1 dead, dozens injured in explosion at Staten Island shipyard: officials
May 22, 2026 at 22:41 EDTPA homepage
A fire and explosion at a shipyard on New York City’s Staten Island has killed one person and injured dozens more.
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Soup recalled that was sold at Whole Foods in 17 states
May 22, 2026 at 22:17 EDTWNEP
The Kettle Cuisine minestrone soup is under recall for an possible undeclared allergen.
Fire company fundraises with food truck
May 22, 2026 at 21:53 EDTPA homepage
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. [...]
Britney Spears was 'confrontational' and 'flamboyant' but tested low for alcohol during DUI stop
May 22, 2026 at 21:00 EDTWNEP
The singer refused to get out of her vehicle for 10 minutes, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Pittston awarded $700k for city improvements
May 22, 2026 at 20:59 EDTPA homepage
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. [...]
SpaceX launches its biggest, most beefed-up Starship yet on a test flight
May 22, 2026 at 20:21 EDTWNEP
The rocket blasted off Friday from the southern tip of Texas, carrying 20 mock Starlink satellites on a test flight.
Non-profit helping heroes heal, looks for help
May 22, 2026 at 19:47 EDTPA homepage
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 [...]
Fentanyl, meth found at house where New Mexico responders got sick after answering overdose call
May 22, 2026 at 19:10 EDTWNEP
More than a dozen first responders were quarantined and decontaminated after responding to the scene.
Pocono Raceway releases statement on passing of Kyle Busch
May 22, 2026 at 18:43 EDTPA homepage
(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 [...]
Behavior of teen in mosque shooting led police to seize family guns a year before attack
May 22, 2026 at 18:13 EDTWNEP
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.
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