Wilkes-Barre

The Fine Arts Fiesta began Thursday, kicking off four days of performances, activities and all things art on Public Square in downtown Wilkes-Barre.

Wilkes-Barre’s Fine Arts Fiesta kicked off yesterday for the 70th year. Dance groups, musicians, actors and more will play on the outdoor stage while vendors display their artwork around Public Square this weekend.

The Fine Arts Fiesta brings a celebration of all forms of art to Wilkes-Barre's Public Square, May 14-17. This year’s theme is “70 years around the square.”

Tenor Health Foundation purchased the financially struggling Community Health Systems-owned Wilkes-Barre General Hospital, Regional Hospital in Scranton and Moses Taylor Hospital. Executives are optimistic about the hospitals’ futures three months after the sale.

Renovations at Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre are expected to be complete by early fall, officials say, bringing the hospital's number of inpatient beds to over 100.

With spring weather blooming in the region, Penn State Master Gardeners in Luzerne County are sharing tips for a bountiful gardening season.

Police on Tuesday charged La'Niyah Clark’s biological aunt with kidnapping, abusing and fatally asphyxiating the Wilkes-Barre teen earlier this year.

Luzerne County law enforcement officials talked about the case against Bobbiejo Etzel, 37, who is accused of killing teenage niece La'Niyah Clark, as well as controversy surrounding their investigation.

Tierra Gilliam faces a felony charge of hindering apprehension or prosecution for allegedly driving Jason D. Dates away from the area and misleading investigators.

Police cars have blocked off part of Old River Road in Wilkes-Barre as police surround an apartment building at 111 Old River Road.