Pirates farm report for April 30, 2026: Murf Gray collects 3 more hits for Bradenton
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple A, 11-19) lost 5-2 to Memphis (Cardinals). CF Ronny Simon (.383) went 3 for 4 with a double and his third home run. RF Esmerlyn Valdez (.255) went 2 for 5. LF Tyler Callihan (.220) went 1 for 5 with a run scored. C Endy Rodriguez (.231) went...
High school roundup for April 30, 2026: Norwin beats Mt. Lebanon to tie for top spot in section standings
Norwin baseball coach Craig Spisak did not blink in the top of the seventh inning when Mt. Lebanon loaded the bases with one out and his team clinging to a one-run lead. That’s because he trusted senior pitcher Jake Knight would get the job done. Knight struck out the final...
A little chill doesn’t deter large crowds at the 1st Greensburg Night Market of the seasonVideo
Throngs of people came out Thursday to visit booths during the first Greensburg Night Market of the season. There was a chill in the air, but that didn’t stop people from sampling the wares offered or from buying crafts and other items that were for sale. In the market’s eighth...
U.S. seeks to deploy hypersonic missile for the 1st time against Iran
U.S. Central Command has asked to send the Army’s long-delayed Dark Eagle hypersonic missile to the Middle East for possible use against Iran, seeking a longer-range system to hit ballistic-missile launchers deep inside the country. If approved, it would mark the first time the United States will have deployed its...
Pressure at the pump builds as gas prices reach 4-year highVideo
Many in Western Pennsylvania braced themselves as they pulled up to the gas pump on Thursday. That’s because U.S. gas prices have soared this week to their highest levels in four years — about $4.30 per gallon nationally. Though prices for regular unleaded in the Pittsburgh region haven’t reached the...
John Fetterman’s stock purchase draws scrutiny over timing and Senate committee role
A recent stock purchase by Sen. John Fetterman is raising eyebrows for its timing and because the company has reportedly received billions in federal funding that his committee oversees. Benzinga, a stock trading and news site, cited a post by an online stock tracker in reporting that Fetterman bought an...
Amazon mulling ‘Apprentice’ reboot with host Donald Trump Jr., report says
NEW YORK — Donald Trump Jr. could be poised to succeed his father. According to a Wall Street Journal report, Amazon is mulling a reboot of “The Apprentice” with Don Jr. as the potential star. The reality competition show, which previously ran on NBC from 2004 to 2017, was originally...
Letter to the editor: Kudos to Trib draft coverage
It’s great! Fabulous photos — Sean Stipp’s photo of the Gateway Clipper, fountain and stadium is a showstopper. Stories combine facts and people features. Pittsburgh shines in the Trib coverage. Kudos to those who worked so hard to make this event go well and to the Trib photographers, writers and...
Letter to the editor: Dangers of psychedelic drugs
The recent executive order signed by President Trump to facilitate research on the use of psychedelic drugs to treat addiction and depressive illnesses has me concerned. As a board certified psychiatrist with over 30 years in addiction and mental health treatment, I realize that all medications have risks and benefits....
Editorial: Was NFL Draft a failed fundraiser or a promotional bargain?
OK, the 2026 NFL Draft was a week ago. It’s time to ask the big question. Was it worth it? That depends on two things: perspective and expectation. According to the NFL, the Pittsburgh draft was the most well-attended in history. It dwarfed the drafts in Las Vegas, Green Bay...
The Stroller, April 30, 2026: 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. Food drive planned Saturday...
Westmoreland happenings: Plow Days Festival, women’s tea, touch-a-truck, more
Children’s event Community Revitalization of West Newton will sponsor a free touch-a-truck event from noon to 2 p.m. May 9 in the parking lot of West Newton Elementary School, 1208 Vine St. Reservations required. Reservations: send an email with the parent’s name, address and the number of children to crown15089@yahoo.com....
Letter to the editor: Electric cars are a win all around
As communities across the country grapple with rising fuel costs, air pollution and the growing impacts of global warming, one solution is becoming increasingly clear: the widespread adoption of electric vehicles. Electric cars offer a cleaner, more sustainable alternative to gasoline-powered vehicles. By producing zero tailpipe emissions, they reduce air...
‘They’re like family’: Crosby addresses the future with Malkin and Letang after Penguins’ season-ending loss
A 1-0 overtime loss to the Philadelphia Flyers in Game 6 of a first-round series Wednesday night might have been the end of a championship era in Pittsburgh Penguins hockey. Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin and Kris Letang have played together for 20 seasons, establishing themselves, with three Stanley Cup titles...
Pirates farm report for April 29, 2026: Jared Jones begins rehab with 3 perfect innings, hitting 101 mph
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple A, 11-18) split a doubleheader with Memphis (Cardinals). Memphis won Game 1, 3-0. RHP Antwone Kelly (6.38) went all six innings, allowing three runs on four hits, including a homer, with three strikeouts and two walks. !B Nick Cimillo (.213) went 2 for 2. DH Rafael Flores Jr.,...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for April 29, 2026
High schools Baseball Wednesday’s results Class 2A Section 1 Frazier 16, Chartiers-Houston 12 Nonsection Apollo-Ridge at Sewickley Academy, ppd. Aquinas Academy at Riverview, ppd. South Fayette at Central Catholic, ppd. City League Perry Traditional Academy at Brashear, ppd. Westinghouse at Obama Academy, ppd. Thursday’s schedule Class 6A Section 1 Butler...
High school roundup for April 29, 2026: South Park softball tops Baldwin in battle of ranked teams
Emma Hays hit a three-run home run in the third inning to lead Trib HSSN Class 3A No. 2 South Park to a 7-3 nonsection softball victory over Class 5A No. 5 Baldwin on Wednesday. Layla Pacifico tripled and drove in a run and Sydney Dubyak and winning pitcher Sydney...
More March Madness: NCAA basketball tournaments reportedly set to expand to 76 teams
Ever-growing power conferences are the driving force behind an impending expansion of the NCAA men’s and women’s basketball tournaments, which ESPN reported could be formalized within weeks and begin next season. The field would grow from 68 teams to 76 that would include eight additional at-large teams in each tournament....
CK Mart in Sharpsburg hit with violations by county Health Department
A Sharpsburg convenience store was hit with several violations by the Allegheny County Health Department. CK Mart at 501 N. Main St. underwent an inspection April 27 where it was dinged for high-risk foodborne illness, according to the county report. The inspector found rodent-contaminated ramen packages along with rodent droppings...
Zappala reveals details about search warrant served on Pittsburgh
Allegheny County District Attorney Stephen A. Zappala Jr. revealed Wednesday that a search warrant his office served on the City of Pittsburgh last month related to funding for programs serving at-risk youth in minority communities. Zappala provided no further details, but he also expressed concerns about no-bid contracts entered into...
Daniel DePetris: Will King Charles’ visit help soften the animus between U.S. and U.K.?
King Charles III is Donald Trump’s opposite in every way. The former is a master of protocol: Everything he does daily is scripted to a T. The latter despises a script, hates giving formal speeches and prefers to ad-lib in front of his supporters. Due to his bloodline and the...
In 1 state, voters will get to decide whether to eliminate the income tax. Will more follow?
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — It’s not every day — or even every decade — that voters are presented a decision like this: Should the state’s individual income tax be eliminated? When that question appears on a Missouri ballot later this year, it will mark the first time since the modern...
Elijah Williams: Drug courts fail women, but there’s a solution
When Susan Burton lost her 5-year-old son after he was struck by a police vehicle in Los Angeles, her grief drove her into addiction. Crack cocaine became her way to cope, and California’s response was to lock her up again and again. Over two decades, she was incarcerated six times,...
In brief: New office space in Leetsdale, road closures and more in Sewickley area
New office space Leetsdale officials voted 6-0 on April 9 to approve a $7,320 office build-out to be done by Pittsburgh-based Big Dog Construction. Councilman Scott Zahner was absent. Councilman James DeGori said the company was the lowest of two bidders. The new office space will be across from the...
Letter to the editor: Jesus, not Trump, is king
As I was driving home one day, and everyone was going about their business, I saw a man jogging and carrying a red flag, and of course the only thought that came into my mind was that of your president. On the flag was “Jesus is King.” How right he...
