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Lawmaker wants to give towns the ability to clamp down on irresponsible e-bike drivers
E-bikes have been nothing but a pain in Arnold, says Mayor Shannon Santucci. With e-bike riders zipping down the middle of the street, or not following road rules, Arnold is at a crossroads of what it can and can’t do to enforce rules for the motorized bikes. “There’s so many...
First Call: ESPN reports ‘concerns’ about Aaron Rodgers’ wrist; NFL will investigate Ja’Marr Chase spit accusations
Monday’s “First Call” has a health update on Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers. We also provide some fallout from the Jalen Ramsey-Ja’Marr Chase spitting incident from Sunday. Shedeur Sanders had an underwhelming debut in Cleveland. The Ravens won again. An ex-Steelers linebacker made a big play. And the Steelers are...
Harrison Township Manager Amy Rockwell honored for municipal leadership
Harrison Township Manager Amy Rockwell is among the best in the state for municipal management. That’s according to news platform City & State, which honored Rockwell with its annual 50 Over 50 award for leaders who have made an impact in government, business or public service. “This award is a...
Editorial: Budget vote doesn’t make funding flow
The state budget is passed. It’s been signed by the governor. Four months of confusion and belt-tightening is over. But does that mean a handle turns and state funding starts to pour toward all of the restricted agencies and programs like water from a faucet? Not at all. Counties and...
Westmoreland casino marks 5th anniversary as local officials tout community impact
It was not exactly a roll of the dice when Live Casino Pittsburgh opened five years ago at Westmoreland Mall in Hempfield. The small-scale casino was envisioned by state lawmakers to bring additional tax dollars into the state coffers. For county leaders, it was expected to enhance local tourism, and...
High-ranking cop in Allegheny County DA’s office arrested in domestic violence case
An assistant chief in the investigations unit of the Allegheny County District Attorney’s Office was charged last week with breaking into the home of a colleague he previously dated and assaulting her. Richard McDonald, 56, of Oakdale, is charged with burglary, simple assault, harassment and recklessly endangering another person. A...
Feats of Strength: Defensive patience, Mason Rudolph’s solid relief lead to Steelers’ rebound against Bengals
The first Steelers-Bengals game of 2025 made the Steelers’ fanbase spit angry hot takes. The second game just resulted in the Bengals spitting. It also resulted in Mason Rudolph’s return, injuries to Aaron Rodgers and Jaylen Warren, two defensive touchdowns and one of the angriest runs you’ll ever see. Most...
Man found shot on Pittsburgh’s Webster Avenue dies at hospital
A man died after being found shot in a street Sunday evening in Pittsburgh’s Middle Hill neighborhood, near Bedford Dwellings, according to Pittsburgh Public Safety. Police responded after a report of shots fired in the 2400 block of Webster Avenue was received shortly after 6 p.m. The man, found down...
Pitt students lose their hair in St. Baldrick’s fundraiser for childhood cancer research
If Allie Voss liked running her fingers through her boyfriend’s hair, she’s gonna be out of luck for a while. Her guy is Marko Rudek, 19, a 2024 Penn-Trafford graduate who’s now a sophomore at the University of Pittsburgh. He was among those who got their hair buzzed Sunday in...
FAA lifts order slashing flights, allowing commercial airlines to resume their regular schedules
The Federal Aviation Administration said Sunday it is lifting all restrictions on commercial flights that were imposed at 40 major airports during the country’s longest government shutdown. Airlines can resume their regular flight schedules beginning Monday at 6 a.m., the agency said. Citing safety concerns as staffing shortages grew at...
Trump claims U.S. may have discussions with Maduro as aircraft carrier arrives in Caribbean
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Sunday that the U.S. “may be having some discussions” with Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, a potential diplomatic avenue as the U.S. further builds up its military presence near the South American country with the arrival of its most advanced aircraft carrier. Trump didn’t offer...
In reversal, Trump says House Republicans should vote to release Epstein filesVideo
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said House Republicans should vote to release the files in the Jeffrey Epstein case, a startling reversal after previously fighting the proposal as a growing number of those in his own party supported it. “We have nothing to hide, and it’s time to move on...
Murrysville horse rescue ranch raises funds and festive spirits
There was some horsing around Sunday afternoon at the Pleasant Valley Rescue Ranch in Murrysville. The ranch serves as a foster home, orphanage, retirement home and palliative care retreat for unwanted horses and ponies, regardless of age, breed or condition. A team of volunteers and ranch owner Rachelle Rizzo hosted...
Banged-up Steelers still stifle Bengals at home
After previously breaking in a backup plan on defense because of injuries, the Pittsburgh Steelers resorted to using one on offense in the second half Sunday against the Cincinnati Bengals. Plan B worked out on both sides of the ball for the Steelers in a 34-12 victory that exacted a...
Border Patrol official says dozens arrested in North Carolina immigration enforcement surge
A top Border Patrol commander touted dozens of arrests in North Carolina’s largest city on Sunday as Charlotte residents reported encounters with federal immigration agents near churches, apartment complexes and stores. The Trump administration has made the Democratic city of about 950,000 people its latest target for an immigration enforcement...
Marjorie Taylor Greene says she regrets ‘toxic politics’ as split with Trump widensVideo
U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene has drawn headlines with bruising exchanges at the U.S. Capitol and town halls. She has a history of transphobic, racist and xenophobic comments. She has even indicated support for executing prominent Democrats. But Sunday, the Georgia Republican said she regrets that sort of rhetoric and...
Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers leaves game vs. Bengals because of wrist injury
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers suffered an injury to the wrist of his non-throwing hand late in the first half of Sunday’s home game against the Cincinnati Bengals. Backup Mason Rudolph took over in the second half and guided the offense the rest of the way during a 34-12 win....
Starting LG Isaac Seumalo in uniform for Steelers, but CB Asante Samuel Jr. is not
Starting left guard Isaac Seumalo was in uniform for the Pittsburgh Steelers’ Sunday home game against the Cincinnati Bengals, returning from a one-game absence because of a pectoral injury. Seumalo missed last week’s defeat at the Los Angeles Chargers and had left each of the Steelers’ prior two games during...
Carnegie man dead after fall from Fort Duquesne Bridge
A Carnegie man is dead after he fell from the Fort Duquesne Bridge Saturday night, Pennsylvania State Police say. According to a report from the Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s office, Jacob Douglass Stephen Hale, 29, was pronounced dead on North Shore Drive at 9:45 p.m. According to PSP spokesperson Trooper...
1 dead after Derry Township shooting
One man is dead after a report of shots fired at a Derry Township home Saturday evening. Ryan Huinker, 28, died after the incident at 1020 James St., Westmoreland County Coroner Tim Carson told TribLive Saturday night. The incident drew a large police presence with Pennsylvania State Police and Latrobe...
Editorial: What does selling naming rights buy a school?
If there’s one thing public schools understand, it’s how to apply math to a word problem. “Jimmy has five apples” and “a train leaves Philadelphia heading east at 30 miles per hour” are the kind of things that show up in homework, teaching kids that math problems don’t just come...
Changing times prompt ballistic gear upgrade for ambulance crews
The shooting death of Brackenridge police Chief Justin McIntire in 2023 continues to shape the way local emergency personnel operate. Eureka Community Ambulance in Tarentum and Citizens Hose EMS in Harrison are ramping up ballistic protection as a direct result of the McIntire ambush, Eureka Chief Brad James said. “It’s...
Steelers vs. Bengals: Get ready for 2025 Week 11 matchup
The Pittsburgh Steelers will look for revenge against an AFC North opponent this week when they welcome the Cincinnati Bengals to Acrisure Stadium. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. Sunday. The Bengals beat the Steelers, 33-31, on Oct. 16, at Paycor Stadium. The game will be broadcast on CBS, with...
Former national archivist has new role exploring presidential leadership
A North Huntingdon native who was the national archivist until she was removed by President Donald Trump in February has found a new role leading an initiative that will explore lessons in leadership from American presidents. Colleen Shogan, who led the National Archives and Records Administration from May 2023 until...
Are buy now, pay later options worth it? Western Pa. weighs in
It’s hard to miss the buy now, pay later options becoming more common on the checkout pages of online stores, both large retailers like Amazon and Walmart, and small local businesses. Buy now, pay later is exactly what it sounds like. Similar to layaway programs, buy now, pay later sites...
