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A 30-day window for public comment regarding opening part of the Shikellamy State Park to archery hunting began Monday.

Valley pediatrician Dr. Pat Bruno worries vaccine skeptics, including U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., pose a public health risk.

WEST PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Vice-President J.D. Vance will make a stop in Northeastern Pennsylvania tomorrow to talk about the recently passed so-called "Big Beautiful Bill."

He will speak at Don's Machine Shop in West Pittston.

The event is expected to begin at around 12:30.

The eyes of the world will be on northeastern Pennsylvania tomorrow as Vice J.D. Vance will visit Luzerne County.

PENNSYLVANIA (WTAJ) – In celebration of National Hot Dog Day, Sheetz announced that it will be giving away two free hot dogs to customers.

The special offer will be available on National Hot Dog Day, Wednesday, July 16, through Tuesday, July 22.

Customers must purchase a minimum of 10 gallons of any fuel grade in a single transaction to redeem the offer, which will be available at all locations that offer fuel. The offer excludes extras and add-ons to the hot dogs and can be found under the OFFERZ tab on the Sheetz app.

MOUNT POCONO, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The recent storms slamming our area have been impacting a number of community outdoor events.

28/22 News stopped by a summertime staple in the Poconos and has more on how the group behind it isn’t letting rain dampen the fun.

The fun slide lights still shine bright, despite a foggy Tuesday morning in Mount Pocono.

The ride is one of dozens, all part of the Pocono Mountain Carnival that kicked off Monday, but had a rainy start.

LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) —  State police released information about road closures expected for Vice President JD Vance's visit to West Pittston on Wednesday.

Pennsylvania State Police say Vance's visit will include temporary delays and closures on roadways in the vicinity of the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport, US Route 11, and other roadways in the Pittston area.

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PSP did not specify the exact roads that will be closed during the duration of Vance's visit.

LYNN TWP., LEHIGH COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A woman who died after a multi-vehicle crash involving a tractor-trailer has been identified.

According to Lehigh County Coroner Daniel Buglio, on July 14, around 1:00 a.m., a collision occurred on State Route 309 and Mountain Road in Lynn Township.

Coroner Buglio states that the driver of a car, Kassandra F. Milkewicz, 36, of Lansford, died in the collision involving another vehicle and a tractor-trailer.

Truck, tractor trailer collision causes I-80 shut down

STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Interstate 80 was closed due to a crash involving a truck and a tractor-trailer.

On Tuesday morning, I-80 west was closed at Exit 305 in Stroudsburg. Crews on the scene tell 28/22 News that the truck crashed, rolled over, and hit a tractor-trailer.

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No other details were given, and the conditions of the drivers are unknown.

State police are continuing the investigation.

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