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Interpol posts alert for Pitt student missing in Dominican Republic
Interpol has issued a yellow alert for University of Pittsburgh student Sudiksha Konanki, who went missing a week ago from a beach in the Dominican Republic. The alert was posted by the International Criminal Police Organization, known as Interpol. Konanki, 20, was visiting Punta Cana on spring break last week...
Gallery: Photos from March 13, 2025
Embark on a visual journey around the Western Pennsylvania region with TribLive’s latest collection of captivating images for Thursday, March 13, 2025. From the rustic landscapes of Western Pa. to diverse corners of the globe, experience the shared moments of humanity....
Westmoreland happenings: Soup and sandwich luncheon, bingo, more
Class • Rostraver Sportsmen and Conservation Association, 539 Cedar Creek Road, Rostraver, will offer a hunter and trapper education class with the Pennsylvania Game Commission March 22 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the club. Lunch will served. The class is a requirement for first-time hunters. Reservations: register-ed.com/events/view/225224. Fundraisers...
In brief: Seed lending, business networking and more in the Sewickley area
Seed lending Community members looking to grow their own gardens have an extra resource up their sleeve this year — the Sewickley Public Library launched a new Seed Library program, creating a resource for finding, growing and sharing seeds. The library partnered with the Big Sewickley Creek Watershed Association and...
Letter to the editor: I voted for Trump — why would they come for me?
First they came for the immigrants and DEI, and I did not speak out — because I was not a minority. Then they came for government workers, the Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Justice and U.S. Postal Service, and I did not speak out — because I did not work...
Letter to the editor: Fixing Biden’s mess will cost money
The American people spoke in November. They want something done to solve the illegal immigration problem. President Trump is trying, but it will take time and lots of money. In my opinion, we have President Biden to thank for the situation. Trump needs to finish the southern border wall. Biden...
Editorial: 5 years after covid, scars linger
What a difference five years can make. Although the global story of the coronavirus pandemic began in December 2019, it would not be confirmed in America until Jan. 20, 2020. In Pennsylvania, covid began its takeover six weeks later. Until March 6, the pandemic was like Brexit or a terrorist...
Letter to the editor: National debt our biggest problem
What’s left but to fire people and rip the government apart? I’m laughing because the biggest problem is our national debt. It’s $36 trillion and trillions in interest paid per year. President Trump talked, all talk, about a flat tax. I had hope, but it probably won’t happen. Declare corruption,...
The Stroller, March 13, 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. St. Patrick’s Day parade...
Letter to the editor: We must stand with Ukraine
Last week, Pittsburghers gathered downtown for a We Stand with Ukraine demonstration, making clear that our city refuses to abandon Ukraine in its fight for survival. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance mock President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, block critical military aid and treat Vladimir Putin’s war as a...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for March 12, 2025
High schools Basketball PIAA playoffs Boys Class 6A Second round Wednesday’s results Hazleton 60, Conestoga 54 Father Judge 55, Spring-Ford 41 Imhotep 51, Chambersburg 34 Parkland 52, Scranton 50 Roman Catholic 96, Central York 46 Coatesville 59, Cumberland Valley 56 McDowell 50, West Lawn Wilson 46 Upper St. Clair 50,...
High school roundup for March 12, 2025: OLSH battles past Union into PIAA quarterfinals
In a defensive battle, Tiernan McCullough put up 13 points to lead Our Lady of the Sacred Heart to a 41-35 victory over Union in the PIAA Class 2A boys basketball second round Wednesday night. Lucca Grisafi added 11 and Austin Avsec contributed 10 for the Chargers (21-7), who, after...
Former NFL running back Le’Veon Bell denies raping cousin after jury awards $25M
NEW YORK — Former NFL running back Le’Veon Bell has denied raping a woman who was awarded a $25 million default judgment after accusing the 33-year-old athlete of sexually abusing her when she was a child. The woman filed a lawsuit in March 2024 alleging the defendant began forcing her...
Western Pa. school leaders uncertain how Education Department cuts will affect them
Leaders of Western Pennsylvania school districts reacted Wednesday to the sweeping job cuts announced at the U.S. Department of Education with uncertainty, saying they did not yet know how the cuts might affect their programs or budgets. While Trump administration officials have said the latest job cuts won’t affect federal...
Fetterman says he’ll back a GOP spending bill to avoid a government shutdown. Will other Democrats follow?
WASHINGTON — The heat is on for Senate Democrats this week as they weigh whether to support a GOP-led government spending bill that they oppose or risk being blamed for shutting down the federal government. And front and center is Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman, who has vowed to support the...
Trump administration weighs barring Cubans, Haitians from U.S. as part of new travel ban
The Trump administration is weighing including Cuba and Haiti on a list of countries whose nationals will face restrictions to enter the country, sources with knowledge of the ongoing discussions told the Miami Herald. Cuba, which is on a State Department list of countries that sponsor terrorism, might end up...
Former McKeesport police captain charged with stealing $260K from evidence room
A former McKeesport police captain has been charged after a monthslong investigation with stealing more than $260,000 from the department’s evidence room. Christopher Halaszynski, 54, of McKeesport was charged Wednesday with theft and receiving stolen property and immediately waived his case to Allegheny County Common Pleas Court. He was released...
U.S. Steel claims rival, union conspired to sabotage Nippon merger
Attorneys for U.S. Steel argued in federal court in Pittsburgh on Wednesday that statements by rival Cleveland-Cliffs and the head of the United Steelworkers union amounted to an illegal conspiracy intended to sabotage their merger with Nippon Steel. But the defendants’ attorneys argued what their clients said about the potential...
Reps. Leslie Rossi, Jamie Barton and Martin Causer: You deserve affordable electricity
Gov. Josh Shapiro’s energy taxes won’t work. How do we know? The proof is right in front of you. Look at your energy bills. Talk to any Pennsylvanian. Unaffordable energy is a kitchen table topic for Pennsylvania households and a conference table topic for Pennsylvania businesses. And if you think...
Plum Middle School team takes top honors in K’Nex competition
A team of Plum Middle School students took top honors in a K’Nex competition last month at Woodland Hills High School. Plum was among seven schools that participated in the Feb. 18 event hosted by the Eastern Suburbs Special Program Association. The Plum team consisted of Dylan McIntosh, Charlie Myers,...
Gallery: Photos from March 12, 2025
Embark on a visual journey around the Western Pennsylvania region with TribLive’s latest collection of captivating images for Wednesday, March 12, 2025. From the rustic landscapes of Western Pa. to diverse corners of the globe, experience the shared moments of humanity....
Letter to the editor: Why no lawsuits for laid-off Volkswagen workers?
When Volkswagen of America laid off all its employees and moved its plant from New Stanton to Mexico, I don’t remember any lawsuits being filed for us to keep our jobs. Evidently our government employees are more important. Tim Scheeren Hempfield...
Billy Joel postpones tour due to medical condition, but 1st date back is in Pittsburgh
LOS ANGELES — The Piano Man will take a break from touring to focus on something other than his music: his health. Grammy winner Billy Joel announced Tuesday that he will postpone his latest tour for four months because of a “medical condition.” A statement via the “Piano Man” and...
Letter to the editor: Musk does have security clearance
The writer of the letter “Speak up to stop Musk’s coup” (Feb. 15, TribLive) claims Elon Musk is a billionaire with no security clearance. That is false. Musk holds a top secret security clearance for his work with SpaceX. It is time to think with your head instead of your...
Letter to the editor: No one elected Fauci, either
2020 was the year that the world changed. A pandemic spread across this country and over a million people died. I mention that because in the middle of it, Dr. Anthony Fauci took over the handling of it. He was unelected but with the help of the Centers for Disease...
