Luzerne County

Vance is expected to visit West Pittston on Wednesday, July 16, to deliver remarks on President Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill.

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A new sinkhole opened up in Wilkes-Barre Monday morning, causing many families to be evacuated.

Horton Street in Wilkes-Barre might have some bad luck when it comes to sinkholes.

Just a few weeks ago, the road was shut down due to a sinkhole caused by stormwater backup; now, it's closed again.

"This is a new sinkhole. We still have the one that opened up at the end of June, and we're still working on that sinkhole. This is in addition to that one," stated Mayor of Wilkes-Barre, George Brown.

A massive hole along the 100 block of Horton Street has forced 12 people from their homes.

WEST PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The location where Vice President JD Vance will be speaking on Wednesday in West Pittston has been announced.

JD Vance will be speaking at Don's Machine Shop located at 777 Ash Street in West Pittston at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 16.

Campground evacuated due to flooding

Doors will open at 11:00 a.m., and you may sign up for tickets at the GOP Events page.

Vance will be speaking in West Pittston to celebrate the passing of the One Big Beautiful Bill.

FAIRMOUNT TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Tense moments in parts of Luzerne County as heavy rain triggers flash flooding. A summer camp was evacuated after floodwaters surged through the area.

Luzerne County EMA helped coordinate the response to the flash flooding in the county overnight and early Monday morning.

One of the hardest hit areas was Patterson Grove in Fairmount Township, a summer camp. These waters are from Lake Jean and Kitchen Creek. Normally, no water flows through Patterson Grove.

The Back Mountain Memorial Library concluded its 79th annual auction on Sunday in Luzerne County.

The Harwood Fire Department hosted a benefit on Sunday to support Jessica Lockwood's family, with funds going to support her family.

LAUREL RUN, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Engines echoed near Wilkes-Barre this weekend as drivers took on one of the steepest and most historic racing events in the country.

Competitors navigated a twisting, half mile stretch of east Northampton Street for the Giants Despair Hillclimb.

The road has challenged racers for 119 years, earning its spot as one of the oldest motorsport events in the country.

Racers had to navigate turns like the infamous "Devil's Elbow," known as the toughest part of the course.

HAZLE TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Family and friends are remembering, a fallen community leader, a mother, first responder, and friend whose life was taken far too soon.

28/22's Brian Orbin shows us how the community gathered today to honor her memory.

Dozens of people rallied Sunday in Hazle Township around a name they'll never forget: Jessica Lockwood.

Lockwood was murdered in April in Hazleton.

But today, her memory lives on through community, kids, and the love she had for her own two children.

Racers from all over the country came together in Luzerne County this weekend to push vehicles to the limit on one of the oldest courses in the world.