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Woman sues Kennywood, alleges injuries after Thunderbolt ride
A Homestead woman is suing Kennywood Amusement Park for negligence, claiming a ride on the Thunderbolt roller coaster left her injured. On July 23, 2022, Sabrina Williams and her son visited Kennywood and rode the roller coaster. According to the lawsuit, Williams said she had rode the Thunderbolt several times...
2024-25 Showcase Homes Player Profile: Maisy Post, North East
MAISY POST – SENIOR – NORTH EAST. Sports Played: Golf, basketball, softball, volleyball. Siblings: Maya, sister, 19. Does not play sports. Highlights: Softball: Catcher and 3B at NEHS; 3-year varsity starter and Letterwinner,. 2024: Second Team All-Region 3. 2023: .489 Batting Average, .963 Fielding Percentage, Offensive Player of...
Strange radar signatures detected over Valley
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) – If you looked at the Youngstown radar Thursday morning, you might have noticed something strange. There appeared to be areas of rain impacting multiple communities in the Valley, but the sun was shining. The video below shows one such radar signature over the New Castle,...
Cambria County students to learn about healthcare careers through Conemaugh Memorial
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center and Bishop McCort Catholic High School are teaming up to help students with their future careers before they leave high school. On Thursday, the medical center and the high school unveiled the ‘H.E.A.L program’, which is geared towards giving students opportunities to learn about healthcare careers and […]
New house boat launched into Horseshoe Pond
A houseboat that had been demolished has been launched back into Horseshoe Pond. The owner of Houseboat #3 decided to have their property demolished after conditions were determined to be poor. A new house was built at the Marine Terminal then transported and anchored by Lake Shore Towing Services. The...
ESPN disrespects Connor McDavid and Sidney Crosby: fans are furious
ESPN has just published their ranking of the top 100 athletes in professional sports, and fans of the Oilers and Penguins were furious, and outright disgusted. People at ESPN don't seem to be huge hockey fans, as out of the 100 athletes on the list, only three NHL players were included. The three hockey players on the list were Sidney Crosby in 22nd place, Alex Ovechkin at 54, and, wait for it, Connor McDavid all the way down the list in third last, at 98.
Popular cruise line to use Pa. city as homeport in 2026 | Today in Pa.
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IFO: Pennsylvania to hit budget deficit next year
(The Center Square) – After a budget deal passed in the Capitol, a Pennsylvania state agency warns that the surplus will be depleted next year. The $47.6 billion budget, slightly less than Gov. Josh Shapiro’s $48.3 billion proposal that Republicans called “a budget of unicorns and rainbows,” will increase spending by $2.7 billion, including more than $1 billion for education. But the Independent Fiscal Office is warning that the general...
Three West Virginia men facing drug-related charges
ALLEGHANY COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) — The Alleghany County Sheriff’s Office of Virginia reports three men from West Virginia were arrested as a part of a drug bust on Saturday, July 13. According to the sheriff, during an investigation, the Alleghany Highlands Drug Task Force allegedly witnessed a hand-to-hand drug purchase. Members of the task force […]
Drivers to get huge $6,700 one-time payment from $50 million settlement if they had cars repaired – see who qualifies
CHEVY and GM diesel owners equipped with a large displacement V8 and a specific fuel pump could be seeing a substantial payday. The settlement covers drivers in seven states, with some being paid up to $12,700. Chevrolet and GMC, both brands under General Motors, have reached a preliminary settlement for...
Pennsylvania man arrested with outstanding felony warrants
(WJET/WFXP) – A Pennsylvania man with three outstanding felony warrants was taken into custody by state police. Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) in New Castle was informed that 21-year-old Trent Alexander Sirak, of Ellwood City, was living at a residence in the Borough of New Beaver, Lawrence County, and had three warrants for his arrest.
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