South Wilkes-Barre

Wilkes-Barre police did not seek an Amber Alert in their search for deaf teen La’Niyah Clark, whose body was found at the end of last month. This has raised questions about other advisories and calls for new options.

Measles was declared eliminated in the United States in 2000, but the country is about to lose that designation as cases and outbreaks rapidly grow. Nationally, there have been more than 1,100 cases of measles infections - with 12 cases here in Pennsylvania.

Investigators on Friday identified the remains of a body found in South Wilkes-Barre as La'Niyah "Lala"Clark. The teen was reported missing on Jan. 17. The Luzerne County District Attorney's office also said Friday that Clark's biological aunt had been arrested in Maryland. Loved ones gathered in Wilkes-Barre over the weekend to honor La'Niyah's memory.

La'Niyah Clark went missing on Jan. 17. Investigators said a body found in South Wilkes-Barre last week was hers. La'Niyah's loved ones held a vigil Saturday evening at the parking garage off Thayer Street where the teen's remains were found.

The busy thoroughfare in South Wilkes-Barre, which has been closed for nearly five months after two sinkholes opened up this summer, is now expected to reopen next week.

Officials gather at CrisNics to give neighbors an update on repairs to sewer/stormwater line in wake of Wilkes-Barre sinkholes.

Gathering at CrisNic's will provide neighborhood residents with information about how work will affect the area.

Northeast and Central Pennsylvania handled flooding and sinkholes – and Vice President JD Vance announced where he’ll be speaking in West Pittston tomorrow.

Street in South Wilkes-Barre hit by sinkhole for second time in less than three weeks.

The latest proposal comes after the nurses’ five-day strike in February and negotiating sessions on March 25 and 26. Union members said they will not agree to this proposal.