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With the first race of the weekend underway, the track is quick to point out that it has much more to offer for families than just the races.

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Six new police officers will be joining the force in the city of Wilkes-Barre.

All six were sworn in at City Hall Friday morning.

Mayor George Brown says they all have years of experience in the field and are already certified.

Pocono Raceway joins AG for drug take-back weekend

(WBRE/WYOU)— Race fans worldwide are gathering in Monroe County for this weekend's NASCAR Cup Series at Pocono Raceway.

28/22's Alaina Losito has been at the track all day.

The Craftsman Truck Series race here at Pocono Raceway is currently underway.

A pretty big crowd here on Friday and all eyes are on last year's winner Corey Heim.

He absolutely dominated the race leading most of the laps.

His most recent win came in Charlotte where he became the youngest driver ever to reach 15 career Truck Series wins.

JENKINS TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Most anniversaries you hear about means that those doing the celebrating receive a gift.

But when the celebration is for the anniversary of 28/22's parent company Nexstar, it is about "Giving Back".

28/22's Mark Hiller explains how northeastern Pennsylvania benefits from this year's Nexstar Founder's Day of Caring.

Instead of serving up the news at CEO Weinberg Northeast Regional Food Bank, the 28/22 News crew is helping serve members of our community in need.

Freedom Archery Fest is coming to Camp Freedom for the first time this weekend.

On the day their wedding was supposed to take place, family and friends joined Tristen Cherry in the hospital to remember his bride-to-be.

(WBRE/WYOU)— The racing fun all starts tonight with the Craftsman Truck Series.

28/22's Nick Zelaya has been at the track all day.

He'll give you the latest on what fans can expect including the running of the Craftsman Truck Series race.

NASCAR fans descend upon the Tricky Triangle

With the Craftsman Trucks Series set to start at 5:00 p.m., fans are starting to file into their seats.

28/22 Sports caught up with a racer most of you may known as Malcom, and he is hoping to not finish the middle Friday night.

Area nonprofits and different organizations are highlighting their efforts with fans this NASCAR weekend.

HARRISBURG — Pennsylvania’s unemployment remained unchanged over the month, sitting at 3.9 percent in May according to the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry.

LEWISBURG — A downed tree destroyed an apartment on Lewisburg’s South Water Street during Thursday evening’s storm.