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Friend of Rico Herbert Speaks Out on His Behalf

Rico Herbert of Stroudsburg is still behind bars in North Carolina after his arrest there, and investigators said he could be charged with... More

Investigators in Schuylkill County are investigating a deadly crash. More

A man who was collecting his mail was hit and killed Wednesday evening in Monroe County. Another man was hurt. More

South Carolina Remains Identified as Monroe County Man

The The Monroe County district attorney confirmed Wednesday human remains found in South Carolina are that... More

There was a rash of break-ins at businesses overnight in Susquehanna County. Three places were hit, all in rural areas. More

Northumberland County Man Accused of Rape

A man from Northumberland County is locked up, accused of raping a woman. More

A warning to drivers in Lackawanna County. PennDOT starts work Wednesday on a $30 million project to make major improvements to a six-mile... More

Condemned Building Ordered Torn Down Tear it down. That is the word from Danville Borough officials who said a downtown building is unsafe and beyond repairs.	Diving Into Dough People are diving into Lewisburg for the PIAA High School Swimming and Diving Championships.
Man Wanted for Stealing Drugs Police in Monroe County have released surveillance pictures of a man wanted for stealing prescription drugs.	Man Guilty of Animal Cruelty A man from Lycoming County is awaiting sentencing after he was found guilty of shooting two dogs.
Man Accused in Machete Attack Returns to Wilkes-Barre The man who police said tried to cut off the hand of a high school student is now back in Wilkes Barre to face charges.	Man Charged with Attempted Homicide in Stabbing Three people are in hospitals after a domestic dispute in Schuylkill County turned violent.
Man Wanted for Alleged Slashing An arrest warrant is out for a man from Monroe County after a slashing at a home in Tobyhanna.	Mother, Child Fleeing Gunfire Leap from Window A person of interest is in custody after shots were fired early Wednesday morning in Wilkes-Barre.
Dupont Council Meets for First Time Since Member Arrested Council members in one borough in Luzerne County met for the first time Tuesday night since one of their own was locked up on felony assault...	Man Accused of Stealing Thousands A man from Williamsport who was responsible for the finances of an elderly man is now accused of stealing from him.
Former Nursing Home Worker Charged with Theft A former worker at a nursing home in Columbia County is charge with stealing from residents.	Eliminating Dangerous Curves on Route 54 In Carbon County, crews are fixing what PennDOT calls a stretch of dangerous "S" turns on one busy road, but not everyone is convinced the...
Woman Pleads Guilty to Putting Children in Danger A woman from Lackawanna County has admitted putting her children in danger while on bath salts.	Old Bomb Detonated in Columbia County Some people living between Bloomsburg and Danville were startled last night by the sound of an explosion.
Superior Court On the Road...to Lackawanna County Some of the state's most powerful judges are taking their courtroom on the road, and today they came to Scranton.	Man Admits Role in Pipe Bomb Incidents A man from Stroudsburg admits responsibility for two pipe bomb incidents in Monroe County.
New Rules for Scranton Fire Response Scranton firefighters are talking about the impact layoffs had on their response to a major fire Monday in the city.	Feral Cats Roaming Northumberland Some people in Northumberland are upset about what they call a feral cat problem.