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‘Our daughter has drowned’: Parents of missing Pitt student speak outVideo
The parents of missing University of Pittsburgh student Sudiksha Konanki said through tears Tuesday they believe she has drowned. “Both sides of the authorities have shown us how high the ocean waves were at the time of the incident, and both sides of the authorities have clarified the person of...
Editorial: Pennsylvania fire hydrants should be flow tested regularly
There are few things in life that are more important than water. We need it to drink. We need it to clean. We might need it to control a heating system or a power plant or to run a factory. None of those is as immediate and specific as putting...
Letter to the editor: The folly of believing in a false prophet
The writers of the letter “Christians had reasons to vote for Trump” (March 11, TribLive) ask, what is a Christian? They quote the Scriptures, which are indeed true. However, Jesus, in Mark 12:28-34, also gave instructions on how to live. He said, “Love the Lord your God with all your...
The Stroller, March 18, 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. Fundraiser planned to aid...
Letter to the editor: Musk working as advocate for all
Democrats argue that Elon Musk’s efforts to uncover and eliminate government waste through DOGE represent an illegal power grab. However, this claim couldn’t be further from the truth. Musk is generously donating his immense talent and valuable time to the government. His expertise, worth a fortune, is being offered to...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for March 17, 2025
High schools Baseball Monday’s results Baseball City At St. Petersburg, Fla. St. Petersburg 11, South Fayette 6 Jackie Robinson Baseball At Vero Beach, Fla. Brighton (CO) 11, West Mifflin 7 Franklin Regional 10, D’Evelyn (CO) 7 Mt. Pleasant 10, D’Evelyn (CO) 5 Ripken Experience At Myrtle Beach, S.C. Governor Mifflin...
High school roundup for March 17, 2025: South Park pitcher opens season with 13 Ks
Winning pitcher Cooper Hochendoner threw a complete game, allowing one run on three hits with 13 strikeouts, to lead South Park to a 6-1 victory over Ringgold in nonsection baseball Monday. Hochendoner also singled and drove in two runs, Robert Lenzi doubled and knocked in a run as Keegan Fekety...
Harvard makes tuition free for families making less than $200K
Harvard will offer free tuition to students whose families make less than $200,000 per year beginning next year, the school announced Monday. Additionally, the entire school experience — including housing, food and other costs — will be free for students whose families make less than $100,000, university leaders said. “We...
John Dorfman: On Nasdaq, less-famous stocks look intriguing
The Nasdaq Stock Market led the way up in the great rally of the past two years. Now it’s leading the way down. Nasdaq is home to most big technology stocks and many small stocks. The Nasdaq Composite Total Return Index gained more than 44% in 2023 and more than...
Teams rise up Western PA boys volleyball coaches poll after opening weekend
WPIAL boys volleyball season got underway Friday and Saturday with nonsection matches and early-season tournaments, and additional matches are scheduled throughout this week. The Western PA Volleyball Coaches Association on Monday recognized teams for their opening efforts with the top 10 polls for Class 3A and 2A. North Allegheny and...
Sen. Adam Schiff dismisses Trump assertion that Biden pardons for Jan. 6 committee are ‘void’
Sen. Adam B. Schiff on Monday rebuffed as a baseless threat a weekend broadside from President Donald Trump in which Trump alleged that Schiff and others could still face investigation for actions covered by a slate of late pardons issued by President Joe Biden. “Your threats will not intimidate us,”...
Medical cannabis companies are spending big to have a say in Pa.’s legal weed future
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 — Pro-cannabis interests spent at least $1.6 million lobbying the Pennsylvania legislature in 2024 as lawmakers weighed a legalization scheme that could see major...
‘It was horrifying’: Pitt student recalls porch collapse
As St. Patrick’s Day dawned Monday in Pittsburgh’s Oakland neighborhood, there were remnants of the revelry gone awry that left more than a dozen University of Pittsburgh students hurt when a porch roof collapsed during a daytime party Friday. Students partied throughout the weekend following the collapse, although it left...
Lottery officials: $2.6M winning ticket, sold in Murrysville, remains unclaimed
Someone who visits the Murrysville Shop’n Save is holding a Pennsylvania Lottery ticket worth more than $2.6 million, and time is running out to claim the prize. Lottery officials said Monday that a winning ticket from the May 8 Cash 5 with Quick Pick drawing remains unclaimed. Lottery winners have...
Yough grad Mike Bell hoping to end his Waynesburg baseball career with PAC championship
In his fifth year with the Waynesburg baseball team, Mike Bell had to start over. A grad student coming off a season in which he earned his first Presidents’ Athletic Conference postseason award — honorable mention — Bell and the rest of his returning teammates had to adapt to a...
Westmoreland County Senior Spotlight: Latrobe’s Leo Joseph
When the PIAA wrestling tournament concluded March 8, Latrobe’s Leo Joseph knew his high school career had come to an end. It was a career to be proud of, one with 140 victories, including a personal-best 39 wins in his senior season. One of those wins was a sudden overtime...
Kiski Area grad Tatiana Holt settles into middle distance role, helps Slippery Rock claim titles
There’s a good chance Tatiana Holt won’t be listening to Taylor Swift on anymore training runs. Holt, a Kiski Area grad and freshman runner at Slippery Rock, was a little over a mile into a workout during the early stages of cross country season. She was listening to Swift on...
2nd New Kensington gun store robber sentenced to 30 months in prison
The second man convicted of stealing dozens of firearms from a New Kensington gun store in a smash-and-grab robbery last year will serve 2½ years in federal prison. Steyn Sarduy, 19, was sentenced on Monday by U.S. District Judge Nora Barry Fischer as part of a plea agreement in the...
Bethel Park man honored by Big Brothers Big Sisters
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Pittsburgh is honoring Bethel Park resident Vince Russo as one of its Bigs and Littles of the Year for 2025. The mentoring relationship between Russo and his Little, Damion, showcases the profound impact that mentorship can have, inspiring growth, resilience and the pursuit of...
‘A total loss’: Firefighters battle blaze at home in Cook
A family was displaced by a fire that destroyed their residence in Cook on Monday morning. Firefighters worked from about 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to smother the flames that swept through the house, near Hauger-Hood Road. The cause of the fire appears to be accidental, said Chestnut Ridge Assistant...
Gallery: Photos from March 17, 2025
Embark on a visual journey around the Western Pennsylvania region with TribLive’s latest collection of captivating images for Monday, March 17, 2025. From the rustic landscapes of Western Pa. to diverse corners of the globe, experience the shared moments of humanity....
In brief: Senior citizens luncheon, art show and more in Fox Chapel area
Senior Citizens Luncheon The Fox Chapel Area School District annual senior citizens’ luncheon will be held on March 22 at 11 a.m. in the Fox Chapel Area High School cafeteria. A high school chamber ensemble will play during the luncheon and the event is sponsored by the Fox Chapel Area...
Letter to the editor: Maybe states should secede to Canada
To counter President Trump’s threats to make Canada the 51st state, Canada should offer any of the border states the opportunity to become its 11th or succeeding provinces if they wish to secede. Maybe it would be a relief from the current chaos coming out of Washington, D.C. Gerald and...
Letter to the editor: Why is Trump catering to a dictator?
President Trump’s idea of diplomacy seems to be to cater to the wishes of the most dangerous dictator in the free world in Vladimir Putin. And I think he does so because he’s utterly afraid of him. President Biden never showed any fear of Putin. He was always tough when...
4 tornadoes confirmed in Westmoreland, Indiana counties, damage assessment, cleanup continues
At least four recorded tornadoes touched down in Western Pennsylvania as part of Sunday’s severe weather. The National Weather Service on Monday confirmed four EF-1 tornadoes, the second-lowest rating used by the organization. Three were in Westmoreland County. One traveled from Bear Rocks to Acme to Donegal, according to NWS...
