Ashland Man Found With Stolen Pickup Truck

An Ashland man reportedly stole a pickup truck from B&L Chevrolet-Buick on Route 61 in Coal Township, Northumberland County on Friday.

Drone Nearly Collides with Medical Helicopter

On Wednesday, a drone nearly collided with a Geisinger Medical Helicopter near the Joe Zerby Airport.

New License Plates Help Show Pride in America

Legislation passed earlier this year authorized PennDOT to produce new license plate designs, one of which serves as a testament to the American spirit.

Scheduled Road Work for Interstate 81 in Schuylkill County

Scheduled Road Work for Interstate 81 in Schuylkill County

Restaurant Destroyed By Fire Friday Morning

Photo posted from Firewire Schuylkill County

Amberdeen's Fine Food and Bevarages, 62 North Lehigh Street, Frackville, was destroyed by fire Friday morning.

Tamaqua Police Cleared in Taser Death

According to the Times News, the Tamaqua Borough Council was informed on Tuesday night that the Tamaqua Police have been cleared of any wrong doing in connection with the death of a man who died after being tasered by a stun gun back in August.

Crews at the Scene of Structure Fire in Frackville Friday Morning

Just before 7AM, fire personnel were called to 66 North Lehigh Street in Frackville for a structure fire.

Butler Township Police Warn Public About Telephone Scam

Butler Township Police would like to warn public, especially the elderly, of a telephone scam being conducted in our area. The suspects are contacting person via landline telephone posing as IRS agents demanding immediate payment for back taxes and threatening imprisonment if demands are not met. Suspects are demanding that a green dot card be purchased to conduct the money transfer.

PennDOT, State Police Launch "Operation Safe Holiday"

Keeping the upcoming holiday season free of tragic vehicle crashes is the
aim of “Operation Safe Holiday,” a joint campaign by Pennsylvania State Police,

PennDOT and local law enforcement. The holiday enforcement will focus on
nighttime seat belt use and impaired driving.

Police Looking for Alleged Thieves Who Stole Credit Cards and Vehicle

The Pennsylvania State Police are looking for two individuals who allegedly stole credit cards and vehicle from a home.

Brewer's Outlet Mural to Be Preserved

A group from Pottsville has been working hard to preserve a piece of Pottsville history.

Heroin, Meth, and Bath Salts Account for Wednesday's Drug Arrests

On Wednesday, 76 arrest warrants were issued in a widespread drug bust in the Shenandoah area.

Heroin accounted for most of the arrests but also included Meth and Bath Salts

WBRE sat down with District Attorney Christine Holman to discuss the impact of drugs on the county.

Names Released of People Arrested in This Morning's Drug Sweep

(11/19/14) - According to SSPTV out of Hazleton, they have released the names of who was arrested during this morning's drug sweep in the Shenandoah Area.

Drug Sweep in Shenandoah Wednesday Morning

Officials carried out a large drug sweep Wednesday morning in the borough of Shenandoah.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 11/20/14

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 11/20/14