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Spotty raindrops Wednesday, but another long dry stretch will follow
The first half of the summer season has been on the dry side across the Mahoning and Shenango valleys and there won't be many rain chances over the coming 5-6 days. That said, an approaching cold front will spark a scattering of showers and storms on Wednesday. Beyond that, high pressure will build into the region and more comfortable air will settle in for a couple of days. Thursday and Friday will be quite pleasant with low humidity and an abundance of sunshine.
Hospitalization In PA 2024 First Human Case Of West Nile
The person who tested positive lives in the Baldwin Borough area and frequently was outdoors prior to their infection, according to the release by the Allegheny County Health Department. The person suffered from a fever, weakness, and was hospitalized, as detailed in the release. No further information about them will...
Carroll grad Shirk drafted by Pittsburgh Pirates
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – Carroll High School graduate Jake Shirk will begin his professional baseball career with the Pirates organization, as the right-handed pitcher was drafted by Pittsburgh in the 18th round (534th overall pick) of the 2024 MLB Draft. A six-foot-two, 200-pounder, Shirk went 4-4 with a 6.81 ERA this past season as […]
Work continues to curb human trafficking in Jefferson County, beyond
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ohio — A combined effort from a group of local and regional agencies recently led to 10 arrests of people seeking to buy sex in Jefferson County. The 2-day operation was set up to expose those on both ends of the transaction. Steubenville Police Chief Kenny Anderson...
No, viral video of man yelling ‘slash Republican throats’ doesn't show suspected Trump rally shooter
Editor's note: The video referenced in this VERIFY story contains graphic language. A video clip with millions of views is being shared online with claims it shows Thomas Matthew Crooks screaming into a crowd and making threats against Republicans and fascists. The FBI identified Crooks as the shooter behind the...
NFL analyst makes intriguing case for Steelers QB Justin Fields
The Pittsburgh Steelers' offense struggled heavily during the 2023 season, primarily due to inconsistent quarterback play. In response, Pittsburgh cleaned house this offseason, parting ways with every quarterback who saw game action in 2023.In a significant move, the Steelers signed nine-time Pro Bowl quarterback Russell Wilson to a one-year deal worth the veteran minimum. They also traded with the Chicago Bears to acquire quarterback Justin Fields. Both quarterbacks will compete for the starting job, but it appears Wilson is poised to start in Week 1.However, a lot can change during training camp, and Fields will have a chance to compete...
Political disagreements with friends, family? This is what you can do
Politicians on both sides of the aisle are looking to reevaluate the use of divisive political rhetoric following Saturday's attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania. But in stressful times like these, it's not just politicians using this kind of language. Whether in the White House or...
Few residents opt out of $600 million class action settlement in East Palestine, Ohio, derailment
Few people ultimately opted out of the $600 million class action settlement Norfolk Southern offered to people affected by last year’s disastrous East Palestine train derailment despite the questions residents raised about the deal, lawyers said. The plaintiffs’ attorneys said only 22 of the nearly 2,000 households in the...
Claim that image shows Trump rally shooter began as hoax | Fact check
The claim: Image shows Trump rally shooter Thomas Matthew Crooks. A July 14 Instagram post (direct link, archive link) includes an image of a wounded former President Donald Trump surrounded by Secret Service agents, next to a profile view of a long-haired man wearing glasses. “The FBI has identified The...
Bomber lifters compete at Nationals
Seven Cannon Falls weightlifters competed at a Nationals event June 15-23 in Pittsburgh. While some traveled by land and others by air, lifters and their families ventured out to Pennsylvania with goals and determination to finish their season with their biggest lifts and personal bests. Kaia Maki was first onto...
Paul Skenes, Livvy Dunne arrive at 2024 MLB All-Star Game red carpet in style
Baseball's newest power couple is stunting on the MLB All-Star Game red carpet. Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher and starter for Tuesday's game Paul Skenes. arrived with girlfriend, LSU gymnast and social media sensation Livvy Dunne. Skenes wore a white suit and black tie while Dunne wore a "neutral-colored, sparkly dress" for the occasion, she told MLB Network.
New Kensington police accuse man of assaulting 2 women
A New Kensington man is facing felony aggravated assault charges after police say he hit one woman with a flashlight and put a knife to the neck of another. City police filed charges Sunday against Samuel Nathan Brown, 54. Officers responded to the incident in the 500 block of Fourth Avenue shortly before 10:30 p.m. Saturday.
Steelers' New Offensive Coordinator Arthur Smith Was Heavily Pursued By AFC Foe During 2024 Offseason
The Pittsburgh Steelers have been struggling on offense since before Ben Roethlisberger's elbow injury during the 2019 season. The offense looked the worst it has ever been in 2023, which ultimately led to the firing of Matt Canada. Going into the 2024 season, there is a good bit of optimism surrounding Pittsburgh's offense. This is thanks to a revamped quarterback room, some solid additions on the offensive line, and a new offensive coordinator in Arthur Smith.
‘They’ didn’t shoot Donald Trump
On Saturday afternoon, Thomas Crooks, 20, climbed onto the roof of a building in Butler, Pa., carrying a AR-style purchased by his father more than a decade ago and loaded with ammunition Crooks bought that morning. People in the audience spotted him and pointed him out to law enforcement, but Crooks managed to open fire at former president Donald Trump before he could be apprehended. He was killed shortly afterward by a Secret Service sniper.
Steelers' Championship Victory Seen As Fraudulent By Colin Cowherd: 'Only Super Bowl Where I Thought Officiating Was Really Poor'
The Pittsburgh Steelers come up a lot when discussing Super Bowls. After all, they are tied for the most Super Bowl victories in the NFL and are also responsible for many crucial Super Bowl moments. Pittsburgh's last win in the big game was 15 years ago when they beat the Arizona Cardinals in Super Bowl XLIII, while their last appearance was 13 years ago in a loss to the Green Bay Packers. Pittsburgh has won six Super Bowls, and appeared in eight. They won their first Super Bowl since the 1970s during the 2005 season when they took down the number one seed...
North Huntingdon man pleads guilty to sexual assault of teen
A North Huntingdon man was ordered Tuesday to serve up to four years in prison for sexual assault of a teenage girl. Brandon Roy Satolli, 29, pleaded guilty to felony counts of statutory sexual assault, aggravated indecent assault and child pornography in connection with allegations from last July in which a then 13-year-old girl told police she had sexual contact with a 28-year-old man.
Trump shooting conspiracy theories flourish on X, researchers say
Conspiracy theories about the assassination attempt on Donald Trump received tens of millions of views on X, researchers said Tuesday, highlighting the potential for extreme falsehoods to go viral on the Elon Musk-owned platform. The social media site, formerly named Twitter, was flooded with unsubstantiated claims soon after the shooting...
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