May 31, 2026 8:02 am
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A United Airlines flight bound for Minneapolis was diverted to Wisconsin on Friday night after reports of an unruly passenger. An airline said United flight 2005 from Chicago to Minneapolis landed safely in Madison, Wisconsin, to address a security concern with an unruly passenger. The Boeing 737-900 had 147 passengers and six crew aboard. No injuries were reported, according to the airline. The flight continued its journey and landed in Minneapolis early Saturday morning.
May 31, 2026 7:55 am
BEIRUT (AP) — Israeli troops have captured a strategic mountain topped with a Crusader-built castle in southern Lebanon in their deepest incursion into the country in more than a quarter-century. The Israel military announced Sunday that it has captured Beaufort castle near the city of Nabatiyeh, after days of intense fighting and airstrikes in nearby villages where Israeli troops fought Hezbollah members. It marks a major gain for Israel. The latest Israel-Hezbollah war began in early March. Israel and Lebanon, who have been at war since Israel was created in 1948, held direct talks in Washington last week and are due to meet again later this week.
May 31, 2026 7:54 am
(AP) – Ukraine has launched new strikes on Russian energy sites. Russian authorities and media say drone debris set fire to a fuel storage facility in the Rostov region, and civilian infrastructure was reported damaged in Saratov province. Ukraine has increased attacks on Russia’s oil and gas facilities, saying they fund Moscow’s invasion. Meanwhile, Kyiv denied Russian claims that a Ukrainian drone struck the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant. Russia’s state nuclear energy company accused Ukraine of a deliberate attack. The Zaporizhzhia plant has repeatedly come under fire since Russia’s full-scale invasion began.
May 31, 2026 8:05 am
WASHINGTON (AP) — An upcoming celebration of America’s 250th anniversary, called “The Great American State Fair,” has faced challenges as several musical guests backed out due in part to its connections to President Donald Trump. Organizers announced Saturday that Trump himself will now headline the event. The event is set to start June 25 on Washington’s National Mall. Some artists, like Bret Michaels and Martina McBride, withdrew over concerns about the event’s political ties. Others, including Flo Rida and Vanilla Ice, still plan to perform.
May 31, 2026 7:00 am
NOTTINGHAM TOWNSHIP, Pa. — Pennsylvania State Police are investigating a near-drowning in Washington County. State Police were called to Pine Nut Drive in Nottingham Township around 2:40 Friday afternoon for a child who was not breathing and determined that a 5-year-old boy had been submerged in an in-ground pool behind a home. Police say family members had pulled the boy out of the pool by the time first responders arrived and troopers performed CPR for an extended period of time before he was flown to a Pittsburgh hospital where he was last listed in critical condition. Police say they believe the incident was accidental and happened during a family party with people going in and out of the pool. The investigation, however, continues.
May 31, 2026 7:00 am
Officials with the North Franklin Volunteer Fire Company are warning residents of a possible scammer. They say someone is actively soliciting donations by telephone. That’s something they don’t do to raise funds. In addition, there are also emails claiming to be registering vendors for the company’s upcoming Food Truck Festival. They urge everyone to take caution with any fundraising effort. Anyone interested in volunteering, donating, or taking part in the Food Truck Festival can visit the North Franklin Township Volunteer Fire Department Facebook page for more information.
May 30, 2026 4:02 am
KINSHASA, Congo (AP) — For many in Congo and elsewhere in Central and West Africa, there is no shame in craving wild meat, a key part of the culture. Even a disease as terrifying as Ebola, which is currently ravaging a remote part of eastern Congo, has failed to stem demand for wild meat emerging from the Congo Basin. The Congo Basin is an expansive forested ecosystem rich in wildlife from great apes to serpents — both of which are hunted for their meat. Although Ebola is not spread by food, cases in Africa have been associated with hunting, butchering and processing meat from infected animals.
May 31, 2026 7:00 am
Officials say Lithium batteries in a maintenance room were the cause of a fire at the City Mission in downtown Washington Friday morning. Washington County 911 says the fire was reported around 7:30 a.m. Washington City Fire Chief Chris Richer tells WJPA News the batteries were properly mounted to a charging shelf above a chair and once they combusted the chair caught fire. Richer says the buildings sprinkler system put the fire out and crews found minimal fire but there was heavy smoke. The entire complex was evacuated but no injuries resulted. The fire has been ruled accidental. City Mission President and CEO Diana Irey Vaughan says the fire was in the single men’s residence area near the cafeteria.
May 30, 2026 3:57 am
PennDOT’s District 12 Washington County Maintenance Update For June
Uniontown, PA – Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) Washington County Maintenance Manager Brian Malik has announced a slate of work for the week of June 1. Bridge replacement work on Brush Run Road continues in Canton Township. Boom mowing will take place along Grange Road and Clover Hill Road in West Pike Run Township, as well as Clinton Frankfort Rd in Hanover Township. The detour remains from Brush Run Road to Jefferson Avenue to Scenic Drive. Crack sealing will take place throughout the County. Ditch line cleaning and repair continues along Enon Church Road in West Finley Township and State Line Road in Jefferson Township. Mowing takes place on Route 22, ramp 8046 in Hanover Township, Interstate 70 Ramp 8014 on Jefferson Avenue in the City of Washington, as well as South Bridge Road in Buffalo Township, and Rt 837 in Donora. Crews will also be rock lining in Carroll and Somerset Townships, stabilizing shoulders and repairing slides throughout the County. Crews will pick litter, replace downed signs, update existing signs, and perform other tasks throughout the County. PennDOT has a toll-free number—1-800-FIX-ROAD (1-800-349-7623)—for residents to report road maintenance concerns and the locations of dead deer on state highways. All maintenance activities are dependent on weather and operations. PennDOT says drivers can anticipate detours, flaggers, moving operations, and/or single-lane restrictions. And they encourage everyone to drive safely.
May 30, 2026 3:20 am
SINGAPORE (AP) — U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth assured Pacific allies Saturday that Washington remains committed to the region while softening past comments that described China as an imminent threat. Speaking at the Shangri-La defense conference in Singapore, Hegseth said U.S. policy aims to preserve a favorable balance of power and prevent any country from dominating the Indo-Pacific. His remarks came after President Donald Trump met Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing and praised prospects for U.S.-China ties. Hegseth said there is no change in U.S. policy toward Taiwan but declined to address a pending arms package. He also urged Asian allies to increase defense spending.
