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When can you hunt on Sundays in Pennsylvania this year?
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- Mark your calendars, hunters. The Pennsylvania Game Commission released the three Sunday hunting dates for this season. On Nov. 17, Nov. 24 and Dec. 1, Pennsylvanians can hunt all game except turkeys and migratory game birds.Those hunting on private land on Sundays have to get a Sunday hunting landowner permission slip before going, the Game Commission says. Pennsylvania is one of 12 states that doesn't usually allow hunting on Sundays except for foxes, coyotes and crows during open season. In 2020, then-Gov. Tom Wolf signed a bill into law dedicating three Sundays to hunting deer and bear during archery and gun...
Monongalia County Schools to close on Friday due to traffic concerns
MORGANTOWN, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Monongalia County Schools will be closed for students on Friday. According to Monongalia County Schools, all schools in the county will be closed on Friday, August 30, due to expected traffic congestion and potential delays that could impact bus services due to the WVU vs Penn State football game. The decision […]
Soccer Recap: Greater Latrobe Comes Up Short at Home Against Montour
Greater Latrobe couldn't capitalize on their home-pitch advantage in their season opener. They took a 5-3 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Montour Spartans on Saturday. The match was a 2-2 toss-up at halftime, but the Wildcats couldn't quite close it out. Greater Latrobe will challenge...
Video shows firefighter diving from window of home trying to save pregnant woman
ELRAMA, Pa. (KDKA) — A video shows a firefighter diving from a burning home in Elrama, Washington County, after trying to save a pregnant woman trapped inside. On Aug. 23, 19-year-old Sabrina Boyle was killed in the blaze at the home. Boyle was 24 weeks pregnant and an Elizabeth Forward High School graduate. Sources told KDKA-TV that the deadly fire appears accidental at this time. The fire marshall is investigating. Jefferson Hills Fire Chief Brian Chalfant put his life on the line to try and save the woman, who died at the hospital after the fire. A video obtained by...
Be prepared for showers in Southwest Pa. Tuesday night
A report from the National Weather Service was issued on Tuesday at 10:48 p.m. for showers until 11:30 p.m. for Butler, Beaver, Allegheny, Armstrong, Washington, Greene and Westmoreland counties. Wind gusts of up to 45 mph and pea-sized hail (0.25 inches) are probable. "At 10:48 p.m., Doppler radar tracked line...
Westmoreland County man accused of raping girl
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A 39-year-old Westmoreland County man is accused of raping a girl, authorities said. Randy Shipley has been charged with rape forcible compulsion, statutory sexual assault, sexual assault and aggravated indecent assault under 16 in connection with the incident, a news release from the Westmoreland County District Attorney's Office said on Tuesday. The news release said the Latrobe Police Department began investigating after allegations in February. Authorities said officers responded to an apartment in Latrobe after a teenager told police she was raped by Shipley. "The victim claimed that Shipley forced her to drink alcohol before he allegedly sexually assaulted her," the news release said. Police talked to Shipley, who denied the allegations, the news release said. The DA's office said in the news release that when police asked Shipley if he believed his DNA would be located on the victim's clothing, he said, "Not at all" and "Not even a 1 percent chance." The news release said the crime lab determined Shipley "was a likely match from the evidence obtained and was charged accordingly."
United RAs at Penn alleges retaliation from University for unionization efforts
Penn’s residential advisor and graduate residential advisor union is continuing to defend itself against the University — and is alleging retaliation from College Houses and Academic Services for unionization efforts. United RAs at Penn, which first unionized in September 2023, filed an Unfair Labor Practice charge with the...
Penn Dems, College Republicans debate presidential race in preceptorial event
The Penn Government and Politics Association hosted a New Student Orientation preceptorial debate between Penn Democrats and Penn College Republicans. The Aug. 24 debate centered on whether Vice President Kamala Harris or former President and 1968 Wharton graduate Donald Trump is the best choice for the presidency. Penn Dems was represented by College junior and Penn Dems President Ellie Goluboff-Schragger, College junior Selma Farsakh-Ulm, and College junior Declan Brady. College sophomore William Pallan and Wharton sophomore Finn Broder debated on behalf of College Republicans.
Jameson’s welcome email draws parallels between historic, current protests on Penn’s campus
Penn President Larry Jameson addressed open expression on campus in an Aug. 23 letter to the Penn community. Jameson's email welcomed students, faculty, staff, and postdoctoral researchers back to campus. In the wake of a semester marked by protests in response to the Israel-Hamas war, the email described the importance of finding balance that supports "open expression and peaceful demonstrations while ensuring safety and a respectful, inclusive culture, that allows all to thrive."
Trial for homicide suspect delayed due to prosecuting attorney’s retirement
The trial for homicide defendant Amanda Hughes has been delayed from its scheduled date of mid-September due to the retirement of prosecuting attorney Terri Schultz from the office of Butler County District Attorney Richard Goldinger. “The attorney that had been prosecuting the case retired in late July, and the case...
‘They Tried to Even Kill Him!’ Fox’s Maria Bartiromo Suggests Democrats Attempted to Assassinate Trump in Jaw-Dropping Rant
Fox Business anchor Maria Bartiromo launched a series of unfounded claims that the Biden-Harris administration was targeting former President Donald Trump on the Wednesday episode of Mornings with Maria -- including suggesting the White House tried to assassinate him. The post ‘They Tried to Even Kill Him!’ Fox’s Maria Bartiromo Suggests Democrats Attempted to Assassinate Trump in Jaw-Dropping Rant first appeared on Mediaite.
More than 3 dozen Pittsburgh Public Schools buildings do not have air conditioning
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — More than three dozen Pittsburgh Public Schools buildings still do not have air conditioning, leaving many parents worried. "We are sending our kids to school. We expect them to be comfortable," parent Tifane said.Her son's school is one of nearly 40 in the district without air conditioning. Due to the forecasted high temperatures on Wednesday, the district said 37 schools will operate on a half-day schedule. Superintendent Dr. Wayne Walters sat down with KDKA-TV's Director of Community Impact Lisa Smith ahead of the school year. He said it's a slow process to add AC, in part, due to the...
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