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Pete Grathoff: Brad Pitt opens up about Chiefs fandom
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — If you’re a KC sports fan who believes in karma, I may have an explanation for why things went so spectacularly wrong for the Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX. It’s Brad Pitt’s fault. It’s because of what Pitt did to a high-profile Philadelphia Eagles fan ahead...
‘Limited information’ hampered search for absconded suspect later charged in slaying
When Allegheny County officials learned in May that Isreal Moseby had absconded from the unsecured community facility where he had been moved in January, a judge issued a bench warrant for his arrest. Allegheny County Sheriff Kevin Kraus on Wednesday said his office tried to find Moseby — who was...
Penn State great, UFC fighter Bo Nickal makes major career move
Former Penn State wrestler Bo Nickal is making a major career move. Nickal is joining Hulk Hogan’s Real American Freestyle wrestling, it was announced on Wednesday. He is set to compete with Real American Freestyle for the first time on Aug. 30 in Cleveland, Ohio. Bo Nickal joined The Ariel...
Lauren Holubec: Pa. needs to invest in youth workforce development
Pennsylvania is evolving, and our workforce development system needs to adapt to this change. For years, there have been flashing red lights on Pennsylvania’s demographic dashboard. Our population is aging, and retiring workers are not being replaced by new workers quickly enough. It’s leaving employers understaffed. Beyond that, there is...
Pitt men’s basketball to host Providence in exhibition game
Pitt fans missing the old Big East Conference can enjoy a battle with a formal men’s basketball rival this fall. The Panthers will host Providence in an exhibition game to open the season Oct. 19 at Petersen Events Center. Tip-off time is still to be determined. Pitt will make a...
Ukraine looks to jointly produce weapons with allies, while U.S. halts some shipments
KYIV, Ukraine — Ukraine is forging ahead with embryonic plans for joint weapons production with some of its international allies, top officials said, while the U.S. announced it was halting some arms shipments promised to help Ukraine fight off Russia. Those plans come at what appears to be a key...
Gallery: Photos from July 2, 2025
Embark on a visual journey around the Western Pennsylvania region with TribLive’s latest collection of captivating images for Wednesday, July 2, 2025. From the rustic landscapes of Western Pa. to diverse corners of the globe, experience the shared moments of humanity....
Excessive-force lawsuit claims Allegheny County Jail guards repeatedly shocked man with Taser
A man awaiting trial at the Allegheny County Jail filed a federal lawsuit on Wednesday against the county and several officers at the lockup alleging he was stunned repeatedly with a Taser, including in his groin, causing long-term injuries. Kush Wilkerson, 29, makes claims for excessive use of force and...
Letter to the editor: ICE agents’ actions a disgrace
The recent actions of Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Homeland Security Investigations agents ordered to the streets of America has been a national disgrace. The role of our federal agents is to protect us, not to terrorize us at our work, our retail stores, our restaurants or our schools …...
311 jams their way into July at Stage AE
Summer is here (whether we like the way it arrived or not), and that means more than just scorching temperatures. There are also pool parties, long drives with the windows down and lazy, sunny afternoons to look forward to. And, of course, summer jams to soundtrack it all. Few bands...
Letter to the editor: America needs unity, not protest
With the Fourth of July approaching, I wanted to reflect on the recent “No Kings” protest. Within our country, thousands of people protested President Trump and his policies, implying he is a tyrannical king. This is flawed. America has not been ruled by a king since July 2, 1776. An...
The Stroller, July 2, 2025: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
Publicize your non-profit’s community events, fundraisers and club meetings for free in The Stroller. Send information at least two weeks in advance to vndnews@triblive.com or The Stroller, 210 Wood St., Tarentum PA 15084. Please include a daytime telephone number. Follow the Stroller on X at @VNDStroller. Lincoln Beach to commemorate...
Letter to the editor: Closed primaries work just fine
Some argue “open primaries,” where independents can choose to vote in one of the two major parties’ primary election, will ensure more moderate candidates being chosen. But the opposite is more likely. This is just an invitation to sabotage an opposing party’s primary. One common justification for open primaries is...
Pirates farm report for July 1, 2025: Termarr Johnson collects 2 hits, 2 steals in Curve win
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 46-35) lost 12-5 to Louisville (Reds). 2B Nick Yorke (.279) went 2 for 4 with a two-run homer, his fifth, a triple and four RBIs. DH Billy Cook (.272) went 2 for 5 with his second homer. RF Jack Suwinski (.256) went 1 for 2 with two walks...
2 injured in Green Tree auto body shop fire
Two people were taken to a hospital Tuesday from a fire at a Green Tree auto body shop, fire officials told Trib news partner WTAE. Those injured were an employee at the shop and a person who lives in an apartment above the garage. WTAE reported the fire happened in...
Jake Paul now a ranked boxer, eligible to fight for a world title
LOS ANGELES — Jake Paul was a child actor. He was once primarily known as a YouTube influencer. When he started boxing, he was seen largely as a novelty act who didn’t face serious fighters. As of Monday night, however, Paul is ranked by the World Boxing Association. And as...
O’Hara man’s lawsuit claims recalled Ryobi hedge trimmer shredded his hand
An O’Hara man is suing the company that makes Ryobi Tools after he said his hedge trimmer turned on when it wasn’t supposed to last month, severely injuring his hand. Michael Roncevich, 64, filed the lawsuit, along with his wife, Michelle Roncevich, in Allegheny County Common Pleas Court on Tuesday...
EA’s College Football 26: Penn State’s Nick Singleton, Drew Allar among highest-rated players
EA Sports College Football 26 is set to come out this month, and multiple Penn State stars are ranked highly in the latest edition of the popular video game. Drew Allar, Nick Singleton and four more Nittany Lions received grades of 90 or above (out of 100) and were ranked...
Fireworks stores see big business ahead of July Fourth weekend
Fourth of July is like Christmas to William Olbeter. “Ever since I was a little kid, I fell in love with fireworks, and I’ve always wanted to do my own shows,” said Olbeter, of New Kensington. The 54-year-old puts on a fireworks show annually for his family and neighbors. Each...
Editorial: Public defender did not help client by going to Orphans’ Court
Isreal Moseby, 19, has multiple issues to face in court. There are charges of stabbing a woman in the neck and dragging her around her home in 2023. There are charges related to the June 4 death of Samantha Howells, 53, in Crafton Heights. As terrible as those crimes are,...
LPGA giving diversity a new meaning with a record 17 different winners to start the season
The lingering question for the last three months on the LPGA Tour was: When would Nelly Korda finally win this year? Now the question should be: Who’s going to win next? The latest entrants into the 2025 winner’s ledgers were Somi Lee and Jin Hee Im at the Dow Championship,...
Pa. man charged with killing wife whose decomposed body was found in a box
A Columbia County man is being charged with homicide after police say the body of his missing wife was found in a box on a property he used to own. Vincent Harp, 32, of Hemlock Township, was arrested on Sunday and charged with criminal homicide, abuse of a corpse, and...
The unknown costs of Amazon’s $20B promise to build 2 data centers in Pennsylvania
Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan, and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds power to account and drives positive change in Pennsylvania. HARRISBURG — Amazon plans to spend $20 billion to build two data centers in Pennsylvania, a move that state officials say will generate thousands of...
Allegheny County judge rebukes public defender in controversial bail decision
The Allegheny County criminal court judge who repeatedly denied bail for a defendant he thought was dangerous — and whose decision was then reversed by an Orphans’ Court judge — on Tuesday rebuked the public defender who circumvented him. Common Pleas Judge Edward J. Borkowski spent several minutes seeking an...
Freeport Area School District final budget includes tax hikes
The Freeport Area School Board raised taxes as much as the state would allow in June, meaning most property owners will owe at least $100 more over the course of the 2025-26 academic year. The main reason for the hike: A $55 million overhaul of the high school that will...
