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UPDATE: The flood advisory for Wilkes County is anticipated to expire at 8:15 p.m. - Charlotte Observer
UPDATE: The flood advisory for Wilkes County is anticipated to expire at 8:15 p.m. Charlotte Observer
Published on 14 July 2025 | 12:25 am
Thunderstorms with pea-sized hail in Wilkes County Sunday – gusts as high as 40 mph - Charlotte Observer
Thunderstorms with pea-sized hail in Wilkes County Sunday – gusts as high as 40 mph Charlotte Observer
Published on 13 July 2025 | 10:04 pm
Wilkes-Barre City Fire Department donates to Special Needs Playground Fund - Times Leader
Wilkes-Barre City Fire Department donates to Special Needs Playground Fund Times Leader
Published on 13 July 2025 | 8:56 pm
Clean Sweep: RailRiders cap series sweep with 5-4 victory - MLB.com
Clean Sweep: RailRiders cap series sweep with 5-4 victory MLB.com
Published on 13 July 2025 | 8:43 pm
RailRiders complete sweep of Buffalo as Herd heads to All-Star break - MLB.com
RailRiders complete sweep of Buffalo as Herd heads to All-Star break MLB.com
Published on 13 July 2025 | 8:24 pm
NWS Hazardous Weather Outlook including Watauga, Ashe & Wilkes for Sunday July 13, 2025 - WataugaOnline.com
NWS Hazardous Weather Outlook including Watauga, Ashe & Wilkes for Sunday July 13, 2025 WataugaOnline.com
Published on 13 July 2025 | 3:05 pm
5 hospitalized following shooting in Easton, Pennsylvania - 6abc Philadelphia
5 hospitalized following shooting in Easton, Pennsylvania 6abc Philadelphia
Published on 13 July 2025 | 1:37 pm
5 wounded in Easton shooting; victims ‘uncooperative,’ police say - The Morning Call
5 wounded in Easton shooting; victims ‘uncooperative,’ police say The Morning Call
Published on 13 July 2025 | 10:39 am
Today’s Hot Shots: July 13, 2025 - Wilkes-Barre Citizens' Voice
Today’s Hot Shots: July 13, 2025 Wilkes-Barre Citizens' Voice
Published on 13 July 2025 | 4:05 am
Michael Rushton Obituary (2025) - Wilkes-Barre, PA - Times Leader - Legacy.com
Michael Rushton Obituary (2025) - Wilkes-Barre, PA - Times Leader Legacy.com
Published on 13 July 2025 | 12:10 am
Wilkes County Animal Control Services: Rabid cat bites child and 2 adults in Hays - WXII
Wilkes County Animal Control Services: Rabid cat bites child and 2 adults in Hays WXII
Published on 12 July 2025 | 10:14 pm
Shots fired outside Wilkes Y; man in custody - Journal-Patriot
Shots fired outside Wilkes Y; man in custody Journal-Patriot
Published on 12 July 2025 | 5:44 pm
NWS Hazardous Weather Outlook including Watauga, Ashe & Wilkes for Saturday July 12, 2025 - WataugaOnline.com
NWS Hazardous Weather Outlook including Watauga, Ashe & Wilkes for Saturday July 12, 2025 WataugaOnline.com
Published on 12 July 2025 | 12:54 pm
Traffic advisory issued for Wilkes-Barre - Wilkes-Barre Citizens' Voice
Traffic advisory issued for Wilkes-Barre Wilkes-Barre Citizens' Voice
Published on 12 July 2025 | 10:33 am
HOLY COW! HISTORY: Who was John Wilkes Booth’s ‘Mysterious Beauty’? - Garden City Telegram
HOLY COW! HISTORY: Who was John Wilkes Booth’s ‘Mysterious Beauty’? Garden City Telegram
Published on 12 July 2025 | 3:16 am
Wilkes County EMS warns of rabid animal incidents - WXII
Wilkes County EMS warns of rabid animal incidents WXII
Published on 12 July 2025 | 3:10 am
Wilkesboro police respond to shots fired call at YMCA - FOX8 WGHP
Wilkesboro police respond to shots fired call at YMCA FOX8 WGHP
Published on 12 July 2025 | 2:29 am
Rockin’ the River, Stars of the Valley bring energy to Downtown Wilkes-Barre - Times Leader
Rockin’ the River, Stars of the Valley bring energy to Downtown Wilkes-Barre Times Leader
Published on 12 July 2025 | 1:40 am
Wilkes hosts youth football camp for newly formed league - Wilkes-Barre Citizens' Voice
Wilkes hosts youth football camp for newly formed league Wilkes-Barre Citizens' Voice
Published on 12 July 2025 | 1:18 am
Advocates urge action as Keystone Mission closes in Wilkes-Barre - fox56.com
Advocates urge action as Keystone Mission closes in Wilkes-Barre fox56.com
Published on 12 July 2025 | 1:09 am
Weather alert issued for Wilkes County Friday evening – gusts to hit 40 mph - Durham Herald Sun
Weather alert issued for Wilkes County Friday evening – gusts to hit 40 mph Durham Herald Sun
Published on 11 July 2025 | 11:35 pm
Wilkes-Barre’s Firwood Park is beautified by student-designed park benches - Times Leader
Wilkes-Barre’s Firwood Park is beautified by student-designed park benches Times Leader
Published on 11 July 2025 | 8:25 pm
NWS Hazardous Weather Outlook including Watauga, Ashe & Wilkes for Friday July 11, 2025 - WataugaOnline.com
NWS Hazardous Weather Outlook including Watauga, Ashe & Wilkes for Friday July 11, 2025 WataugaOnline.com
Published on 11 July 2025 | 7:00 pm
Sheila Rosenthal Obituary (2025) - Wilkes-Barre, PA - Times Leader - Legacy.com
Sheila Rosenthal Obituary (2025) - Wilkes-Barre, PA - Times Leader Legacy.com
Published on 11 July 2025 | 6:41 pm
Wilkes-Barre hosts screening to raise awareness of heightened firefighting cancer risk - The Allegheny Front
Wilkes-Barre hosts screening to raise awareness of heightened firefighting cancer risk The Allegheny Front
Published on 11 July 2025 | 2:37 pm
Laralee Ann “Lori ” Riemensnyder - Wilkes-Barre Citizens' Voice
Laralee Ann “Lori ” Riemensnyder Wilkes-Barre Citizens' Voice
Published on 11 July 2025 | 1:54 pm
Rockin’ the River at the River Common, Wilkes-Barre, PA - DiscoverNEPA
Rockin’ the River at the River Common, Wilkes-Barre, PA DiscoverNEPA
Published on 11 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Dr. Maggie Wilkes Obituary July 11, 2025 - Stuhr Funeral Home
Dr. Maggie Wilkes Obituary July 11, 2025 Stuhr Funeral Home
Published on 11 July 2025 | 7:00 am
WILKES-BARRE/SCRANTON REVEALS 2025-26 SCHEDULE - Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins
WILKES-BARRE/SCRANTON REVEALS 2025-26 SCHEDULE Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins
Published on 11 July 2025 | 1:39 am
Community reacts to Keystone Mission closure in Wilkes-Barre - Wilkes-Barre Citizens' Voice
Community reacts to Keystone Mission closure in Wilkes-Barre Wilkes-Barre Citizens' Voice
Published on 10 July 2025 | 8:50 pm
Colleagues remember trailblazing Wilkes-Barre police Capt. Lori Riemensnyder - Wilkes-Barre Citizens' Voice
Colleagues remember trailblazing Wilkes-Barre police Capt. Lori Riemensnyder Wilkes-Barre Citizens' Voice
Published on 10 July 2025 | 7:46 pm
Luzerne County looking at new voting equipment, planning recommendation in August - Wilkes-Barre Citizens' Voice
Luzerne County looking at new voting equipment, planning recommendation in August Wilkes-Barre Citizens' Voice
Published on 10 July 2025 | 5:58 pm
Wilkes-Barre surveying engineering program receives national award - Penn State University
Wilkes-Barre surveying engineering program receives national award Penn State University
Published on 10 July 2025 | 2:21 pm
NWS Hazardous Weather Outlook including Watauga, Ashe & Wilkes for Thursday July 10, 2025 - WataugaOnline.com
NWS Hazardous Weather Outlook including Watauga, Ashe & Wilkes for Thursday July 10, 2025 WataugaOnline.com
Published on 10 July 2025 | 8:53 am
Mary Ellen Duris - Wilkes-Barre Citizens' Voice
Mary Ellen Duris Wilkes-Barre Citizens' Voice
Published on 10 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Elizabeth Latsko Obituary (2025) - Plains Twp., PA - Times Leader - Legacy.com
Elizabeth Latsko Obituary (2025) - Plains Twp., PA - Times Leader Legacy.com
Published on 10 July 2025 | 7:00 am
UPDATE: Weather alert issued for Wilkes County Wednesday evening, says the NWS - Raleigh News & Observer
UPDATE: Weather alert issued for Wilkes County Wednesday evening, says the NWS Raleigh News & Observer
Published on 10 July 2025 | 3:51 am
UPDATE: Flood advisory affecting Wilkes and Yadkin counties until 3 a.m. Thursday - Charlotte Observer
UPDATE: Flood advisory affecting Wilkes and Yadkin counties until 3 a.m. Thursday Charlotte Observer
Published on 10 July 2025 | 12:30 am
UPDATE: Flash flood warning in place for Wilkes and Yadkin counties until 3 a.m. Thursday - Charlotte Observer
UPDATE: Flash flood warning in place for Wilkes and Yadkin counties until 3 a.m. Thursday Charlotte Observer
Published on 9 July 2025 | 6:55 pm
Rockin’ the River returns Friday. Here’s everything you need know. - Wilkes-Barre Citizens' Voice
Rockin’ the River returns Friday. Here’s everything you need know. Wilkes-Barre Citizens' Voice
Published on 9 July 2025 | 6:42 pm
NWS Hazardous Weather Outlook including Watauga, Ashe & Wilkes for Wednesday July 9, 2025 - WataugaOnline.com
NWS Hazardous Weather Outlook including Watauga, Ashe & Wilkes for Wednesday July 9, 2025 WataugaOnline.com
Published on 9 July 2025 | 8:44 am
Carolanne Jones - Wilkes-Barre Citizens' Voice
Carolanne Jones Wilkes-Barre Citizens' Voice
Published on 9 July 2025 | 7:00 am
NCDC Commitment Profiles: Casper’s Fillion Advancing To Wilkes University - USPHL
NCDC Commitment Profiles: Casper’s Fillion Advancing To Wilkes University USPHL
Published on 9 July 2025 | 1:36 am
Edward Hayduk Obituary (2025) - Wilkes-Barre, PA - Times Leader - Legacy.com
Edward Hayduk Obituary (2025) - Wilkes-Barre, PA - Times Leader Legacy.com
Published on 9 July 2025 | 12:15 am
WILKES 8U SOFTBALL TAKES DISTRICT CROWN PAGE A8 - Journal-Patriot
WILKES 8U SOFTBALL TAKES DISTRICT CROWN PAGE A8 Journal-Patriot
Published on 8 July 2025 | 5:23 pm
Man beaten with chair, robbed in Wilkes-Barre - Wilkes-Barre Citizens' Voice
Man beaten with chair, robbed in Wilkes-Barre Wilkes-Barre Citizens' Voice
Published on 8 July 2025 | 4:07 pm
Vehicles struck by bullets in Wilkes-Barre - Times Leader
Vehicles struck by bullets in Wilkes-Barre Times Leader
Published on 8 July 2025 | 2:47 pm
NWS Hazardous Weather Outlook including Watauga, Ashe & Wilkes for Tuesday July 8, 2025 - WataugaOnline.com
NWS Hazardous Weather Outlook including Watauga, Ashe & Wilkes for Tuesday July 8, 2025 WataugaOnline.com
Published on 8 July 2025 | 12:33 pm
4 vehicles struck by gunfire in Wilkes-Barre - Wilkes-Barre Citizens' Voice
4 vehicles struck by gunfire in Wilkes-Barre Wilkes-Barre Citizens' Voice
Published on 8 July 2025 | 12:17 pm
Wilkes-Barre Locals Are Making the Trip for Full-Spectrum High-THC Small Batch Weed - stupidDOPE
Wilkes-Barre Locals Are Making the Trip for Full-Spectrum High-THC Small Batch Weed stupidDOPE
Published on 7 July 2025 | 10:08 pm
Wilkes-Barre Township council OKs forensic audit following business manager’s resignation - Times Leader
Wilkes-Barre Township council OKs forensic audit following business manager’s resignation Times Leader
Published on 7 July 2025 | 7:24 pm
Weather alert active for Wilkes County Monday afternoon, says the NWS - Durham Herald Sun
Weather alert active for Wilkes County Monday afternoon, says the NWS Durham Herald Sun
Published on 7 July 2025 | 6:47 pm
NWS Hazardous Weather Outlook including Watauga, Ashe & Wilkes for SundayJuly 6, 2025 - WataugaOnline.com
NWS Hazardous Weather Outlook including Watauga, Ashe & Wilkes for SundayJuly 6, 2025 WataugaOnline.com
Published on 7 July 2025 | 1:08 am
Joseph Soprano Obituary (1966 - 2025) - Hanover Township, PA - Times Leader - Legacy.com
Joseph Soprano Obituary (1966 - 2025) - Hanover Township, PA - Times Leader Legacy.com
Published on 6 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Connie Guesto Obituary (2025) - Wilkes-Barre, PA - Times Leader - Legacy.com
Connie Guesto Obituary (2025) - Wilkes-Barre, PA - Times Leader Legacy.com
Published on 5 July 2025 | 10:05 pm
Battle Lost: Scranton/Wilkes-Barre drops 5-4 decision Friday - MLB.com
Battle Lost: Scranton/Wilkes-Barre drops 5-4 decision Friday MLB.com
Published on 5 July 2025 | 2:07 am
Old-Fashioned 4th of July Celebration | Kirby Park, Wilkes-Barre, PA - DiscoverNEPA
Old-Fashioned 4th of July Celebration | Kirby Park, Wilkes-Barre, PA DiscoverNEPA
Published on 4 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Wilkes-Barre student, faculty member explore mapping roads with AI in Brazil - Penn State University
Wilkes-Barre student, faculty member explore mapping roads with AI in Brazil Penn State University
Published on 3 July 2025 | 7:00 am
UPDATE: Power restored, gas repairs continue in downtown Wilkes-Barre after city went dark last night - WVIA Public Media
UPDATE: Power restored, gas repairs continue in downtown Wilkes-Barre after city went dark last night WVIA Public Media
Published on 2 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Local officials offer condolences after fatal crash involving Wilkes County deputy - WXII
Local officials offer condolences after fatal crash involving Wilkes County deputy WXII
Published on 30 June 2025 | 8:09 pm
NC Highway Patrol: 3 killed, 2 injured in Red White and Blue Road crash in Wilkes County - WXII
NC Highway Patrol: 3 killed, 2 injured in Red White and Blue Road crash in Wilkes County WXII
Published on 30 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Andrew Wilkes - The Hechinger Report
Andrew Wilkes The Hechinger Report
Published on 30 June 2025 | 5:00 am
‘Heartfelt condolences’: Triad agencies release statements on death of Wilkes County deputy - FOX8 WGHP
‘Heartfelt condolences’: Triad agencies release statements on death of Wilkes County deputy FOX8 WGHP
Published on 29 June 2025 | 7:00 am
3 killed, 2 injured in head-on crash in Wilkes County, NCSHP says - FOX8 WGHP
3 killed, 2 injured in head-on crash in Wilkes County, NCSHP says FOX8 WGHP
Published on 28 June 2025 | 7:00 am
3 killed, 2 others hurt in Wilkes County crash, troopers say - WBTV
3 killed, 2 others hurt in Wilkes County crash, troopers say WBTV
Published on 28 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Spencer Jones Promoted From Double-A Somerset To Triple-A Scranton/ Wilkes-Barre - MLB.com
Spencer Jones Promoted From Double-A Somerset To Triple-A Scranton/ Wilkes-Barre MLB.com
Published on 27 June 2025 | 6:08 pm
Cruzin’ the Square Car Show | Public Square, Wilkes-Barre - DiscoverNEPA
Cruzin’ the Square Car Show | Public Square, Wilkes-Barre DiscoverNEPA
Published on 27 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Family of Khari Wilkes to host memorial walk as search for suspects continues - WSOC TV
Family of Khari Wilkes to host memorial walk as search for suspects continues WSOC TV
Published on 26 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Overnight closures planned for Wilkes Bridge in Gulfport - WLOX
Overnight closures planned for Wilkes Bridge in Gulfport WLOX
Published on 23 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Sunsets on SOMA — Pop-Up Happy Hour in Downtown Wilkes-Barre - DiscoverNEPA
Sunsets on SOMA — Pop-Up Happy Hour in Downtown Wilkes-Barre DiscoverNEPA
Published on 19 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Juneteenth Block Party on Public Square – Wilkes-Barre, PA - DiscoverNEPA
Juneteenth Block Party on Public Square – Wilkes-Barre, PA DiscoverNEPA
Published on 19 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Shelters in Scranton, Wilkes-Barre set to close - WNEP
Shelters in Scranton, Wilkes-Barre set to close WNEP
Published on 17 June 2025 | 7:00 am
UPDATED: Keystone Mission to close two centers in Wilkes-Barre, Scranton, reduce staff - WVIA Public Media
UPDATED: Keystone Mission to close two centers in Wilkes-Barre, Scranton, reduce staff WVIA Public Media
Published on 17 June 2025 | 7:00 am
American Mythmakers, Revisited: Hunter S. Thompson and John Wilkes Booth - The New York Times
American Mythmakers, Revisited: Hunter S. Thompson and John Wilkes Booth The New York Times
Published on 17 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Fatal accident on NC 268 in Wilkes County leaves one dead - WXII
Fatal accident on NC 268 in Wilkes County leaves one dead WXII
Published on 16 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Penn State Wilkes-Barre chancellor to retire - Penn State University
Penn State Wilkes-Barre chancellor to retire Penn State University
Published on 11 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Obituary | Kathy Wilkes of Springfield, Missouri - Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services, LLC
Obituary | Kathy Wilkes of Springfield, Missouri Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services, LLC
Published on 4 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Big third inning carries West Wilkes past North Lenoir in 2A softball - highschoolot.com
Big third inning carries West Wilkes past North Lenoir in 2A softball highschoolot.com
Published on 30 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Mary Louise Wilkes Obituary May 28, 2025 - Smith Family Funeral Homes
Mary Louise Wilkes Obituary May 28, 2025 Smith Family Funeral Homes
Published on 28 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Penn State Wilkes-Barre honors employees - Penn State University
Penn State Wilkes-Barre honors employees Penn State University
Published on 27 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Urgency and hope at 2025 Wilkes Climate Summit - The University of Utah
Urgency and hope at 2025 Wilkes Climate Summit The University of Utah
Published on 22 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Wilkes-Barre Student Success Services celebrates students - Penn State University
Wilkes-Barre Student Success Services celebrates students Penn State University
Published on 16 May 2025 | 7:00 am
‘Mad Men’s’ Matthew Weiner talks new play ‘John Wilkes Booth’ and hating crabs - The Baltimore Banner
‘Mad Men’s’ Matthew Weiner talks new play ‘John Wilkes Booth’ and hating crabs The Baltimore Banner
Published on 16 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Girl, 3, fears John Wilkes Booth is under her bed after Ford’s Theatre visit - Syracuse.com
Girl, 3, fears John Wilkes Booth is under her bed after Ford’s Theatre visit Syracuse.com
Published on 15 May 2025 | 7:00 am
He created one of TV’s greatest shows. Now he’s obsessed with John Wilkes Booth. - The Washington Post
He created one of TV’s greatest shows. Now he’s obsessed with John Wilkes Booth. The Washington Post
Published on 13 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Former North Wilkes High teacher sentenced for cyberstalking; now prohibited from teaching - WXII
Former North Wilkes High teacher sentenced for cyberstalking; now prohibited from teaching WXII
Published on 12 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Wilkes Blvd. United Methodist Church faces a potentially dark future - Columbia Missourian
Wilkes Blvd. United Methodist Church faces a potentially dark future Columbia Missourian
Published on 6 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Ian Wilkes has helped train 2 Kentucky Derby winners, seeks first on his own with Burnham Square - Spectrum News 1
Ian Wilkes has helped train 2 Kentucky Derby winners, seeks first on his own with Burnham Square Spectrum News 1
Published on 1 May 2025 | 7:00 am
7 Climate Launch Prize finalists at Wilkes Summit - The University of Utah
7 Climate Launch Prize finalists at Wilkes Summit The University of Utah
Published on 30 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Financial assistance proves key for Penn State Wilkes-Barre students - Penn State University
Financial assistance proves key for Penn State Wilkes-Barre students Penn State University
Published on 29 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Penn State Wilkes-Barre announces Joseph Boylan as spring commencement speaker - Penn State University
Penn State Wilkes-Barre announces Joseph Boylan as spring commencement speaker Penn State University
Published on 28 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Penn State Wilkes-Barre to hold open house April 26 for prospective students - Penn State University
Penn State Wilkes-Barre to hold open house April 26 for prospective students Penn State University
Published on 26 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Penn State Wilkes-Barre honors scholarship recipients - Penn State University
Penn State Wilkes-Barre honors scholarship recipients Penn State University
Published on 23 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Donald Wilkes Obituary April 9, 2025 - harpethhills.com
Donald Wilkes Obituary April 9, 2025 harpethhills.com
Published on 9 April 2025 | 7:00 am
University of Kentucky names new Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory director - UKNow
University of Kentucky names new Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory director UKNow
Published on 31 March 2025 | 7:00 am
SERGEI MURASHOV RETURNS TO WILKES-BARRE/SCRANTON - Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins
SERGEI MURASHOV RETURNS TO WILKES-BARRE/SCRANTON Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins
Published on 4 March 2025 | 8:00 am
Rev. Thomas Byars Wilkes, Jr. Obituary February 26, 2025 - The J.F. Floyd Mortuary
Rev. Thomas Byars Wilkes, Jr. Obituary February 26, 2025 The J.F. Floyd Mortuary
Published on 26 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Alexander W. Wilkes, MD Obituary January 27, 2025 - Wichmann Funeral Homes
Alexander W. Wilkes, MD Obituary January 27, 2025 Wichmann Funeral Homes
Published on 31 January 2025 | 3:42 pm
Penn State Wilkes-Barre announces fall 2024 Dean’s List - Penn State University
Penn State Wilkes-Barre announces fall 2024 Dean’s List Penn State University
Published on 23 January 2025 | 8:00 am
Brian Lee Wilkes Obituary January 17, 2025 - newcomerdayton.com
Brian Lee Wilkes Obituary January 17, 2025 newcomerdayton.com
Published on 17 January 2025 | 8:00 am