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Kentucky Derby horse names show wit and spark curiosity about their origins
Whether they're gritty or goofy, the names of the horses that run in the Kentucky Derby are often memorable. Here's a look at the 2026 lineup.
WNEP Wed, Apr 29 [totalcount]
Atlanta teen with sickle cell turns Make-A-Wish dream into radio debut with Young Jeezy
A teenager with sickle cell was able to work with rapper Young Jeezy and share his original song on the radio.
WNEP Wed, Apr 29 [totalcount]
Students tackle non-point source pollution at Schuylkill County Envirothon
A nationwide environmental competition with roots in our area kicked off this week. Newswatch 16's Valeria Quiñones was at the 47th Schuylkill County Envirothon.
WNEP Wed, Apr 29 [totalcount]
Former Wilkes-Barre firefighter passes away
The Wilkes-Barre City Fire Department announced the passing of Michael Crawford Wednesday morning.
WNEP Wed, Apr 29 [totalcount]
Lt. Governor Davis stops in Carbon County to address state's housing crisis
Lt. Governor Austin Davis stopped in Carbon County to hear more about housing challenges.
WNEP Wed, Apr 29 [totalcount]
Two men in custody, a third on the run, and a police officer is under scrutiny following chase in Lackawanna County
A traffic-stop turned into a high-speed chase in which a Carbondale police officer fired their gun at a fleeing vehicle
WNEP Wed, Apr 29 [totalcount]
PennDOT says last year saw the fewest traffic deaths in Pennsylvania on record. How did we fare?
Traffic deaths in our area have been generally dropping over the years. We mapped where they all happened.
WNEP Wed, Apr 29 [totalcount]
Restoration of centuries-old painting at University of Scranton reveals hidden St. John the Baptist
Imagery hidden in a historic painting is now on full display at the University of Scranton.
WNEP Wed, Apr 29 [totalcount]
Here's how much the winner of the Kentucky Derby will get
Along with the prestige, the winner also receives a gold trophy, a blanket of roses for the horse and a pretty substantial payday.
WNEP Wed, Apr 29 [totalcount]
They flew around the moon. Now the Artemis II astronauts are at the White House
The astronauts who flew on the historic Artemis II mission will be greeted by President Donald Trump on Wednesday at the White House.
WNEP Wed, Apr 29 [totalcount]