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Search teams were working to conduct helicopter and boat rescues.

Elon Musk threatened to form a new party if President Donald Trump's sweeping tax cuts law was implemented.

Dozens of people have been killed since raging floodwaters slammed a portion of central Texas starting Friday.

A microburst in Susquehanna County caused severe storm damage on Thursday with winds that gusted between 90-100 mph.

The Dessin's Paw-sitive Car Show in Waymart raised funds to benefit the Dessin Animal Shelter.

An early morning shooting in Allentown left one man dead after a violent confrontation on the road.

A house fire left a man homeless in Wayne County; no injuries were reported.

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — For those who consider themselves a bit squeamish about slithery creatures, consider yourself warned. Reptile lovers from near and far united at the Hilton Hotel Conference Center in Downtown Scranton on Sunday.

They took part in the Seventh Annual Electric City Reptile Expo.

It had everything from little lizards to large snakes and just about any reptile in between.

Those who love reptiles encourage others who are not big fans to keep an open mind.

1 injured, 4 dead after Hazle Township crash

HAZLE TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Some people are taking their patriotism high into the sky this holiday weekend near Hazleton, way above Hazleton Regional Airport. High-flying folks took part on Sunday in Skydive for Soldiers.

The sky diving business, Above the Poconos Skydivers, held the adrenaline rush event.

Organizers say the veteran-based non-profit, Wounded Warriors Project, received $35 from each tandem jump this weekend.

Some jumped to honor a vet, others did it for the thrill, and some jumped for both.

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The watery fun is on hold in this heat at a local park. Lackawanna County announced on its Facebook page that the McDade Park Splash Pad is temporarily closed.

The reason: An issue with the water pump.

There is no word on how soon the problem will be fixed.

1 injured in fireworks-related incident in Northumberland County

The swimming pool at McDade Park is also closed.

Its planned opening last month was delayed because of several leaks, and its opening this summer is very much in doubt.