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Some customers could be in the dark till Sunday following storm-related outages
Some Duquesne Light customers in the region might not have electrical power returned until Sunday or later, the utility estimated, following Monday evening’s storms that rolled through parts of Southwestern Pennsylvania. The utility estimated that all customers would have power restored by 1 p.m. on Sunday, with many customers expected...
Proposed IUP medical school gets $20M pledge from foundation, support from Pa. legislators
A college of osteopathic medicine proposed by Indiana University of Pennsylvania has secured a $20 million commitment from its foundation, the largest gift toward the initiative to date. In announcing the commitment Monday, the Foundation for Indiana University of Pennsylvania said its board is unanimous in support for what would...
Storms knock out power to thousands amid heat waveVideo
Scattered storms blew through the area Monday evening, downing trees and causing power outages after a day when temperatures surged past 90 degrees. At 6 p.m. Monday, nearly 25,000 FirstEnergy customers were without electricity, mostly in northern Allegheny County, southwest Butler County and Beaver County. West Penn Power specifically was...
Morning roundup: Fire causes damage at Champion Lakes Golf Course
Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Monday, June 17, 2024. Fire damages building at Champion Lakes Golf Course Champion Lakes Golf Course was expected to be open for business Monday after firefighters doused a blaze Sunday evening in a building at the Fairfield Township course....
Western Pa. could break 100-degree record this week; residents cautioned
Pittsburgh’s temperatures could reach 100 degrees this week for the first time in almost 30 years, according to Matt Brudy, meteorologist at the National Weather Service in Moon. The last time the region hit 100 degrees was July 15, 1995, he said. It’s one of several records at stake amid...
More staffing, education stressed at local pools as temps, crowds expected to rise
Mother Nature is cranking up the heat after what started as an unseasonably cool season for area pools. After mid-60s temperatures last week, temperatures this week are projected to be record-breaking high. Temperatures Monday through Friday are expected to be in the mid- to high 90s — levels that haven’t...
Man killed, woman injured in Summit Township crash
A 26-year-old man died Sunday afternoon when his motorcycle collided with a vehicle in Summit Township, Butler County, according to Pennsylvania State Police. At 1:20 p.m. Sunday, a woman was driving a 2013 Ford Fusion west on Route 422 in the left lane and began to turn left on Geibel...
‘Special’ Allegheny River recognized as River of the Year
State officials recognized the Allegheny River as the River of the Year during a celebration Saturday at Aspinwall’s Allegheny RiverTrail Park. “The Allegheny River is an important part of Pennsylvania’s natural history and beauty, so it is great to celebrate all that the river offers and its impact on the...
2 injured in Interstate 79 crash in Washington County
Two people were flown to a hospital after a multivehicle crash at 1:24 p.m. Sunday on Interstate 79 North in Washington County. The crash occurred near mile marker 45.8, between Exit 45, Canonsburg, and Exit 48, Southpointe/Hendersonville, according to 511PA. Traffic reportedly was backed up for miles....
Are Penn State cuts a preview of higher education divide?
The gap between Penn State University’s sprawling main campus and its 20 branches can be measured these days in ways more personal and profound than highway miles. Stung by double-digit enrollment losses, the branch campuses and their students are about to lose 10% of their faculty and staff to buyouts...
Somerset County man charged with homicide in death of brother by crossbow
A Somerset Township man is behind bars after, state troopers say, he fatally shot his brother with a crossbow. Police charged Travis Scott Shearer, 32, with criminal homicide in connection with the death of his brother, Eric Miller, on Friday night. Shearer is being held in the Somerset County Jail....
Former North Allegheny track star Ayden Owens-Delerme locked in as he prepares for Paris Olympics
North Allegheny graduate Ayden Owens-Delerme will be representing Puerto Rico in the Summer Olympics in France. And he’ll be doing so in one of the marquee events of the games. Owens-Delerme will compete in the decathlon, which means he takes part in 10 events over a two-day period. Day 1...
Rare drop in summer gas prices doesn’t eliminate pain at the pump
Mary Ann Hoss paid a few cents less for gas this week as she fueled up for a road trip from Lower Burrell to her camp a few hours away. But that was due more to global circumstances than anything Hoss did. While the nation is experiencing a rare summertime...
Butler man sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for drug, gun crimes
A Butler man who was the shooter in an incident in Butler nearly 3½ years ago that led to discovery of a large amount of heroin and fentanyl in his car has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison. Darnell Wynn, 44, was found guilty of possession with intent...
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Heat wave forces shift in spending priorities as household costs jump
Summer utility bills are expected to swell as temperatures jump into the 90s over the next week in Western Pennsylvania. But while some energy experts believe the cost for electricity will rise by as much as 8% in the northeastern U.S., local energy providers suggest year-over-year utility costs actually may...
Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro popularity soar as weight loss wonders
Editor’s note: This story first posted on June 11, 2023. For Diane Lang, the big push to focus on her health and weight came from her grandchildren. “I was exhausted,” she said. “When they would visit, I would just try to keep up with them. I want to run with...
Heat wave headed to Western Pennsylvania
Forecasters expect a hot welcome to summer next week with temperatures rising to dangerous levels across the Northeastern United States. Lee Hendricks, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Moon, said residents of Western Pennsylvania should brace for high heat starting Sunday, with temperatures expected to climb into the...
Morning roundup: Former Hooters restaurant in Wilkins damaged by fire; weekend road closures
Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Thursday, June 13, 2024. Fire breaks out at vacant restaurants in Wilkins An old Hooters restaurant in Wilkins went up in flames Thursday morning. First responders say they were dispatched to the scene at 3:45 a.m. on the 3500...
Deficit, enrollment trends spur leadership revamp for Penn State’s Fayette campus
Students value the small-college atmosphere at Penn State Fayette, The Eberly Campus near Uniontown, but that increasingly intimate nature is triggering a major change. In the face of declining enrollment and budget deficits, Penn State is consolidating oversight of some of its branch campuses and is paring its payroll. The...
Indiana County crash kills 1, sends 2 to Pittsburgh hospitals
A two-car crash Wednesday morning in Indiana County killed one motorist and injured two others. State police said a woman who was driving a Volkswagen sedan was pronounced dead at the scene near Shelocta by Indiana County Coroner Jerry Overman. She was identified as Erma Karen Devivo, 80, of Armstrong...
UPMC gives $300M boost to former Washington Health System in merger
UPMC plans to invest $300 million in Washington Health System over the next ten years as part of its merger, officials said Wednesday during an event to celebrate the affiliation. “I think it’s just gonna be … great because the UPMC name, in the medical field, is world renowned. We...
Penn State New Kensington students and staff concerned for future of campus
Penn State New Kensington student Karisa Smalling has some concerns about changes for Penn State’s Commonwealth campuses. “My concern is that they are claiming to make these changes to create the most efficient organization possible, but I don’t see how offering buyouts to employees is going to make it more...
2 shootings in Uniontown leave 1 dead, 2 injured
Police are investigating two shootings Tuesday afternoon in Uniontown that left one man dead and injured two other people. Fayette County Coroner Dr. Bob Baker ruled the death of Joshua Stevens, 33, of Uniontown a homicide, resulting from gunshot wounds. Baker said Stevens was pronounced at WVU Medicine Uniontown Hospital....
‘It was gaslighting’: Students upset over Pittsburgh Technical College closure
Bryce Bladen of Gettysburg didn’t mince words Tuesday about having moved across state to pursue a degree in graphic design at Pittsburgh Technical College — a degree he suddenly must finish elsewhere. “It was gaslighting,” the 20-year-old said of what turned out to be dubious reassurances. For months, college leaders...
