasers Give Lyco Cops Extra Sting
Muncy, Lycoming County- Lycoming County cops have a new weapon to help in their fight against crime. And it may be their most effective deterrent yet....
Thursday, January 7, 2010 at 6:11PM EST |
354. Snyder County Farmhouse Up in Flames
Penn Township, Snyder County- Two siblings were seriously injured as an early morning fire destroyed their farmhouse in Snyder County. Little is left ...
Thursday, January 7, 2010 at 6:08PM EST |
355. Chief Clerk Resigning to Focus on Ministry
Sunbury, Northumberland County- The first-ever female chief clerk of Northumberland County has decided to step down from her post. Rose Marquardt has ...
Thursday, January 7, 2010 at 6:05PM EST |
356. Tower City Man Arrested on Drug Charges
CASS TOWNSHIP, SCHUYLKILL COUNTY -A Schuylkill County man is under arrest tonight, after being caught transporting a mobile meth lab. 32-year old, Cha...
Thursday, January 7, 2010 at 12:27PM EST |
357. School Van Driver Suspected of DUI
LACKAWANNA COUNTY - A Mid Valley School District van driver is off the job suspected of transporting a student while under the influence. Police say t...
Thursday, January 7, 2010 at 11:25AM EST |
358. River Body Could be Missing Carbon County Woman
SLATINGTON, LEHIGH COUNTY - A body found along the banks of the Lehigh River in Lehigh County could be that of a Weissport woman. Lehigh County worker...
Thursday, January 7, 2010 at 04:23AM EST |
359. Sexual Misconduct Investigation in Diocese of Scranton
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY -- An employee of the Diocese of Scranton is under criminal investigation. Eyewitness News has confirmed a lay worker is b...
Wednesday, January 6, 2010 at 6:00PM EST |
360. Two More Guilty Pleas in Luzerne County Corruption Case
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY -- There are two more guilty pleas in the Luzerne County federal corruption investigation. Former Chief Deputy Clerk Bill ...
Wednesday, January 6, 2010 at 5:55PM EST |
361. Police Say Mother Burned Daughter
South Williamsport, Lycoming County- A South Williamsport woman is accused of intentionally burning her daughter with a lit cigarette. The woman says ...
Wednesday, January 6, 2010 at 5:50PM EST |
362. Cops Identify Pocono Bank Robbery Suspect
STROUD TWP., MONROE COUNTY -- Police have identified the suspect who they say robbed the M&T Bank in Stroud Township twice last month. In both robberi...
Wednesday, January 6, 2010 at 5:45PM EST |
363. Two Supervisors in Schuylkill Co. Under Investigation
WASHINGTON TWP., SCHUYLKILL COUNTY -- Too many discrepancies in two years worth of treasurers reports. ThatÕs according to a state police search warra...
Wednesday, January 6, 2010 at 5:40PM EST |
364. 90-Year-Old Mechanic Still Working
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY --An auto mechanic's birthday wouldn't ordinarily make the 5:00 news. But Miller Stella isn't your ordinary m...
Wednesday, January 6, 2010 at 5:35PM EST |
365. Man Arrested for Setting Fire in Carbondale
CARBONDALE, LACKAWANNA COUNTY -- Retaliation. That's why a Carbondale man says he set a house on fire over the weekend. Police arrested Christopher En...
Wednesday, January 6, 2010 at 5:20PM EST |
366. Scranton Man Pleads Guilty to Killing Man in Fight
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY -- A Scranton man enters a guilty plea for fighting with another man, who later died after the altercation. Eric Becchetti...
Wednesday, January 6, 2010 at 5:15PM EST |
367. Swoyersville Man Arrested on Burglary Charges
HANOVER TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY -- A Swoyersville man has been arrested on burglary charges. Police say Eugene Lepore broke into two homes in Hanover Tow...
Wednesday, January 6, 2010 at 5:10PM EST |
368. Media Blood Drive Held Throughout NEPA
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY -- All throughout the day many people have been coming in to help their neighbors. Lifesavers. That's the only way to desc...
Wednesday, January 6, 2010 at 4:55PM EST |
369. Lycoming County Gets A Million Federal Dollars
Williamsport, Lycoming County- U. S. Congressman Chris Carney handed out some major grants in Lycoming County Wednesday. The congressman signed $1,000...
Wednesday, January 6, 2010 at 4:50PM EST |
370. Crews Battle 2-Alarm House Fire in Covington Twp.
COVINGTON TWP., LACKAWANNA COUNTY -- Firefighters in Lackawanna County are battling a two-alarm house fire at Route 435 and Jubilee Road in Covington ...
Wednesday, January 6, 2010 at 11:30AM EST |
371. Dunmore Passes New Budget; Tax Hike
DUNMORE, LACKAWANNA COUNTY - Property owners in part of Lackawanna County face a significant tax hike for the new year. Dunmore borough council built...
Wednesday, January 6, 2010 at 11:18AM EST |
372. West Pittston Sewer Project Moves Forward
WEST PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY -- Cold weather isn't stopping a sewer project in Luzerne County from moving forward. Eyewitness News checked on the wor...
Wednesday, January 6, 2010 at 11:15AM EST |
373. PA Table Games Bill Clears Major Hurdle
HARRISBURG, DAUPHIN COUNTY - It's one down and one to go for legislation to legalize table games at Pennsylvania slots parlors. The House will take up...
Wednesday, January 6, 2010 at 08:15AM EST |
374. Roll Up Your Sleeve! Red Cross Blood Drive Today!
Wednesday, January 6, 2010 at 08:04AM EST |
375. Muroski Denies Being Drunk During Crash
BEAR CREEK TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY -- Luzerne County Court Judge Chester Muroski insists he wasn't drunk when he crashed Monday night. Muroski says h...
Tuesday, January 5, 2010 at 11:45PM EST |
376. Remembering Father Garbacik
HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY- A Hazleton parish has lost a long time pastor and friend. Over the weekend the Reverend Louis Garbacik passed away. Tuesday ...
Tuesday, January 5, 2010 at 11:00PM EST |
377. Lokuta: 'It's Been Hell'
FORTY FORT, LUZERNE COUNTY- Ann Lokuta said "it's been hell." Her life for the last four years has been full of court battles. The late...
Tuesday, January 5, 2010 at 6:30PM EST |
378. More Money Missing Than First Thought at Prothonotary's Office
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY -- The investigation into missing money from a Luzerne County office is expanding. There may be more money missing than f...
Tuesday, January 5, 2010 at 6:25PM EST |
379. Former President Judge Hurt in Crash
BEAR CREEK TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY -- Luzerne County Judge Chester Muroski hurt his back in a car crash Monday night. A state police report says Muroski ...
Tuesday, January 5, 2010 at 6:20PM EST |
380. Scranton Sewer Authority Hiking Rates
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY -- Tens of thousands of Scranton Sewer Authority customers will soon be paying more for service. Starting this month custo...
Tuesday, January 5, 2010 at 6:15PM EST |
381. Union County Man Cited for Animal Cruelty
West Buffalo Township, Union County- A West Buffalo Township man has been cited for cruelty to animals. State police say 38-year-old Gary Degroat negl...
Tuesday, January 5, 2010 at 6:10PM EST |
382. Central PA Farmer Cleared in Bear Killing
Middleburg, Union County- Charges have been dropped against a Union County farmer who shot a bear on his property. Neighbors say the bear was a danger...
Tuesday, January 5, 2010 at 6:05PM EST |
383. Therma Scarf Catches Fire During Tuesday Tryout
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY --This cold snap has us looking for any way to stay warm. And for some it may mean the Therma Scarf! It's a heated wr...
Tuesday, January 5, 2010 at 6:00PM EST |
384. Football Pool Spurs Investigation at Middle School
KINGSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY -- Was it a harmless football pool or criminal activity? That's the question police in Luzerne County are trying to answer. T...
Tuesday, January 5, 2010 at 5:35PM EST |
385. Students Brave the Cold to Learn Outdoors
LAPLUME TOWNSHIP, LACKAWANNA COUNTY ŠWhen itÕs this cold most people want to stay indoors. That wasn't the case today in Lackawanna County. Some high ...
Tuesday, January 5, 2010 at 5:30PM EST |
386. One Hurt in I-81 Crash in Scranton
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY -- One person was taken to the hospital after a crash this afternoon in Lackawanna County. It happened on Interstate 81-so...
Tuesday, January 5, 2010 at 5:25PM EST |
387. Dumped Box of Books Reveals History
Dan Stamm of Wilkes-Barre Township proves one man's trash is another man's treasure. "It just struck me as it's going to be like a journey now. Just a...
Tuesday, January 5, 2010 at 5:20PM EST |
388. Fire Destroys Garage, Rig
SLOCUM TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY -- Brian Smith woke up to find his rig and garage along Lily Lake Road on fire. Smith set his alarm for 3am to get up...
Tuesday, January 5, 2010 at 11:30AM EST |
389. Woman's Bed Catches Fire
LUZERNE COUNTY - A Luzerne Co. woman was flown to the hospital after her bed caught fire. It happened on a home on fern street in Foster Twp. just aft...
Tuesday, January 5, 2010 at 11:15AM EST |
390. Getting Fit for the New Year
Tuesday, January 5, 2010 at 08:02AM EST |
391. Sugar Notch Temporary Shelter To Open Despite Objections
SUGAR NOTCH, LUZERNE COUNTY- Despite shouts and yelling matches objecting to a homeless shelter plan for Holy Family Church, VISION organizers will f...
Monday, January 4, 2010 at 11:24PM EST |
392. Lokuta Hits Bump in the Road
A suspended judge in Luzerne County will not be back on the bench. Judge Ann Lokuta was defeated in her attempts to return to the bench. The opinion o...
Monday, January 4, 2010 at 10:33PM EST |
393. Burke Replaces Muroski as President Judge
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY -- The new year starts with some new faces at the Luzerne County Courthouse. 2009 held a dark cloud over the county. Thre...
Monday, January 4, 2010 at 5:55PM EST |
394. Big Changes to Scranton City Government
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY -- A new day is dawning for government in the City of Scranton. The city's new council was sworn-in Monday afternoon. It's...
Monday, January 4, 2010 at 5:45PM EST |
395. New Luzerne County Controller Takes Office
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY -- Luzerne County controller Walter Griffith was sworn in Monday morning. The outspoken taxpayer advocate admits, it's go...
Monday, January 4, 2010 at 5:40PM EST |
396. Second Female Judge Takes Oath in Lackawanna Co.
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY -- For the first time in four years there's a new judge in Lackawanna County. Margaret Bisignani Moyle took the oath of of...
Monday, January 4, 2010 at 5:30PM EST |
397. Keeping The Fitness Resolution
LUZERNE COUNTY -- Gym memberships normally skyrocket in the month of January. New Year's resolutions always bring a new flock of people to fitness cen...
Monday, January 4, 2010 at 5:15PM EST |
398. Blood Drive on January 6
Monday, January 4, 2010 at 5:11PM EST |
399. Workers Dealing With Bitter Cold
LUZERNE COUNTY -- There's many people who just can't escape the cold. Eyewitness News talked to some workers who have to deal with the dip in the temp...
Monday, January 4, 2010 at 5:10PM EST |
400. Taylor K-9 Cop Passes Away
BLAKELY, LACKAWANNA COUNTY -- A community in Lackawanna County is mourning the loss of a well-known police officer. Members of the Taylor Police Depar...
Monday, January 4, 2010 at 5:05PM EST |
401. Resort in the Poconos is Out of Business
BUSHKILL, PIKE COUNTY -- A resort in the Poconos is out of business. The Pocmont Resort in Bushkill had been closed for renovations. It was supposed t...
Monday, January 4, 2010 at 5:00PM EST |
402. Two New Judges in Central Pennsylvania
Williamsport, Lycoming County- A courthouse shuffle was underway in Lycoming County as two new judges were sworn in Monday. "…That I will ...
Monday, January 4, 2010 at 3:05PM EST |
403. Scranton Parking Rate Increase Effective Today
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY Š People who park at Scranton parking meters will need some extra change starting today. New meter rates go into effect th...
Monday, January 4, 2010 at 12:05PM EST |
404. Teen Charged With Federal Hate Crime to be Released
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY -- A teen charged in a federal hate crime will be released from jail. Brandon Piekarsky right was charged in the beating d...
Monday, January 4, 2010 at 11:30AM EST |
405. Long Lines for LIHEAP Crisis Grant Applications
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY -- Many families struggling to pay their heating bills are expected to apply for LIHEAP crisis grants to help cover costs...
Monday, January 4, 2010 at 10:30AM EST |
406. New Luzerne County Judges Sworn In
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY -- Some politicians elected to help restore integrity to the Luzerne County Courthouse following the corruption scandal b...
Monday, January 4, 2010 at 10:15AM EST |
407. Former Car Wash Goes up in Flames
POTTSVILLE, SCHUYLKILL COUNTY - The bitter cold made it tough for firefighters to save a building. Fire crews rushed to the former Mady's car wash...
Monday, January 4, 2010 at 10:00AM EST |
408. Fire Destroys Garage in Northumberland Co.
POINT TWP., NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY -- The bitter cold and biting wind are no help to firefighters. That's what crews faced fighting a Northumberland Co...
Sunday, January 3, 2010 at 10:45PM EST |
409. Vehicle Catches Fire at Gas Station
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY -- Fire at a Wilkes-Barre gas station could have turned out a whole lot worse. The driver of a DirecTV van was fueling up...
Sunday, January 3, 2010 at 10:40PM EST |
410. Community Rallying to Help Fire Victims
HARVEYS LAKE, LUZERNE COUNTY -- A Luzerne County couple who lost their home to fire is getting help from their community. Eyewitness News showed you t...
Sunday, January 3, 2010 at 10:35PM EST |
411. New Year, Another Church Closes its Doors
HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY -- This first weekend of the new year is the last chapter in the history of a Luzerne County church. The final mass was held ...
Sunday, January 3, 2010 at 10:30PM EST |
412. LIHEAP Crisis Program Begins Sunday
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY -- Another phase of a federal government heating assistance program begins today. Eyewitness News was there in November wh...
Sunday, January 3, 2010 at 8:15PM EST |
413. Man's Dog Stabbed to Death and Property Damaged
SLOCUM TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY -- A man who lives here is wondering who killed his dog and damaged his property. We first told you Saturday about th...
Sunday, January 3, 2010 at 4:17PM EST |
414. County, City Tax Increases Upset Hazleton Homeowners
HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY -- Property owners in Luzerne County face a 10% tax hike, after commissioners voted this week to accept the budget. On top o...
Saturday, January 2, 2010 at 3:23PM EST |
415. Animal Shelter in Need of Donations
HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY -- The Hazleton Animal Shelter counts on donations and hopes people can step up with their generosity during these tough win...
Saturday, January 2, 2010 at 3:19PM EST |
416. Arrest Made in Year's First Murder
MIDDLE SMITHFIELD TWP., MONROE COUNTY -- State police in Monroe County are investigating the first reported murder of the new year. It happened just b...
Friday, January 1, 2010 at 9:30PM EST |
417. Man Turns Himself In for Threatening to Kill Family
TUNKHANNOCK, WYOMING COUNTY -- A man wanted for threatening to kill a family turned himself into police Thursday. Police sent us a picture of Randall ...
Friday, January 1, 2010 at 6:40PM EST |
418. Fire Hits Antique Store in the Poconos
DELAWARE WATER GAP, MONROE COUNTY -- An antiques outlet went up in flames on New YearÕs Eve. It happened at the Delaware Water Gap Antique Outlet on R...
Friday, January 1, 2010 at 6:35PM EST |
419. Mercy & Tyler Hospitals Formally Merge
TUNKHANNOCK, WYOMING COUNTY -- The new year begins with a new partnership between two hospitals. Friday Mercy Hospital and Tyler Memorial Hospital off...
Friday, January 1, 2010 at 6:30PM EST |
420. New Baby Rings in New Year
Danville, Montour County- A new baby helped ring in the New Year for one family from Bloomsburg. Edward and Megan Gusick welcomed little Brecken Antho...
Friday, January 1, 2010 at 6:25PM EST |
421. Fans Gather to Cheer on Penn State
WILKES-BARRE TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY -- New Year's Day means football and that means Penn State. Eyewitness News found fans rooting on the Nittany Lions ...
Friday, January 1, 2010 at 6:20PM EST |
422. Pork and Sauerkraut in Shamokin Dam
Shamokin Dam, Snyder County- A meal steeped in tradition is being served up in central Pennsylvania. It’s a dish that promises good luck to all ...
Friday, January 1, 2010 at 6:10PM EST |
423. Polar Bear Softball Tournament
A tournament in Wilkes-Barre has ball players breaking out the bat and gloves. The polar bear tournament plays in the polar opposite weather from whe...
Friday, January 1, 2010 at 3:31PM EST |
424. Police: Shots Fired at Wilkes-Barre Bar
LUZERNE COUNTY - It was a scary New Year's Eve for some people in Wilkes-Barre. A man pulled a gun and starting shooting outside a downtown bar. I...
Friday, January 1, 2010 at 07:31AM EST |
425. Hardware Bar in Scranton Packed for Grand Opening
LACKAWANNA COUNTY- A new nightclub in the electric city held its grand opening on New Year's Eve. The Hardware Bar was packed last night with peop...
Friday, January 1, 2010 at 07:26AM EST |
426. Scranton First Night Kicks of the New Year
LACKWANNA COUNTY - Hundreds of people in Scranton greeted the new year with fire works. It was the final act of Scrantonir First Night. It was the 11t...
Friday, January 1, 2010 at 07:20AM EST |