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Butler Twp. New District Magistrate Office Opens
The Butler Township District Magistrate officially has a new office. County officials say that Judge Kevin O’Donnell and his staff are now at their new location on Fairground Hill Road in the former Friedman’s headquarters. The first cases were heard at the new court room on Tuesday. The...
Did the Trump gunman make a donation to Democrats? Here's what records show.
After the FBI identified the gunman who shot at former President Donald Trump as Thomas Matthew Crooks of Bethel Park, Pennsylvania, CBS News and other outlets reviewed public records that verified that he was a registered Republican who had previously donated $15 to a Democratic organization via ActBlue. The apparent contradiction in Crooks' political alignment didn't fit an easy partisan narrative, and so far, investigators say, many questions about his motive remain unanswered. Some social media users seized on the lack of information to spread false claims and cast doubt on whether the gunman actually made the donation.Posts spinning a tale...
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.
Pittsburgh First Responders Skillfully Extract Woman Trapped in Rollover Accident on Banksville Road
Early this morning, before the hustle of rush hour could fully take hold, emergency services were called to a scene that reminds us of the fragility woven into the everyday. Pittsburgh's first responders were dispatched to an alarming vehicular incident—a rollover on Banksville Road at the intersection of Carnahan Road, where a woman found herself trapped within the twisted metal confines of an overturned car, according to a report by the Pittsburgh Public Safety Department.
Penn Hills weighing hookah bar regulations after deadly shooting
Penn Hills may crack down on hookah bars after a June shooting at Ballers Hookah Lounge & Cigar Bar, a spot known to police for trouble, left two dead and seven wounded. A zoning code amendment slated for consideration by the Planning Commission on July 25 would for the first time define these lounges and impose use-specific regulations.
Sunny, Stable Weekend Forecast for Pittsburgh with Minor Shower Risks Eastward
Pittsburgh residents, prepare for a weekend with predominantly sunny skies and mild summer temperatures. According to the National Weather Service Pittsburgh, the city is set to experience a comfortable weekend marked by dry conditions, save for a possibility of scattered showers and thunderstorms south and east of the city on Saturday.
Penguins sign 2nd-round pick Harrison Brunicke to 3-year deal
The Pittsburgh Penguins now have both of their second-round picks from last month’s draft under contract. On Thursday, the Penguins signed defenseman Harrison Brunicke to a three-year entry-level deal, the team announced. The two-way contract carries an $875,000 cap hit, according to PuckPedia. A 6-foot-3, 196-pound native of South...
Lt. Gov. Davis, Pittsburgh-area leaders, lawmakers spotlight new Pennsylvania budget
PITTSBURGH — Lt. Gov. Austin Davis joined Pennsylvania lawmakers, Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey and Allegheny County Executive Sara Innamorato on Thursday to spotlightinvestments in the state budget that will benefit the region. "We got some significant things in this budget. Over $18 million in new money coming to schools...
3rd annual Comedy Jam will benefit Mario Lemieux Foundation
This Saturday, comedian and former Pittsburgher Steve Byrne will produce his third annual Comedy Jam to benefit the Mario Lemieux Foundation. The show, which boasts an impressive all-star lineup of national acts and Pittsburgh favorites, will be held at Rivers Casino Event Center. “I’d done stand up with Bill Burr...
Trump assassination attempt: Shooter had photos of Trump, Biden, other US officials on his phone
The 20-year-old Pennsylvania man who tried to assassinate Donald Trump had photos on his phone of the former Republican president, President Joe Biden and other officials, including Attorney General Merrick Garland and FBI Director Chris Wray, according to two people familiar with the matter. Investigators searching Thomas Matthew Crooks' devices...
Steelers must consider a trade for another 49ers WR not named Brandon Aiyuk
Brandon Aiyuk officially requested a trade from the San Francisco 49ers. To no surprise, Steelers fans once again have their ears perked up. This trade request might not end the relationship between Aiyuk and the 49ers, but it puts a lot of tension on getting a contract extension ironed out. Right now, things are murky, but something like this has happened with the 49ers before, and that resulted in an extension. We will see where things go, but San Francisco is in the middle of their best years of contention.
NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn't happen this week
A roundup of some of the most popular but completely untrue stories and visuals of the week. None of these are legit, even though they were shared widely on social media. The Associated Press checked them out.” CLAIM: A law enforcement sniper assigned to former President Donald Trump’s rally Saturday in Butler, Pennsylvania, says the head of the Secret Service ordered him not to shoot the suspect accused of attempting to assassinate Trump. THE FACTS: Snipers killed the suspected shooter moments after he opened fire on the former president, bloodying Trump’s ear, killing one rally attendee and injuring two. The Secret Service and the Butler Police Department said they have no agents, officers or employees with the name of the person claiming to be the sharpshooter. Following Saturday’s attempt on Trump’s life, a poster on the online message board 4chan wrote that they were a sniper assigned to the rally, and that they can be seen in a photo of two law enforcement officers on the roof at the rally.
Corey Comperatore’s last name misspelled on firefighter jacket because it wouldn’t fit — not a misstep by Trump campaign, RNC
Outrage over a misspelling on hero ex-fire chief Corey Comperatore’s jacket that former President Donald Trump brought on stage to his Thursday night speech at the Republican National Convention was misplaced — the firehouse itself misspelled it, a source confirmed to The Post. The 11-letter surname of Comperatore, who was murdered shielding his family as 20-year-old would-be assassin Thomas Crooks shot Trump at a Saturday rally in Butler, Pa., is missing the A on the back of the emblematic firefighting gear. Trump brought the slain supporter’s actual jacket and helmet with him to accept the Republican Party’s nomination, later movingly kissing the...
Rays start 2025 with visits from Rockies and Pirates
NEW YORK — The Rays will begin the 2025 season hosting a pair of National League opponents, facing the Rockies in a three-game series that starts with the March 27 opener, and then the Pirates, managed by former Tampa Bay hitting coach Derek Shelton. Most of their American League...
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