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CEC Issues Another Peak Alert
It’s another peak alert day for Central Electric Cooperative. With temperatures expected to hit the upper 80s, the CEC is asking customers to conserve power from 1pm to 7pm. That can be done by doing chores during non-peak hours, unnecessary lights and electronics are off, and cooking on grills or on stove tops.
Primanti Bros. giving away free sandwiches today honoring Pittsburgh Pirate Paul Skenes if you wear a mustache
In honor of his selection to Major League Baseball’s All-Star Game – Primanti Bros. is giving any fan with a mustache a free Classic Primanti Bros. sandwich during the All-Star Game on Tuesday, July 16 at 8PM.
Pittsburgh on Alert for Potential Storms and Tornado Threat Until Wednesday Cold Front
As the Pittsburgh region braces for yet another day of tumultuous weather, officials at the National Weather Service in Pittsburgh have issued forecasts anticipating storm chances to persist throughout the Ohio River Valley until a Wednesday cold front brings drier, more seasonable temperatures. According to the latest release from the National Weather Service, the main concern until then is the potential for damaging winds, although "isolated tornadoes and large hail can note ruled out."
Erie Police Focused on Safety of Local Officials in Wake of Saturday's Assassination Attempt
Saturday's shooting in Butler, Pa., has already led to some changes in how the Erie Police Department is preparing for the run-up to the election. One of the department's main concerns is making sure local politicians and candidates are safe. State lawmakers from both sides of the political aisle on...
Italian Festival Organizer Says Event Will Not Happen
Organizers of a downtown Butler event are responding to issues raised by City officials by canceling the event. Last week, Mayor Bob Dandoy addressed Council about discussions he had with organizers for the Italian Festival scheduled for August 23rd, 24th, and 25th. The main issue was allowing set-up on Thursday which removes parking and negatively impacts businesses on Main Street.
Microburst Causes Damage With Hail and Wind
It was a brief, but explosive storm that hit the Butler area Monday afternoon. A roll of thunder was heard just a little after 2 p.m. in the City of Butler. It was soon followed by gusty winds and heavy hail. The microburst lasted not much longer than 5 minutes,...
One Person Flown To Hospital After City Rollover Crash
At least one person was seriously injured as a result of a vehicle rollover Monday afternoon in the city of Butler. A call came into the Butler County 911 Center shortly after noon for a flipped over car on fire in the 200 block of West Fulton Street. Butler City...
Livvy Dunne, Paul Skenes Turn Heads with MLB All-Star Red Carpet Looks
The new favorite power couple in the world of professional baseball took to the red carpet on Tuesday afternoon ahead of the 2024 MLB All-Star Game. Pittsburgh Pirates star pitcher Paul Skenes and his celebrity girlfriend, Livvy Dunne, were all smiles in the lead-up to the game, rocking a ...
Erie Zoo Unveils New River Otter Exhibit
The River Otters at the Erie Zoo have a new home to splash and play around in. Zoo officials and members cut the ribbon at a special ceremony on Tuesday. As Roo Kojancie, the President and CEO of the Erie Zoo explained, "The otter exhibit has always been one of our most popular exhibits, everyone loves the otters, they are fun, they are engaging, energetic and playful."
Mike Warfield taking a year off as Aliquippa football head coach
The head coach of one of the most dominating high school football teams in Pennsylvania had decided take a step back this coming season. Aliquippa coach Mike Warfield says he is “taking a leave of absence for this upcoming season.”
A history of political violence in the U.S., from Hamilton to Harvey Milk to Gabby Giffords
The attack on Donald Trump at his rally in Butler, Pa., Saturday, led to condemnations of political violence from all across the spectrum. But if anyone’s shocked that the attack happened, well, there’s actually a long history of such violence in the U.S., with duels between rivals, fights in Congress, and assassinations or attempted assassinations of presidents, other politicians, and civil rights leaders — including, from our own community, Harvey Milk.
VIDEO: Storms hit St. Marys, knocking out power for hours
ST. MARYS, Pa. (WTAJ) — Summer storms hit part of St. Marys, causing thousands to lose power on Monday. WTAJ Videographer Nick Thompson captured photos and videos of the damage, including in the areas of Chruch Street, Theresia Street and Brusselles Street. Penn Power says just 1.27% of Elk County Residents are still without power. […]
Beaver Falls concert series brings nationally touring acts celebrating classic songs
BEAVER FALLS ― A Grammy Award-nominated group, an award-winning tribute band, a sisterly pop-country quartet and a Big Band-inspired group will entertain audiences in the 2024-25 Beaver Valley Community Concert Association season. The newly announced schedule:. The seven-time Grammyminees and multiple Gospel Music Association Dove Award winners breathe new...
Top 25 Countdown Presented by Pizza Hut: No. 11 Vogan Bursts onto the Scene, Leads Sharon to First D10 Softball Title, PIAA Semifinals
SHARON, Pa. – Coming off a six-win softball season and 23 wins over the past three years, don’t many people had the Sharon softball team on its radar screen. And, then, Maddy Vogan burst onto the scene and the Tigers started making history. Vogan, a freshman pitcher/hitter, had...
Dance Moms star Christi Lukaisak arrested for DUI after ‘crashing her car into a tree’
DANCE Moms star Christi Lukasiak Arrested has been charged with a DUI, The U.S. Sun can confirm. Christi, the mom of original series member Chloe Lukasiak, was arrested in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania on June 27. The Lifetime star crashed her car into a tree, leaving a telephone pole hanging over the vehicle, according to a […]
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