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The software Luzerne County uses to track and assess properties for real estate taxation will be upgraded due to discontinuation of the current version the end of next year.

Due to a shortage of sheriff deputies, Luzerne County is seeking outside proposals to provide trained, armed security guard services at four sites.

Former Luzerne County judge Michael Conahan’s sentence has been commuted by President Joe Biden.

Luzerne County Council unanimously adopted a no-tax-hike 2025 budget Tuesday and approved projects to be funded with both opioid litigation settlement and federal American Rescue Plan Act funds.

Luzerne County Council plans to hold off on taking back $1.5 million in unused federal American Rescue Plan Act funds for a heating/utility assistance program, hoping more eligible residents will seek the available help, council Chairman John Lombardo said Monday.

Luzerne County ended up with 75% voter turnout in the Nov. 5 general election, according to the final tally posted last week following the election board’s full certification.

Luzerne County Government Study Commission members presented a range of questions and opinions during county Manager Romilda Crocamo’s recent appearance before the seven-citizen panel.

Luzerne County has retained an outside consultant to examine prison operations, county Manager Romilda Crocamo announced Friday.

Luzerne County Manager Romilda Crocamo presented her views during Thursday’s study commission meeting, including arguments for keeping the top manager position appointed instead of elected and maintaining a central law office rather than switching back to individual solicitors.

Luzerne County Council must decide if it will continue funding law enforcement officers at Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport security checkpoints next year.