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Luzerne County female inmate has died

A 48-year-old female inmate found unresponsive May 8 at the Luzerne County Correctional Facility in Wilkes-Barre has died, county officials said Wednesday. → Read More

Female Luzerne County prison inmate hospitalized after suicide attempt

For the second time in a week, a Luzerne County inmate has attempted suicide. → Read More

Luzerne County tops 100,000 vaccinations

Luzerne County passed a coronavirus milestone Wednesday, with more than 100,000 residents fully vaccinated. → Read More

DA releases report on Luzerne County Correctional Facility suicide

Luzerne County District Attorney Sam Sanguedolce released a report Wednesday on a March 22 inmate hanging death at the county Correctional Facility in Wilkes-Barre. → Read More

Luzerne County EMA director urges walk-in vaccine seekers to visit casino today

Area residents interested in obtaining the COVID-19 vaccination should take advantage of today’s walk-in clinic from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Mohegan Sun Pocono Casino in Plains Township… → Read More

LCCF inmate attempted suicide

A man attempted suicide at the Luzerne County Correctional Facility on Monday, officials confirmed Tuesday. → Read More

LCTA bus and van fares resuming June 1

Passengers on Luzerne County Transportation Authority buses and vans must start paying fares again on June 1, authority officials announced Tuesday. → Read More

Coronavirus vaccination efforts stepped up in Luzerne County

Homebound elderly and disabled Luzerne County residents can now receive the COVID-19 vaccine at their residence through a program announced Monday. → Read More

Eyes turn to possible Luzerne County DA candidates

Now that the Luzerne County Election Board has voted to place the district attorney race on the November ballot, the obvious question is whether any Democrat is interested. → Read More

Luzerne County announces two-day mass vaccination clinic next week

Two coronavirus mass vaccination clinics will be held next Monday and Wednesday in the Keystone Grand Ballroom at the Mohegan Sun Pocono Casino in Plains Township, Luzerne County Manager C. → Read More

Board votes to put Luzerne County DA race on November ballot

The Luzerne County Election Board voted Wednesday to place the county district attorney’s race on the November general election ballot instead of waiting until the 2023 primary. → Read More

Luzerne County OKs warehouse project tax break

Luzerne County Council unanimously approved a tax break Tuesday for a $120 million warehouse project on mine-scarred land that will eliminate a towering culm… → Read More

Luzerne County solicitor says DA needs council OK for raises

In a legal opinion released Monday night, Luzerne County Chief Solicitor Romilda Crocamo said county District Attorney Sam Sanguedolce cannot provide raises to… → Read More

Luzerne County Election Board selects chair

Luzerne County’s Election Board unanimously selected Kingston Township resident Denise Williams as the fifth member and chair Wednesday, completing a whirlwind transformation that started in February. → Read More

Putting Luzerne County’s latest coronavirus figures in perspective

On the positive side, Luzerne County has started reversing the latest rise in COVID-19 hospitalizations that began in March. → Read More

Luzerne County adding three mail ballot drop boxes

Luzerne County will offer three mail ballot drop boxes in addition to one inside the county’s downtown Wilkes-Barre Penn Place building used heavily during last year’s presidential election. → Read More

Luzerne County will house tourism office in former train station

Luzerne County will house its tourism office in the former train station in downtown Wilkes-Barre, ending uncertainty about whether the historic structure will be preserved. → Read More

Another tax break request for mine-scarred site coming before Luzerne County Council

For the second time this year, a developer is asking Luzerne County Council to approve a tax break for a Hazleton area project on mine-scarred land. → Read More

Luzerne County Election Board issues plea for chairperson applicants

Luzerne County’s Election Board was unable to appoint a fifth member to serve as chair Wednesday because all three citizen applicants were deemed ineligible due… → Read More

Luzerne County officials to visit suggested White Haven tourism bureau site

Hoping to attract Luzerne County’s tourism bureau as a tenant, White Haven borough officials have scheduled a Thursday morning tour of the White Haven Area Community Library and Visitor Center for… → Read More