Fire Weather Watch Issued
The National Weather Service has issued a fire weather watch for all of Northeastern Pennsylvania beginning today at 11am and running until 8 this evening. The watch means that critical fire weather conditions are possible, and there is an increase risk for rapid wildfire growth and spread. Outdoor burning of any kind today should be […]
Read MoreHoliday Weekend Traffic Statistics Released
Traffic data that has been released by the Pennsylvania State Police for Easter weekend, shows there were more than 300 DUI arrests and 4 fatal crashes statewide. Troopers investigated 410 crashes which in addition to those 4 fatalities, left behind another 110 injuries during the Easter holiday weekend. State Police issued 15,146 traffic citations during […]
Read MoreRaid Results In Arrests In Luzerne County
East Green Street in Nanticoke was shut down Tuesday morning when U.S. Marshals along with Hanover Township police and Newport Township police served an arrest warrant and two men were taken into custody. Brandon Mayewski was wanted for multiple police pursuits and was on parole for possession with intent to distribute narcotics. Joseph Bobbin was […]
Read MoreMan & Dog Escape Luzerne County Fire
Flames broke out Tuesday afternoon at a Luzerne County home, and then spread… causing a brush fire. It happened around 1:30 yesterday afternoon at a house on Keech Street in Nanticoke. One man was inside the house. He and his dog escaped safely. The house was severely damaged. Helicopters were brought in to fight the […]
Read MoreState Trooper Hit By Car
A state trooper was hit by car in the parking lot of a Wyoming County Walmart. 60 year old Jeffery Posten of Meshoppen is now facing charges including aggravated assault, fleeing police, reckless endangerment, and careless driving.
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