Luzerne County

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.

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.

A hole opened next to Sunnyside Drive in Butler Township, causing a partial road closure on Monday around 6 p.m.

Flooding from Kitchen Creek forced campgrounds to evacuate and left families and an animal retreat scrambling.

KINGSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Student projects centered on gardening can help kids learn such things as plant life cycles, measurement, and applying critical thinking skills.

One such gardening project is helping local students with autism and behavioral challenges gain valuable life lessons, too.

Welcome to The Graham Academy student produce stand, where the fruit and veggies for sale are as fresh as can be.

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.

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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.