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Students experience life as college student for day at Wilkes University

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — First through eighth-grade kids traded their studies for college courses on Tuesday in Luzerne County. Hundreds of students had the chance to experience life as a college student for the day at Wilkes University.

It's all thanks to the SHINE after-school program.

Kids got the chance to try their hand at age-appropriate STEM-related activities, focusing on dozens of careers, like nursing, engineering, and TV.

How to watch Pocono Raceway NASCAR races

NASCAR returns to Pocono Raceway

LONG POND, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Tricky Triangle is coming to life this weekend as the NASCAR Cup Series takes a pit stop in the Poconos.

In its 52nd year in the NASCAR Cup Series Circuit, family-owned Pocono Raceway is gearing up for race weekend.

Stretching out two and a half miles long, a tricky question is plastered on the last turn before the start/finish line.

VIDEO: Car crashes into truck, police investigating shots fired

HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police say several people were detained after shots were reportedly fired and officers were led on a chase through Hazleton Tuesday afternoon.

On Tuesday, shortly before 1:00 p.m., the Hazleton City Police Department received a Raven Gun Shot Detection in the area of North Vine Street and 14th Street.

Officers say when they arrived on scene, they found multiple shell casings and through an investigation, Hazleton City Detectives found the vehicle involved.

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