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WILKES-BARRE — A flurry of gunshots erupted Monday night at an intersection in the city’s North End near the home of the city police commander, who confronted the gunman. Investigators launched a wide search for the suspected gunman, but he remained at la

WILKES-BARRE — A flurry of gunshots erupted Monday night at an intersection in the city’s North End near the home of the city police commander, who confronted the gunman. Investigators launched a wide search for the suspected gunman, but he remained at la

Plains Twp. is joining the legal battle against some of the biggest prescription drug companies in the world, accusing them of enabling the opioid crisis.

There is an urban and small stream flood advisory poor drainage areas in Luzerne and surrounding counties through noon today, according to the National Weather Service.

Today is the deadline to register to vote in the May 15 primary election. Prospective voters may register to vote in person, via mail or online. To register online, go to: https://www.pavoterservices.pa.gov/Pages/VoterRegistrationApplication.aspx. A voter

WILKES-BARRE Police reported the following incidents: n A 12-year-old boy reported that someone stole his Razor scooter while he was playing in a park on Andover Street on Sunday. n A 15-year-old boy told police that he was assaulted by several juveniles

A 5.4-mile stretch of the Pennsylvania Turnpike in Lackawanna and Luzerne counties will get new pavement this summer, part of a series of projects aimed at repaving all of the turnpike north of Lehighton over the next few years. The turnpike commission hi

HANOVER TWP. — A Wilkes-Barre man faces drug trafficking charges following a controlled drug purchase in Hanover Twp. on Thursday. Officers arrested William Benjamin, 37, of Carlisle Street, after he allegedly sold six bricks of heroin, or a total of 300

A marriage license for Erica E. Hubert and Glenn P. Nunnermacker was incorrect in Sunday’s edition.

WILKES-BARRE — Sunday saw the last recital for the St. Stephen’s Church pipe organ. For now. The massive organ suffered water damage over the years, from leaks in the roof of the Episcopal church on South Franklin Street in Wilkes-Barre. Church leaders th