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Zelenskyy to Congress: Against all odds Ukraine still standsVideo
WASHINGTON — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Wednesday that “against all odds” Ukraine still stands, as he paid a defiant wartime visit to Washington to thank U.S. leaders and “ordinary Americans” for their support in fighting off Russia’s invasion and pledged there would be “no compromises” in trying to bring...
Karen Riley named 18th president of Slippery Rock University
Karen Riley, provost at Regis University in Denver, has been named the next president of Slippery Rock University. The State System of Higher Education’s board of governors on Wednesday chose Riley to succeed William Behre, who in February announced that he would retire at the end of this academic year....
Terry Bradshaw in ‘state of shock’ over Franco Harris’ death
Terry Bradshaw said he was in a “state of shock” Wednesday morning after hearing that his former Pittsburgh Steelers teammate and partner on the Immaculate Reception, Franco Harris, had passed away. “I’ve talked about it so much this morning, it’s kind of like therapy,” Bradshaw said in a phone interview...
Steelers players, fans remember Franco Harris
Pittsburgh Steelers great Franco Harris has died, just days before the Steelers’ 50th anniversary celebration of the Immaculate Reception. Harris was 72. Steelers players, current and former, as well as people from all walks of life — fans, mayors, celebrities — turned to social media to share their condolences, memories...
Photos: Steelers great Franco Harris through the years
Pittsburgh Steelers great Franco Harris has died, just days before the 50th anniversary of the Immaculate Reception, the play considered the greatest in NFL history. Harris was 72. Harris served as the face of the franchise for many years following his retirement from his playing days. Here’s a collection of...
Video: 50th anniversary of the Immaculate Reception
TribLIVE talked with former Pitsburgh Steelers running back Franco Harris on Oct. 13, 2022, about the 50th anniversary of The Immaculate Reception, one of the most famous plays in the history of football. It took place on Dec. 23, 1972, at Three Rivers Stadium in Pittsburgh. More on Franco Harris...
Steelers great Franco Harris dies at age 72Video
Two days before the 50th anniversary of the Immaculate Reception and three days before his number is scheduled to be retired by the Pittsburgh Steelers, Hall of Fame running back Franco Harris died. He was 72. No cause of death was revealed, but family friend Curtis Aiken — the former...
Policy change will send Pittsburgh firefighters to all shooting scenes in city
Pittsburgh Public Safety is looking to get more hands on deck when a shooting takes place in the city. Effective Monday morning, Pittsburgh firefighters will respond, along with police and EMS, to all crime scenes involving gunshot wounds, Public Safety Director Lee Schmidt told the Tribune-Review. Previously, firefighters only responded...
2 area ski resorts set to begin seasons as winter weather approaches
A blast of winter weather is arriving this week just as two area ski resorts are opening for the season. Hidden Valley Resort in Somerset County will welcome skiers today, Dec. 21, while Laurel Mountain Ski Area in Ligonier Township is set to open two days later. Both attractions are...
2 more arrests in Allegheny County Jail contraband investigation
A day after a former Allegheny County Jail corrections officer was charged as part of a contraband investigation, county police announced the arrest of two more men accused of being part of the smuggling scheme. County officials said inmate Lamar Castile, 42, and William Gilliam, 33, both from Pittsburgh’s West...
Washington County officials arrest suspect in 2013 bank robbery shooting
Nearly a decade after Vincent Kelley was killed by a man who was robbing the Citizens Bank at the South Strabane Giant Eagle, Washington County officials said that man has been arrested. County district attorney Jason Walsh announced Tuesday that Keith D. Wilk, 39, of Pittsburgh, was charged with criminal...
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy preparing to visit D.C. to address to Congress, meet Biden
WASHINGTON — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is preparing to visit Washington on Wednesday, according to three AP sources, in his first known trip outside the country since Russia’s invasion began in February. Two congressional sources and one person familiar with the matter confirmed plans for the visit. They spoke on...
U.S. Steel, United Steelworkers ratify contract
U.S. Steel and the United Steelworkers have ratified a four-year contract on behalf of about 11,000 members. The contract, which was tentatively struck on Nov. 8, covers 13 local unions at U.S. Steel’s domestic flat-rolled facilities, iron ore mining facilities and tubular operations, including the Mon Valley Works in Allegheny...
Winter weather prompts early Holiday Market closure in Pittsburgh
If you’re looking to do more last-minute Christmas shopping, you might have one less day to visit the Peoples Gas Holiday Market. The popular Downtown market, originally slated to be open in Market Square through Christmas Eve, will shut down a day early to avoid the harsh winter weather Pittsburgh...
‘Destructive, disgusting’ acts force Pittsburgh Regional Transit to alter fare vending machine hours
Pittsburgh Regional Transit on Tuesday announced that the fare vending machines at its Downtown Service Center will be closed outside of regular weekday business hours because of problematic behavior at the site. Starting Wednesday, the fare vending machines at the Downtown Service Center at 623 Smithfield St. will be open...
County vote moves Pennsylvania closer to certifying election
HARRISBURG — A suburban Philadelphia county elections board voted Tuesday to certify its November results, a development Pennsylvania officials had said was required before they can issue a statewide certification. Bucks County government spokesman Jim O’Malley said its Board of Elections wrapped up certification, although litigation over recount requests has...
Vintage toy exhibit at Alle-Kiski Valley History Center in Tarentum looks back through the decades
A Tyco train set and official White House tree ornaments are among vintage holiday items on display at the Alle-Kiski History Center in Tarentum. The exhibit takes people on a sentimental walk through the decades, with offerings from the 1920s to the present day. “People have left us toys and...
Elon Musk says he’ll be Twitter CEO until a replacement is found
Elon Musk said Tuesday that he plans on remaining as Twitter’s CEO until he can find someone willing to replace him in the job. Musk’s announcement came after millions of Twitter users him asked to step down in an unscientific poll the billionaire himself created and promised to abide by....
Pa. gambling revenue jumps 4.59% in November
Gambling revenue was up across the state in November. The funds generated from all forms of gaming and fantasy contests was more than $452.3 million, an increase of 4.59% compared to November 2021, according to the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board. The board oversees 16 casinos, as well as online casino...
Plan to arrive early if you are flying home for the holidays
Airline passengers know they must get to the airport early when traveling. But, how early? One hour? Four hours? A Texas travel company, Upgraded Points, has ranked 50 major airports in the United States to determine how early passengers should arrive to avoid “Christmas chaos.” “There’s no place like home...
Trump taxes: House panel to release report on returns
WASHINGTON — The Democratic-controlled House Ways and Means Committee voted along party lines Tuesday to issue a report on Donald Trump’s tax returns — likely offering a deeper look into financial records that the former president tried to shield from the public. Lawmakers indicated after the vote that the world...
What laws the Jan. 6 panel says were broken
WASHINGTON — The House Jan. 6 committee on Monday urged the Justice Department to consider prosecuting Donald Trump for four different crimes — actions that touch not only the former president’s efforts to undo the results of the 2020 presidential election but also his behavior during last year’s insurrection at...
Frigid, white Christmas likely in forecast for Southwestern Pa.
The National Weather Service says chances are good for a white Christmas in parts of Southwestern Pennsylvania, although most of the snow is expected to fall in the days ahead of Sunday’s holiday and should stick around because of bone-chilling temperatures. In social media posts Tuesday, the weather service office...
Children’s medicine shortage hits as flu season starts fast
Caring for sick children has become extra stressful recently for many U.S. parents due to shortages of Children’s Tylenol and other medicines. Doctors and other experts say the problem could persist through the winter cold-and-flu season but should not last as long as other recent shortages of baby formula or...
Could lethal-force police robots be coming to other cities?
News out of San Francisco caught many off guard recently as city officials considered allowing the use of weaponized robots controlled by law enforcement officers. The city quickly dropped those plans after public outcry. The proposal would have allowed San Francisco police officers to use robots that can use deadly...
