Camera Bartolotta wins GOP nod in contentious state Senate race
State Sen. Camera Bartolotta defeated challenger Al Buchtan by nearly 7 percentage points Tuesday night in a contentious primary race for the Republican nomination in the 46th District. As of 11 p.m., with all of the Senate district’s precincts reporting unofficial results, Bartolotta had collected 53.1% of the votes tallied...
Tony Guy wins Republican nomination in 17th Congressional District
Beaver County Sheriff Tony Guy won his Republican primary race against Robinson springmaker Jesse James Vodvarka on Tuesday night in the 17th Congressional District. Guy, 65, will face U.S. Rep. Chris Deluzio, D-Fox Chapel, in the November election. Deluzio, who was unopposed in the Democratic primary, is seeking a third...
U.S. Rep. Summer Lee wins Democratic nomination in reelection bid
An outspoken Democratic congresswoman from Allegheny County’s eastern suburbs is poised to earn her party’s nomination to run for another term in Washington in the November election. As of 10:30 p.m., with 96% of the 12th Congressional District’s precincts reporting unofficial results, U.S. Rep. Summer Lee, D-Swissvale, had collected 81%...
State Police Academy to count as credits for Slippery Rock criminology, criminal justice students
Although a college degree is not required to become a state police trooper, a new collaborative effort between Slippery Rock University and the state police aims to raise the bar for those interested in a future career in law enforcement. The partnership will allow criminology and criminal justice SRU students...
Allegiant adds Pittsburgh to Fort Lauderdale flight, replacing service by Spirit
Allegiant Air will soon fly nonstop between Pittsburgh International Airport and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, filling a void left by Spirit Airlines after its collapse this month. The route will go live Oct. 2, the budget carrier announced Tuesday, with flights operating year-round on Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays. One-way tickets...
Southwest Airlines bans humanoid robots from flying in new policy
If you wanted to bring a human-like robot on your next Southwest flight, that plan has been grounded. Southwest Airlines just updated its travel policy to prohibit passengers from bringing humanoid or animal-like robots onto flights — both in the cabin and as checked baggage, USA Today reported. The policy...
Pa. Turnpike unveils veterans-only parking spots at all service plazas
Veterans will now have dedicated parking spaces at all 17 service plazas along the Pennsylvania Turnpike. The dedicated parking spots — two at each plaza — are for customers who have served in the U.S. military, according to a Monday announcement by the Turnpike Commission. Veterans do not need a...
Election 2026: Pennsylvania voters decide today in primariesVideo
Polls across Pennsylvania are now closed for those voting in person in this year’s primary election. A right and a privilege Sisters Anne-Michelle and Anna-Marie McMuldren were the only two voters in the basement of Grace Community Presbyterian Church in Lower Burrell to vote Tuesday afternoon. “The sun is shining,...
Morning Roundup: 2 men injured in Wilkinsburg shooting; candidate reveals cancer diagnosis
Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Tuesday, May 19: 2 men injured in Wilkinsburg shooting Two men were injured with gunshot wounds early Tuesday morning in a Wilkinsburg shooting. One man was shot in his arm, and the other was shot in his arm and...
Allegheny County residents warned of increased risk for ticks and Lyme disease
As Allegheny County residents step outside to enjoy near-record heat this week, local health experts are warning about the dangers of Lyme disease after an unusually high number of tick bites reported across the country. In April, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued an early advisory urging the...
Prantl’s owner responds to health department consumer alert
Joe Cugliari, owner and president of Prantl’s Bakery, issued a statement following the Allegheny Health Department’s consumer alert regarding the bakery’s Walnut Street location in Shadyside. According to the department’s Thursday report, the bakery had a presence of rodent droppings on multiple surfaces, damaged exterior walls, soiled food equipment, old...
Morning Roundup: Cooling centers activated; police search for Homewood shooting suspect
Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Monday, May 18: Cooling centers activated amid heat wave Five cooling centers have been activated “due to the expected heat wave,” according to Pittsburgh Parks & Recreation. In social media posts, CitiParks said the cooling centers, located at healthy...
Readers vent frustrations over potholes on busy Western Pa. streets, highways
It’s the time of year when Thomas Bell typically gets calls about the poor condition of a road that isn’t his responsibility. “This really does seem like ‘The Year of the Pothole,’” said Bell, superintendent of streets in Greensburg. “I think we’ve used more cold patching material than in the...
Patients who need kidney transplants share their stories in hope of finding living donors
Dave Lackner remembered being on vacation in Stone Harbor, N.J., in 2007 when the phone call came in. “They had found a kidney for my dad,” Lackner, of Mt. Lebanon, said of that call nearly 20 years ago. The family scrambled to get the patriarch on a flight home for...
Pittsburgh set to start week with near-record heat
A week after parts of the Pittsburgh region saw frost advisories and freeze warnings, near record heat is expected for the start of the new week. A high of 90-to-91 degrees is forecast for Monday, and a high around 90 is expected on Tuesday, National Weather Service meteorologist David Shallenberger...
Jewish Association on Aging partners with RubyWell to assist family caregivers
Caregivers need comforting, too. Being the person who takes care of a family member is a noble calling. These people are compassionate and often make sacrifices and go above and beyond for their loved ones. The Jewish Association on Aging and RubyWell launched a grant-funded family caregiver support program in...
2 killed in Summit Township crash
Two people were killed in a crash Saturday night in Summit Township, Butler County. State police say the crash happened just after 10 p.m. on Freeport Road, just east of Headland Road. Skyler Gray, 22, of Cadogan, was driving a 2016 Honda Accord west on Freeport Road when the car...
Butler Memorial Hospital, union techs reach contract 3 days before planned strike
Butler Memorial Hospital and its technical professionals union have reached a contract that calls for a minimum 3% wage increase over the next three years. The three-year contract was announced Friday night by both Independence Health and the Pennsylvania Association of Staff Nurses and Allied Professionals. The union represents 235...
Nicholas, Timko seek GOP nomination in Butler County state House district
The winner of Tuesday’s contested Republican primary race in a Butler County state House district could have a shot of earning more than just the GOP nomination to run for the 12th District seat in November. Republican officials have said the primary winner also would likely be the party’s logical...
The Saucy African brings African flavors to Pittsburgh kitchens
Those who haven’t tried sauces from The Saucy African before might still glean familiarity in the flavors. The Pittsburgh-based food brand — which offers African-inspired simmer sauces, spices and seasonings — occupies an interesting niche. It’s a novel concept rooted in some of the world’s oldest culinary traditions. “This is...
Western Pennsylvanians explore various aspects of an ‘off-grid’ lifestyle
Less is more for some folks choosing to live versions of an off-grid lifestyle in Western Pennsylvania. Ditching modern conveniences and technologies for a simpler, more eco-friendly and less-stressed life appeals to those looking to save money, help the planet and know where their food is coming from. Living off-grid,...
In a heartbeat: What’s the draw of blood donation?
The issue According to Vitalant Pittsburgh communications director Maya Santana, the need for blood has remained steady due to everyday emergencies and ongoing medical treatments. Every two seconds, someone in the United States needs a blood transfusion, and patients rely on a constant and ready supply already available on hospital...
Breakfast for dinner is on the menu at these Western Pennsylvania eateries
Breakfast dishes can be a fun departure from traditional dinner foods when dining out. While plenty of diners serve breakfast all day, many of those spots close at 2 or 3 p.m. “It’s one of those things that everybody wants — we sell a lot of breakfast at night,” said...
IUP to offer classes for Indiana County high schoolers interested in future education careers
High school students pursuing a career in education at the Indiana County Technology Center can earn up to 12 college credits through a new partnership with the Indiana University of Pennsylvania. IUP officials announced Friday the launch of the “IUP Rising Educators Advancing through Dual Enrollment and Yearly College Credits”...
What to know going into today’s primary
Just more than 1 in 10 races across Southwestern Pennsylvania are being contested in Tuesday’s primary, with many races on either the Republican or Democratic side failing to field any candidates at all. Still, there are some key races to watch, including a Republican contest for lieutenant governor, two contested...
