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SUNBURY — Taxes will remain steady for Shikellamy School District residents for the third straight year.

Critics say the changes prioritize “short-term gain over long-term benefits” for the federal broadband program

DANVILLE — The Montour Motorcycle Riders will host a fun ride later this month to benefit local children in need.

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Officers say two juveniles are in custody after reports of shots fired in Scranton Wednesday.

Lieutenant James Weaver with the Scranton Police Department told 28/22 News police were called to the 3100 block of North Main Avenue Wednesday evening after a report of shots fired.

Farmers market returns to Wilkes-Barre

Police say no one was injured, and two juveniles are in custody.

Authorities explain that they will not be releasing any further details due to the age of the suspects.

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— The farmers market will be back in downtown Wilkes-Barre this week.

Mayor George Brown announced the farmers market will be on Public Square Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

McDade Park pool closed due to leak

The farmers market will be every Thursday through November 13.

The mayor says SNAP will be available through the Wilkes-Barre Health Department.

HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — An investigation is underway after an early morning fire in Hazleton. Fire crews were called at around 4:00 a.m. to an apartment building on North Church Street.

There appears to be damage to the upper floors and roof of the home.

The building is now condemned.

Crash backing up traffic on I-380

The fire chief says five people who lived here were able to get out safely and are now being helped by the Red Cross.

One firefighter was injured but is expected to be okay.

A fire marshal is now investigating.

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Summer fun is put on pause at a popular swim spot in Scranton.

Opening day for the McDade Park swimming pool has been delayed due to leaks.

This is not the first time the pool's opening was delayed due to a leak. It also happened last year.

Weather Alert: Strong storms expected to push through NEPA Thursday

Rather than attempt to fix the new leaks gradually, the county will look at contractor bids for the repairs.

A new opening date has not been announced.

COOLBAUGH TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— A Wednesday afternoon crash backed up traffic along Interstate 380 (I-380) in Monroe County.

The Monroe County Communications Center stated that a crash occurred Wednesday afternoon on I-380 Southbound near mile marker 6.

Officials confirmed there are injuries, but the severity and number of injuries are unknown.

PSP hunt suspects after stolen vehicle crash on I-80/81

HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— In a release, Hazleton City Police Department states that they have made several arrests in connection with a shooting that happened on Tuesday.

Officials say that the people detained and accused of being involved in Tuesday's shooting and vehicle pursuit have been determined to be juveniles.

Hazleton City Police Public Information Officer Jessica Surkin states that the names of the suspects cannot be released due to their ages.

PSP hunt suspects after stolen vehicle crash on I-80/81

DEDHAM, Mass. (AP) — A jury found Karen Read not guilty of second-degree murder and manslaughter charges Wednesday in the 2022 death of her Boston police officer boyfriend, a case that attracted legions of true crime followers who erupted in cheers when word of the acquittal spread outside court.

The same jury also found her guilty of a lesser charge of drunken driving after deliberating for at least 22 hours since June 13.