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Which conspiracy theorist will RFK Jr. pick as running mate, Aaron Rodgers or Jesse Ventura?
Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has developed a reputation as a conspiracy theorist. He could be conspiring to get another such person on the ticket with him. And a famous one at that. Kennedy’s campaign told the Los Angeles Times that the 70-year-old is considering New York Jets...
Former Greensburg police officer faces federal drug conspiracy charges
A former Greensburg police officer is charged in federal court with conspiring to sell methamphetamine. Regina McAtee, who was suspended in late 2022 before retiring last year, was charged with a single count by the U.S. Attorney’s Office Wednesday. McAtee is represented by defense attorney Charles Porter, who said Wednesday...
Pine-Richland Odyssey of the Mind teams advance to state finals
Two Pine-Richland student Odyssey of the Mind teams qualified for the state finals following the Western Regional competition on March 2 at Keystone Oaks High School. Pine-Richland Middle School’s seventh-grade team will travel to Swiftwater, Monroe County, to compete on April 6 with parent coach Amy Gliptis and sponsor Kathy...
Elon Musk’s X cancels partnership with Don Lemon before his new show even begins
Don Lemon received his first lesson in doing business with Elon Musk, the mercurial owner of social media platform X. The former CNN host interviewed Musk for the first edition of his new podcast, “The Don Lemon Show,” which was scheduled to launch next week on X, formerly known as...
Reports: Yankees ace Gerrit Cole expected to miss at least 1-2 months
TAMPA, Fla. — After days of uncertainty, New York Yankees ace and former Pittsburgh Pirates star Gerrit Cole is expected to miss at least one to two months, according to multiple reports. The New York Post’s Jon Heyman and Mark W. Sanchez were the first to report that, along with...
‘Arts Alive’ exhibition shows off talents of Alle-Kiski Valley high school students
Each year, the Alle-Kiski Arts Consortium pulls together “Arts Alive,” a display of artworks by area high school students, at the Penn State New Kensington Art Gallery. The show will be open to the public until March 22. The show is made up of art produced by students from five...
Ex-Bethel Park cop who illegally brought South American woman to U.S gets probation
Blake Babin led a stellar career as a Bethel Park police officer, rising to lieutenant over more than three decades. Friends and former colleagues said he acted as a mentor to others, organized community programs, participated in an annual food drive and was compassionate to those he served. But Babin,...
Roots Rally in Marshall benefits Highmark Caring Place
The fourth annual Roots Rally for Riley music benefit will take place from noon to 6 p.m. March 24 at Jergel’s Rhythm Grille, 103 Slade Lane, Marshall. Held each year in memory of Riley Scheller, who passed away from a brain tumor at the age of 11 in 2008, the...
Misty Slavic resigns as Kiski Area superintendent
Kiski Area is the latest school district in Westmoreland County searching for a new superintendent, as Misty Slavic announced she will step aside after more than two years leading the district. School board members were informed Monday with a 90-day notice. In an email to TribLive, Slavic attributed her resignation...
North Allegheny students win regional art awards
Dozens of North Allegheny School District students will be honored during the ceremony for the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards’ Pittsburgh region, scheduled for March 23 at Carnegie Mellon University. Artwork by scholastic Gold and Silver Key winners is on display in the CMU College of Fine Arts, in the...
Meet Ciara, superstar wife of new Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson
Russell Wilson will soon officially be the new quarterback of the Pittsburgh Steelers. The 35-year-old set social media on fire on Monday with a post on X, formerly known as Twitter, that played “Renegade” over clips of fans waving Terrible Towels. His wife, Ciara Wilson, reposted it with a series...
Trib Lunch Box: Students hospitalized, undocumented immigrants, Mon Incline, Trader Joe’s tote bags
Here are some noon headlines from TribLive, Wednesday, March 13, 2024: • House explosion victim IDs confirmed The catastrophic explosion obliterated the Mitchells’ home, scattering debris across the tiny neighborhood. “It’s debris everywhere,” Cort Matey, the Mitchell’s son-in-law, said shortly after the explosion. Bits of the Mitchells’ house — black...
Hampton students earn regional art awards
With a few clicks of a mouse, just about anyone can produce AI-generated art these days. But nine Hampton Township School District students are being honored for the real thing. On March 23, Carnegie Mellon University will host the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards for the Pittsburgh region. “For over...
Jason W. Park: Gun rights, gun control, gun violence
A pending case before the Supreme Court, United States v. Rahimi, addresses the broad question of Second Amendment interpretation and how closely the nation’s laws should be compared to the way firearms were regulated in 1791. For example, making it illegal for the mentally ill and felons to own guns...
Letter to the editor: Vote out county commissioners
Taxes paid by Westmoreland County homeowners are monies we entrust to our commissioners to spend wisely. County commissioners are stewards of our money. Unfortunately, commissioners Sean Kertes, Doug Chew and Ted Kopas have not done their jobs. They have, along with previous commissioners, squandered our money and now are bailing...
Letter to the editor: Biden better choice than Trump
Well America, our choice for president is between two old guys, One has been in politics for 50 years, knows virtually every foreign leader and has our economy running like a freight train. Unemployment is the lowest in 54 years. The stock market is through the roof. We have the...
Editorial: Does political party mean what it used to in Pennsylvania?
Laurie MacDonald will not be the next representative for Pennsylvania’s 12th Congressional District. After a challenge to the Mt. Washington resident’s nominating petition, MacDonald was off the Democratic ballot for the April primary. That leaves the first round of the election to a battle between incumbent U.S. Rep. Summer Lee,...
The Stroller, March 13, 2024: 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. Bowling party fundraiser to aid Animal Protectors The Pins for Pets...
Letter to the editor: U.S. needs to stand up to protect innocent Palestinians
On Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas fired over 5,000 rockets into Israel, causing 1,200 deaths and destruction to the Jewish homeland. We are moved to tears as we continue to witness daily human suffering of tens of thousands of deaths and injuries of men, women and, yes, children in Gaza. No...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for March 12, 2024
High schools Basketball Boys Class 6A Second round Wednesday’s schedule Lower Merion (26-1) vs. Archbishop Wood (17-8) at Bensalem, 7:30 p.m.; Springfield Delco (14-14) vs. Spring-Ford (21-6) at Norristown, 7:30 p.m.; Parkland (22-5) vs. Chambersburg (20-6) at Central Dauphin East, 7:30 p.m.; WC Henderson (25-5) vs. Roman Catholic (26-2) at...
No injuries reported in fire at Robert Morris University dormitory
A fire was contained to the roof of a Robert Morris University dormitory Tuesday in Moon, according to a university spokesman. Firefighters were called at about 8:30 p.m. to G Tower of Washington Hall. No one was injured, but some students will be provided with alternative accommodations as the fire...
High school roundup for March 12, 2024: Max Hurray hits for 37 to send North Catholic to 4A quarterfinals
Max Hurray led all scorers with 37 points to power North Catholic, the fifth seed out of the WPIAL, to a 75-60 victory over Avonworth in a PIAA Class 4A boys basketball second-round game Tuesday night. Owen Maddalon added 13 points for the Trojans (18-9), who will face WPIAL champion...
‘Complete devastation’: Crescent fire chief confirms 2 dead in house explosion
Shock gripped Blanche Heidengren on Tuesday morning when she learned in a group text that her prayer circle was seeking divine help for longtime friend Ann Matey. A house had exploded on Matey’s street, Riverview Road in Crescent, right next door to the log-cabin home of Matey’s parents, David Mitchell,...
Bingo fundraiser aims to help Rosedale firefighters purchase protective gear
The Rosedale Volunteer Fire Department has operated with the motto “Neighbor Helping Neighbor” since 1924. In keeping with that spirit, the Rosedale Civic Association is planning a bingo fundraiser at 7 p.m. March 23 at the Universal Banquet Hall, 2240 Main St., to benefit the 100% volunteer organization. The goal...
Regional riverfront plans in Tarentum, Cheswick move forward
Plans for fishing and boating access along the riverfronts in Cheswick and Tarentum just took a step forward. Officials in both boroughs have been eyeing their riverfronts for more than a year with the goal of developing parks that could attract more recreational use that boosts local economies. But money...
