Luzerne County

Henry Stubbs died on June 17 while serving a life sentence for first-degree murder, according to the state Department of Corrections.

WILKES-BARRE TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Wyoming Valley Mall is closed until further notice for a power outage.

According to the mall's Facebook page, around 5:30 a.m., they announced the mall would be closed until further notice due to a power outage.

$5,000 worth of horse equipment stolen during break in

Around 11:30 a.m., the mall confirmed it will be closed for the rest of the day on June 25.

HUNTINGTON TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police say around $5,000 worth of horse riding equipment was stolen when somebody broke into a horse trailer.

According to Pennsylvania State Police, a horse trailer was broken into on Baker Hill Road in Huntington Township in the early hours of June 1.

Tractor-trailer hit and run leaves porch destroyed, raises serious concerns

The release states that multiple saddles, reins, ropes, collars, and other horse-riding equipment valued at up to $5,000 were stolen.

EXETER, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A local school district is trying to find solutions to long-term financial concerns they have within the district. While the school board says they're alright for now, one board member is taking a proactive approach to hopefully keep the district afloat.

PITTSTON TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A hit-and-run involving a tractor-trailer in Pittston Township is raising serious concerns about safety on a busy residential road.

A woman's porch was destroyed, and now, there are questions over who's responsible for maintaining safety on that particular roadway.

"Oh, I just got weak. I couldn't believe that this happened," homeowner Cathy Menichini stated.

Menichini has lived on Oak Street in Pittston Township for nearly 60 years.

Despite a record-breaking heatwave, the 45th annual Dallas Kiwanis Senior Softball game was still on at Lake-Lehman High School.

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A home in Luzerne County has been determined to be unfit for human habitation after an air conditioner caught fire.

Crews on scene say they were able to get the fire out quickly, but not before it spread to the third floor of the home.

Woman rescued from burning home in Kingston

Officials say no one was injured, but two people are now displaced.

The fire is now under investigation.

KINGSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Public pools are packed as families look to stay cool during this heat wave. 28/22 News stopped by the Kingston Pool, where we found people of all ages cooling down and having fun.

The pool offers everything from slides to a splash pad. There's also a snack bar.

There are also membership deals for residents and non-residents of Kingston. Single daily swim passes are also available.

Tips for keeping our pets safe amid high temps

The pool is open until August, weather permitting.

K-9 units from northeastern Pennsylvania trained in Harveys Lake, cooling off during a heat wave.

Harveys Lake attracts visitors seeking relief from the heatwave.