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Hundreds gather to remember former fire chief fatally shot at Trump rally in Pennsylvania
Hundreds of people gathered Wednesday to remember the former fire chief shot and killed at a weekend rally for former President Donald Trump, and were urged to seek unity and healing in the rural area of Pennsylvania shaken by the violence perpetrated by a local 20-year-old man.Outside Lernersville Speedway in Sarvar, Pennsylvania, where the vigil was being held for Corey Comperatore, a sign read: “Rest in Peace Corey, Thank You For Your Service,” with the logo of his fire company. On the rural road to the auto racing track — lined with cornfields, churches and industrial plants — a...
Tensions flare among Secret Service, law enforcement, and Congress after Trump assassination attempt
A stunning security failure that allowed a would-be assassin to take shots at former President Donald Trump during a recent rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, has spurred rounds of finger-pointing over who is to blame. Six days after the shooting, the Secret Service’s communication to the public has been limited, and anonymous leaks to the press […]
Aliquippa players and coaches not thrown off after coaching changes
ALIQUIPPA — Whenever there is a coaching change within a program, sometimes there are growing pains that come along with adjusting to a new face at the helm and changes in how the program is run. But for Aliquippa players and coaches alike, when head coach Mike Warfield announced that he would be...
Former Steelers LB Ryan Shazier makes stop in Erie area for spinal rehabilitation fundraiser
Shazier, the Pittsburgh Steelers’ star linebacker, suffered a spinal contusion during their game at Cincinnati. While his spinal stabilization surgery was successful, he needed to learn to walk again. When Shazier learned that, only one question dominated his inner monologue. “Why me?” wasn’t it. “There wasn’t any...
Online account thought to belong to Trump shooter was fake, source says
A new analysis shows an online account that was believed to belong to the shooter in the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump — and where he had purportedly called the date of the attack his "premiere" — was fake, a federal law enforcement official told CBS News on Thursday.A law enforcement official and an additional source familiar with a briefing given to U.S. lawmakers on Wednesday previously told CBS News that the gunman, Thomas Matthew Crooks, had an account on an online gaming platform on which he posted: "July 13 will be my premiere." But the federal law...
Returning to the Pete for The Basketball Tournament gives ex-Pitt players chance to reflect on careers
If the Zoo Crew is fortunate enough to win six games in The Basketball Tournament that starts Saturday at Petersen Events Center and share the $1 million winner-take-all prize, the victory will raise an obvious question for the nine-man team of former Pitt and Pittsburgh area players: What will they do with all that money?
Professor explains why misinformation circulated after Trump rally shooting
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Shortly after shots rang out at the Trump rally in Butler County, false and misleading information started spreading like wildfire.We live in a time when anytime major news occurs, people turn to social media to search for answers. But it can be difficult to tell what's real and what's not.Misinformation and disinformation have been bubbling up on social media platforms in the wake of the assassination attempt on former president Donald Trump. The shooting killed a Butler County man and critically injured two others."Anytime there's something new and scary and inexplicable, we all try to make sense...
Hundreds attend vigil for man killed at Trump rally in Pennsylvania before visitation Thursday
SARVER, Pa. — (AP) — Hundreds of people who gathered to remember the former fire chief fatally shot at a weekend rally for former President Donald Trump were urged to find "unity" as the area in rural Pennsylvania sought to recover from the assassination attempt. Wednesday's public event...
Aliquippa remains in 4A after Pennsylvania appellate court denies PIAA's emergency application
ALIQUIPPA — Pennsylvania appellate court Judge Patricia McCullough handed down her ruling Thursday in the case between the Aliquippa School District and the PIAA and denied the PIAA’s request for the Quips football program to be moved up to Class 5A. Interim head coach Vashawn Patrick is relieved...
Road Rage Trial Day 3: Man Accused of Killing Off-Duty Oakdale Officer Asserts Self-Defense Narrative
The courtroom was charged with emotion as the trial of Kevin McSwiggen, the man accused of fatally shooting an off-duty Oakdale police officer, Charles Stipetich Jr. in a purported act of road rage, progressed into its third day. McSwiggen is facing charges for the killing of the 23-year-old officer which occurred in July of last year. In what marks a pivotal juncture in the trial, the defense is advocating a narrative of self-defense, according to reports by WTAE.
Alle-Kiski High School Reunion News - July 19, 2024
Publicize your class’s high school reunion announcement. Send information as soon as possible to vndnews@triblive.com or The Stroller, 210 Wood St., Tarentum, PA 15084. Please include a daytime telephone number. • The Pegtown Reunion will be at 1 p.m. July 28 at Apollo Spring Church Sportsman Club, 1945 Route...
Glass Equipment Supplier Impacted by Shooting at Trump Rally, Facility Still Closed
A glass equipment supplier in Butler, Pennsylvania, remains closed following the attempted assassination of Donald Trump this past weekend. The former president held a rally at the Butler County Farm Fairgrounds on Saturday when Thomas Crooks, 20, climbed the roof of AGR International Inc.’s headquarters and fired multiple shots from an AR-style assault rifle. The rounds grazed Trump in the ear, killing one supporter and wounding two others.
Sentencing for former Greensburg police chief set for December
A sentencing date for the former Greensburg police chief on a drug case has been pushed back to December. The attorney for Shawn Denning, 43, of Delmont, requested more time to prepare for the hearing while in the midst of handling other, unrelated cases, according to court filings this week.
Jeff Capel's 'family-type' culture helped attract transfers Damian Dunn, Cam Corhen to Pitt
Jul. 18—Damian Dunn didn't transfer to Pitt from Houston, one of the top college basketball schools in the nation, because his hometown of Kinston, N.C., is less than 100 miles from where Jeff Capel grew up in Fayetteville. He didn't listen to Capel's sales pitch because his father, Paul, competed against Pitt's coach in high school. Dunn said, by the way, his father described Capel as a ...
‘As Elusive As Any Guy In The Sport’: Analyst Wants Justin Fields In The Game Often For Steelers
While veteran Russell Wilson is going to be the starting quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers seeing the bulk of the action under center in 2024, backup quarterback Justin Fields could also see some playing time throughout the season. In what capacity remains to be seen, but based on a report...
Six-figure earners multiply at PPS, while Black employee paychecks lag behind
On average, Black men in PPS, excluding substitutes, hourly temporary staff and athletic coaches, earned $21,300 less than white employees in 2023. Black women, meanwhile, earned about $20,170 less than white women on average. The post Six-figure earners multiply at PPS, while Black employee paychecks lag behind appeared first on PublicSource. PublicSource is a nonprofit news organization serving the Pittsburgh region. Visit www.publicsource.org to read more.
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