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CARBONDALE, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Archers readied their bows for a weekend of fun in Carbondale. Dozens of people descended on Camp Freedom for Freedom Archery Fest.

The three-day event kicked off Friday, welcoming archers from beginners to experts.

The event gives lovers of the sport and the great outdoors a chance to bond with others and learn about Camp Freedom.

It also raised money for Camp Freedom, which offers outdoor adventures to disabled veterans, first responders, and their families.

Residents loud and proud at 4th Annual NEPA Pridefest

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The threat of rain could not prevent a loud and proud gathering in Downtown Wilkes-Barre. A parade with roughly 800 participants made its way around Public Square for the Annual NEPA Pridefest.

The LGBTQ+ community and others formed an estimated crowd of thousands that jammed into Center City for live entertainment, food vendors, and craft vendors.

The city beefed up security for the event by using huge dump trucks to close off Public Square.

(WBRE/WYOU) — Many are asking the question: Should the United States have gotten involved in the conflict between Israel and Iran? There were mixed reactions from the community on Sunday.

On one side, the danger the Iranian regime poses to the United States and our allies, on the other, was the strike on Iran's nuclear facilities, worth the potential long-term ramifications it may have on the United States at home and abroad.

A stop at the Arena Hub brought opposing opinions on the US bombing of Iranian nuclear sites.

Pride month is coming to an end, but there are still celebrations bringing the community together. Newswatch 16's Valeria Quinones shows us what it's all about.

A security barrier reportedly broke just as fans were getting ready to celebrate the title.

No group immediately claimed responsibility.

Here's what to know about the lawsuit, the people involved and the 2015 ruling's immediate and longer term effects 10 years later.

LONG POND, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— 28/22's Gianna Galli talked with Pocono Television about how the partnership came to be.

She is joined by Chris Barrett from the Pocono Television Network with more on how the partnership with Pocono Raceway and 28/22 News came to be.

28/22’s Alaina Lositio tackles the Tricky Triangle

They touched on how much Pocono Raceway means to the area, the Pocono brand, as well as the process on how the agreement ended up on a Chevy NASCAR.

(WBRE/WYOU)— With isolated storms passing through Sunday afternoon, the Pocono Raceway has had to adjust.

At around 9:30 a.m., the raceway told all attendees to evacuate the grandstand due to the threat of thunderstorms.

After approximately five hours, the lightning hold was finally lifted but did warn attendees to stay vigilant as bad weather is still in the area

WEATHER UPDATE: The lightning hold has been lifted. There is still weather in the area. Please continue to stay weather aware.

Gates and the Paddock area are now open.

The London-based Farsi news channel said in a statement that it strongly condemns the abduction of its journalist's family, calling it “an appalling act."