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High school wrestling roundup for Jan. 29, 2025: Thomas Jefferson storms into Class 3A semifinals
Maddox Shaw (152), Brayden White (160), Bode Marlow (172) and Zach LaBryer (189) recorded four consecutive pins and a pin by Shep Turk (285) gave Thomas Jefferson the lead for good in a 39-33 victory over Trinity in the WPIAL Class 3A team wrestling quarterfinals Wednesday. Zach Rehak (107) also...
High school basketball roundup for Jan. 29, 2025: Oakland Catholic ends North Catholic section winning streak
Madi Pullen sank the go-ahead 3-pointer in the final minute, leading No. 3 Oakland Catholic to a 39-37 victory over No. 1 North Catholic in Section 1-4A girls basketball Wednesday night, ending the Trojanettes’ 112-game section winning streak that dated to 2016. Alayla Bivins scored 12 points to lead the...
Visit with LeBron James doesn’t rub off on Duquesne men, who lose 3rd straightVideo
One night after his team joined pal LeBron James in the Los Angeles Lakers locker room in Philadelphia, Duquesne coach Dru Joyce III was hoping his Dukes would glean some inspiration from the NBA superstar’s presence. But much like the Lakers’ 118-104 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers — despite James’...
Pittsburgh council president says Gainey favors acting police chief for permanent post
Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey is close to nominating the city’s acting police chief, a 30-year veteran officer, to lead the police bureau on a permanent basis, City Council President R. Daniel Lavelle said Wednesday. If Gainey presses ahead with Christopher Ragland, he will have to make the case for a...
Trial begins for Taco Bell manager charged with killing employee from Harrison
Both sides agree Zairyre Simmons fatally shot Dorian Carver of Harrison after the two argued at Taco Bell in Scott where they worked. But the prosecution and defense disagree about why. Simmons, 26, is charged with criminal homicide, receiving stolen property and carrying a firearm without a license. His trial...
Richard Davies: Trump uses power of outrage and keeps everyone guessing
President Donald Trump loves to keep us guessing. This is exactly what we’re all doing as his second term in the White House begins. It’s one way he controls the narrative. Trump’s off the cuff, unfiltered, controversial statements infuriate opponents and delight his supporters. The rest of us are left...
Claire B. Wofford: Federal threats against local officials on immigration orders could be unconstitutional
President Donald Trump has begun to radically change how the U.S. government handles immigration, from challenging long-held legal concepts about who gets citizenship to using the military to transport migrants back to their countries of origin. Trump’s administration is doing more than reshaping the approach of the federal government toward...
Westmoreland happenings: Valentine’s Day card drive, Jeannette bingo
Valentine’s Day • Senior Helpers is collecting handmade Valentine’s Day cards that will be distributed to local senior citizens. Schools, community groups and local organizations are welcome to participate. Arrangements can be made for pickup by Senior Helpers or they can be dropped off at the office, 4000 Hempfield Blvd.,...
Gallery: Photos from Jan. 29, 2025
Embark on a visual journey around the Western Pennsylvania region with TribLive’s latest collection of captivating images for Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025. From the rustic landscapes of Western Pa. to diverse corners of the globe, experience the shared moments of humanity....
Letter to the editor: GOP no longer seems to stand for law and order
The Republican Party has long branded itself the party of law and order. As I drove around local neighborhoods this fall, I saw scores of “Back the Blue” lawn signs at the same homes sporting “Trump 2025” signs. I wonder how many of those homeowners support Trump’s pardon of all...
Letter to the editor: Trump has given us optimism
Now that the new president has been sworn in and the Cabinet picks are advancing through the confirmation process, I feel a palpable sense of optimism in the nation, and in fact around the world. We are coming out of four years of national malaise, with record high inflation, high...
Editorial: No excuse justifies silencing student journalism
Here at TribLive, we value the news. We have to value it. It’s our job. We value the news we cover. We value the news other professional outlets cover. We value local news and state news and national news. But we also value student news. In particular, we value student...
The Stroller, Jan. 29, 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. Pet food, supplies needed...
You’ll hardly believe your eyes at ‘Life of Pi’ at the Benedum Center
Get ready for an unbelievable ride. In 2001, Yann Martel published the bestselling novel “Life of Pi,” and it captured the imaginations of readers worldwide. In 2012, the book was adapted to the screen by director Ang Lee, with the film version netting 11 Academy Award nominations and winning four...
Letter to the editor: Steelers need to turn page on Tomlin
Dear Art Rooney, It’s me again, I would like to welcome you to the 21st century. Your modus operandi is antiquated and paralyzed with fear and has lost its way. It’s time to give the Mike Tomlin era a Viking funeral. Or have you forsaken winning for profit? Your coach...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Jan. 28, 2025
High schools Basketball Boys Tuesday’s results Class 6A Section 1 Butler 61, Woodland Hills 53 New Castle 70, Seneca Valley 56 Fox Chapel 52, North Allegheny 20 Pine-Richland 65, North Hills 58 (OT) Section 2 Central Catholic 74, Canon-McMillan 53 Imani Christian 63, Hempfield 61 Mt. Lebanon 84, Norwin 60...
Belle Vernon runs winning streak to 10 with decisive victory over Elizabeth Forward
Tuesday’s Section 3-4A boys basketball matchup between Belle Vernon and Elizabeth Forward was pegged as a heavyweight bout. After an even opening eight minutes, the Leopards struck hard and repeatedly the rest of the way, recording a unanimous decision and a critical 71-43 victory over the host Warriors. “We were...
High school roundup for Jan. 28, 2025: Quaker Valley knocks off Class 4A No. 1 Avonworth
Dana Kromah scored 22 points as Quaker Valley knocked off Class 4A No. 1 Avonworth, 59-56, in Section 2-4A boys basketball Tuesday night. Nic Cohen added 13 points for the Quakers (13-4, 4-3). Rowan Carmichael scored 20 points and Noah Goetz and Carson Bellinger each added 15 for the Antelopes...
Trump social media claim of using troops to force water flow refuted by California
President Donald Trump on Monday night heightened his battle with California over water policy by suggesting U.S. military troops had arrived in the state to turn on pumps and send more water flowing — something state officials quickly denied. On Monday evening, Trump wrote that the military “just entered the...
Neil Gaiman dropped by publisher Dark Horse Comics over sexual assault allegations
LOS ANGELES — Dark Horse Comics has taken a stance against author Neil Gaiman, who faces multiple allegations of sexual assault. The publishing company over the weekend announced it will no longer publish the “American Gods” and “Good Omens” author’s work. As part of taking “seriously the allegations against” Gaiman,...
Drones over New Jersey were ‘not the enemy,’ Trump’s press secretary says
The mysterious drone sightings that cropped up over New Jersey starting late last year were “not the enemy,” White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters Tuesday during the inaugural press briefing of President Donald Trump’s second administration. Instead, Leavitt said, the drones in the Garden State that caused a...
Snoop Dogg responds to ‘hate’ for performing at Trump’s inauguration
Snoop Dogg has addressed the “hate” he’s faced for performing at a Trump inaugural event earlier this month. The “Drop It Like It’s Hot” rapper, 53, who performed at Trump’s Crypto Ball ahead of the inauguration, said that regardless of aligning himself with Trump, he’s “still a Black man, still...
Despite banishment, Young Thug is allowed to fly through Atlanta’s airport
ATLANTA — Atlanta rapper Young Thug, who was banished from metro Atlanta after pleading guilty in the “Young Slime Life” case, is being allowed to fly through Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport. The request was made Tuesday morning in a motion by Young Thug’s attorneys Brian Steel and Keith Adams. They asked...
West Mifflin man sent to federal prison for 16 years on drug, gun charges
A West Mifflin man prohibited from having guns because of a past aggravated assault conviction will serve at least 16 years in federal prison. Giante Hilliard, 32, was sentenced Monday by U.S. District Judge J. Nicholas Ranjan on drug and gun counts from three incidents in spring 2023. He pleaded...
Selena Gomez, who sobbed over ICE raids, spars with critic over family’s immigration storyVideo
LOS ANGELES — Selena Gomez was moved to tears over the weekend as the Trump administration fast-tracked policies to deliver on the president’s mass-deportations campaign promise. Her show of emotion did not sit well with many. The “Only Murders in the Building” and “Emilia Pérez” star, who is of Mexican...
