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Man shot, injured at Pennsylvania Trump rally released from hospital
One of the two men shot and injured in the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump has been released from the hospital, officials said. David Dutch, 57, was discharged on Wednesday, Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh said. Dutch was shot in the chest and liver and was initially in...
Election safety preparations underway in Pennsylvania
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — From the assassination attempt on a former president to the race for the White House getting heated, threats and violence are a major concern heading into the November election.FBI Pittsburgh told KDKA-TV, "In recent months, the FBI has seen an increase in threats to election workers across the country. The types of threats are varied and have included online threats and harassment, white powder letters to election facilities, and swatting against election workers. The FBI takes all threats of violence seriously, including threats targeting those who do the critical work of administering free and fair elections throughout...
Lieutenant governor holds event to highlight state budget investment for safer communities
LANCASTER, Pa. — Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis held an event at the Bench Mark Program building on Wednesday to highlight money passed in the state budget to fight gun violence. The bipartisan state budget signed by Governor Josh Shapiro earlier this month will invest in violence intervention and prevention...
Man Accused Of Killing Transgender Teen To Stand Trial
The suspect in the murder of a transgender teen in Mercer County was in court for the first time. 29-year-old DaShawn Watkins of Sharon was ordered to stand trial following an hours-long preliminary hearing yesterday. He’s facing first-degree murder charges; accused of killing and dismembering 14-year-old Pauly Likens of Sharon....
New research & development center focused on rocket propulsion coming to Mahoning Valley
A new research & development (R&D) center focused on rocket propulsion is on its way to the Mahoning Valley. 21 News sat down with Ursa Major, a privately funded company focused on rocket propulsion, who is establishing a new R&D center in the Boardman to advance additive manufacturing and materials development technology for liquid rocket engines and solid rocket motors.
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Basilica Italian Festival returns Thursday through Sunday
The Our Lady of Mount Carmel Basilica Italian Festival returns to Youngstown for four days beginning Thursday. In addition to food, fun, and craft vendors some of the Valley’s favorite bands will entertain at 343 Via Mt. Carmel. There’ll be food for every palate including cavatelli, sausage sandwiches, greens,...
ODNR auctions boat seized from Hermitage fisherman convicted in tournament cheating scandal
You may recall a cheating scandal in a Cleveland fishing competition that involved two men including one from the Shenango Valley. Now, the boat seized from that scandal has a new home. According to a press release from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), the fishing boat used by...
Stage AE debuts sober space for non-imbibing concertgoers
A new opportunity is available for live music lovers who want to stay sober. Stage AE recently became the first Pittsburgh concert venue to provide a permanent “sober space” at all of its events. The North Shore entertainment site partnered with local sponsors to make the resource available at its indoor and outdoor shows.
Suspect in police pursuit through the Valley back in Pennsylvania facing 30 charges
An Erie, Pennsylvania man accused of taking a 14-year-old girl with him during a police chase through part of the Valley has been brought from Ohio to Pennsylvania to face a host of charges. Twenty-year-old John Wolfe was transferred from the Portage County Jail in Ohio to the Erie County...
Oakmont Country Club's 12th hole provides difficult test at nearly 700 yards
OAKMONT, Pa. (KDKA) -- When you talk about great Par 5 holes in the Pittsburgh area, the conversation can't begin or end without including the long 12th hole at Oakmont Country Club.The massive 12th hole at Oakmont will be a sight to see during next year's U.S. Open. "It plays 670 from all the way back," said Head Professional Devin Gee. "It's an incredible Par 5 in terms of risk-reward. It's definitely reachable in two for the U.S. Open and our longer member players."Hitting a long drive is key on a hole of this length, and while playing alongside KDKA's Bob...
Pennsylvania could be a lithium goldmine, if the tech catches up
(The Center Square) — The hunt for critical minerals in Pennsylvania is on. A multi-billion-dollar industry is at hand — if innovators can make the technology work and scale up from the lab to the field. With lithium — used in solar energy, batteries, and other electronics — the commonwealth may have an opportunity to salvage the metal from oil and gas wastewater. If it works, Pennsylvania could see an...
Man shot, injured at Pennsylvania Trump rally released from hospital
One of the two men shot and injured in the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump has been released from the hospital, officials said. David Dutch, 57, was discharged on Wednesday, Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh said. Dutch was shot in the chest and liver and was initially in a medically induced coma after the shooting, according to the Marine Corps League of Pennsylvania. Dutch is a former Marine who serves as commandant of his Marine Corps League detachment, the organization said.
Norfolk Southern worker sues, claiming railroad put 'profits ahead of safety' after East Palestine derailment
Claiming that Norfolk Southern put “profits ahead of safety,” one of the railroad’s employees has filed a lawsuit accusing the company of negligence by sending him to the site of the February 3, 2023 fire, derailment, and toxic spill in East Palestine. Joseph Lee Roberts of Indiana...
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Festival begins in Youngstown
If you're in the mood for some Italian food, entertainment, rides, and vendors, you're in luck. Thursday marks the start of the annual Our Lady of Mount Carmel Festival, and there's certainly no shortage of any of that!
Warren law firm announces new associate attorney
Harrington, Hoppe & Mitchell, a regional law firm that serves clients across northeastern Ohio and western Pennsylvania, announced the addition of Keith H. Petersen as an associate attorney in the firm’s office in Warren. Petersen focuses his practice on civil litigation, estate planning and probate, family law and landlord/tenant...
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