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Wrong-way driver crashes into 3 tractor-trailers on I-70 in HempfieldVideo
An SUV traveling the wrong way on Interstate 70 in Hempfield pinballed between three tractor-trailers early Tuesday morning, sending two drivers to the hospital, according to state Trooper Rocco Gagliardi. The high-speed, violent crash was reported at 12:44 a.m. around a curve in the highway between the New Stanton and...
Editorial: Good neighbors, hard moments
There may be few places where being a good neighbor carries the weight it does in Southwestern Pennsylvania. “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood” was not just a television show here. Fred Rogers was an actual neighbor. That instinct often shows itself when something goes wrong close to home. People show up at...
Letter to the editor: No one is above the law
At a Jan. 22 congressional hearing, Jack Smith testified, “Our investigation developed proof beyond a reasonable doubt that President Trump engaged in a criminal scheme to overturn the results of the 2020 election and to prevent the lawful transfer of power.” The Republican congressmen on the Judicial Committee chose not...
The Stroller, Feb. 10, 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. Free seminar to discuss...
Letter to the editor: Trump doesn’t act like a president
Donald Trump’s supporters pretend puzzlement over the anger directed at him. They forget that, before Trump declared his candidacy in 2015, politicians did not ordinarily engage in bald-faced lies, cruel slanders, snarky contempt or foul language. Personally, I will refer to him as “President” when he starts acting like one....
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Feb. 9, 2026
High schools Basketball Boys Monday’s results Nonsection Apollo-Ridge 73, Yough 54 Armstrong 51, Valley 43 Baldwin 75, Elizabeth Forward 55 Beaver 56, Shenango 53 Bentworth at West Greene, ppd. Central Catholic 66, North Catholic 36 Central Valley 54, South Fayette 50 Derry 54, Southmoreland 44 Fort Cherry 75, Cornell 41...
High school roundup for Feb. 9, 2026: Shady Side Academy star Karis Thomas hits 2,000-point mark in playoff tuneup
Karis Thomas scored 25 points, becoming the 47th WPIAL girls basketball player to reach the 2,000-point mark for her career, as Shady Side Academy (20-2) tuned up for the playoffs with a 54-34 victory over Obama Academy (9-2) in nonsection girls basketball Monday night. Thomas also became the school’s all-time...
Here are some upcoming events at Penn Hills Library
Penn Hills Library, 1037 Stotler Road, offers a variety of programs for all ages. For a complete list of offerings and to register for programs, visit pennhillslibrary.org. To reach the library by phone, call 412-775-4700. Regular operating hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays and 10 a.m....
‘Blatant disrespect’: Md. Gov. Wes Moore responds to being uninvited to National Governors Association dinnerVideo
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore said his disinvitation from the 2026 National Governors Association dinner is a “snub” to bipartisan federal-state partnerships, a move he said reflects a broader effort by President Donald Trump to divide institutions traditionally built on cooperation. “As the nation’s only Black governor, I can’t ignore that...
DOJ moves to wipe out Stephen Bannon contempt of Congress case
WASHINGTON — The Justice Department took steps Monday to unwind the contempt of Congress case against Stephen Bannon, who already served four months in prison for a conviction that he has appealed to the Supreme Court. A jury convicted the President Donald Trump ally in 2022 for his refusal to...
Trump loyalist Sen. Dave McCormick defends controversial White House aide Stephen Miller
Sen. Dave McCormick is among more than a dozen Republican senators who are defending senior White House aide Stephen Miller amid growing calls for his removal. McCormick, a staunch ally of the president, on Sunday told The Hill that Miller has been “instrumental in delivering on the promises President Trump...
Breaking down the 2026 WPIAL boys basketball playoff brackets
Here’s a closer look at the 2026 WPIAL boys basketball playoffs. Class 6A Favorite: Upper St. Clair (20-1) has won the past two WPIAL Class 6A championships, including a 65-43 victory over New Castle last fall at Petersen Events Center. The Panthers lost much of their starting lineup to graduation...
Trump told Palm Beach police chief ‘everyone’ knew about Epstein, Maxwell was ‘evil’
President Donald Trump has repeatedly maintained that he had no knowledge of Jeffrey Epstein’s sex crimes. But in July 2006, just as Jeffrey Epstein’s criminal case became public, Trump called then-Palm Beach police chief Michael Reiter to tell him that Epstein’s activities with teenaged girls were well known in New...
Breaking down the 2026 WPIAL girls basketball playoffs
Here’s a closer look at the 2026 WPIAL girls basketball playoffs. Class 6A Favorite: Though Norwin looked like the clear No. 1 seed for much of the regular season, Canon-McMillan swooped in late with a win over Norwin and won the Section 2 title. The Big Macs, with a senior-heavy...
Trump administration fights federal order restoring funding for Hudson River Gateway tunnel project
NEW YORK — The Trump administration on Monday filed papers to fight a court order that would restore federal funding to the $16 billion Hudson River Tunnel as a deadline looms to resume payments. Attorneys for the Department of Transportation filed a notice asking the Second Circuit federal appeals court...
Kaitlyn Buss: Jeffrey Epstein case forges a rare, cynical American consensus
Jeffrey Epstein has become one of the few scandals that unites Americans in cynicism. The case is about far more than sex crimes. It has crystallized a suspicion many Americans across party lines already carried — there is one set of rules for the powerful and another for everyone else....
Former Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Corbett critical of Trump’s election gambit
In the days since President Donald Trump called for the federal government to “nationalize” elections, two former high ranking officials from Pennsylvania, former Gov. Tom Corbett and former U.S. District Court Judge John Jones III, have spoken out. Both have a history in Republican politics. Corbett was the last Republican...
Gallery: Near or far, the world in focus on Feb. 9, 2026
The world is always moving — and TribLive’s gallery is there to catch it. From the rolling hills of Western Pennsylvania to far-flung corners of the globe, photographers near and far capture moments of place, connection and the quiet beauty of everyday life. More than a snapshot of Western Pennsylvania,...
In brief: Plum, Oakmont area news, events for the week of Feb. 9, 2026
AARP warns seniors about romance scams As Valentine’s Day approaches — a time when many people are seeking companionship or exploring new romantic relationships online — AARP Pennsylvania is urging older adults to stay alert for romance scams, including catfishing schemes that exploit feelings of loneliness, trust and affection. Catfishing...
Letter to the editor: Stopping ICE terror
It’s incredible to see the outpouring of support for Oakmont resident José Flores (“Fundraiser for family of Oakmont man detained by ICE raises more than $75K,” Feb. 2, TribLive). He fled Nicaragua and with an active asylum case, work permit and no criminal record, he worked at Oakmont Bakery. Nevertheless,...
Editorial: Warsh looks like a smart choice for the Fed … for now
The nomination of Kevin Warsh as next chair of the Federal Reserve is good news. He’s amply qualified for the role, having served as a Fed governor from 2006 to 2011. He has argued throughout for the central bank to narrow its focus to controlling inflation and to rely less...
The Stroller, Feb. 9, 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. Tickets available for murder-mystery...
Letter to the editor: Protect Pa.’s endangered species
I hear the call of chicka-dee-dee from the Carolina chickadee and the chirp of northern cardinals outside my window. These birds have opened my eyes to the nature and diversity around me, but they have no idea what may be in store for their endangered counterparts. Congress has proposed bills...
Editorial cartoons for the week of Feb. 9
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Monroeville area: Convention center events, kindergarten signups, baby shower and more
Email news briefs and event listings to pvarine@triblive.com. Convention center events lined up The Monroeville Convention Center, 209 Mall Blvd., will host the following upcoming shows: • Feb. 13-15: ID Dance Competition. Details: IDdancecomp.com. • Feb. 17: 72.5 Productions Wrestling Tournament • Feb. 20-22: Pittsburgh Golf & Travel Show. Details:...
