1. Angels Want to Watch Over Hazleton
HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY-The Guardian Angels want to watch over the city a Hazleton. A public meeting was held Wednesday night to give residents a cha...
Wednesday, September 30, 2009 at 11:45PM EST |
2. Luzerne Co. Redevelopment Director to Resign
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY -- Allen Bellas, the Executive Director of the Luzerne County Redevelopment Authority says he will resign from office. Th...
Wednesday, September 30, 2009 at 6:30PM EST |
3. Fire Damages American Legion Post in Wyoming Co.
BRAINTRIM TWP., WYOMING COUNTY -- One of the oldest buildings in Wyoming County is in ruins. Part of the Black Walnut American Legion Post was destroy...
Wednesday, September 30, 2009 at 6:15PM EST |
4. Clarks Summit Ordered to Pay $2.3 Million in Damages
CLARKS SUMMIT, LACKAWANNA COUNTY -- Heartbreaking. That's how lawmakers in Clarks Summit describe a jury's verdict. After a week-long trial the boroug...
Wednesday, September 30, 2009 at 6:10PM EST |
5. Blue Ridge Teacher Under Investigation
NEW MILFORD, SUSQUEHANNA COUNTY -- School officials are being tight-lipped about the investigation, but a state police spokesperson confirms they'...
Wednesday, September 30, 2009 at 6:05PM EST |
6. Money Missing from Dupont's Fire Department
DUPONT, LUZERNE COUNTY -- Where's the money? That's the question many people in Dupont are asking. Money is missing from Dupont's volunteer fire depar...
Wednesday, September 30, 2009 at 6:00PM EST |
7. Bookkeeper Apologizes After Theft
A woman accused of stealing from an organization helping the mentally challenged apologizes. Police say Anne Hudanick of Wilkes-Barre stole up to $120...
Wednesday, September 30, 2009 at 5:50PM EST |
8. 20 Places Robbed, 3 Men Arrested
Three men are accused of breaking into several stores, a country club and a fire company. They were arrested Tuesday night in North Manheim Township, ...
Wednesday, September 30, 2009 at 5:45PM EST |
9. Car Plows into Auto Repair Shop
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY --The owner of an auto repair shop is doing a bit of detective work to figure out who plowed into his business. The crash...
Wednesday, September 30, 2009 at 5:35PM EST |
10. Masked Man Robs Pocono Service Station
SAYLORSBURG, MONROE COUNTY - A man wearing a Halloween mask ran into a gas station and shoved a hand gun into a workers ribs. Police say it happened a...
Wednesday, September 30, 2009 at 5:25PM EST |
11. Three Milton Men Accused in Burglary
MILTON, NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY -- Three Milton men were charged with burglary Wednesday. They're accused of breaking into the Istil plant in Milton. Se...
Wednesday, September 30, 2009 at 5:20PM EST |
12. Money will Help Teens Avoid Abusive Relationships
TOBYHANNA, MONROE COUNTY - A Center for Disease Control study showed many Middle School and High School Students are abused by their significant other...
Wednesday, September 30, 2009 at 5:15PM EST |
13. Judge Talks about New Veterans Court
Judge Michael Barrasse joins the morning show to talk about the new Veteran's Court recently started in Lackawanna County.
Wednesday, September 30, 2009 at 08:17AM EST |
14. Soccer Team Remembers Tyler
JERMYN, LACKAWANNA COUNTY- People gathered Tuesday night to remember a teenager who lost his life in a weekend accident. Tyler Kubilis of Dalton died ...
Tuesday, September 29, 2009 at 10:42PM EST |
15. Two Dozen Animals Rescued From Ringtown Farm
SUMMIT STATION, SCHUYLKILL COUNTY- The Schuylkill County fairgrounds will serve as a temporary home for 15 horses, two goats and two dogs after the H...
Tuesday, September 29, 2009 at 10:42PM EST |
16. School Security Guard Fired & Arrested After Threat
SHENANDOAH, SCHUYLKILL COUNTY -- A security guard has been arrested after police say he threatened to create another "Virginia Tech situation." Carlos...
Tuesday, September 29, 2009 at 6:30PM EST |
17. Dad Sentenced for Spending Kids' Food Stamps on Booze & Cigarettes
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY - A Lackawanna County man, who pleaded guilty to child endangerment charges, learned his fate Tuesday morning. Roy Rivers ...
Tuesday, September 29, 2009 at 6:25PM EST |
18. New Theft Charges Filed Against Lackawanna County Man
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY - A Lackawanna County man, who's already accused of theft, is facing even more charges. Phillip Montemarano of Jessup ...
Tuesday, September 29, 2009 at 6:15PM EST |
19. New Columbia Man Pleads Guilty to Homicide by Vehicle
Middleburg, Snyder County- A New Columbia man faces up to 10 years in prison on charges he killed another man while driving drunk earlier this year. 3...
Tuesday, September 29, 2009 at 6:10PM EST |
20. Williamsport Murder Suspect Arrested in NJ
WILLIAMSPORT, LYCOMING COUNTY -- U. S. Marshals say a man wanted for murder in Williamsport surrendered. 27-year-old Riccheem Barker turned himself in...
Tuesday, September 29, 2009 at 6:05PM EST |
21. PETA Alleges Abuse at Dairy Farm Near Shamokin
SHAMOKIN, NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY Ð A Shamokin farmer is the focus of a criminal complaint by the animal rights group PETA. The group says they took und...
Tuesday, September 29, 2009 at 6:00PM EST |
22. Flu Shot Clinics Begin in Lackawanna County
CARBONDALE, LACKAWANNA COUNTY -- Sanofi Aventis from Monroe County delivered its first shipment of swine-flu vaccine Tuesday. That's ahead of schedule...
Tuesday, September 29, 2009 at 5:50PM EST |
23. Snyder County Rx Discount Program
Middleburg, Snyder County- Residents in Snyder County are being encouraged to take part in a new prescription drug discount program. County commission...
Tuesday, September 29, 2009 at 5:45PM EST |
24. Behind the Scenes - Fair Food and 4-H
BLOOMSBURG, COLUMBIA COUNTY -- It takes hours of work for vendors to prepare for the fair - everyone from pizza tossers to 4-H students work long day...
Tuesday, September 29, 2009 at 5:40PM EST |
25. Tara's "Must Haves" At the Fair
BLOOMSBURG, COLUMBIA COUNTY -- Eyewitness News reporter Kyla Campbell and photographer Derek Call had the tough task of following Tara Lynn around th...
Tuesday, September 29, 2009 at 5:35PM EST |
26. Toyota Recall
Toyota is recalling over 3 million vehicles because of floor mat problems. The company say the floor mat on certain vehicles could interfere with the ...
Tuesday, September 29, 2009 at 4:45PM EST |
27. Thousands Lose Unemployment Compensation
TANNERSVILLE, MONROE COUNTY - Unemployment benefits have run out for more than 23,000 Pennsylvanians. Many are scrambling to get work, but they say jo...
Tuesday, September 29, 2009 at 1:39PM EST |
28. Sonic Opens in the Poconos
BARTONSVILLE, MONROE COUNTY - A new fast food joint is satisfying hunger and a thirst for jobs in the area. A Sonic Restaurant just opened on Route 61...
Tuesday, September 29, 2009 at 1:30PM EST |
29. Parents Question School Transportation Policy
Jersey Shore, Lycoming County- Enraged parents flooded the Jersey Shore school board meeting Monday night. They demanded answers regarding the distric...
Monday, September 28, 2009 at 11:12PM EST |
30. 'Urination' Incident Probed
DALLAS, LUZERNE COUNTY- The Wyoming County District Attorney is probing allegations members of the Dallas Area High School football team urinated on ...
Monday, September 28, 2009 at 11:10PM EST |
31. Soldiers Show Their Appreciation for Misericordia Students
DALLAS TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY -- There was a special ceremony for a special American flag Monday. Some Misericordia University students sent a flag and ...
Monday, September 28, 2009 at 10:45PM EST |
32. E.R. Doctor Answers Your Flu Questions
Many people are concerned and have a lot of questions about the flu and flu vaccines. Dr. Ron Strony is Director of Emergency Medicine at Geisinger Wy...
Monday, September 28, 2009 at 6:10PM EST |
33. Wolfgang Withdraws Plea, Will Stand Trial for Murdering His Wife
SUNBURY, NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY -- There's a new twist in a Northumberland County murder case. Steven Wolfgang will now go to trial for killing his wif...
Monday, September 28, 2009 at 5:50PM EST |
34. Fuel Spill, School Bus Accident in Back Mountain
WYOMING/LUZERNE COUNTIES -- A white box truck traveling Route 29 from Tunkhannock down to Route 309 in Dallas and Shavertown spilled transmission flui...
Monday, September 28, 2009 at 5:45PM EST |
35. Car Crashes, Plummets Down Embankment
ARCHBALD, LACKAWANNA COUNTY -- A Honesdale man plunged down a 70-foot embankment after losing control of his car. Police say Michael Petersen was trav...
Monday, September 28, 2009 at 5:40PM EST |
36. Firefighters Called to Lakeland High School
JERMYN, LACKAWANNA COUNTY Ð There was a fire scare Monday for high school students in Lackawanna County. Firefighters were called to the Lakeland High...
Monday, September 28, 2009 at 5:35PM EST |
37. Vandalism Concerns Force Park to Close Early
OLD FORGE, LACKAWANNA COUNTY -- Vandalism concerns are causing a popular park in Lackawanna County to close earlier to the public. Officials in the Bo...
Monday, September 28, 2009 at 5:30PM EST |
38. Guardian Angels on Patrol in Hazleton
HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY -- Keeping neighborhoods safe - that's the mission of the Guardian Angels, who are now starting patrols in Hazleton. Resident...
Monday, September 28, 2009 at 5:25PM EST |
39. Elephants Draw Big Crowds At Bloom Fair
BLOOMSBURG, COLUMBIA COUNTY --Despite the rain today thousands turned out for the Bloomsburg Fair". A huge attraction this year --the Elephant En...
Monday, September 28, 2009 at 5:20PM EST |
40. Lackawanna Flu Shot Clinics to Begin Tuesday
LACKAWANNA COUNTY -- A series of flu shot clinics is getting ready to open in our area. Beginning Tuesday seniors will be able to get vaccinated for f...
Monday, September 28, 2009 at 5:12PM EST |
41. Attempted Armed Robbery in the Poconos
DELAWARE WATER GAP, MONROE COUNTY -- A faulty cash register stopped a thief from getting money in an armed robbery late last night in the Poconos. Sta...
Monday, September 28, 2009 at 1:48PM EST |
42. 2009 Pink Heals Tour Stops in Hazleton
HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY -- Fire trucks rolled into the South Side station in Hazleton Monday morning. These were pink fire trucks in support of breas...
Monday, September 28, 2009 at 1:41PM EST |
43. Buddy Check September 2009
Lyndall Stout previews the Ladies Night Out Mammogram Party.
Monday, September 28, 2009 at 11:24AM EST |
44. Ladies Night Out Story Preview
Monday, September 28, 2009 at 11:15AM EST |
45. Memorial Dedicated to PA Patriots Killed in Iraq
NEW MILFORD, SUSQUEHANNA COUNTY -- This month marks four years since six soldiers from the 109th Infantry were killed in Iraq. Their deaths touched al...
Sunday, September 27, 2009 at 7:00PM EST |
46. Three Killed in Union County Crash
LEWIS TWP., UNION COUNTY -- Three people are dead after an accident Saturday in Union County. It happened on Old Shingle Road in the Bald Eagle State ...
Sunday, September 27, 2009 at 6:55PM EST |
47. Teenager Hurt in ATV Accident
NEWPORT TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY -- One teenager was taken to the hospital after an ATV accident Sunday afternoon. Eyewitness News was there as the victim...
Sunday, September 27, 2009 at 6:50PM EST |
48. Home, Trailer Destroyed in Separate Fires
Two people are homeless after a fire Sunday morning in Clinton County. Pictures of the fire scene were sent to us by the Lock Haven Express. The blaze...
Sunday, September 27, 2009 at 6:40PM EST |
49. Pumpkin Crop Affected Locally
NORTH ABINGTON TOWNSHIP, LACKAWANNA COUNTY -- We caught up with people picking pumpkins from Roba Family Farms here Sunday morning. "We have a l...
Sunday, September 27, 2009 at 4:05PM EST |
50. 15-Year-Old Killed in ATV Accident
GREENFIELD TWP., LACKAWANNA COUNTY -- A 15-year-old boy is dead after an ATV accident Saturday afternoon in Lackawanna County. It happened on Opeil Ro...
Saturday, September 26, 2009 at 11:36PM EST |
51. One Hurt in Scranton Scaffolding Accident
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY -- Scranton police are investigating a scaffolding accident which happened around 5:15 P. M. Police say at least one perso...
Saturday, September 26, 2009 at 6:50PM EST |
52. Early Morning Stabbing in Scranton
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY -- Scranton police are looking for two men after an early morning stabbing. It happened in the 1400 block of Sanderson Ave...
Saturday, September 26, 2009 at 6:40PM EST |
53. Burglars Swipe Money from Schuylkill Co. Fire Hall
CRESSONA, SCHUYLKILL COUNTY -- State police in Schuylkill County are looking for the person or people who broke into a fire hall. It happened early Th...
Saturday, September 26, 2009 at 6:35PM EST |
54. Teen Killed in Carbon County Crash
KIDDER TWP., CARBON COUNTY -- A 19-year-old girl from the Norristown-area is dead after a late night crash in Carbon County. It happened on Interstate...
Saturday, September 26, 2009 at 6:30PM EST |
55. 155th Annual Bloomburg Fair Opens
BLOOMSBURG, COLUMBIA COUNTY -- SaturdayÕs rain probably comes as no surprise to organizers of the Bloomsburg Fair. That's because it always seems to r...
Saturday, September 26, 2009 at 6:25PM EST |
56. Six Drug Suspects Arrested
DUNMORE, LACKAWANNA COUNTY -- Six people are behind bars after a drug bust here Saturday morning. One of the alleged dealers is tied to suspected gan...
Saturday, September 26, 2009 at 3:13PM EST |
57. Benefit for McKenna Budzak
SWEET VALLEY-LUZERNE COUNTY-A number of people gathering Friday night to help a little girl with leukemia. Five year old McKenna Budzak is undergoing ...
Saturday, September 26, 2009 at 12:59PM EST |
58. Courthouse Marks Milestone
Amid the controversy, a celebration is underway at the courthouse The Luzerne County courthouse is marking its centennial Today demonstrators displaye...
Saturday, September 26, 2009 at 01:27AM EST |
59. Courthouse Controversy: The Photo
A old photograph is stirring up alot of controversy. The photo with judges, cocktails, premium vodka --a known drug dealer- is also serving up a round...
Saturday, September 26, 2009 at 01:16AM EST |
60. East Northampton St. Fire
Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne County. Fire crews in Wilkes-Barre called to the scene of a two alarm fire. It was on East Northampton Street. The double block ...
Saturday, September 26, 2009 at 01:11AM EST |
61. State Budget Crisis Far From Over
Friday, September 25, 2009 at 7:46PM EST |
62. "Orange-Out" Honors Friend Lost to Leukemia
Mill Hall, Clinton County- A group of cheerleaders in Clinton County paid tribute Friday night to a friend they lost too soon. And they helped raise p...
Friday, September 25, 2009 at 6:11PM EST |
63. Two Dead in Route 220 Crash
Wolf Township, Lycoming County- State police are investigating a crash that killed two people in Lycoming County Friday morning. A van collided with a...
Friday, September 25, 2009 at 6:09PM EST |
64. Cameras Popping Up in Billtown
Williamsport, Lycoming County- There are more eyes on the lookout over the streets of Williamsport. 55 surveillance cameras are being stationed throug...
Friday, September 25, 2009 at 6:06PM EST |
65. Long-Time Teacher Contract Dispute Over
Thursday, September 24, 2009 at 6:37PM EST |
66. County considers dropping Mericle
Some people want Luzerne County commissioners to cut ties to Robert Mericle. The wealthy real estate developer pled guilty in a "kids for cash&q...
Thursday, September 24, 2009 at 6:28PM EST |
67. Vets outspoken after county firing
A controversial firing leads to several veterans speaking out in Luzerne County . The county veteran affairs director, Richard Wren, was told he was ...
Thursday, September 24, 2009 at 6:18PM EST |
68. Job Seekers Over 55 Have It Tougher
MOUNTAINTOP, LUZERNE COUNTY --The number of unemployed Pennsylvanians continues to rise. Among the hardest hit by this recession -- those 55 and over....
Thursday, September 24, 2009 at 5:40PM EST |
69. Curb Upgrades Slated for Williamsport Area
Williamsport, Lycoming County- Williamsport's disabled population will soon be able to take advantage of safer sidewalks. James Derr of Williamspo...
Thursday, September 24, 2009 at 5:18PM EST |
70. Some Children's Tylenol Recalled
For more information on the Children's Tylenol Recall, go to the
Thursday, September 24, 2009 at 5:18PM EST |
71. Alleged Arm Robbers Caught in Williamsport
Williamsport, Lycoming County- Williamsport police nabbed two men just minutes after an armed robbery at an apartment building in the city Wednesday a...
Thursday, September 24, 2009 at 5:17PM EST |
72. From Slides to Slopes
POCONO TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY - Even though we're just a couple of days into Autumn, people in the Poconos are preparing for winter. Workers are ...
Thursday, September 24, 2009 at 3:53PM EST |
73. Doctor Gives Veteran Free Plastic Surgery
EAST STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY - An injured airman has a new face thanks to some people in the Poconos. Pocono Medical Center and its staff donated a...
Thursday, September 24, 2009 at 3:36PM EST |
74. Fair Preps Begin in Bloomsburg
COLUMBIA COUNTY - The fair is still days away - and it's still dark outside. While others are asleep dreaming of hot cakes - Susan Fausey was up ...
Thursday, September 24, 2009 at 12:34PM EST |
75. Jenkins Township Odor Traced To Factory
JENKINS TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY- Mothballs and nail polish. That's the smell some people say infiltrates their neighborhood. It apparently gets ...
Wednesday, September 23, 2009 at 11:27PM EST |
76. Susquehanna County Death is Suspicious
GREAT BEND TOWNSHIP, SUSQUEHANNA COUNTY - State Police are now calling the death of a woman in Susquehanna County suspicious. The body of a woman was ...
Wednesday, September 23, 2009 at 6:37PM EST |
77. Veterans Court Opens in Lackawanna County
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY- A new court in Lackawanna County will cater specifically to veterans. It'll be the first of it's kind in the stat...
Wednesday, September 23, 2009 at 6:29PM EST |
78. Arson Suspect Snaps During Court Hearing
JERMYN, LACKAWANNA COUNTY - Instead of being in prison, an arson suspect in Lackawanna County was taken to the hospital late Wednesday afternoon. Timo...
Wednesday, September 23, 2009 at 6:28PM EST |
79. I-Team: Foreclosure Rescue Scammer Arrested
STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY --Her victims call her a predator. Our cameras were rolling as police arrested the target of an I-Team investigation. We fi...
Wednesday, September 23, 2009 at 5:28PM EST |
80. Three Chemical Spills in One Week
DIMOCK TOWNSHIP, SUSQUEHANNA COUNTY -- People here are concerned after three spills in one week leave chemicals leaking into the ground and a nearby s...
Wednesday, September 23, 2009 at 5:20PM EST |
81. Jersey Shore Man To Face Assault Charges
Jersey Shore, Lycoming County- A Jersey Shore man faces trial on charges he assaulted a handicapped 12-year-old boy last month. Police say 18-year-old...
Wednesday, September 23, 2009 at 5:05PM EST |
82. Pocono Commuters Have Longest Drive in the Country
EAST STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY - People in one part of northeastern Pennsylvania drive a lot more than most. The US Census Bureau reports people who ...
Wednesday, September 23, 2009 at 4:32PM EST |
83. Fire Victims Believe Revenge Was Motivation for Fire
MIDDLE SMITHFIELD TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY - It took a family years to build a home at the intersection of Price, Smithfield and Middle Smithfield Town...
Wednesday, September 23, 2009 at 4:18PM EST |
84. Spiritual Start to the School Day
COVINGTON TOWNSHIP, LACKAWANNA COUNTY - Students at dozens of local schools took part, Wednesday morning, in a national event that promotes prayer. It...
Wednesday, September 23, 2009 at 10:44AM EST |
85. Lackawanna Co. Fire Damages Apartments
LACKAWANNA COUNTY - Eight people are homeless this morning after an apartment building went up in flames. The fire started just before 11 p. m. last ...
Wednesday, September 23, 2009 at 08:40AM EST |
86. Fire Forces Out Scranton Family of Six
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY -- Six people, including four kids, are forced from their home after a fire in Scranton. Flames broke out at 818 Smith Str...
Tuesday, September 22, 2009 at 4:55PM EST |
87. Outrage, Relief After Charity Theft Arrest
HONESDALE, WAYNE COUNTY - It's a crime that caused outrage in Honesdale. Eyewitness News first told you last month about the theft at Uptown Shell on ...
Tuesday, September 22, 2009 at 4:50PM EST |
88. Plans Scrapped for Pre-Release Facility in Olyphant
OLYPHANT, LACKAWANNA COUNTY -- Plans to bring a prison work release facility to Olyphant have hit a road block. Developers were considering turning an...
Tuesday, September 22, 2009 at 4:45PM EST |
89. Renters Beware: Scammers Lurk Online
TANNERSVILLE, MONROE COUNTY - Renters beware. There's an online realty scam that could cost you hundreds of dollars. People looking for rental hom...
Tuesday, September 22, 2009 at 4:45PM EST |
90. Crews Tear Up PNC Field
MOOSIC, LACKAWANNA COUNTY -- The Scranton / Wilkes-Barre Yankees may be done for the season, but the work at PNC Field is not. Work started Tuesday mo...
Tuesday, September 22, 2009 at 4:40PM EST |
91. Special New Playground Debuts in Scranton
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY -- There's a new place for kids of all ages and abilities to play in Lackawanna County. The region's first ÒboundlessÓ pla...
Tuesday, September 22, 2009 at 4:40PM EST |
92. State Budget Agreement Could Impact Your Entertainment Budget
STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY - A night out at the local playhouse, ballet or opera could soon cost you more. The state budget agreement includes a six p...
Tuesday, September 22, 2009 at 4:40PM EST |
93. Man Creates Potato Digging/Plowing Device
Hemlock Township, Columbia County- There's an old saying about working smart, not hard. We recently met a Columbia County man who truly understand...
Tuesday, September 22, 2009 at 4:35PM EST |
94. Scranton Police Investigating Child's Death
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY -- Scranton police are investigating the death of a 5-year-old boy. Angel Vasquez lived at an apartment in the 800-block o...
Tuesday, September 22, 2009 at 4:30PM EST |
95. Woman Charged with Stealing from Cerebral Palsy Group
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY -- A Wilkes-Barre woman is charged with stealing from a cerebral palsy organization. Anne Hudanick was arraigned this mor...
Tuesday, September 22, 2009 at 11:00AM EST |
96. Missing Penn State Freshman Found Dead
STATE COLLEGE, CENTRE COUNTY -- A Penn State freshman who disappeared over the weekend has been found dead. 18-year-old Joseph Dado was last seen leav...
Tuesday, September 22, 2009 at 10:00AM EST |
97. Overnight Fire Destroys Edwardsville Row Home
EDWARDSVILLE - LUZERNE COUNTY More than a dozen people are without a home today after fire destroyed 61 - 71 Lawrence Street in Edwardsville, Luzerne ...
Tuesday, September 22, 2009 at 07:42AM EST |
98. Luzerne Co. Judge Candidates Talk About Election
LUZERNE COUNTY -- 14 people are implicated in corruption in Luzerne County. 12 are Democrats. Republican party leaders have suggested those numbers sh...
Monday, September 21, 2009 at 11:00PM EST |
99. W-B School Board President Says He's Not Leaving
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY -- The Wilkes-Barre Area School Board President says he's not going anywhere. Frank Pizzella issued a statement Monday af...
Monday, September 21, 2009 at 10:45PM EST |
100. Wilkes-Barre Announces Season Flu Shots Schedule
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY-The city of Wilkes-Barre is getting ready for flu season. Tonight the city released its dates for flu shots. Seasonal flu...
Monday, September 21, 2009 at 10:45PM EST |
101. Fire Damages Wayne Co. Lumber Business
NEWFOUNDLAND, WAYNE COUNTY -- Part of a Wayne County business is in ruins after a fire Monday afternoon. The fire quickly moved through part of the Ca...
Monday, September 21, 2009 at 10:00PM EST |
102. Hugo Selenski Sentenced for Robbery, Kidnappng
STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY - A notorious criminal was in Monroe County Court Monday. Many Luzerne County residents know Hugo Selenski as the man accus...
Monday, September 21, 2009 at 6:30PM EST |
103. Two Found Dead in Hazleton, Neighbors Saddened
HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY -- Two people were found dead Sunday morning at a home in Hazleton. While it appears the elderly mom and her adult son died f...
Monday, September 21, 2009 at 6:25PM EST |
104. I-Team: Kitchen Contractor Doesn't Deliver
WYOMING, LUZERNE COUNTY -- Three families are blasting the man they paid to redo their kitchens. They say he never lived up to the contracts. Consumer...
Monday, September 21, 2009 at 6:20PM EST |
105. Crews Demolish Burned Out Murray Complex Building
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY -- More than 24 hours after a massive fire began burning in Wilkes-Barre, firefighters were still hosing down hot spots. ...
Monday, September 21, 2009 at 6:15PM EST |
106. Casino Bets on Table Games
PARADISE TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY - Casino managers are calling the state budget agreement a jackpt. The agreement announced Friday would allow table g...
Monday, September 21, 2009 at 6:12PM EST |
107. Police Investigate Similar Robberies
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY - Police are looking for a robber on the run after two holdups in Scranton over the weekend. Someone used a knife to rob Q...
Monday, September 21, 2009 at 6:10PM EST |
108. Arrests Made in Scranton Stadium Stabbing
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY - Two Scranton men are charged in connection with a stabbing outside Scranton Memorial Stadium. It happened Friday night a...
Monday, September 21, 2009 at 6:05PM EST |
109. Scranton Man Guilty of Sexual Assault
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY - A Lackawanna County jury deliberated less than an hour, Monday, before convicting a Scranton man of sexual assault. 34-y...
Monday, September 21, 2009 at 6:00PM EST |
110. Vehicles Disappearing from Luzerne County
PLYMOUTH, LUZERNE COUNTY -- Dodge mini vans seem to be the hot wheels for thieves in one part of Luzerne County. Police in Plymouth say someone stole ...
Monday, September 21, 2009 at 5:55PM EST |
111. Yellow Ribbon Program at Susquehanna University
Selinsgrove, Snyder County- Returning war veterans in central Pennsylvania have a new opportunity to take advantage of higher education. Susquehanna U...
Monday, September 21, 2009 at 5:45PM EST |
112. Hugo Selenski Sentenced for Robbery, Kidnappng
STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY – Hugo Selenski has been sentenced to spend 32 to 65 years in prison. Selenski was found guilty of robbery and kidnap...
Monday, September 21, 2009 at 10:30AM EST |
113. "Kids Around World" Big Success
SCRANTON - LACKAWANNA COUNTY This first ever "Kids Around The World" multi-cultural festival was a huge success on Sunday at the Scranton High School ...
Monday, September 21, 2009 at 07:40AM EST |
114. Driver Will Face Charges for Deadly Crash
RIDGEBURY TWP., BRADFORD COUNTY -- State police in Bradford County say a driver will be charged for a deadly crash. It happened Saturday night around ...
Sunday, September 20, 2009 at 5:15PM EST |
115. Bakery Reopens After Car Crashes Through
HANOVER TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY Ð A bakery damaged by a car reopened for business Sunday morning. Eyewitness News was in Hanover Township as customers sh...
Sunday, September 20, 2009 at 5:10PM EST |
116. Columbia Co. Home Heavily Damaged by Fire
ORANGEVILLE, COLUMBIA COUNTY -- A fire in Columbia County leaves a home heavily damaged. The fire in Orangeville first broke out early Saturday night ...
Sunday, September 20, 2009 at 4:30PM EST |
117. Stabbing Victim Dies; Friend Talks to Eyewitness News
TUNKHANNOCK TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY -- Eyewitness News firs told you Saturday night about a stabbing in the Poconos from earlier in the day. Police n...
Sunday, September 20, 2009 at 2:28PM EST |
118. Crews Battle Large Blaze in Wilkes-Barre
WILKES-BARRE, Luzerne County -- Fire crews are battling a large blaze at the Old Murray Complex that broke out just before one o'clock this afternoon....
Sunday, September 20, 2009 at 2:07PM EST |
119. Deadly Crash in Luzerne County
DURYEA, LUZERNE COUNTY - The driver of a truck died after slamming into a house in Duryea. It happened on Main Street near Lackawanna Avenue. No one i...
Sunday, September 20, 2009 at 07:59AM EST |
120. Accident Shuts Down Road in Luzerne Co.
LEHMAN TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY - At least one person was injured after cars collided on Route 29. It happened around 11:30 p. m. Saturday in Lehman T...
Sunday, September 20, 2009 at 07:55AM EST |
121. Armed Robbery in Wayne County
LEHIGH TOWNSHIP, WAYNE COUNTY - State Police say a man wearing a ski mask robbed the Gouldsboro Travel Plaza off Interstate 380 around 2 a. m. Sunday....
Sunday, September 20, 2009 at 07:51AM EST |
122. Domestic Dispute Ends in Double Stabbing
TUNKHANNOCK TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY - Two men are in the hospital after a Monroe County double stabbing. It happened Saturday afternoon around 12:30 a...
Saturday, September 19, 2009 at 11:00PM EST |
123. Couple Arrested for Dozens of Car Break-ins
PLAINS TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY -- A Susquehanna County couple is now charged in connection with dozens of Luzerne County car break-ins. Eyewitness Ne...
Saturday, September 19, 2009 at 10:55PM EST |
124. Kingston Pair Jailed for Selling Drugs in School Zone
KINGSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY -- Elsewhere, police say a Kingston couple used their Pringle Street home to sell drugs in a drug-free school zone. Investiga...
Saturday, September 19, 2009 at 10:50PM EST |
125. Car Crashes Into Bakery
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY - A Luzerne County bakery was scheduled to reopen Sunday despite some damage. Buttonwood Bakery had to be boarded up ...
Saturday, September 19, 2009 at 10:45PM EST |
126. Woman Killed in Lycoming County Crash
LIMESTONE TWP., LYCOMING COUNTY -- State police are looking into a fatal Lycoming County pickup truck crash. It happened around 2:00 A. M. in Limeston...
Saturday, September 19, 2009 at 10:40PM EST |
127. Table Games and Cigarette Tax
LUZERNE COUNTY -- The budget agreement has a revenue plan, including a temporary freeze on the Capital Stock and Franchise Tax, leasing additional la...
Saturday, September 19, 2009 at 2:48PM EST |
128. People React to Budget Agreement
LACKAWANNA COUNTY -- The good news is lawmakers finally agreed on a budget. The bad news is human service agencies here have been warned - cuts are c...
Saturday, September 19, 2009 at 2:31PM EST |
129. State Budget Deal Struck
HARRISBURG, DAUPHIN COUNTY- A deal has been reached. After 80 days of grueling back-and-forth negotiating, the Governor's office released only a ...
Friday, September 18, 2009 at 11:00PM EST |
130. Drug Bust Rounds Up Suspected Dealers
POTTSVILLE, SCHUYLKILL COUNTY- Police picked up more than 2-dozen suspected drug dealers in Schuykill County. It's a story you'll only see on ...
Friday, September 18, 2009 at 10:42PM EST |
131. DeNaples Files Lawsuit
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY- Lackawanna County businessman Louis DeNaples has filed a lawsuit in federal court. He wants to be re-instated as chairman...
Friday, September 18, 2009 at 10:25PM EST |
132. Hallmark Owner Retiring After 50 Years
Friday, September 18, 2009 at 6:03PM EST |
133. Part of Route 309 To Be Re-Paved
HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY -- When it rains, the stretch of Route 309 between the Airport Beltway and Diamond Avenue becomes unusally slick. "We h...
Friday, September 18, 2009 at 5:19PM EST |
134. Fatal Truck Crash in Northumberland County
Point Township, Northumberland County- A 32-year-old New York man is dead following a fatal early morning crash. It happened along Route 147 in Point ...
Friday, September 18, 2009 at 5:01PM EST |
135. Private/Public School Sports Merger
Milton, Northumberland County- Private school students could soon be playing public school varsity sports in one part of Northumberland County. Offici...
Friday, September 18, 2009 at 4:58PM EST |
136. Tight Security in Scranton for Gang Murder Hearing
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY - Tight security filled the Lackawanna County courthouse as suspects in a gang murder were scheduled to go before a judge ...
Friday, September 18, 2009 at 4:24PM EST |
137. State Budget Impasse Reaches 80 Days: Rally Held in Scranton
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY - There's a sense of optimism in Harrisburg as lawmakers try to hammer out a new budget agreement. Governor Rendell an...
Friday, September 18, 2009 at 4:14PM EST |
138. Fired Athletic Director Could be Deported
EAST STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY - A high school official accused of giving alcohol to kids could be in even more trouble than originally thought. Form...
Friday, September 18, 2009 at 4:00PM EST |
139. New Ways to Get Fit in the Poconos
STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY - There are new ways for you to lose weight and gain muscle in the Poconos. The Pocono Family YMCA opened a new Pilates Re...
Friday, September 18, 2009 at 3:28PM EST |
140. Family-Owned Grocery Store to Close
PLAINS TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY -- The Sunshine Market located along Route 315 here is set to close by the end of the year, according to Elisa Colonn...
Friday, September 18, 2009 at 2:50PM EST |
141. Budget Rally Set for Today in Scranton
Friday, September 18, 2009 at 09:33AM EST |
142. Man Sentenced for Murder Plot
HAWLEY, WAYNE COUNTY- A Lackawanna County man will spend at least ten months in prison for plotting to kill his friend's mother. David Gower was s...
Thursday, September 17, 2009 at 11:58PM EST |
143. Armed Robbery in Lackawanna Co.
SCOTT TOWNSHIP, LACKAWANNA COUNTY - Police in Lackawanna County are investigating an armed robbery. It happened around 9 p. m. Thursday night at Doc's...
Thursday, September 17, 2009 at 10:50PM EST |
144. Philly Reporter Kitty Caparella Speaks at Wilkes
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY- Philadelphia Daily News reporter Kitty Caparella has covered the mob, outlaw motorcycle clubs, white supremacists and mo...
Thursday, September 17, 2009 at 8:21PM EST |
145. Man Faces More Charges for Deadly Hit & Run
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY - A Lackawanna County man is facing new charges after a deadly hit and run accident. Alfred Atsus was in court Thursday mo...
Thursday, September 17, 2009 at 8:15PM EST |
146. School Board VP Charged with Theft
Northumberland County- In central Pennsylvania a school board vice-president is accused of bilking his employer out of tens of thousands of dollars. S...
Thursday, September 17, 2009 at 8:00PM EST |
147. People in Berwick React to Teacher Arrest
BERWICK, COLUMBIA COUNTY -- Matt Travelpiece is a senior at the high school here. He didn't know his former band teacher was arrested until we to...
Thursday, September 17, 2009 at 7:50PM EST |
148. Explosives Course Guides First Responders
Montgomery, Lycoming County- It was quite an explosive day in one part of Lycoming County. It was all part of a training program held at the county la...
Thursday, September 17, 2009 at 7:30PM EST |
149. Employers Say There's Hope for Jobless
BLOOMSBURG, COLUMBIA COUNTY -- The buzz this week from national economic experts is that the recession is over. However, unemployment continues to ri...
Thursday, September 17, 2009 at 7:25PM EST |
150. Dunmore Gets Approval For Loans
DUNMORE, LACKAWANNA COUNTY- Dunmore is trying to climb out of debt. Thursday the borough got the green light to apply for more than one-million dollar...
Thursday, September 17, 2009 at 7:15PM EST |
151. PSU Worthington Scranton Dedicates New Building
DUNMORE, LACKAWANNA COUNTY - After years of planning and construction, the ribbon was finally cut Thursday afternoon on the brand new business buildin...
Thursday, September 17, 2009 at 7:00PM EST |
152. Party on the Square
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY- The city of WIlkes-Barre and a number of businesses hosted the Annual Party on Square. Food, entertainment and fun highl...
Thursday, September 17, 2009 at 12:40PM EST |
153. Dunmore Benefit Scary Moments
DUNMORE, LACKAWANNA COUNTY-A benefit for a Dunmore firefighter turned frightening tonight. As the event was set to begin, a car drove into a crowd. Po...
Thursday, September 17, 2009 at 12:34PM EST |
154. Newsmakers To Air Sunday-September 20th Topic Early Intervention
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Thursday, September 17, 2009 at 12:23PM EST |
155. High School Athletic Director Charged
East Stroudsburg, MONROE COUNTY -- Anthony Creece, an athletic director for Notre Dame High School, has been charged with furnishing alcohol to minors...
Thursday, September 17, 2009 at 12:02PM EST |
156. Four Arrests Made in Schuylkill Co. Homicide
SCHUYLKILL COUNTY - Four people were arrested this morning on homicide charges. The arrests came two days after a man's body was found in Schuylki...
Thursday, September 17, 2009 at 08:12AM EST |
157. W-B Area School Board Pays Corruption No Mind
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY- Despite expectations, members of the Wilkes-Barre Area School Board had nothing to say about the latest nab in the ongo...
Wednesday, September 16, 2009 at 11:22PM EST |
158. Lawmakers Discuss Adding Table Games to Help Budget Crisis
PLAINS TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY -- As the wait continues for a spending plan in Harrisburg, some legislators are stepping in with solutions. Both the hous...
Wednesday, September 16, 2009 at 6:05PM EST |
159. Mother Chooses Between Work, Child Care
BERWICK, COLUMBIA COUNTY -- Many parents are feeling the pinch when it comes to day care costs. Some families need state grants to pay for child care...
Wednesday, September 16, 2009 at 6:00PM EST |
160. Berwick Teacher Accused of Touching Teen
BERWICK, COLUMBIA COUNTY -- A middle school band teacher here is accused of inappropriately touching a 14-year-old boy. Brian Fish is charged with in...
Wednesday, September 16, 2009 at 5:55PM EST |
161. Memorial for Trooper Josh Miller Unveiled
SWIFTWATER, MONROE COUNTY -- He lost his life saving a 9-year-old boy. Now a special memorial has been unveiled for State Trooper Joshua Miller. Troop...
Wednesday, September 16, 2009 at 5:50PM EST |
162. W-B School Board Meets After Third Member Indicted
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY -- The Wilkes-Barre Area School District is trying to move forward after its latest scandal. The school board is set to m...
Wednesday, September 16, 2009 at 5:45PM EST |
163. Area YMCA Out of Cash
BERWICK, COLUMBIA COUNTY -- The Berwick YMCA hasn't received state funding for day care services provided over the past two and a half months. Th...
Wednesday, September 16, 2009 at 5:40PM EST |
164. Aggressive Enforcement Near Local Colleges
Williamsport, Lycoming County- State police in central Pennsylvania are cracking down on what some call a growing problem with underage drinking. Coll...
Wednesday, September 16, 2009 at 5:35PM EST |
165. New Crimefighting Tool for Archbald Police
ARCHBALD, LACKAWANNA COUNTY -- A police department in Lackawanna County has a new crime fighting tool. The Archbald Police Department now has four new...
Wednesday, September 16, 2009 at 5:30PM EST |
166. Work Finally Underway on Grove Project at Nay Aug
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY -- More than six months after plans were originally unveiled, work is underway to restore part of Nay Aug Park. Workers we...
Wednesday, September 16, 2009 at 5:25PM EST |
167. Police Receive DUI Screening Device
Old Lycoming Township, Lycoming County- Police in one part of central Pennsylvania have a new weapon in their battle against impaired drivers. The Old...
Wednesday, September 16, 2009 at 5:20PM EST |
168. Hearing for Couple Involved in Exeter Explosion Postponed
WEST PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY -- Police say they need more time to investigate the apparent assault of a Luzerne County man before going ahead with th...
Wednesday, September 16, 2009 at 3:53PM EST |
169. Man Jailed on Child Porn Charges
MOUNTAIN TOP, LUZERNE COUNTY -- A Luzerne County man is locked up on more than 200 counts of child sex abuse. Police say they found videos and photos ...
Wednesday, September 16, 2009 at 3:52PM EST |
170. What You Need to Know About Flu Shots
STROUD TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY - Walgreens Pharmacy hosted a flu shot clinic at the Stroud Mall Wednesday. Patricia Fritz of Stroudsburg got her first...
Wednesday, September 16, 2009 at 3:00PM EST |
171. New Wilkes-Barre Fire Chief Sworn In
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY -- The City of Wilkes-Barre has a new fire chief. James Delaney, Jr. was sworn in by Mayor Tom Leighton Tuesday afternoon...
Wednesday, September 16, 2009 at 2:45PM EST |
172. Crash Closes Rt. 209 in Monroe County
STROUD TWP., MONROE COUNTY -- Business Route 209 in Stroud Township is closed after a crash just after 7:00 this morning. Two people were hurt, one se...
Wednesday, September 16, 2009 at 11:00AM EST |
173. More Traffic Trouble Expected on I-80
Several construction projects are expected to cause tie-ups this afternoon. Road work has lanes closed in Monroe County and Columbia County. In the Po...
Wednesday, September 16, 2009 at 10:45AM EST |
174. Body Found In Schuylkill County
BRANDONVILLE, SCHUYLKILL COUNTY- Police in Schuylkill County are investigating a body that was found in rural Brandonville. Crews were called to the s...
Tuesday, September 15, 2009 at 11:41PM EST |
175. Luzerne Co. Housing Authority Member Pleads Not Guilty
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY Ð Jerry Bonner, a member of the Luzerne County Housing Authority, is accused of taking a bribe. He showed up to court Tues...
Tuesday, September 15, 2009 at 5:50PM EST |
176. Man Allegedly Tied to Ex-Judges Sentenced to 3+ Years
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY Ð Robert Kulick was sentenced in federal court on a downgraded fire arms charge. He received 37 months, though in court, h...
Tuesday, September 15, 2009 at 5:45PM EST |
177. Investigation Continues into Scranton Fire
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY -- The investigation continues into a Scranton fire that destroyed one business and damaged several others Monday night. T...
Tuesday, September 15, 2009 at 5:25PM EST |
178. Night Out Against Crime in Scranton
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY -- The city of Scranton held its annual Public Safety Night Out Against Crime. It kicked off with a parade from the John M...
Tuesday, September 15, 2009 at 5:00PM EST |
179. Pocono Mountain May Shut Down Charter School
SWIFTWATER, MONROE COUNTY -- A Pocono school district may shut down a charter school. The Pocono Mountain School District says the Pocono Mountain Cha...
Tuesday, September 15, 2009 at 4:55PM EST |
180. Woman Sentenced for Forgery in Bradford County
TOWANDA, BRADFORD COUNTY -- A Sullivan County woman must serve two years' probation for forging thousands of dollars in business checks. Debbie Roman ...
Tuesday, September 15, 2009 at 4:50PM EST |
181. Early Childhood Care Reaching Breaking Point
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY -- Early childhood education is at its breaking point in Luzerne County. That's what came out of this emergency meeti...
Tuesday, September 15, 2009 at 4:45PM EST |
182. Man Sentenced for Brodheadsville Bank Robbery
BRODHEADSVILLE, MONROE COUNTY -- A Florida man is going to federal prison in Pennsylvania for stealing a car and robbing a bank. Derrick James was sen...
Tuesday, September 15, 2009 at 4:45PM EST |
183. Chiropractor Surrenders on Insurance Fraud Charge
SWOYERSVILLE, LUZERNE COUNTY - A Luzerne County chiropractor is accused of committing tens of thousands of dollars in insurance fraud. 41-year-old Gar...
Tuesday, September 15, 2009 at 4:38PM EST |
184. Safety Summit Held to Improve Area Roads
JESSUP, LACKAWANNA COUNTY Ð PennDOT is working to make the roads a little safer. Workers joined police officers and community leaders in Lackawanna Co...
Tuesday, September 15, 2009 at 4:30PM EST |
185. Grand Jury Indicts Wilkes-Barre School Board President
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY -- A federal grand jury in Scranton has indicted Wilkes-Barre Area School Board President Frank Pizzella, Jr. on conspirac...
Tuesday, September 15, 2009 at 4:20PM EST |
186. Conahan & Ciavarella Plead Not Guilty in Federal Court
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY -- Former Luzerne County judges Mark Ciavarella and Michael Conahan pleaded not guilty this morning to 48 corruption relat...
Tuesday, September 15, 2009 at 3:30PM EST |
187. 17 Charged in Wyoming Valley West Side Drug Sweep
KINGSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY -- A drug roundup got underway Tuesday morning in Luzerne County, picking up suspected low-level street dealers. And police s...
Tuesday, September 15, 2009 at 3:25PM EST |
188. Agency Says Good Jobs are Available
Williamsport, Lycoming County- While many businesses are laying off employees, one local company has plenty of job openings – but not enough app...
Tuesday, September 15, 2009 at 3:25PM EST |
189. Dealership Fights General Motors, Saves Dozens of Jobs
STROUD TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY -- An area car dealership fought a major corporation and won. The staff at Gray Chevrolet thought General Motors would ...
Tuesday, September 15, 2009 at 3:20PM EST |
190. Salon Offers $2.99 Haircuts
BARTONSVILLE, MONROE COUNTY - If you're trying to trim your budget, you might consider getting a trim at a Monroe County Salon. "It's che...
Tuesday, September 15, 2009 at 3:15PM EST |
191. Lyco Voters Inducted into PA Hall of Fame
Williamsport, Lycoming County- A half-century of exercising American rights was celebrated Tuesday in Williamsport. At the Genetti Hotel, nearly 200 L...
Tuesday, September 15, 2009 at 3:10PM EST |
192. Health Expo Draws Huge Crowd
Muncy Township, Lycoming County- Thousands of people took advantage of a senior health expo Tuesday at the Lycoming Mall. Representative Garth Everett...
Tuesday, September 15, 2009 at 3:05PM EST |
193. Fire Damages A West Scranton Business
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY-Scranton fire crews are being credited with saving several businesses. They contained a fire at North Main and Jackson Str...
Tuesday, September 15, 2009 at 12:24PM EST |
194. Child Safety Seat Inspections
PITTSTON TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY- PennDot is helping make sure children are properly protected in cars. It's the start of 'National Child Pas...
Monday, September 14, 2009 at 10:36PM EST |
195. Hazleton Fire Department Remembers 9/11
HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY- The Hazleton Fire Department remembered those who died on September eleventh. A mass was held Monday night at Holy Rosary Ch...
Monday, September 14, 2009 at 10:23PM EST |
196. Dunmore Discusses Money Problems
DUNMORE, LACKAWANNA COUNTY- Dunmore borough council met Monday night to discuss a doomsday decision concerning their budget. Members discussed their o...
Monday, September 14, 2009 at 10:17PM EST |
197. P90X Put To Tuesday Tryout
It's one of the most successful infomercial workout programs ever. P90X claims to put you in the best shape of your life. But can you believe it? ...
Monday, September 14, 2009 at 9:38PM EST |
198. Police Investigate In-School Drinking Party
EAST STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY - A high school athletic director has been fired after some say he allowed students to drink inside a school building....
Monday, September 14, 2009 at 6:00PM EST |
199. Weatherly Woman Sentenced for Home Invasion Scheme
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY -- A Weatherly woman considered the mastermind behind a home invasion scheme is headed to prison. Amy Hansen-Groninger pl...
Monday, September 14, 2009 at 5:55PM EST |
200. Neighbors: Hit & Run Shows How Dangerous Our Street Is
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY -- A hit and run in Wilkes-Barre Sunday night is drawing more attention to what many call an unsafe situation. It's a str...
Monday, September 14, 2009 at 5:50PM EST |
201. Local Lawmakers Weigh in on Possible Budget Veto
Governor Rendell is renewing his pledge to veto a possible state budget. The governor says the agreement announced on Friday has major mathematical er...
Monday, September 14, 2009 at 5:40PM EST |
202. PennDOT Waging War on Troubled Bridges
NEW MILFORD, SUSQUEHANNA COUNTY Ð PennDOT is waging war on some of its most troubled bridges. Maintenance crews are improving signage and drainage iss...
Monday, September 14, 2009 at 5:35PM EST |
203. Hoyt Library Finally Reopens 31 Months After Roof Collapse
KINGSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY -- A popular library in Luzerne County is celebrating a new beginning. The Hoyt Library in Kingston held a "soft" opening Mon...
Monday, September 14, 2009 at 5:30PM EST |
204. Mobile Center Helps to Reach Rural Veterans
1 in every 8 servicemen return from Iraq and Afghanistan with a silent killer: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder or PTSD. If untreated, it can severely d...
Monday, September 14, 2009 at 5:25PM EST |
205. Alleged Shooter Withdraws Guilty Plea
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY -- A man who was supposed to be sentenced for killing a Wilkes-Barre man will instead go to trial. Back in July, Fernando...
Monday, September 14, 2009 at 5:15PM EST |
206. Man Pleads Guilty to Setting Pocono Business Fire
POCONO SUMMIT, MONROE COUNTY -- A man who set a business on fire plead guilty Monday in Monroe County court. Michael Bartell, Jr. admitted he set Clas...
Monday, September 14, 2009 at 5:10PM EST |
207. Leaders Talk Development at Summit
Williamsport, Lycoming County- Local leaders held an economic summit Monday on the campus of Penn College in Williamsport. Industrial development was ...
Monday, September 14, 2009 at 5:05PM EST |
208. New Mural Dedicated in Milton
Milton, Northumberland County- It’s Harvest Festival time in Milton! The borough celebrated in part by dedicating the Capital Theatre mural Mond...
Monday, September 14, 2009 at 5:00PM EST |
209. School Bus Crashes into Home
HUGHESTOWN, LUZERNE COUNTY -- A school bus crashed into a home on Parsonage Street around 7:00 this morning. The driver escaped with only minor injur...
Monday, September 14, 2009 at 11:00AM EST |
210. Woman Struck in Wilkes-Barre Hit & Run
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY -- A woman was rushed to the hospital Sunday evening after she was struck by a hit and run truck along North Washington S...
Sunday, September 13, 2009 at 11:30PM EST |
211. Jermyn Man Dies in ATV Crash
ARCHBALD, LACKAWANNA COUNTY -- Police are investigating a deadly ATV crash that happened here just after noon on Sunday. Emergency crews were called ...
Sunday, September 13, 2009 at 10:45PM EST |
212. Teens Arrested for Stealing and Using Credit Cards
EAST STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY -- Two teens are charged with stealing credit cards from a pickup truck in a store parking lot in the Poconos. Police ...
Sunday, September 13, 2009 at 10:30PM EST |
213. Fundraiser for Sick Boy Still Held Days After His Death
EXETER, LUZERNE COUNTY -- Sadness surrounded a Luzerne County golfing event Sunday. It was planned in advance for a little boy suffering from a very r...
Sunday, September 13, 2009 at 10:15PM EST |
214. Ceremony Pays Tribute to Soldiers Killed in Accident
KINGSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY -- People gathered Sunday to pay tribute to soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice. The 59th annual event at the 109th Fiel...
Sunday, September 13, 2009 at 10:00PM EST |
215. Several Injured in Lackawanna County Crash
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY - Several people were injured when a car rolled over in Scranton. It happened on the Scranton Expressway around 4:30 a. m....
Sunday, September 13, 2009 at 06:12AM EST |
216. Teachers approve tentative contract agreement
WRIGHT TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY - The Crestwood teachers' union voted Friday in favor of a 5-year contract. Negotiators for the teachers' union and sc...
Sunday, September 13, 2009 at 06:09AM EST |
217. Budget Concerns Continue
Luzerne County Commissioner Steve Urban says the budget impasse is hurting every region in the state. He says the county hasn't received state fu...
Saturday, September 12, 2009 at 5:08PM EST |
218. Precautions Taken on Route 309
HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY -- There's no white stuff on the ground yet, but PennDOT placed anti-skid material on Route 309 here due to slick condit...
Saturday, September 12, 2009 at 2:16PM EST |
219. Another Luzerne County Official Charged with Corruption
Another Luzerne County official was charged with corruption late this afternoon. He's a member of the Luzerne County Housing authority. The U. S. ...
Saturday, September 12, 2009 at 12:51PM EST |
220. Police Investigating Gun Incident in Bloomsburg
BLOOMSBURG, COLUMBIA COUNTY - Police plan to file charges related to a gun incident in Bloomsburg overnight. A person says someone pointed a weapon at...
Saturday, September 12, 2009 at 08:15AM EST |
221. NEPA Race for the Cure
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY - Hundreds of runners participated in the 19th annual Komen Saturday. It is Scranton's largest 5K event and includes b...
Saturday, September 12, 2009 at 05:57AM EST |
222. Lane Closures on I-180 in Lycoming County
INTERSTATE 180, LYCOMING COUNTY - Paving began on Interstate 180 at 7 a. m. Saturday. Lane closures were set up between Rt. 15 Southbound and the Mayn...
Saturday, September 12, 2009 at 05:47AM EST |
223. Sources: County Records Turn Up At Pittston Business
PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY- County leaders want answers, asking about the location of some sensitive county records and contracts. Two independent sour...
Friday, September 11, 2009 at 11:18PM EST |
224. 9/11 Memorial Ride in Central Pennsylvania
WILLIAMSPORT, LYCOMING COUNTY-There was a large turnout for a tribute in Williamsport tonight. Hundreds of people took part in the eight annual 9-11 m...
Friday, September 11, 2009 at 10:42PM EST |
225. Service Groups React to Budget Impasse Continuing
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY -- Gary Drapek oversees the United Way of Lackawanna and Wayne Counties. He spent many days in Harrisburg asking lawmaker...
Friday, September 11, 2009 at 5:51PM EST |
226. Governor Rejects Budget Agreement
HARRISBURG -- Friday morning, lawmakers said they came up with a budget that meets two main requests made by the governor. First, they said it includ...
Friday, September 11, 2009 at 5:46PM EST |
227. What Does Possible State Budget Agreement Mean For You?
TOWANDA, BRADFORD COUNTY - News that state lawmakers may have a break in the state budget impasse spread quickly across the state Friday afternoon. Ov...
Friday, September 11, 2009 at 5:23PM EST |
228. Monument Set Up to Remember Fallen Deputies
TOWANDA, BRADFORD COUNTY - Two fallen sheriff's deputies in Bradford County will be remembered this weekend. A monument will be officially dedicat...
Friday, September 11, 2009 at 5:12PM EST |
229. Salvation Army Thrift Store Re-opens
Sunbury, Northumberland County- A pillar of the Northumberland County community is back on its feet following a devastating fire. The Salvation Army T...
Friday, September 11, 2009 at 4:59PM EST |
230. Tentative State Budget Agreement
HARRISBURG, DAUPHIN COUNTY - State lawmakers announce tentative budget agreement Friday morning. We'll have much more on how the $27.9 billion propose...
Friday, September 11, 2009 at 11:50AM EST |
231. Preview of 9/11 Ceremony at McDade Park
Friday, September 11, 2009 at 07:49AM EST |
232. Hundreds of Priests Meet With Philadelphia Archbishop
LAFLIN, LUZERNE COUNTY- In a rare meeting, at least not one held while Bishop Joseph Martino was in charge, some 200 priests met with Philadelphia Ar...
Thursday, September 10, 2009 at 10:51PM EST |
233. Soldiers Return Home
FORT INDIANTOWN GAP, LEBANON COUNTY- Dozens of Pennsylvania Patriots are back home after being away for a year. About 80 members of the 56th Stryker B...
Thursday, September 10, 2009 at 9:22PM EST |
234. Pocono Family Needs Autism Assistance Dog
MIDDLE SMITHFIELD, MONROE COUNTY- Danielle and Daniel Cloward expected their fourth child to be just like their first three, but he was different. Kev...
Thursday, September 10, 2009 at 9:05PM EST |
235. Millions Donated to Fligth 93 Memorial
HARRISBURG, DAUPHIN COUNTY- Friday will be the eighth anniversary of the 911 terrorist attacks on the United States. Thursday, a check for more than o...
Thursday, September 10, 2009 at 8:56PM EST |
236. Man Identified in Deadly Shooting
WILLIAMSPORT, LYCOMING COUNTY- Police have released the name of a man who was murdered Wednesday morning. Rasheed Watson, 26, was shot once in the che...
Thursday, September 10, 2009 at 8:49PM EST |
237. Victim in Hit and Run Dies
SPRING BROOK TOWNSHIP, LACKAWANNA COUNTY- A man involved in a hit and run in Wednesday morning has died. Matthew Garofalo of Lake Ariel died today at ...
Thursday, September 10, 2009 at 8:32PM EST |
238. Dog Bites Off Man's Hand
PARADISE TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY- A man is recovering after his dog bit off his hand in the Poconos. State police were called after John Venezia didn&...
Thursday, September 10, 2009 at 8:26PM EST |
239. Whats the Future of Baseball at PNC Field?
WILKES-BARRE / SCRANTON INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, LUZERNE COUNTY - The future of baseball in Northeastern Pennsylvania was on the minds of commissioners...
Thursday, September 10, 2009 at 6:38PM EST |
240. Hundreds Attend Tea Party Express Rally in Scranton
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY - Two different rallies brought hundreds of people to downtown Scranton Thursday afternoon. The biggest rally was for the ...
Thursday, September 10, 2009 at 6:23PM EST |
241. Huge Turnout for Day of Caring Food Drive
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY - There was a huge turnout Thursday for a special food drive in both Lackawanna and Wayne Counties. The event was sponsore...
Thursday, September 10, 2009 at 6:14PM EST |
242. Judges Indictment Fueling New Opinions
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY- Two former Luzerne County judges could have spent seven years in prison. Now they could be facing decades behind bars. A ...
Thursday, September 10, 2009 at 5:49PM EST |
243. Firefighters' Contract Causes Concern
Williamsport, Lycoming County- In central Pennsylvania, city officials and fire union bosses are butting heads over a new contract. Williamsport&rsquo...
Thursday, September 10, 2009 at 5:31PM EST |
244. State Budget Leaves Food Pantries Needing Help
Thursday, September 10, 2009 at 08:19AM EST |
245. Report: Williamsport Murder Victim's Name Released
LYCOMING COUNTY - Police released the name of a Williamsport murder victim. The Sun Gazette reports that Rasheed Watson, 26, was shot yesterday. He wa...
Thursday, September 10, 2009 at 08:14AM EST |
246. Lunch Lady's Car is Stolen
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY- It's lunchtime at Meyers High School in Wilkes-Barre. There are a lot of hungry teenagers to feed and the menu is fu...
Wednesday, September 9, 2009 at 8:44PM EST |
247. Conahan & Ciavarella Indicted on 48 Counts
HARRISBURG -- Former Luzerne County judges Michael Conahan and Mark Ciavarella are facing new federal charges of racketeering, fraud, money laundering...
Wednesday, September 9, 2009 at 6:15PM EST |
248. "Hunter Burglar" Sentenced in Lackawanna County
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY -- A judge called him a Òone man crime waveÓ and now he's going to prison. Sual Langan was sentenced Wednesday afternoon i...
Wednesday, September 9, 2009 at 6:10PM EST |
249. Reaction to Deadly Williamsport Shooting
Williamsport, Lycoming County- Police are not releasing much more information about a fatal early morning shooting in the 1400 block of Scott Street i...
Wednesday, September 9, 2009 at 6:05PM EST |
250. Mayor Responds to "Dangerous" Intersection
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY -- Mayor Tom Leighton doesn't think the intersection at Coal and Sherman Streets is dangerous. He admits it's a ...
Wednesday, September 9, 2009 at 5:55PM EST |
251. Taxpayer Money to Help Fund Stadium Repairs
MOOSIC, LACKAWANNA COUNTY -- Plans to make repairs and renovations to PNC Field took a major step forward Wednesday. Lackawanna County commissioners e...
Wednesday, September 9, 2009 at 5:50PM EST |
252. Who to Call for State Budget Complaints
71 days have passed since a state budget was due. But some legislators are back home rather than in Harrisburg. But it's not because they don'...
Wednesday, September 9, 2009 at 5:45PM EST |
253. Veterans Spearhead Cemetery Cleanup
HAZLE TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY - A major cemetery cleanup is more than 2-months underway in Hazle Township. Saint Patrick's Cemetery, also known as Be...
Wednesday, September 9, 2009 at 5:40PM EST |
254. Pocono Man Avoids Murder Trial by Pleading Guilty
MONROE COUNTY -- A Monroe County man has admitted to killing a man last year. Fritz Gerald Dejoie pleaded guilty to third-degree murder Wednesday. Dej...
Wednesday, September 9, 2009 at 5:30PM EST |
255. Bennigan's in W-B Twp. Latest Restaurant to Close
WILKES-BARRE TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY -- A Wilkes-Barre Township restaurant is the latest casualty of a rough economy. Eyewitness News has learned Ben...
Wednesday, September 9, 2009 at 5:15PM EST |
256. Deadly Overnight Shooting in Williamsport
Williamsport, Lycoming County- Details continue to emerge about a fatal early morning shooting in Williamsport. Residents of the 1400 block of Scott S...
Wednesday, September 9, 2009 at 11:15AM EST |
257. State Police Investigate Hit and Run Crash
SPRINGBROOK TWP., LACKAWANNA COUNTY -- One person is in the hospital with serious injuries after an early morning hit & run. 54-year-old Matt Garofalo...
Wednesday, September 9, 2009 at 10:30AM EST |
258. Jury Selection Set for Today in Monroe Co. Murder
Jury selection is scheduled to begin today in the murder trial of a Monroe Co. man. Fritz Dejoie is accused of killing 47-year old Steven Santillo of...
Wednesday, September 9, 2009 at 09:27AM EST |
259. Wilkes-Barre Intersection A 'Lethal Weapon'
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY- A school bus and a car collide. The scene is a familiar one. At the intersection of Coal and North Sherman Streets, nei...
Tuesday, September 8, 2009 at 11:18PM EST |
260. Family of Woman Beaten to Death Talks to Eyewitness News
HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY -- The family of a Luzerne County woman beaten to death talks with Eyewitness News. 58-year old Catherine Moore was found bea...
Tuesday, September 8, 2009 at 6:20PM EST |
261. Monroe Commissioner Applies for Prison Warden Job
SNYDERSVILLE, MONROE COUNTY -- There's a new candidate in the running for the job of prison warden in Monroe County. Current Commissioner Donna Asure ...
Tuesday, September 8, 2009 at 6:15PM EST |
262. Budget Battle Forces Cutbacks in Wayne County
HONESDALE, WAYNE COUNTY -- The state of Pennsylvania has now been without a budget for 70 days. As lawmakers continue to work on the spending plan mor...
Tuesday, September 8, 2009 at 6:10PM EST |
263. Post 9/11 GI Bill Helping Veterans
DALLAS, LUZERNE COUNTY -- Military veterans are getting a big boost with college expenses. Private college costs were out of reach for many vets until...
Tuesday, September 8, 2009 at 5:55PM EST |
264. "Legends and Idols" Opens in Shamokin
Shamokin, Northumberland County- A one-of-a-kind memorabilia store has set up shop in Shamokin. We have a sneak preview of their unique merchandise. H...
Tuesday, September 8, 2009 at 5:45PM EST |
265. Deadly Lycoming County Fire Ruled an Accident
OLD LYCOMING TOWNSHIP, LYCOMING COUNTY -- A fire that killed a Lycoming County woman last week has been ruled accidental. It broke out at a home along...
Tuesday, September 8, 2009 at 5:30PM EST |
266. Students Overcome Computer Glitches, Controversy to Hear President's Speech
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY - A 12th grade Coughlin High School social studies class listened to a live feed of President Obama's back to school spee...
Tuesday, September 8, 2009 at 4:10PM EST |
267. Accused Double Murderer Pleads Guilty
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY - An accused double murderer headed off a trial by pleading guilty Tuesday morning. 26-year-old Brandon McClendon of Hazl...
Tuesday, September 8, 2009 at 11:18AM EST |
268. Man Charged with Firing at W-B Police
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY -- Wilkes-Barre police say that four of their officers were hit by shot gun pellets early Monday morning on Parrish Stree...
Tuesday, September 8, 2009 at 11:00AM EST |
269. Read President Obama's Speech to School Children
President Barack Obama plans to speak to school children across the country Tuesday at noon. He'll be speaking at a school in Arlington, Virginia....
Tuesday, September 8, 2009 at 09:50AM EST |
270. Three Hurt in Hazle Township Fire
HAZLE TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY -- A fire in Hazle Township sends two people and one firefighter to the hospital. Fire crews in lower Luzerne County we...
Monday, September 7, 2009 at 11:00PM EST |
271. Out of State Drivers Angry Over I-81 Construction
LUZERNE COUNTY -- A lot of people are traveling this Labor Day weekend. AAA says just over 39 million people are traveling by air and road. Eyewitness...
Monday, September 7, 2009 at 6:40PM EST |
272. Pocono Businesses Dealt Summer 1-2 Punch
MONROE COUNTY -- It's the unofficial end to summer and tourists in the Poconos are heading home. Pocono businesses were dealt a one-two punch this sum...
Monday, September 7, 2009 at 6:30PM EST |
273. La Festa, and Summer, Come to a Close
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY -- Another sign that summer is wrapping up is La Festa Italiana. The Scranton festival will close Monday evening. Eyewitne...
Monday, September 7, 2009 at 6:20PM EST |
274. Scranton 8th on National Hot Dog List
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY -- A new top ten list gives Scranton a reason to shout "hot dog." According to the Sara Lee Corporation, Scranton ranks 8t...
Monday, September 7, 2009 at 6:15PM EST |
275. Budget Crisis Reaching 70 Days
HONESDALE, WAYNE COUNTY -- Tuesday will be day number 70 there's still no budget in Pennsylvania. That means state-run services are not receiving mone...
Monday, September 7, 2009 at 6:10PM EST |
276. Campers Enjoy Labor Day Weekend
LUZERNE COUNTY -- Many call Labor Day the last hurrah of summer. This summer hasn't been too kind to campers. Rain washed out much of the early part o...
Monday, September 7, 2009 at 4:37PM EST |
277. Holiday Weekend Drowning Ruled "Accidental"
PALMYRA TOWNSHIP, PIKE COUNTY - State police say the death of a man who drowned during the Labor Day weekend is accidental. Troopers from the Blooming...
Sunday, September 6, 2009 at 10:30PM EST |
278. Minersville Woman Killed in Motorcycle Crash
ST. CLAIR, SCHUYLKILL COUNTY -- A woman is dead after crashing her motorcycle in Schuylkill County. It happened Saturday night just before 7:00 in St....
Sunday, September 6, 2009 at 10:25PM EST |
279. Group Rallies to Support Meals on Wheels
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY Ð More than two months after the deadline and there is still no state budget. Dozens of people rallied Sunday in Scranton ...
Sunday, September 6, 2009 at 10:20PM EST |
280. Man Arrested for Growing Pot on High Street
PLYMOUTH, LUZERNE COUNTY -- A Luzerne County man faces drug charges after a weekend arrest. Plymouth police say 23-year-old Shawn Lulis was growing an...
Sunday, September 6, 2009 at 10:15PM EST |
281. Philadelphia Archbishop Leads Scranton Italian Mass
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY -- Hundreds of people packed into St. Peter's Cathedral here for the annual mass in Italian. Cardinal Justin Rigali, ...
Sunday, September 6, 2009 at 10:10PM EST |
282. WWII Victim Finally Memorialized
PLYMOUTH, LUZERNE COUNTY -- People gathered Sunday at a Luzerne County cemetery to remember a Pennsylvania Patriot killed in World War II. Up until no...
Sunday, September 6, 2009 at 10:05PM EST |
283. Miles for Michael a Huge Success
PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY Ð There was some great weather this weekend in Luzerne County for the last day of Miles for Michael. The week-long event in P...
Sunday, September 6, 2009 at 10:00PM EST |
284. Deadly Motorcycle Crash Victim Identified
VANDLING, SUSQUEHANNA COUNTY -- Police have released the name of the man who died in a motorcycle crash Friday night. Jacob Beautz was 23-years-old. H...
Saturday, September 5, 2009 at 11:26PM EST |
285. Safety Breaks Greet Interstate Travelers
If you're traveling to a festival or anywhere else over the rest of the weekend - the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation wants to help keep you...
Saturday, September 5, 2009 at 11:25PM EST |
286. Health Care Reform Protest
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY -- About two dozen people rallied to support health care reform Saturday. "What do we want? Health care! When do we want i...
Saturday, September 5, 2009 at 11:24PM EST |
287. La Festa Italiana Kicks Off in Scranton
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY --Thousands of people celebrated at La Festa Italiana. Ask anybody about the food there and the answer you'll get, ÒBene!Ó...
Saturday, September 5, 2009 at 11:24PM EST |
288. 20,000 Attend Stroud Fest
STROUDSBURG , MONROE COUNTY -- About 20,000 people had some old fashioned fun in Stroudsburg Saturday. Eyewitness News stopped by Stroud Fest. Crowds ...
Saturday, September 5, 2009 at 11:23PM EST |
289. Hold Your Breath at the Pocono Garlic Festival
SHAWNEE, MONROE COUNTY Ð Also this weekend is the Pocono Garlic Festival. It's at Shawnee Mountain in Monroe County. All of the garlic used at the fes...
Saturday, September 5, 2009 at 11:21PM EST |
290. Rail Fest 2009 at Steamtown
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY -- It was full steam ahead for some more summer fun at the Steamtown National Historic Site. Rail Fest 2009 started Saturd...
Saturday, September 5, 2009 at 11:20PM EST |
291. Suspected Gun Thieves Face Felony Charges
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY: Two men who were arrested for stealing guns last month in Hanover Township are now facing federal weapons charges. R...
Friday, September 4, 2009 at 10:45PM EST |
292. Scranton Adds Extra Security at Memorial Stadium
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY- The new high school football season kicked off Friday night. Thousands of fans crowded into stadiums to see their favorit...
Friday, September 4, 2009 at 10:30PM EST |
293. Pro Bike Race Held in Streets of Wilkes-Barre
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY- There were a bunch of bikes in Wilkes-Barre Friday night. It was for the Pro-Am Twilight Criterium Race. A number bicycl...
Friday, September 4, 2009 at 10:25PM EST |
294. Woman Accused in Deadly DUI Arrested Again
EAST STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY- A woman suspected of killing a man while driving under the influence is facing more charges. Now she's accused of hit...
Friday, September 4, 2009 at 6:30PM EST |
295. Suspected Arsonist Enters Plea Deal
A Carbondale man has entered a plea in connection with a series of arsons in Lackawanna County. Benjamin Christensen pleaded no contest to seven fires...
Friday, September 4, 2009 at 6:00PM EST |
296. Deadly Fire in Lycoming County
OLD LYCOMING TWP., LYCOMING COUNTY- A deadly fire claims the life a Lycoming County woman. 39-year-old Traci Malone died after a fire at her boyfriend...
Friday, September 4, 2009 at 5:55PM EST |
297. Police Nab Pair for Purse Snatching Spree
EDWARDSVILLE, LUZERNE COUNTY- Several purses were stolen in Luzerne County Thursday. Now two people are under arrest for the crimes. One of the thefts...
Friday, September 4, 2009 at 5:51PM EST |
298. Budget Crisis Puts Homeless Groups in Crisis
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY- Pennsylvania still doesn't have a state budget. That means some people will be left out in the cold. That's because some...
Friday, September 4, 2009 at 5:45PM EST |
299. I-Team: False Identity Fools Police Officer
A Scranton man is fuming after a police department charged him with a crime he didn't commit. It's a case of mistaken identity that wasn't...
Friday, September 4, 2009 at 5:39PM EST |
300. Salvation Army Shows off Renovations
EAST STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY - While many services are struggling, one local Salvation Army opened the doors to a newly renovated soup kitchen Frid...
Friday, September 4, 2009 at 3:39PM EST |
301. Bloom U Swine Flu
BLOOMSBURG, COLUMBIA COUNTY- Bloomsburg University is reporting its first case of Swine Flu. The University says the School President's wife came ...
Friday, September 4, 2009 at 01:15AM EST |
302. 5-1-1 gives real time traffic updates
A new phone number could steer you away from troublesome traffic jams. PA 5-1-1gives live traffic updates and it's just a phone call away. Using ...
Thursday, September 3, 2009 at 6:13PM EST |
303. Wayne County Murder Suspect Will Face Trial
HONESDALE, WAYNE COUNTY - The man accused of an 18-year-old murder in Wayne County is going to trial. A judge has ruled there is enough evidence to fo...
Thursday, September 3, 2009 at 6:08PM EST |
304. Veterans' Voices Charles Shelingoski
Thursday, September 3, 2009 at 5:54PM EST |
305. Rally to Save Pre-K Funding in Lackawanna County
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY - The state of Pennsylvania has now been without a budget for 65 days. As lawmakers continue to fight over funding, a grou...
Thursday, September 3, 2009 at 5:49PM EST |
306. Medicare cut protest
Some nursing home residents and nurses aren't happy with the proposed health care reform. One reform bill is expected to be voted on in the house...
Thursday, September 3, 2009 at 5:46PM EST |
307. Bucknell Preps for Swine Flu
Lewisburg, Union County- In the midst of the second week of classes at Bucknell, there have been no reports of swine flu at the university. But that&#...
Thursday, September 3, 2009 at 5:34PM EST |
308. Bucknell Senior Crowned Ms. Wheelchair USA
Lewisburg, Union County- They say that beauty comes in many varieties and one lucky Bucknell senior certainly fits the bill. Kate Matelan, of Emmaus, ...
Thursday, September 3, 2009 at 5:31PM EST |
309. Holiday Weekend Travel Predictions
SCOTRUN, MONROE COUNTY - For many people the Labor Day Holiday weekend starts Friday. The Wilkes-Barre AAA office estimates about 14% less people will...
Thursday, September 3, 2009 at 4:11PM EST |
310. Teacher of the Month Sept. 2009: Linda Nealon
Thursday, September 3, 2009 at 3:44PM EST |
311. A Little Love: Sandra
Thursday, September 3, 2009 at 3:30PM EST |
312. Taking Health Reform to the Streets
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY- For hours and hours Health Reform Bill 3200 got a public reading. From before sunrise and well past sunset, Dozens of voi...
Thursday, September 3, 2009 at 12:07PM EST |
313. Bike Night for a Cause
DICKSON CITY, LACKAWANNA COUNTY-A lot of great looking bikes in Dickson City Thursday night. Eyewitness News stopped by the Quaker Steak and Lube. It ...
Thursday, September 3, 2009 at 12:04PM EST |
314. Northeast Paramedic Services Shows off New Equipment
EDWARDSVILLE, LUZERNE COUNTY-Minutes count when a person is having a heart attack. David Prohaska, of Northeast Paramedic Services explained the new d...
Thursday, September 3, 2009 at 12:00PM EST |
315. Wilkes-Barre Township Hole Concerns
WILKES-BARRE TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY-Wilkes-Barre Township residents called us tonight to get the 'Hole Story.' They're talking about a 1...
Wednesday, September 2, 2009 at 11:55PM EST |
316. Scranton Shooting Suspect Sentenced
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY - A Wilkes-Barre man who was convicted in connection with a shooting in Scranton last year is going to prison. Stephen Rei...
Wednesday, September 2, 2009 at 6:17PM EST |
317. Matthews/Berkheiser Candlelight Vigil
Williamsport, Lycoming County- Fifteen years later, a South Williamsport woman is still searching for answers in the killings of her daughter and gran...
Wednesday, September 2, 2009 at 5:37PM EST |
318. Cold Case Murder Suspect Faces Hearing in Wayne County
HONESDALE, WAYNE COUNTY - The man accused of killing a camp counselor 18 years ago was back in court Wednesday. Jeffrey Plishka is accused of murderin...
Wednesday, September 2, 2009 at 5:31PM EST |
319. Parents Call Intersection "Unsafe," Attorneys Threaten Lawsuit
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY -- No safety features have been added to the intersection of Coal and Sherman Streets since a crossing guard was hit by ...
Wednesday, September 2, 2009 at 5:17PM EST |
320. Schuylkill County Shelter In Crisis
NORTH MANHEIM TOWNSHIP, SCHUYLKILL COUNTY -- More than 200 cats and 125 dogs, including some full-bred popular breeds, are waiting to be adopted at t...
Wednesday, September 2, 2009 at 5:11PM EST |
321. Auxiliary Bishop Emeritus Reflects on Tumultuous Time
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY - Auxiliary Bishop Emeritus John Dougherty sat down Wednesday with Eyewitness News and reflected on the Vatican's decision...
Wednesday, September 2, 2009 at 4:23PM EST |
322. Luzerne County sheriff fallout
The future of the Luzerne County sheriff's office is in the hands of Governor Ed Rendell. Governor Rendell's office says it's mulling ove...
Wednesday, September 2, 2009 at 4:21PM EST |
323. Blaise Alexander Memorial Golf Tournament
Mill Hall, Clinton County- From tragedy comes charity. The Blaise R. Alexander Memorial Golf Tournament was held Wednesday at the Clinton Country Club...
Wednesday, September 2, 2009 at 3:28PM EST |
324. Mericle Pleads Guilty
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY - Robert K. Mericle pled guilty today to a federal corruption charge in connection to the kids-for-cash scandal in Luzerne...
Wednesday, September 2, 2009 at 1:57PM EST |
325. W-B Area Superintendent Discusses New Dress Code
Wilkes-Barre Area's new dress code goes into effect Wednesday. Superintendent Dr. Namey sat down with us to tell us why it was implemented. For th...
Wednesday, September 2, 2009 at 07:30AM EST |
326. Luzerne Co. Sheriff Michael Savokinas Resigns
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY- Luzerne County Sheriff Michael Savokinas has bailed out. We're told by the governor's office he resigned at 4:00 P. M. T...
Tuesday, September 1, 2009 at 7:15PM EST |
327. 12th Person Charged in Corruption Scandal
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY -- A federal grand jury in Scranton has indicted Luzerne County Jury Commissioner Gerald Bonner for allegedly accepting a...
Tuesday, September 1, 2009 at 7:10PM EST |
328. Man Learns His Fate After Deadly DUI Crash
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY -- Emotions ran high in a Lackawanna County courtroom Tuesday. A man who pleaded guilty in connection with a deadly accide...
Tuesday, September 1, 2009 at 7:05PM EST |
329. Fighting to Change the Deadly DUI Stats
About four in ten accidents in Pennsylvania involve alcohol. The number of deadly drunk driving crashes dropped in Lackawanna and Luzerne counties las...
Tuesday, September 1, 2009 at 7:00PM EST |
330. "Fan Cans" Rile Local Officials
Bloomsburg, Columbia County- A beer promotion by Anheuser Busch has local police and university officials upset. The beer company is using local colle...
Tuesday, September 1, 2009 at 6:50PM EST |
331. Budget Battle Leads to More Protests, Cutbacks
LACKAWANNA COUNTY- Two months past the deadline and still no state budget. The impasse has a lot of people angry. Dozens of Children and Youth Service...
Tuesday, September 1, 2009 at 6:45PM EST |
332. Schools Taking Proactive Approach to Prevention
FORTY FORT, LUZERNE COUNTY- Schools across the area are starting the semester without any students vaccinated for swine flu. The state health departme...
Tuesday, September 1, 2009 at 6:40PM EST |
333. Chick Tac Toe Comes to Mount Airy
PARADISE TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY - You've heard of Tic Tac Toe. But how about Chick Tac Toe? You play the game against a real live chicken. Mount ...
Tuesday, September 1, 2009 at 6:30PM EST |
334. Catholic School Parents Sound Off on Bishop's Resignation
Parents of Catholic school students hope for a smooth transition after a bishop's resignation. Scranton Diocese Bishop Joseph Martino resigned Monday....
Tuesday, September 1, 2009 at 5:50PM EST |
335. New Green Architecture Building Opens at Marywood
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY- It took more than a year and a-half of planning. And Tuesday the region's first school of architecture finally opened...
Tuesday, September 1, 2009 at 5:45PM EST |
336. Wings of Freedom Tour Brings WWII Planes
Montoursville, Lycoming County- World War II buffs are invited to step back in history in Lycoming County. The Wings of Freedom Tour is making a stop ...
Tuesday, September 1, 2009 at 5:35PM EST |
337. Attorney Robert Powell's Law License Suspended
Eyewitness News has learned Attorney Robert Powell has had his license to practice law suspended. Powell admitted to paying former judges Ciavarella a...
Tuesday, September 1, 2009 at 5:25PM EST |
338. Members of 109th Begin Returning to U.S.
FT. DIX, NEW JERSEY -- After 8 months of duty in Iraq, about 30 local soldiers are back in the states ready to come home. Members of the 109th Field A...
Tuesday, September 1, 2009 at 5:20PM EST |
339. Healthy Kids Grow into Healthy Adults
STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY - It's week six of an eight week fitness challenge. Laurie Monteforte of WBRE and Melanie Vanderveer of the Pocono Reco...
Tuesday, September 1, 2009 at 5:15PM EST |
340. Monsignor Joseph Bambera Talks about his New Role
Now that Bishop Joseph Martino has resigned a new chapter in the Scranton Diocese will begin. Cardinal Rigali will be steering the ship of faith. But ...
Tuesday, September 1, 2009 at 12:05PM EST |
341. La Festa Italiana Preps Underway
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY -- Preparations are underway for a major Labor Day weekend event in Lackawanna County. Volunteers from Scranton's UNICO Ch...
Tuesday, September 1, 2009 at 11:30AM EST |
342. "Miles For Michael" Events This Week
JENKINS TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY -- All week long the Pittston Police are "going to bat" for Miles For Michael - a local organization dedicated ...
Tuesday, September 1, 2009 at 10:51AM EST |