The naming of Wilkes-Barre began with a King's error. In 1662 King Charles II of England gave a charter to the Connecticut colony to certain lands in North America ...

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You should apply for your student visa well in advance of the date you would like to depart for Wilkes-Barre. Remember that you are required to show proof of having paid the Federal SEVIS fee when you ...

WILKES-BARRE — City police say they collected evidence while investigating a report of shots fired in the area of 140 N. Wilkes-Barre Blvd. early Saturday morning. Police reported a man ...

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The presidential campaign is coming to Luzerne County on Friday. Vice-President Kamala Harris will hold a rally at Wilkes University.

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The city of Wilkes-Barre announced dates for a free, drive-through, electronics recycling and document shredding event for residents this October. The event will be held on Monday, October 7th ...

A Wilkes-Barre man found passed out on a downtown sidewalk while high on drugs over the weekend is now jailed without bail after making a gun threat while robbing a drug store of syringes ...

A Wilkes-Barre man is facing assault charges after striking a woman with a lighter during a domestic dispute Wednesday morning, city police said.

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Defense Attorney Theron Solomon, of Wilkes-Barre, filed motions in Northumberland County Court asking to dismiss homicide and all related charges against Carnel Shelborne because of lack of evidence.

WILK-TV signs on. The Governor of Pennsylvania, the Mayor of Wilkes-Barre, and other dignitaries join WILK-TV owners Thomas Shelbourne and Dr. Roy Morgan. The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre TV market was ...