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Police in Hazleton searching for assault suspect
HAZLETON — Police are searching for a man who is accused of assaulting and injuring another man. Police said officers were dispatched to the rear parking lot in the area of 554 W. Broad St. for a report a male bleeding from the head. Police identified Burt Peltz, no age given, of West Pittston, as … → Read More
Clouds, chance of rain expected for most of weekend
The chance of rain will linger in the Wyoming Valley through the weekend, but the rain is not expected to be widespread. The National Weather Service indicated it was 66 degrees as of 6:54 a.m. at the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport, and fog was reported. Mostly cloudy skies are expected today, along with a 30 percent … → Read More
Cops: Shots fired at Wilkes-Barre home; fourth incident in last week
WILKES-BARRE — Police say shots were fired into a residence on South Welles Street, marking the fourth incident of its kind within city limits in less than a week. A male resident reported to police at 11:32 p.m. Tuesday that he was sitting on his bed on the second floor when a bullet was fired … → Read More
Police: Woman walked into a residence, fell asleep on recliner
WILKES-BARRE — A woman is facing charges after she walked into a residence and fell fast asleep in a recliner A resident on North Pennsylvania Avenue reported at 11:37 p.m. Wednesday that Angela Thomas, 43, of Luzerne, walked into her home and fell asleep on a recliner. Police said Thomas entered the residence via an … → Read More
Armed robbery reported at Dunkin Donuts in West Pittston on Wednesday
WEST PITTSTON — Police are searching for a suspect in an armed robbery at the Dunkin Donuts that occurred on Wednesday. Police said that at approximately 5:24 a.m. Wednesday, officers responded to the restaurant on Wyoming Avenue for a report of an armed robbery. The suspect was armed with a knife, and managed to get … → Read More
Rain, thunderstorms expected through the weekend
Grab the rain gear and plan some indoor activities, because rain and storms are in the forecast for the Wyoming Valley through the weekend. According to a hazardous weather outlook issued by the National Weather Service, thunderstorms are expected to develop in the Central Great Lakes region today. Those thunderstorms will then spread into parts … → Read More
Preliminary hearing underway for fatal Pittston shooting suspect
PITTSTON — The preliminary hearing is underway for the suspect accused of fatally shooting a man outside of the Saints and Sinners Irish Pub on Center Street on July 9. Stephen Jamal Spencer, 30, is before District Judge Alexandra Kokura Kravitz for the hearing. Spencer is accused of shooting and killing 32-year-old Christopher Williams, and … → Read More
Sunny skies, slight chance of rain expected as weekend approaches
Sunshine is expected to stick around as the weekend approaches, but so will a slight chance of rain and thunderstorms. The National Weather Service indicated it was 69 degrees as of 6:54 a.m. at the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport, and fog was reported. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms is possible after 1 p.m. today. … → Read More
Girlfriend of fatal stabbing suspect charged with hindering prosecution
WILKES-BARRE — The girlfriend of fatal stabbing suspect Sean Talmadge has been charged with hindering prosecution for allegedly lying to police about his whereabouts, only to later admit she had been with him but couldn’t believe he was capable of murder, police said. Angela Dubeck, 36, of Wilkes-Barre, had a single felony count of hindering … → Read More
Slight chance of rain to persist as week rolls along
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms will persist in the Wyoming Valley as the week rolls along. The National Weather Service indicated it was 66 degrees as of 6:54 a.m. at the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport, and fog was reported. Areas of fog are expected before 9 a.m. today, along with partly sunny skies. There … → Read More
Severe thunderstorm, flash flood warnings issued for Luzerne County
Severe thunderstorm and flash flood warnings have been issued for Luzerne County. According to the National Weather Service, a severe thunderstorm was located over Shickshinny at 12:41 p.m. moving northeast at 20 mph. The storm is expected to impact Pittston at around 2 p.m. The storm impacted Wilkes-Barre at 1:23 p.m. Heavy rain and hail … → Read More
Police: Shots fired into Wilkes-Barre residence late Sunday night
WILKES-BARRE — Shots were fired into a residence on Dana Street late Sunday night, according to police. Officers were dispatched to the residence at 11:53 p.m. Sunday for a report of shots fired. Police said that upon arrival, officers discovered that the house had been struck by gunfire. The police report indicated that no injuries … → Read More
Strong, severe thunderstorms expected into Monday night
Thunderstorms are expected to impact the Wyoming Valley as the new week begins. According to a hazardous weather outlook by the National Weather Service, strong to severe thunderstorms with heavy rain are expected today and into tonight. Localized flash flooding will be possible in areas that receive torrential downpours. Some thunderstorms may produce damaging winds … → Read More
Power ON: Welcome to our blog on video games
Editor’s note: This is the first in a series of gaming blogs by Times Leader reporter Travis Kellar, 27. The blogs will be published on Saturdays on timesleader.com. I like to think of myself as a guy of many titles, whether it’s journalist, weightlifter, runner, or even uncle. I also proudly claim the title of … → Read More
Freeland man killed in early-morning crash in Foster Township
FOSTER TWP. — State police are investigating a crash that killed a man early Friday morning. Police said sometime between midnight and 12:10 a.m. Friday, George Thomas Durange Jr., 43, of Freeland, was driving a Chevrolet S10 south on Highland Road. Durange’s vehicle left the roadway and struck a tree, causing heavy disabling damage to … → Read More
Rain expected today; sunshine to return by Saturday
Heavy rain is expected to stick around the Wyoming Valley throughout the rest of today. Sunshine, however, should return to the region by Saturday. The National Weather Service indicated it was 69 degrees as of 5:54 a.m. at the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport, and heavy rain was reported. Showers are likely today, along with some possible … → Read More
Police: Shots fired into a Wilkes-Barre residence early Friday morning
WILKES-BARRE — Shots were fired into a residence with several people inside, according to police. Officers responded to a residence on East Northampton Street at 1:53 a.m. Friday for a report of multiple gunshots fired into a the residence. A total of four people, including an infant, were in the house at the time of … → Read More
State police searching for missing man in Hunlock Township
HUNLOCK TWP. — Police are searching for a man reported missing Wednesday. Pennsylvania State Police in Shickshinny are trying to locate Kenneth Zaborny, 50, who was reported missing from Sunset Lake Road at approximately 7 p.m. Wednesday. Zaborny was last seen fleeing into the woods in an unknown direction, according to police. Zaborny is described … → Read More
Showers, thunderstorms to dampen Wyoming Valley as weekend begins
Heavy rain and thunderstorms are expected in the Wyoming Valley as the weekend approaches, and some storms could pack a punch. According to a hazardous weather outlook issued by the National Weather Service, thunderstorms today and into tonight will have the potential to produce gusty winds and heavy downpours. Thunderstorms on Friday might also produce … → Read More
Wife of man killed outside bar says shooting ‘ripped my heart out’
PLYMOUTH — The wife of a Nanticoke man killed outside a bar last weekend says it feels like “someone ripped my heart out of my chest.” Anthony James Wisneski, 34, was the father of four. Wife Shannon says she warned her husband not to go to RisNick’s that night. But he did, and now he’s … → Read More