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Trauma is expected, acceptable after shocking tragedy like rally shooting
BUTLER TWP — “It’s OK to not be OK.”. That was the resounding message to the community at the United We Stand Crisis Response event Saturday, one week after the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump during a rally at the Butler Farm Show grounds. About...
Pirates' Oneil Cruz Laces Jaw-Dropping 120.5 MPH Double vs. Phillies
An absolute missile from Oneil Cruz. Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Oneil Cruz has consistently been one of baseball's hardest hitters throughout the 2024 season, but his latest blast was impressive even for his standards. During the Pirates' first game back from the All-Star break, Cruz came to the plate against Philadelphia...
Game #97: Philadelphia Phillies vs. Pittsburgh Pirates
Philadelphia Phillies vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, July 19, 2024, 6:40 p.m. ET. The Pittsburgh Pirates are at home hosting the Philadelphia Phillies tonight at beautiful PNC Park. Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines. Don’t troll in your comments; create conversation rather than destroying it. Remember Bucs Dugout is basically...
Police remain mum about man killed by Churchill cop in Forest Hills
A Churchill police officer shot and killed an armed man Thursday night outside a Forest Hills home, but details about the incident remained sparse Friday as officials refused to divulge more information. The 48-year-old man, who police did not name, died overnight, according to Allegheny County Police. Officials and police...
Mark Kaboly dismisses idea of Steelers using Justin Fields extensively, emphasizes Russell Wilson’s role
Local media, particularly Mark Kaboly of The Athletic, dismisses the notion of the Pittsburgh Steelers incorporating a Justin Fields package, citing a lack of evidence to support such a move despite national speculation. Justin Fields recorded 38 charged fumbles in his career. Russell Wilson has 103 career fumbles charged against...
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 […]
Pirates farm report for July 19, 2024: Matt Gorski hits 16th homer in Indy win
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 40-50) took care of Omaha (Royals), 8-1. 3b Malcom Nunez (.260) went 3 for 4 with his ninth homer and three runs scored. RF Matt Gorski (.248) went 2 for 3 with his 16th homer and three runs scored. 1B Jake Lamb (.284) went 1 for 5 with a two-run homer, his fifth. DH Seth Beer (.302) went 3 for 5 with three RBIs. C Jason Delay (.295) went 3 for 5 and drove in a run. 2B Lioer Peguero went 0 for 5 with four strikeouts. RHP Aaron Shortridge (2.25), making his first Triple-A appearance of the season, started and went four innings, allowing one run on two hits and three walks with two strikeouts. RHP Isaac Mattson (2-1, 4.26) pitched two scoreless innings to earn the win. RHP Ryder Ryan (3.75), RHP Connor Sadzeck (3.98) and RHP Ben Heller (3.21) each threw a scoreless frame.
A moment of shock: exclusive interview with 2024 Pirates draft pick Jacob Bimbi
In the 11th round of the 2024 MLB Draft, the Pittsburgh Pirates selected Jacob Bimbi, a left-handed pitcher from Western Kentucky University. The southpaw landed with the Pirates after 323 other players were selected before him. Bimbi pitched his senior season as a starter with Western Kentucky after transferring from...
It’s a big dill. This food festival celebrates local pickle history!
PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a city known for its history of manufacturing steel, Super Bowl rings, and french fries on sandwiches. This weekend, Pittsburgh celebrates its history with the award-winning Picklesburgh festival. Every summer since 2015, the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership has organized the festival to bring Pittsburghers downtown...
Milwaukee welcomes guns, bans tennis balls near RNC
Every bullet fired into a crowd penetrates the national soul — or so it seems to me as I continue to grapple emotionally with the Trump rally shooting in Butler, Pennsylvania, that left one attendee murdered, several others wounded and the shooter himself dead. As with all such shootings, this goes beyond “motive” into a collective nethersphere of uncertainty. For […] The post Milwaukee welcomes guns, bans tennis balls near RNC first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Police: Pittsburgh garbage truck hits, injures woman in wheelchair
A woman in a motorized wheelchair was taken by ambulance for hospital treatment after being struck by a city garbage truck Friday in Pittsburgh. The woman, who suffered a “serious compound leg fracture,” was alert and talking after the crash, according to Pittsburgh Public Safety spokesperson Cara Cruz.
Foodie Friday Returns To Butler
Butler Downtown is presenting another Foodie Friday tonight. The event takes place from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. in the North Main Street parking lot, which is near First English Lutheran Church. There will be a number of food trucks on-hand along with vendors. Live music will be performed from 6...
Family, friends say goodbye to Corey Comperatore, former firefighter killed at Trump rally
CABOT, Pa. — Family, friends and firefighters gathered Friday morning to remember Corey Comperatore, the firefighter who was killed while attending a rally for former President Donald Trump in Butler Township. A private funeral for Comperatore is being held at Cabot Church. The service will be followed by a...
Man dies after being shot by officer outside home in Forest Hills
FOREST HILLS, Pa. — A 48-year-old man who was shot by an officer outside a home in Forest Hills has died overnight. An officer with the Churchill Police Department shot the man outside a home late Thursday night, Allegheny County police report. The situation began shortly before 9:30 p.m....
PENNDOT: ROAD CLOSURE IN KITTANING, BRIDGE PROJECT TO START SOON IN RURAL VALLEY
PennDOT is also announcing a road closure in Kittanning for the demolition of a building. The closure will affect a portion of Market Street starting today through August 4th to allow for the safe demolition and removal of debris 206 Market Street. Motorists will use McKean Street, Jacob Street and Jefferson Street as detours.
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