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Police responded to the crash just before 6 p.m. opn Saturday

An EF-0 tornado swept through the Sweetwater area early Friday morning, sending the Hearn family to the hospital.

Records reviewed by The Associated Press show how some of the fugitives received aid before and after their escape.

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Some 150 students got to demonstrate their science knowledge thanks to an annual competition in Wilkes-Barre. The always popular Egg Drop was just one of the categories on Saturday at the SHINE Science Olympiad.

Wilkes University welcomed students from nine different schools in Luzerne County.

28/22 News Anchor Nick Toma and Reporter Amelia Sack served as celebrity judges.

The event emphasizes the importance of STEM learning through the program SHINE, which stands for Schools and Homes in Education.

DICKSON CITY, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A truck show near Scranton brought out hundreds of visitors from northeastern Pennsylvania and beyond, but they were not just there for the trucks.

28/22 News Reporter Avery Nape brings us the sights and sounds of the annual diesel display and what's behind it.

Rolling coal for a good cause: Diesel Jam 2025 brought hundreds of truck owners and truck enthusiasts to Dickson City's Circle Drive-In Saturday afternoon.

More than 200 trucks, big and small, lined up for spectators to enjoy.

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Organizers of a popular fundraiser to help the unhoused did not want to take chances with wet weather on Saturday.

They postponed Ruth's Place Walk for Hope.

Ruth's Place provides 24-hour lodging and services to women experiencing homelessness with the goal of helping them get back on their feet.

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Don't worry, organizers say they still plan to have the walk.

The new date is Friday, June 13, at 12:00 p.m. on Public Square.

BENTON TOWNSHIP, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — It's not exactly swimming weather this weekend, but there's some good news for those who like to take a dip at a local outdoor pool.

The William H. Scranton Pool at Lackawanna State Park is now open to kids and adults.

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It was off-limits since July 2021 due to construction repair issues and a lack of lifeguards.

The pool is now open 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. each weekend through mid-June before opening daily.

Scientists worked to identify as many species as possible at the Bioblitz in Wilkes-Barre.

Smoked in the Valley returns with food trucks, vendors and live music.

Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Roller Derby hosted the event called "Tapped and Tatted"