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Rory McIlroy is a repeat Masters champion. The next step might be the toughest of all
AUGUSTA, Ga. — The passing comment Fred Couples said to his caddie on the 12th hole of the opening round at the Masters was worth another listen when Rory McIlroy slipped both arms into the green jacket for the second year in a row. “Rory may never lose this thing...
Veteran skill player’s talent, approach have stood out in spring at Penn State
Taylor Mouser’s 2026 Penn State offense will be led by a veteran quarterback, Rocco Becht, who threw for more than 3,500 yards and 35 touchdowns two seasons ago. Mouser was Iowa State’s offensive coordinator the last two seasons, and Becht started 39 games while playing for Matt Campbell at ISU....
Insulting, blasphemous, disgrace: Western Pennsylvania Catholics weigh in on public discourse between Trump, Pope Leo XIV
West Deer resident Sam Mayhan has only ever voted for one person for president: Donald Trump. But the 28-year-old Catholic is now “pretty perturbed,” finding himself torn between his political allegiance and his faith following the president’s recent social media attacks on Pope Leo XIV. “I don’t think the pope...
John Dorfman: Baseball has 30-30 Club, so why not companies?
Baseball is one of the few worlds as much in love with statistics as the stock market is. In baseball, the “30-30 Club” is for players who hit at least 30 home runs and steal at least 30 bases in the same season. Think Hank Aaron, Willie Mays, Barry Bonds...
Kate Harper and Conor Lamb: Our energy future is ‘Made in Pa.’
Pennsylvanians are rightly proud of our rich legacy as one of the nation’s top energy producers. After all, we rank second in the United States for both natural gas production and nuclear energy production. With energy demand reaching record levels, electricity prices climbing at alarming rates, and foreign fuel markets...
Former Gettysburg mayor’s arrest in Texas captured on body camVideo
Authorities in Texas have released body camera footage of former Gettysburg Mayor Chad-Alan Carr’s April 8 arrest in Texas on child sex charges. The footage was released by the Anderson County Sheriff’s Office in Texas, which was serving a warrant on behalf of the Adams County Sheriff’s Office after new...
Ted Kopas: A sheriff gone rogue — only commissioners sign contracts
Immigration enforcement is a debated topic throughout our nation — and, now, in our own backyard. At issue here is a recent “agreement” between the Westmoreland County’s Sheriff’s Office and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The problem is the sheriff has no legal authority to act on such an...
Pennsylvania GOP chairman considers re-election support for Fetterman if he switches parties
(The Center Square) – While the governor’s race took center stage at the conservative-backed Pennsylvania Leadership Conference over the weekend, there was another statewide Democrat’s 2028 campaign that wasn’t too far from mind. Pennsylvania Republican Party Chairman Greg Rothman told The Center Square he’s spoken with several people interested in...
Letter to the editor: Trump’s excursion
Our too-clever-by-half commander in chief, President Donald Trump, has, with the change of one word, managed to flummox Republican members of Congress, rewrite the U.S. Constitution and likely have our nation’s Founders rolling over in their graves. Trump has said our war against Iran is just an “excursion.” Take that,...
Editorial: Call for peace is not political
On Saturday, Greensburg Diocese Bishop Larry J. Kulick gathered people at Blessed Sacrament Cathedral to bow their heads and share hope for a common goal: peace. The vigil came at a time when many people are feeling growing tension —at the gas pump, on TV, on social media—as hostilities continue...
The Stroller, April 14, 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. NK, Arnold cleanup accepting...
Shaler Area’s new athletic director embraces positive, student-driven environment
Editor’s note: The following story was submitted for the Shaler Area Student Section, a collaboration between TribLive and The Oracle, the student newspaper of Shaler Area High School. In February, Stephanie Strauss took over for Clint Rauscher as Shaler Area’s athletic director. She most recently was the athletic director at...
Once quiet, now colossal: NFL Draft turns Pittsburgh into football’s epicenterVideo
The NFL Draft started in the 1930s as a quiet affair in a hotel ballroom with no cameras and little buzz. Over the decades, it has transformed into a worldwide media spectacle that will draw more than 1,800 reporters and photographers to Pittsburgh next week. While the NFL’s headquarters are...
Letter to the editor: What do protests accomplish?
After previous elections, the motto was “work together to improve the country.” Now the motto is “resist, vilify and protest. Our party must win.” Protesting must be fun. You get to blow whistles, chant, sing and dance (party?). You can vent frustrations by throwing rocks and fireworks at real people....
High school scores, summaries and schedules for April 13, 2026
High schools Baseball Monday’s results Class 6A Section 1 North Allegheny 6, Central Catholic 1 Seneca Valley 6, North Hills 1 Section 2 Mt. Lebanon 12, Canon-McMillan 5 Norwin 12, Woodland Hills 0 Class 5A Section 1 Franklin Regional 10, Latrobe 5 Kiski Area 17, Armstrong 5 Plum 10, Penn...
High school roundup for April 13, 2026: Mt. Lebanon hands 1st loss to No. 1 Canon-McMillan
Dane Barber singled, tripled and drove in a run to help Mt. Lebanon to a 12-5 victory over Trib HSSN No. 1 Canon-McMillan in Section 2-6A baseball Monday, handing the Big Macs their first loss of the season. Chase Smith doubled and had two RBIs for the Blue Devils (7-3,...
Sewickley man detained by ICE for weeks expected to return home within next few days
A Sewickley man will be released from Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody after spending weeks in detention, following an immigration judge’s decision Monday to grant him bond. Bruno Guedes da Silva, a native of Brazil, is expected to be freed on a $5,000 bond set by the judge after he...
Michael Peregrine: We shouldn’t allow the marvels of space exploration to become passe
NASA’s Artemis II mission represents America’s audacious return to human space flight. Bold and breathtaking in scope, it reflects well on the capabilities of our space technology. The only problem is it’s unclear if anyone is truly paying attention. Artemis was the first crewed lunar space voyage since 1972 and...
Gallery: Around the world or close to home, the world in focus on April 13, 2026
Take a closer look at the moments that defined this story. These images capture the energy, emotion, and details you might have missed. TribLive’s gallery brings stories to life — moments of connection, place and the quiet beauty of everyday life....
David M. Drucker: High gas prices will haunt the GOP even if the war ends soon
There’s still more political fallout for the GOP courtesy of the Iran war: Even if the conflict ends soon, voters could be grappling with pain at the gas pump deep into midterm election season, as Republicans struggle to defend razor-thin majorities in Congress. The influence American presidents have on oil...
Scenes from the Valley: Images captured in the Alle-Kiski Valley from April 2-8, 2026
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...
Letter to the editor: Where are the funny ‘I did that’ Trump stickers?
During the Joe Biden administration, when gasoline prices per gallon crossed $3.50, Donald Trump supporters gleefully defaced pumps with stickers of Biden saying, “I did that.” The price per gallon is now well over $4 and may soon top $5 or more. Trump has engaged in an ill-advised military action...
Letter to the editor: Shell plant is good for community
Behind the walls of Shell’s petrochemicals plant in Monaca, hundreds of hardworking members of our community keep the facility operating safely and efficiently. I grew up in a rural town with a smaller population, so I understand how families need good jobs like these to raise their families and maintain...
Editorial: Youth sports shouldn’t be a privilege for the rich
It’s often said a parent’s love can’t be measured, but a recent survey on youth sports may come close. For each day a child plays a sport, researchers found, parents expend three hours and 23 minutes in effort: organizing and driving, watching games and practices, making snacks and doing laundry....
The Stroller, April 13, 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. Bingo Fiesta to aid...
