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Fire company fundraises with food truck
THROOP, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A week-long fundraiser is bringing people to a local volunteer fire company to support their firefighters. Pizza, salads, soups, and more are on the menu at Throop Volunteer Fire Company. "Hometown Heroes" brings the delicious food, and a portion of the proceeds goes right back to benefit the fire company. [...]
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Britney Spears was 'confrontational' and 'flamboyant' but tested low for alcohol during DUI stop
The singer refused to get out of her vehicle for 10 minutes, according to the California Highway Patrol.
WNEP Fri, May 22 [totalcount]
Pittston awarded $700k for city improvements
PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The city of Pittston was recently awarded $700,000 to make improvements and increase the area's economic potential. The money comes through local share account grants, or taxpayer dollars from the Mohegan Sun Casino. A media release says $400,000 will go towards maximizing 71 South Main St.'s commercial and economic potential. [...]
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SpaceX launches its biggest, most beefed-up Starship yet on a test flight
The rocket blasted off Friday from the southern tip of Texas, carrying 20 mock Starlink satellites on a test flight.
WNEP Fri, May 22 [totalcount]
Non-profit helping heroes heal, looks for help
NEWTON TWP., LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A local non-profit that uses horses to provide trauma therapy to veterans and first responders expressed that they are looking for some help. With more people to spread the word, their impact can grow even bigger. Equines for Freedom gives veterans and first responders a chance to heal outside [...]
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Fentanyl, meth found at house where New Mexico responders got sick after answering overdose call
More than a dozen first responders were quarantined and decontaminated after responding to the scene.
WNEP Fri, May 22 [totalcount]
Pocono Raceway releases statement on passing of Kyle Busch
(WBRE/WYOU) — Pocono raceway is gearing up for another weekend of racing in NEPA.After Thursday's passing though of two-time cup champion Kyle Busch, the track will drop the green flag this season without one of its biggest stars. The racing world was rocked by the sudden and tragic death of NASCAR star Kyle Busch. The [...]
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Behavior of teen in mosque shooting led police to seize family guns a year before attack
Police obtained a court order on Jan. 29, 2025, to remove 26 guns under a 2014 California law allowing the confiscation of firearms from people considered dangerous.
WNEP Fri, May 22 [totalcount]
16 To The Rescue: Tucson
In this week's 16 To The Rescue, we meet a 6-year-old poodle mix who was rescued from a hoarding situation in the South about 2 months ago, along with his siblings.
WNEP Fri, May 22 [totalcount]
Bench honoring La'Niyah Clark installed in Illinois
(WBRE/WYOU) — A bench honoring the life of La'Niyah "Lala" Clark has been unveiled in Illinois. She is the teenager who was found dead in Luzerne County in February after she was reported missing. Clark attended Breese Elementary for just under two months but left a lasting impact on the school community. The school district [...]
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