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Hundreds turn out for Gilpin trail opening, look forward to completion of next leg this year
Avid cyclist Bob Cropp enjoys blazing a trail. And with the addition of 10 miles to Armstrong Trails in Armstrong County, Cropp of Grove City arrived on his bike Monday morning to learn more about the ongoing efforts to expand the trail in the Kiski Junction corridor through Gilpin. “It’s...
Investigators interview man who visited Rustic Ridge home days ahead of fatal explosion
Allegheny County authorities say they identified a man who was seen on the porch of a home in Plum’s Rustic Ridge neighborhood days before it exploded last year. The man was not suspected of any wrongdoing, but investigators believed he could have information that might help in the ongoing investigation,...
Will clouds play nice when solar eclipse hits Pennsylvania?
One lone cloud in the wrong place at the wrong time could ruin the party — or view of the much-anticipated solar eclipse. With just one week until the total eclipse, travel and viewing plans for many have shifted to the weather forecast. Right now, things look promising in Western...
Woman charged in Duquesne homicide could have left apartment but shot instead, police say
A woman remained in jail Monday after a weekend argument in a Duquesne apartment ended in a fatal shooting that led to her arrest. Police charged Latiya Hicks, 24, of Braddock with killing Lamont Nichols, 30, of Pittsburgh on Saturday evening inside a public housing apartment building on North Second...
Ex-Allegheny County detective pleads guilty to harassment in Export bar incident
A former Allegheny County detective pleaded guilty Monday to two summary harassment citations connected to an incident at an Export bar last year. Raymond Bonacci, 57, of McKeesport, was ordered to pay $362 in fines and costs, according to court records. The two harassment counts were filed last week when...
Pa. Attorney General warns of eclipse glasses scam
Authorities are warning Pennsylvanians to beware of scammers selling bogus protective glasses in advance of next Monday’s solar eclipse. “Do your research to make sure the glasses you buy will thoroughly protect your eyes and allow you to safely view the solar eclipse,” Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry said in...
Morning Roundup: Jeannette man sought in Swissvale crash
Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Monday, April 1: Jeannette man sought in Swissvale crash An arrest warrant was issued over the weekend for a Jeannette man accused of being impaired when he crashed into a backhoe in a construction zone in Swissvale. The backhoe...
Former Steeler Cam Sutton turns himself in amid allegations of domestic battery
Former Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Cameron Sutton surrendered to authorities in Florida on Sunday night on domestic violence accusations, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office. Sutton turned himself in at 8:30 p.m. on a charge of domestic battery by strangulation, a third-degree felony, at the Orient Road Jail in Tampa,...
New $3M barge dock planned along the Allegheny River in Gilpin
A deteriorating steel dock along the Allegheny River in Gilpin is showing its age but has promise to be a boon to the local economy. Located in the township’s Schenley section, at milepost 30.8 on the Allegheny River north of Pittsburgh, it’s the last commercial dock going upriver from the...
Teen boy killed in Wilkinsburg shooting
A 16-year-old boy was fatally shot Sunday night in Wilkinsburg, according to Allegheny County Police and the Allegheny County Medical Examiner. The shooting was reported just before 10:30 p.m. on Hill Avenue. First responders found Kevin Wilson of Pittsburgh there and took him to a hospital where police said he...
Hempfield supervisors approve part-time, paid fire department position in contested vote
Hempfield supervisors narrowly approved seeking paid part-time day shift drivers for the fire department. The move is part of efforts to strengthen and support the township volunteer fire department’s 10 stations in the face of challenges with emergency response. The township has met with firefighters over the past few months...
Schools adjust schedules for April 8 eclipse
Editor’s note: This report has been updated as school districts have changed plans. Potential safety concerns with viewing Monday’s solar eclipse have led some school districts to shift schedules, give students the day off or go remote with a flexible instruction day April 8. The eclipse coincides with regular dismissal...
Eclipse education: Western Pa. schools make plans for day of astronomical event
When the moon passes in front of the sun in the afternoon of April 8, students with the astronomy club at Penn-Trafford High School will be waiting on the football field to see it. Most Penn-Trafford students are being dismissed two hours and 15 minutes early on the day of...
Unionized workers at Frick, AHN, Washington hospitals demand minimum-wage hike
Lauren DeMeno considers herself one of the lucky workers at Allegheny Valley Hospital. The Harrison mom has three girls and a home that desperately needs repairs, but she lives close enough to the hospital to walk to work. “If my car broke down, I wouldn’t be out of luck like...
Russia is behind Havana Syndrome, attacks on U.S., former lead Pentagon investigator saysVideo
The former head of the Pentagon’s investigation into the mysterious health incidents known as Havana Syndrome told the CBS investigation show “60 Minutes” he believes Russia was behind them and was attacking U.S. officials abroad and at home. In partnership with The Insider, a Russian exile media outlet, and German...
2 teens killed in North Huntingdon dirt bike crash
Two teens were killed Sunday in a motor bike crash in North Huntingdon, according to the Westmoreland County Coroner’s Office. The victims were Adam J. Bilinsky, 19, of Coulterville Road, North Huntingdon, and a 16-year-old boy whose name has not been released, Coroner Tim Carson said. The wreck happened just...
Demolition starts on Century III Mall
Century III Mall is coming down. Demolition has officially begun on the site which was closed in 2019, according to TribLive news partners WTAE. The mall has since been the target of vandals and others sneaking into the property. It was condemned by West Mifflin Council in 2023. In January,...
Pennsylvania’s minimum wage battle is being led by Philly and its suburbs, with officials fighting for $15 per hour
With new leadership in Philadelphia and the surrounding counties, there’s a new spirit of collaboration. And they’re using it to pressure the state to raise the minimum wage. Twelve Democratic leaders and two Republicans from Southeastern Pennsylvania, home to almost half of the state’s population, are working together to lobby...
An Israeli airstrike hits a Gaza hospital tent camp, killing 2 Palestinians and hurting journalists
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip — An Israeli airstrike hit a tent camp in the courtyard of a crowded hospital in central Gaza on Sunday, killing two Palestinians and wounding another 15, including journalists working nearby. An Associated Press reporter filmed the strike and aftermath at Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital in Deir...
Powerball jackpot jumps to $975 million after another drawing without a big winner
DES MOINES, Iowa — The Powerball jackpot climbed to an estimated $975 million after no one matched the six numbers drawn Saturday night, continuing a nearly three-month stretch without a big winner. The winning numbers drawn were: 12, 13, 33, 50, 52 and the red Powerball 23. No one has...
Oklahoma highway reopens following shutdown after a barge hit a bridge
SALLISAW, Okla. — An Oklahoma highway was reopened Saturday following its closure for a few hours after a bridge over the Arkansas River was struck by a barge. Troopers with the Oklahoma Highway Patrol closed a portion of U.S. Highway 59 south of Sallisaw at around 1:25 p.m. after the...
Pennsylvania legislators lead the way in slow-moving efforts to tighten rail safety laws
Nearly 5,000 residents evacuated, more than $800 million in cleanup costs and one bipartisan rail safety bill stalled in Congress — those are some of the numbers that define last year’s fiery train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio. Congressional lawmakers trying to tighten the screws on rail operators, many from...
Lilies bloom at Easter, a time of renewal
Pots filled with lilies will bloom inside churches as Christians celebrate Easter on March 31 — or May 5 for those of the Orthodox Christian faith. But how did these beautiful flowers become the symbol of Easter? Everything about the lily speaks of Jesus’ life, death and resurrection, Catholic Diocese...
Oklahoma State Patrol diverts traffic after barge hits bridge
SALLISAW, Okla. — The Oklahoma State Patrol said Saturday that it closed a highway south of Sallisaw after a barge struck a bridge over Arkansas River. Troopers closed South U.S. Highway 59 about 1:25 p.m. after receiving word of the incident and diverted traffic from the area, state patrol spokesperson...
Don’t look at the solar eclipse without proper eye protection, doctors warn
Though it may be tempting to sneak a peek, guidance from health officials is clear: It’s not safe to view the April 8 solar eclipse without proper eye protection. The Pittsburgh region will experience a partial solar eclipse, with 95% totality at the peak about 3:15 p.m. Those to the...
