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.
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Despite a record-breaking heatwave, the 45th annual Dallas Kiwanis Senior Softball game was still on at Lake-Lehman High School.
PPL says over 300 customers were without power due to weather-related issues in the Hill Section of Scranton and a part of Dunmore on Tuesday.
The early intelligence report issued by the Defense Intelligence Agency contradicts statements from Trump and Netanyahu about the status of the facilities.
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.
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A pair of Electric City-based barbers decided to give back by providing free haircuts to those in need.
Dozens of kids got free cuts this morning thanks to City Touch Barbershop in Scranton.
Free refreshments were provided for the kids, with pizza donated by Buona Pizza, and snacks and drinks donated by the youth basketball group Hoop Heroes.
96th annual Millville Fireman’s Carnival begins Friday
More than 30 kids walked out of the event with a fresh haircut for summer at no cost to the families.
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.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Tuesday that it has asked Tesla for information about the apparent errors.
