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Pat McAfee to release additional tickets to sold-out Pittsburgh showVideo
Pat McAfee announced Monday on “The Pat McAfee Show” that another 1,750 tickets will be opened up for his April 9 show at Pittsburgh’s PPG Paints Arena. McAfee said the tickets will be sold at the same price as the original run, which sold out in 92 minutes. ????BREAKING NEWS????1,750...
Ex-Pirates catcher sues Tennessee company for failing to repay loan
A Pittsburgh Pirates catcher-turned-broadcaster is suing a pro-Second Amendment social media company based in Tennessee, alleging it failed to fully repay a $15,000 loan plus interest. Michael McKenry claimed he made the loan to Greyhive LLC in October 2022 expecting to earn 15% in interest within three months. More than...
Dwight Boddorf: Regional authority would solve EMS crisis
Across Pennsylvania, emergency medical services are in crisis. It is not just a rural issue. It is not just about volunteers. It is a systemic failure; unless we act now, lives will be lost waiting for help that never comes. In recent years, local EMS agencies have struggled to maintain...
In 2nd season with Penn State softball team, Mt. Pleasant grad Haylie Brunson aims for big finish
Haylie Brunson got it right the second time around. At least that’s the way Penn State softball coach Clarisa Crowell sees it. Crowell was in her first season in charge of the Nittany Lions four years ago when she watched Mt. Pleasant play for the PIAA championship at Penn State’s...
Westmoreland County Senior Spotlight: Latrobe’s Owen Ward
Last season, the Latrobe boys volleyball team finished 6-9 overall, 5-5 in section play, and saw its postseason run end in the first round. This year, the Wildcats return with a senior-heavy roster determined to take a step forward. One of those seniors, Owen Ward, has been a key part...
Highlands grad Trent Bielak puts his mind at ease, pitchers on notice as he hopes to lead Pitt-Bradford to baseball postseason
Trent Bielak went nearly 120 at-bats before his first collegiate home run. Bielak, a Highlands grad and junior at Pitt-Bradford, finally hit one March 6 in the Panthers’ win at Elmira. In the top of the third, with one out and Max Rogers on base after a single, Bielak launched...
Megan Zeigler: The regional cost of inaction — what EPA clawbacks will mean for SWPA
At the very moment when bold, urgent action and strategic investment are needed, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has rescinded its pledge to provide essential funding for southwestern Pennsylvania (and the rest of the country) by terminating contracts under the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (GGRF). These grants were a once-in-a-lifetime...
Gallery: Photos from March 31, 2025
Embark on a visual journey around the Western Pennsylvania region with TribLive’s latest collection of captivating images for Monday, March 31, 2025. From the rustic landscapes of Western Pa. to diverse corners of the globe, experience the shared moments of humanity....
Letter to the editor: War on woke is war on justice
President Trump has declared war on woke. Since woke is about concern for injustice and the seeking of justice, Trump’s words amount to a war on justice. The deeds that support these words include: 1. The pardoning of the Jan. 6 rioters. 2. Siding with aggressor Russia over Ukraine after...
In brief: Plum, Oakmont area news, events for the week of March 31, 2025
Cornhole tournament to benefit Plum girls soccer team The Plum girls high school soccer team is hosting a cornhole tournament fundraiser on April 26 at the Universal Banquet Hall in Penn Hills. The tournament is from 4 to 9 p.m. at the hall, 2240 Main Street, Penn Hills, PA 15235....
Letter to the editor: Who is best pick to fix our problems?
It strains belief that the political left sees fit to assign the most complex, important tasks to be handled by the federal government, as though it were the most capable party to accomplish such tasks. To illustrate, imagine the mentality needed to say something like this: “We have a big,...
Editorial: Europe needs more than money to defend itself
Europe finally appears serious about rearming. German legislators have agreed to exempt defense from constitutional limits on debt spending. The European Commission is urging members to raise military budgets to 3% of gross domestic product and issue joint debt to fund weapons purchases — moves that could unlock more than...
Letter to the editor: America headed in wrong direction
I am proud to be a United States citizen. Living in a country where we can voice opinions without fear of being oppressed. I am worried that these freedoms are being taken away. We live in the greatest nation because we are not persecuted for our beliefs. All that is...
The Stroller, March 31, 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. AHN Schools of Nursing...
Here are some upcoming programs at Penn Hills Library
The Penn Hills Library, 1037 Stotler Road, offers a variety of programs for all ages. For a complete list of offerings, visit pennhillslibrary.org. Registration is required for the following programs unless otherwise indicated; however, the following teen programs do not require registration. To register for any of the programs, visit...
Letter to the editor: Musk and DOGE saving America
With over $36 trillion in debt (over $100,000 per person) and increasing at about $2 trillion a year, the United States is on a spending spree that could very soon lead to bankruptcy. If that were to happen, government spending would stop, the dollar would plummet and our great nation...
In brief: Penn Hills and Verona area happenings, week of March 17, 2025
Real ID informational session set at library State Rep. Joe McAndrew, D-Penn Hills, wants to talk about Real IDs. In collaboration with PennDOT, McAndrew will be hosting an informational session at 5:30 p.m. April 3 at the Penn Hills Library, 1037 Stotler Road. Beginning May 7, Pennsylvanians will need a...
Editorial cartoons for the week of March 31
Editorial cartoons for the week of March 31....
In brief: Happenings from the North Allegheny area
Sen. Robinson opens office in North Hills State Sen. Devlin Robinson, R-Bridgeville, recently opened a legislative office in the North Hills in an effort to best serve his more than 250,000 constituents of District 37. Robinson’s office is located in the Heritage Center, 2559 Brandt School Road, Suite 101, Franklin...
Mallard Fillmore cartoons for the week of March 31
Mallard Fillmore cartoons for the week of March 31....
High school sports scores, schedules for March 30, 2025
High schools Baseball Monday’s schedule Class 6A Section 1 Butler at North Hills, 4 p.m. Central Catholic at Seneca Valley, 4 p.m. Section 2 Canon-McMillan at Woodland Hills, 4 p.m. Hempfield at Norwin, 4 p.m. Class 5A Section 1 Armstrong at Penn-Trafford, 4 p.m. Franklin Regional at Kiski Area, 4...
Guatemalan woman faces deportation after bad directions take her to Detroit-Windsor borderVideo
DETROIT — A woman detained by border officials at the Ambassador Bridge in Detroit this month after wrong directions sent her and her family toward Windsor is free. But the Guatemalan national, who allegedly entered the United States illegally six years ago, may face deportation to her home country, officials...
Scenes from the Valley: Images captured in the Alle-Kiski Valley from March 20-26, 2025
Here is a weekly look at recent images captured throughout the Alle-Kiski Valley. From major news events to routine gatherings, TribLive’s “Scenes from the Valley” photo package brings to life activities and moments happening in your backyard. To have a photo considered as a “Scenes from the Valley” candidate, please...
Transfer Devonte Ross brings speed element to Penn State wide receiver corps
There are no guarantees when it comes transfers, but Penn State has developed some good ones during the last few seasons. Wide receiver was a problem position for the Nittany Lions in 2023 and 2024. But James Franklin found a solid wideout in Mitchell Tinsley leading up to the 2022...
Letter to the editor: Mental health is not a joke
I have read many letters to the editor that I differ with in opinion. But the attitude projected by the writer of “Trump, president for life?” (March 24, TribLive) especially offends me with his ending. He writes that he fears the suicide rates in the nation may rise, and ends...
