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Hillards Woman Found Guilty In Venango Twp. Shooting
A Hillards woman has been found guilty of shooting and killing a man last year in Venango Township. 20-year-old Jessica Callahan was found guilty of third degree murder in a Butler County Courtroom yesterday. It happened in March 2023, when police say an argument broke out between Callahan and 31-year-old...
Laurels & lances: Kids giving back
Every week in this space, we give a spotlight to some of the best and worst news. Sometimes it’s a smaller aspect of a bigger story. Sometimes it’s a piece from one community that might have been missed by others. This week, we know what the lance is....
Candlelight vigil held for Corey Comperatore, man killed at Trump rally
SARVER, Pa. (KDKA) — The community came together on Wednesday to remember Corey Comperatore, the Butler County man who was killed while attempting to shield his family from the gunfire at former President Donald Trump's rally on Saturday. People gathered at Lernerville Speedway in Sarver for an emotional candlelight vigil. The event was the first opportunity for people to come together after Comperatore was killed.Remembering Corey ComperatoreComperatore was the former fire chief for Buffalo Township Volunteer Fire Company and a "cherished member" of the community, Pennsylvania State Rep. Marci Mustello (R-Butler) said over the weekend. Comperatore joined the department in 1994...
Tears and flags at half-mast - Inside community grieving ahead of funeral for dad shot at Trump rally
Sarver, Pennsylvania, is in mourning for slain firefighter Corey Comperatore as nearby Freeport makes funeral preparations. Other areas of Butler and Bethel Park are working to move on form the Trump rally shooting
Local Law Enforcement Officers Called To Testify
Two local law enforcement have been invited to testify in Washington D.C. about the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump. Butler County Sheriff Mike Slupe and Butler Township Police Lieutenant Matthew Pearson are being requested by the House Committee on Homeland Security to testify. State Police Colonel Christopher Paris has also been called to testify.
Donald Trump honors Corey Comperatore but social media thinks it found a big mistake
Donald Trump spent several minutes of his speech Thursday at the Republican National Convention praising Corey Comperatore, who was killed in the assassination attempt on the former president at Saturday’s rally in Butler County. “He was incredible,” Trump said. “He was a highly respected former fire chief, respected by...
Hundreds gather to remember Comperatore
FREEPORT, Pa. — Laube Hall in Freeport, Pa. was where hundreds of people gathered Thursday to honor Corey Comperatore who was killed last weekend at the Donald Trump rally in Butler County, Pa. The public viewing had two time slots for people to take part in the visitation. It...
Pa. mayor’s ‘try harder’ post after Trump shooting ignites backlash, calls for removal
A Berks County mayor’s Facebook post after the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump has drawn condemnation, spurred a petition to remove him from office and forced the borough’s office to close. Bernville Mayor Shawn Raup-Konsavage, a Democrat, went on Facebook after Saturday’s shooting at a Butler...
Lauren Boebert wants the Secret Service director held 'accountable' for Trump's shooting
Rep. Lauren Boebert of Colorado's 3rd Congressional District wants to hold U.S. Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle "accountable" for the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump. The Secret Service Accountability Act, introduced by Boebert on July 15, prohibits federal funds from being "obliged or expended" for Cheatle's salary. Boebert...
Pennsylvania Lottery Scratch Off Ticket Worth $1M Sold in Western Pa.
A Pennsylvania Lottery retailer in Butler County sold a $1 million-winning Instant $1,000,000 Scratch-Off. The Kwik Fill located in Zelienople will receive at $5,00 bonus for selling the winning ticket. Instant $1,000,000 Jackpot is a $20 game that offers top prizes of $1 million. The Pennsylvania Lottery is reminding players...
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