Gas Prices Continue Upward Trend
Gas prices continue to surge to new record highs. The average price of a gallon of regular nationally reached $4.61 as of Monday, according to AAA. That’s about 52% higher than a year earlier.
Read MoreFireworks Raid In Olyphant
A search warrant was executed Monday afternoon in Olyphant, where authorities say they seized tons of fireworks. It all took place at the old Sullum’s Bridal Shop that shut down years ago. Police say the owner of the building claimed ownership of all the fireworks, but they were illgally stored.
Read MoreRecount Underway
Recounting began Friday in the too-close-to-call Republican primary contest for U.S. Senate in Pennsylvania, with barely 900 votes separating Dr. Mehmet Oz and David McCormick. Counties have until June 7 to finish it, and then another day to report results.
Read MoreTrain Rides Are Back!
Train rides have returned to the Steamtown National Historic site in Downtown Scrantonfor the 2022 season. Tickets are available online at www.nps.gov/
Read MoreTornados Confirmed
The National Weather Service has confirmed that at least two tornadoes touched down briefly in south-central Pennsylvania last week. They say one of the twisters damaged some buildings, but no injuries were reported.
Read MoreAt Least 4 Dead In Pottsville Explosion
A massive explosion last night around 8 has left at least four people dead in Pottsville, and several others are hospitalized. About 60 people have been displaced. The investigation is ongoing.
Read MoreEnd Of The Line For Wilkes Barre Church
After more than 140 years, a Wilkes Barre church is closing. A final mass will be celebrated on Saturday, June 11th at The Church of St. Dominic on Austin Avenue. The church plans to continue serving the community through expanding their food and clothing ministries.
Read More30 Arrests In Luzerne Drug Sweep
A massive drug sweep in Kingston has led to the arrests of 30 alleged drug dealers in Luzerne County. It came this week, after about 12 months of investigations.
Read MoreNew Charges For Convicted Sex Offender
A covicted sex offender from Scranton is now facing new charges. State Police executed a search warrant on the home of 55-year-old Timothy Harris IV after getting a tip that he was in possession of child sex abuse material. Turns out that tip was accurate. Harris is now in the Lackawanna County Prison.
Read MoreArrests Made In Scranton Shooting Case
3 people including a woman and two 14-year-olds were arrested Thursday in connection to a Scranton shooting that happened earlier this week on Orchard Street. Both juveniles are members of the “Crips” street gang. 30-year-old Jacqueline Tapia is charged with obstruction of justice and hindering apprehension.
Read MoreSt. Ubaldo Festivities In Jessup Saturday
In Lackawanna County, Jessup Hose Company Number 2 is holding their 30th annual Fireman’s Carnival through Monday, Memorial Day. It includes the world famous St.Ubaldo festivities on Saturday.
Read MoreCarbondale Hostage Situation Ends With Arrest
A hostage situation between a man and his fiancé led to an arrest at a Carbondale bank on Wednesday. Wilson Medina Garcia is now in custody after holding his fiancé hostage and forcing her to withdraw $5,000 from the bank.
Read MoreSafety Concerns Rise In Luzerne Courtroom
In Luzerne County, two people were removed from a courtroom and a perceived threat was made during a homicide suspect’s preliminary hearing on Wednesday, that had already been moved to the Luzerne County Courthouse from District Court in Hazleton due to security reasons.
Read MorePipe Replacement Project Underway In Dunmore And Scranton
Pennsylvania American Water has begun a $6.7 million project to replace and upgrade sewer pipes in Dunmore and Scranton. The project got underway Wednesday, and will result in improvements expected to last about 50 to 75 years at about half the price of complete pipe replacement, with less digging. There will be some traffic restrictions […]
Read MoreTurnpike Expects Record Number Of Holiday Travelers
Despite record high gas prices, the Pennsylvania Turnpike is expecting record travel numbers this Memorial Day weekend, with over 2 million travelers expected to be hitting the road. An increased number of patrols and safety teams will be out there. Friday is expected to be heaviest travel day.
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