Morning Roundup: 4 injured in Braddock Hills hillside crash; Butler County bus driver flown to hospital
Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Tuesday, April 14: 4 injured in Braddock Hills hillside crash Four people were injured early Tuesday morning following a single-vehicle crash in Braddock Hills. The crash, which was reported just before 4 a.m., happened in the 1500 block of...
911 calls that range from heroic to hilarious for National Dispatcher WeekVideo
The second full week of April is National Public Safety Telecommunicator Week in the U.S., shining a spotlight on the dedication emergency dispatchers bring to the job every day. And while the job can be stressful, there are also those occasions when the call that comes in is, well …...
Exodus of federal prosecutors ripples through Pittsburgh office
Since January 2025, nearly a third of the federal prosecutors based in Pittsburgh have left their jobs, joining a national exodus under the Trump administration. Pressured by increasingly heavy workloads linked to President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown, the waning independence of the Justice Department and disruptions at several high-profile offices,...
Motorcyclist killed in Uniontown crash
A motorcyclist was killed in a crash Monday afternoon in Uniontown, according to TribLive news partner WTAE-TV. The victim, who was identified as Kevin Glover, 34, was fatally injured in a two-vehicle crash around 5 p.m. along East Main Street, WTAE said. A spokesperson for the Fayette County Coroner’s office...
Man who posted online as ‘Mr. Satan’ pleads guilty to threatening to kill Trump, ICE agents
A Butler man who threatened in online posts last year to kill President Donald Trump and Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents pleaded guilty in federal court on Monday. Shawn Monper, 33, will be sentenced Aug. 12 by U.S. District Judge W. Scott Hardy on two counts of influencing, impeding or...
Man killed, passenger injured in Butler County motorcycle crash
A Butler County motorcyclist was killed and his passenger injured after being struck by an SUV on Sunday evening, Pennsylvania State Police said. Glen K. Dalton, 59, of Prospect was declared dead at the scene, while his passenger had “suspected serious injuries” and was taken via helicopter to UPMC Presbyterian...
Weeklong march for immigrant rights ends with relief, calls for closure of Moshannon centerVideo
As he labored his way through the final stretch of a trek to the largest immigration detention center in the Northeast, Jaime Martinez said he felt “sobered” by his destination. “We’re walking to a place where people can’t walk free,” he told TribLive on the side of a country road...
Pittsburgh region flirting with record highs, lows later this week
A warm week is ahead for the Pittsburgh region, with chances for breaking records for high temperatures and warmest low temperatures. High temperatures are expected to increase from 74 degrees on Monday to 84 degrees by Saturday, National Weather Service meteorologist Colton Milcarek said. Temperatures are expected to be 20...
Colleges attract nontraditional students given upcoming enrollment cliffVideo
Jessica Wheeler isn’t joking when she says she’s old enough to be the mother of her fellow students at Pennsylvania Western University’s California campus. Her daughter, Alivia, is also a student at PennWest California. Jessica, 43, graduates in May with a bachelor’s degree in secondary English education. Alivia, 20, is...
Morning Roundup: Police seeking man for indecent exposure; gun flashed at PPS student
Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Saturday, April 11: Police seeking man after alleged indecent exposure Pittsburgh police are seeking help from the public to locate a man accused of exposing himself in the city’s Uptown section. The incident happened April 8 at the Shell...
Restored semi from ‘Knight Rider’ to travel from Butler to Philadelphia area for unveilingVideo
The black T-top with the swooshing red light in its nose and a sometimes-snarky AI wasn’t the only vehicle featured on the 1980s television series “Knight Rider.” A black tractor-trailer with a long-nose cab, marked with gold trim and a knight chess piece, was prominently featured as the mobile unit...
Undeterred by past setbacks, perennial political candidates set sights on primary
If at first — or the second, third or fourth time — you don’t succeed, try, try again. Some people seeking office this year are known in political circles as perennial candidates. They’ve appeared on ballots several times before but typically came up far short in bids for the same...
Western Pennsylvania CSAs bring produce to your table
Eating in spring summer is all about fresh and flavorful produce, from juicy tomatoes and vitamin-rich greens to sweet and tangy berries. Salads, skewers, sorbets and sangrias will cover picnic tables, and farmers markets make mouths water. For those looking for the freshest produce that the season has to offer,...
State College named best college town in America by USA Today
State College — home to Penn State University — was named the best college town in America by USA Today readers. Just over 100 miles east of Pittsburgh, the borough of about 41,000 residents stands out, readers say, for its blend of small-town feel and big-campus energy. The report, part...
Date set for special election in Butler County state House district
A special election to replace former state Rep. Stephenie Scialabba, R-Cranberry, has been scheduled for August, but voters in the Butler County state House district could remain without a representative until late September. State House Speaker Joanna McClinton, D-Philadelphia, on Wednesday scheduled the 12th District special election for Aug. 18....
Morning Roundup: Sheetz expands westward; weekend turnpike travel impacted
Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Thursday, April 9: Sheetz expands into Indiana Pittsburgh-area drivers heading west to the state of Indiana may soon see a familiar logo at the gas pump. Sheetz announced Tuesday that the company is expanding into Indiana, as the Pennsylvania-based...
Ridgway man killed in Route 28/66 crash in Armstrong County
A Ridgway man has died after his car struck a tractor-trailer truck late Wednesday afternoon. Nathan Anthony Brown, 33, was killed at the intersection of Hoover Road and Route 28/66 in Boggs Township shortly before 5 p.m., according to Armstrong County Coroner Brian Myers’ report. Brown was traveling northbound on...
ICE has left Pittsburgh International Airport
Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents are no longer stationed at the Pittsburgh International Airport. Allegheny County Airport Authority spokesman Bob Kerlik said in a statement that airport operations are “unaffected,” but deferred to the Department of Homeland Security for specifics on why ICE was pulled from the airport Tuesday and...
Fertilizer prices rise sharply as Middle East conflict hits farmersVideo
As Pennsylvania farmers prepare for planting season, a new volatility in the Middle East is threatening a commodity they cannot grow: nitrogen fertilizer. The effects of the U.S. and Israeli military campaign against Iran have already rippled out into the world economy through higher oil prices. Those have translated to...
Pittsburgh Regional Transit eyes more limited changes after scrapping bus network overhaul
Pittsburgh Regional Transit is almost done planning its “Bus Line Refresh,” a series of adjustments to the network that would eliminate 14 routes, add nine and change stops along dozens more. Ridership plummeted at the start of the covid-19 pandemic and has not fully recovered. Recognizing this, Pittsburgh Regional Transit...
Bands & Bids auction and concert to benefit Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank
This week, Southwestern Pennsylvanians have the chance to feed their soul with music while feeding local families in need. In its inaugural year, the Bands & Bids fundraiser, benefitting the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank, has a variety of unique music items, tickets and experiences up for silent auction. The...
Duquesne Light asks feds to lower costs customers pay to power plants
Duquesne Light is making the case that power plants are paid too much for the promise of providing electricity, a cost set through auctions run by grid operator PJM Interconnection — and shouldered entirely by
consumers. PJM’s process allows power plants to bid on contracts to supply electricity if called...
Input sought on plan to reduce deer population at national park sitesVideo
A public meeting is scheduled for mid-April as officials at Southwestern Pennsylvania’s three national parks finalize a plan to manage an overpopulation of white-tailed deer. The plan has been in the works for more than a year as deer have had a detrimental effect on vegetation at Flight 93 National...
Want to attend the NFL Draft in Pittsburgh? There’s an app for that
For football fanatics planning on attending the 2026 NFL Draft on Pittsburgh’s North Shore, the NFL OnePass app will be the one-stop shop for all crucial information and resources. The app can be downloaded on the Apple App Store and Google Play. Nicki Ewell, the NFL’s vice president of global...
1 killed, 2 injured by wrong-way crash along Route 40 in Washington County
A wrong-way crash Saturday in Donegal Township left one man dead and two people seriously injured. The Washington County Coroner’s Office says Daniel Pasqualucci, 41, of Donegal Township died after his sedan collided head-on with an SUV near the intersection of Route 40 and Lake Road. Pasqualucci was driving east...
