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Trump fans flock to Westmoreland Fairgrounds to see former president, hear more about why to vote for Dr. Oz
Thousands of ardent Donald Trump supporters braved the rain and mud Friday for their chance to see the former president, who was returning to Westmoreland County to promote his endorsement of Republican senatorial candidate Dr. Mehmet Oz. The rally, which officially was to start at 8 p.m., transformed the Westmoreland...
West Penn Power spending $47 million this year to trim trees to reduce power outages
West Penn Power Co. plans to spend about $47 million to trim trees that could impact power lines and other measures to control vegetation in Allegheny, Armstrong, Fayette, Westmoreland and 14 other counties in the state. “We trim and remove trees to help minimize power outages, particularly during severe weather,”...
Steady rain to continue in Western Pa., flooding possible
Nearly 2 inches of rain have soaked several parts of Western Pennsylvania, with more on the way into Saturday, according to weather forecasters. Flooding, landslides and other weather-related issues popped up across the region as rain saturated the ground and stormwater began seeking a downhill path via streets and yards....
Pittsburgh region high schools celebrate BotsIQ competition wins
When Charleroi Area High School first entered the annual BotsIQ competition in 2014, the school nearly came in last place. Eight years later, to the shock of many team members, Charleroi was crowned “grand champion” of the regional high school robotics competition. “Everyone was surprised and excited because we’re a...
Pa. health department transitions to weekly covid updates
The Pennsylvania Department of Health on Wednesday began providing covid-19 updates on a weekly basis rather than daily. Numbers of new covid cases, hospitalizations and deaths still are being provided on the department’s online dashboard, but it now will update once a week. “The covid-19 pandemic is not over, and...
‘Silence of the Lambs’ house in Fayette County offers special tours on Mother’s Day
Chocolates are nice for Mother’s Day. Flowers are a great choice as well. But maybe your mom has a bit of a dark streak. Maybe she wants to find out more about where a fictional homicidal maniac did his dirty work. If so, she’s in luck: the Perryopolis property which...
National Aviary researcher says ivory-billed woodpecker — elusive and beautiful — not extinct yet
A National Aviary researcher was wading in the waters of hardwood bottomlands in Louisiana. Then, whoosh: A large black bird with bright distinctive white markings — which he believed to be the ivory-billed woodpecker — flushed from a snag. Steven Latta watched the Holy Grail of birds for six to...
1 dead after tree falls onto car in Upper St. Clair during storm; power remains out for thousands
A Bethel Park man died Tuesday when strong winds toppled a tree onto the man’s vehicle in Upper St. Clair. Officials with the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette identified the man as longtime employee Stephen A. Stasenko Jr. “Steve was a well known presence at the (Pittsburgh) Press and the Post-Gazette for almost...
‘It’s an absolutely seismic event’: Western Pa. legal experts shocked by Supreme Court leak
Legal experts in the Pittsburgh region view the leaked U.S. Supreme Court draft opinion that could overturn Roe v. Wade as unprecedented — in its substance, in the potential impact it could have on other privacy rights and in the very leaking itself. While there have been leaks of information...
Greensburg Catholic diocese presents ‘Salt and Light’ awards
Individuals and organizations working to better the community were honored last week during the Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Greensburg’s Communities of Salt and Light Awards Dinner. The 22nd annual awards dinner, which drew more than 500 people to Stratigos Banquet Centre in North Huntingdon on April 21, recognized...
Gas prices in Pittsburgh area jump 18 cents since last week; diesel costs could drive further increases
Gasoline prices are rising again, but a jump in the cost of diesel fuel might be the bigger concern, an industry analyst says. The national average price of gasoline increased by about 7 cents per gallon in the past week, and by nearly 18 cents per gallon in the Pittsburgh...
Week in pictures: April 25-May 1
A selection of the most compelling images from Tribune-Review photographers from around the region during the week of April 25-May 1....
Pitt says ‘thousands’ have supported university as debate over funding continues
Thousands of Pennsylvanians have answered the call to support the University of Pittsburgh’s campaign to keep tuition discounts for in-state Pitt students, school officials report. The campaign began after some House Republicans indicated they might not support Pitt’s nonpreferred appropriation bill that typically passes in the Pennsylvania budget. The bill...
Spirit still prefers bid from Frontier Airlines over JetBlue
Spirit Airlines said Monday that it still supports Frontier Airlines’ $2.9 billion takeover bid for the airline, saying it was more likely to win regulatory approval than JetBlue’s competing $3.6 billion offer. Spirit said antitrust regulators are unlikely to approve JetBlue’s offer because of JetBlue’s alliance with American Airlines in...
Monday is deadline to register to vote in Pennsylvania primary
Monday is the final day to register to vote in Pennsylvania’s May 17 primary. Those who wish to vote in the election and are not previously registered must complete a registration application by Monday. Applications may be completed online through a site maintained by the Pennsylvania Department of State or...
2 Democrats, 3 Republicans vying for outgoing U.S. Rep. Conor Lamb’s seat in Congress
Two Democrats and three Republicans are vying for their parties’ nominations in the race to replace U.S. Rep. Conor Lamb in the 17th Congressional District, which includes Beaver County and parts of Butler and Allegheny counties. Lamb, a Democrat from Mt. Lebanon, is vying for a seat in the U.S....
Cash bail system reform being explored in Pennsylvania
Muhammad Ali Nasir was 16 when Pittsburgh police charged him with adult crimes, leading initially to him being held in jail after a magistrate set bail bonds that totaled $100,000. Last week, the Homewood man told members of the Pennsylvania state House Democratic Policy Committee he ultimately was found not...
Anglican Diocese of Pittsburgh elects new bishop
The Anglican Diocese of Pittsburgh has a new bishop. The Rev. Alex Cameron will oversee 41 congregations in the western region of Pennsylvania, along with six other churches in Illinois, Colorado and Tennessee. He will lead nearly 6,500 parishioners in his new role, including those from churches in Greensburg, Ligonier,...
1 fatality reported in Butler County home fire
One person has died in a mobile home fire Saturday morning in Butler County, a county 911 supervisor has confirmed. Firefighters were dispatched at about 5:30 a.m. to the blaze in the a mobile home along Rustic Ridge Road in Summit Township, according to Bryan Powell, chief of the Lick...
Consensus among Steelers fans is Kenny Pickett is a good pick
On a sunny Friday afternoon on Pittsburgh’s North Shore, where folks were congregating not far from Heinz Field, it was just about impossible to find a Steelers fan whose disposition didn’t match the weather the day after the first round of the NFL draft. Among those from around the area...
Butler County township backtracks on political sign ordinance after 1st Amendment complaint
Residents of Butler County’s Connoquenessing Township can display political signs on their property without restrictions or without having to obtain a permit, thanks to a resident lodging a complaint with the American Civil Liberties Union of Pennsylvania. Connoquenessing, like several municipalities in Butler County, has a political sign ordinance that...
Suspended Somerset district attorney could have bail revoked following new charges
State Attorney General Josh Shapiro this week filed a motion asking a judge to revoke the bond of suspended Somerset District Attorney Jeffrey L. Thomas after two new sets of charges were filed against him. Thomas, 36, is awaiting trial on sexual assault charges. He now is accused of pursuing...
Pittsburgh, Western Pa. high schools make U.S. News & World Report best list
U.S. News & World Report has compiled its annual review of more than 24,000 public high schools across the United States, with 718 in Pennsylvania making its best rankings list. The top 3 schools in the Keystone State are:Julia R. Masterman Secondary School (Philadelphia, #10 nationally)Downingtown STEM AcademyRadnor High School...
Bots to brawl during high school robotics competition at California University
Robots will fight it out gladiator-style during the 17th annual BotsIQ high school robotics competition this weekend at California University of Pennsylvania. Students from 41 regional high schools will bring their 15-pound bots to the brawl on Friday and Saturday, according to a BotsIQ news release. The teams have spent...
Avian flu hits ducks, chickens, eagles in Pa.; officials ask public to report dead birds
Avian flu cases in wild birds, including eagles and ducks, are growing in Pennsylvania. The first detection at a poultry farm, where birds are especially vulnerable to the flu, was flagged April 16 in Lancaster. The U.S. Department of Agriculture recently announced more detections in three commercial flocks, also in...
