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Jury reaches split verdict in fatal McKeesport bar shooting
An Allegheny County jury on Wednesday found a McKeesport woman not guilty of homicide in the shooting death of another woman following a bar fight. The jury deliberated about six hours before finding Gabrielle Parker, 38, not guilty of killing Ericka Stevens on June 18, 2020. Parker was found guilty,...
In a sudden change of plans, Trump to demolish White House East Wing entirelyVideo
WASHINGTON — The White House’s East Wing is history. A White House spokesperson confirmed to USA Today that the “entirety” of the East Wing, which traditionally houses the first lady’s offices, will be undergoing “modernization and renovation” as a new ballroom is built, in a stark reversal of earlier plans....
Trump urges American cattle ranchers to lower prices as he touts tariffsVideo
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Wednesday said U.S. cattle ranchers are benefiting from tariffs he has imposed on imports but must lower prices to encourage American consumers to buy their beef. Trump earlier this week said the administration was considering importing Argentine beef as a means of lowering record-high...
U.S. strikes another alleged drug boat — this time off the coast of Colombia
MEXICO CITY — The United States has struck an eighth alleged drug vessel, this time in the Pacific Ocean, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Wednesday. Hegseth said the airstrike in the eastern Pacific killed two people, bringing the death toll in the recent string of U.S. military attacks on alleged...
A-K Valley soccer playoff preview capsules for Oct. 23, 2025
WPIAL soccer playoffs Boys Class 2A Quarterfinals 3-North Catholic (16-1-1) vs. 6-Deer Lakes (15-3-1) 6 p.m. Thursday, Pine-Richland Stadium, Gibsonia Winner plays: Winner of 2-Quaker Valley (16-2-1)/10-Shady Side Academy (12-4-1) in WPIAL semifinals (time/date/site TBD) Players to watch: Justin Garvey, North Catholic; Peyton Kushon, Deer Lakes Throw-ins: North Catholic will...
Eric Snoey: Cuts to Medicaid and to insurance subsidies will push ERs past the brink
Back in 2007, President George W. Bush was being challenged on his opposition to the Children’s Health Insurance Program — which provides health coverage for children in families too poor to afford private insurance, yet too “wealthy” to qualify for Medicaid. His response was honest, if characteristically clumsy: “People have...
In brief: Child Health Association fundraiser, fall events and more in Sewickley area
Child Health Association Ball & Play The Child Health Association of Sewickley’s biennial Ball & Play will take place Nov. 21-22 at The Edgeworth Club in Sewickley. A hallmark of CHA’s history, the Ball & Play combines theatrical performance, fine dining and elegant celebration. Written and performed by community and...
In brief: Trick or treat times, tree planting and more in Fox Chapel area
Trick or treat Here are the trick-or-treat times for Fox Chapel area communities on Oct. 31: • Aspinwall, 6-7:30 p.m. • O’Hara, 6-8 p.m. • Fox Chapel, 6-8 p.m. • Indiana Township, 6-8 p.m. • Blawnox, 6-8 p.m. • Sharpsburg, 6-8 p.m. Personnel moves Fox Chapel Area School District approved...
Gallery: Photos from Oct. 22, 2025
Take a trip through Western Pennsylvania — and beyond! Join TribLive’s photo adventure, where every snapshot tells a story. From the rolling hills and rustic charm of Western Pa. to far-flung corners of the world, this collection captures the little sparks of humanity that connect us all. Think of it...
Pa. Senate passes bill to allow Pennsylvania lottery winners to remain anonymous
The state Senate passed a bill on Monday that would allow Pennsylvania lottery winners to remain anonymous when collecting a prize of $100,000 or more. The bill, introduced by Sen. Lisa Baker (R-Luzerne) with a bipartisan group of co-sponsors, cleared the state Senate unanimously shortly after its unopposed approval by...
Jim Nowlan: Politicians seem incapable of balancing the federal budget
I was struck, no, dumbfounded by this: Debt funded all federal government spending in 2025. The federal government plans to spend a total of $7 trillion in fiscal 2025 but only bring in $5.16 trillion in revenue. That leaves a deficit of approximately $1.8 trillion. The big four expenditures —...
Americans are falling behind on car loans. Here’s how to catch up.
More Americans are trading in underwater vehicles. That does not mean the vehicles are submerged. In a sense, the drivers are. More than one in four trade-ins had negative equity in the third quarter of 2025, Edmunds reports. In auto industry parlance, the loans were underwater. Of all used vehicles...
A family health insurance plan now costs nearly $27,000. Why is insurance so expensive?
If it seems like your health insurance bill is rising faster than your paycheck, you’re not mistaken. The average cost for a family health insurance plan offered through the workplace was $26,993 in 2025, an increase of 6% from a year ago, according to the annual employer health benefits survey...
Government shutdown: Jeff Merkley gives marathon speech; latest Senate vote
WASHINGTON – A showdown is brewing on Capitol Hill. A Democratic senator took the floor all night to protest President Donald Trump’s administration, leaving a vote on the government shutdown up in the air as it entered its third week and is now the second longest in history at 22...
Letter to the editor: Defend the rule of law — no president is above it
Our democracy depends on respecting the rule of law — and that includes obeying court orders. The president does not have the power to ignore judicial rulings, especially when it comes to deploying the National Guard to American cities. Judges are not political obstacles; they are constitutional safeguards. When a...
Most Americans support U.S. recognition of Palestinian state, Reuters/Ipsos poll shows
WASHINGTON — Most Americans — including 80% of Democrats and 41% of Republicans — think the U.S. should recognize Palestinian statehood, a sign that President Donald Trump’s opposition to doing so is out of step with public opinion, a Reuters/Ipsos poll found. The six-day poll, which closed Monday, found 59%...
Ford recalling 1.4 million U.S. vehicles over faulty rear-view cameras
WASHINGTON — Ford said Wednesday it is recalling nearly 1.45 million older vehicles in the United States due to faulty rear-view cameras and will extend warranty coverage on millions of other vehicles. The announcement is the latest in a series of recalls over the issue for the second largest U.S....
Letter to the editor: How to ‘save our democracy’
Democrats and their media allies claim to be on a campaign to “save our democracy” by promoting total resistance to anything Trump, along with organized protests against his efforts to keep his campaign promises, which he was overwhelmingly elected to do. He promised to create secure immigration policies, reduce crime,...
Letter to the editor: Vance’s defense of Young Republican messages twisted
It is appalling that Vice President JD Vance is defending the leaked Young Republicans’ racist, antisemitic and misogynistic messages. It is reprehensible that he offers what is basically a “boys will be boys” defense and says “kids” make mistakes in reference to men (and women) in their 20s and 30s,...
The Stroller, Oct. 22, 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. Lower Valley Community Food...
Free store open to all students at Shaler Area High School
Editor’s note: The following story was submitted for the Shaler Area Student Section, a collaboration between TribLive and The Oracle, the student newspaper of Shaler Area High School. Every year, more than 92 million tons of textile waste are pushed into global landfills. This number is projected to increase to...
Sewickley Academy students showing a pair of 1-act plays
Sewickley Academy Performing Arts Department presents “Brian the Comet” and “That’s Checkmate, Mary Gallagher,” two poignant one-act plays by award-winning playwright Emily Hageman. These emotionally resonant works explore the complexities of teenage life, tackling themes of fear, loss and hope with authenticity and heart. Performances will be held in Gregg...
Editorial: Naloxone in high schools could save kids’ lives
Opioid addiction doesn’t care how much money you make or where you live. It doesn’t respect ethnicity or skin color or political party. It does not draw a line at age. The addiction epidemic that has washed over the United States like a wave in the last decades has hit...
Letter to the editor: Trump is no dictator
How can anyone seriously call President Trump a dictator when he has complied with every judicial injunction issued against him — even the ones that appear blatantly partisan? A true dictator would simply ignore the courts. Some argue that judges have the right to block policies they personally disagree with....
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Oct. 21, 2025
High schools Field hockey WPIAL playoffs Class 3A Semifinals Wednesday’s schedule Norwin (3-9) at Pine-Richland (15-3), 7 p.m.; North Allegheny (4-7-3) at Mt. Lebanon (7-3-1), 7 p.m. Class 2A Wednesday’s schedule Upper St. Clair (3-7-3) at Peters Township (12-2-2), 7 p.m.; Latrobe (3-8-3) at Fox Chapel (11-3-3), 7 p.m. Class...
