Supreme Court seems skeptical of Trump’s claim of absolute immunity but...
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Thursday appeared likely to reject former President Donald Trump’s claim of absolute immunity from prosecution over election interference, but several justices...
View ArticleCartwright promotes local environmental, economic accomplishments
NANTICOKE — U.S. Rep. Matt Cartwright was the keynote speaker Thursday night at Luzerne County Community College, allowing him to articulate his support for the Biden administration’s environmental and...
View ArticleWilkes-Barre Council awards over $100,000 in American Rescue Plan funds to...
WILKES-BARRE — The city took a step toward alleviating the struggles of homelessness during Thursday night’s combined city council session. Council members unanimously approved the awarding of $109,500...
View ArticleFirearm reported stolen in Wilkes-Barre recovered during traffic stop
SCOTT TWP. — Police in Scott Township, Columbia County, recovered a firearm reportedly stolen in Wilkes-Barre during a traffic stop last weekend. A loaded 9mm handgun was found under the seat of a...
View ArticleKingston homicide trial continued due to ongoing mental health exam
WILKES-BARRE — A Luzerne County jury trial for homicide suspect Walter Zolner III was continued due to an ongoing mental health examination. Zolner, 32, was charged by detectives with Kingston police...
View ArticleLeadership Northeast to honor Augustine at 43rd annual dinner
WILKES-BARRE — Leadership Northeast announced John L. Augustine III, of Penn’s Northeast, will be awarded the 2024 Distinguished Leadership Award. Augustine will receive the award at LNE’s 43rd annual...
View ArticleRep. Ryncavage advocates for residents facing sewer replacement mandate
WILKES-BARRE — Rep. Alec Ryncavage this week said residents of the Glen Summit community in Fairview Township have found themselves in a state of distress as they received notices from the Mountain Top...
View ArticleLCCC panel addresses teacher shortage; College unveils educational innovation...
NANTICOKE — Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski on Friday said the shortage of teachers in Pennsylvania is reaching a critical stage and a solution must be found. Pashinski, D-Wilkes-Barre, and several other...
View ArticleMimmo’s on Public Square closing Saturday after 42 years
WILKES-BARRE — Mark Bronsburg went about his business on Friday afternoon like it was just another day at his Mimmo’s Pizza on Public Square. He skillfully put together an Italian wrap that was, truth...
View ArticleElection update: five votes now separate state representative candidates...
Five votes now separate the Republican candidates for state representative in the 117th District — incumbent Mike Cabell and Jamie Walsh — and there are still more votes that may be added Monday. On...
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