Anthracite coal converted this region from agrarian to industrial. The discovery of hard coal — and the discovery by Jesse Fell of how to burn the stuff — spurred booms in the economy and population.

A graffiti ensconced ghost town, an abandoned ski paradise, mine ... of Pennsylvania for over 60 years, led him to discover the Laurel Run mine fire near Laurel Run and Georgetown, in Luzerne ...

Two deer in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania tested positive for chronic wasting disease. A new Disease Management Area with special regulations will be established in eastern Pennsylvania.

LUZERNE COUNTY, Pa. — Investigators say 14 members for the figure skating community are among the victims of the plane crash in D.C. Members of the skating club of Boston and the Philadelphia ...

Tony Brooks of the Wilkes-Barre Preservation Society leg a guided tour of the Luzerne County Courthouse as part series of programs and events in observance of Anthracite Mining Heritage Month.

LUZERNE COUNTY, Pa. — A symbol of courage was presented to those who served our country at a Wednesday night event in Luzerne County. Folks came to the Plains American Legion as Northeast Quilts ...

WILKES-BARRE — The Luzerne County Government Study Commission ... disclosed the commission has received a set of four draft maps that break the county into three, four, five and seven council ...

Two deer have tested positive for Chronic Wasting Disease in Luzerne County, the Pennsylvania Game Commission and the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture announced Friday. This is the first ...

Luzerne County administration on Wednesday ... in state election law to improve the process of running elections in Pennsylvania counties. County Manager Romilda Crocamo announced shortly after ...

A long-abandoned mine caused a sinkhole on I-80 last month, highlighting the dangers lurking just beneath the surface across ...

Export officials are excited about creation of a historical area showcasing the borough’s mining history. A $139,000 state ...