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Bayer notches win in Roundup litigation
Bayer, the German conglomerate, won a legal victory last week in the long-running litigation over whether its popular Roundup pesticide has caused cancer. The case started in 2019, when a husband and wife in Pennsylvania sued Monsanto, which Bayer purchased in 2018, and alleged the company had violated state law by not including a cancer warning label on Roundup. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, which regulates pesticides, did not make the company add such a warning.
Consumer Alert: Protect Yourself from Home Repair Scams, AG Henry Advises
As hurricane season impacts Pennsylvania, Attorney General Michelle Henry warns residents about potential home repair and improvement scams. In a recent statement, AG Henry emphasized the importance of vigilance during this vulnerable time for homeowners. “Disastrous weather may bring out scammers trying to profit from consumer panic,” Henry noted, urging Pennsylvanians to be cautious and to utilize the resources offered by her office.
Meet the Pennsylvania athletes who will compete in the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris
Although the 2024 Paris Olympics are complete, athletes from the United States are not done competing in the City of Light. More than 150 athletes will present Team USA at the Paralympic Games from Aug. 28 through Sept. 8, and plenty of talent from Pennsylvania will be chasing a gold medal. Below is a list of those Pa. athletes, each listed with hometown and event they will compete in.
Ospreys, bald eagles soar in latest Pa. Breeding Bird Atlas survey
Is that a bald eagle or an osprey catching a fish? In Pittsburgh, it could be either. Armed with superior eyesight and sharp talons, both large raptors almost magically detect and pluck fish from local waterways regularly. Those fishing spectacles were rare not too long ago in the city: The...
Pennsylvania liquor license auction underway
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — Pennsylvania is holding its 13th liquor license auction since 2016 and all bids are due in October. The auction will use a sealed bid process and all bids for the restaurant license auction will be due by noon Tuesday, Oct. 1. The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board said bids will be opened […]
Police: Jefferson County man bites, hit officer while drunk
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — A Brookville man is facing a felony charge after allegedly biting and punching an officer while drunk. Frank Carrier, 43, was charged after police were called to a residence on Maple Street on Aug. 17 on reports of an unwanted person on the property, according to the criminal complaint. The […]
2 Charged In Connection With Attempted Murder Shooting In Jackson
Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced that two men have been charged in connection with a shooting incident that occurred in Jackson Township on June 27. Noah Phelps, 24, of Monroe Township, was charged with Attempted Murder and Conspiracy to Commit Murder, while Glenn Franzson, 32, of Jackson Township, was charged with Witness Tampering and Conspiracy to Commit Witness Tampering.
“Guys Who Grill” Raises $6K For Backpack Program
A Butler Township event earlier this summer continues to help a local organization provide for kids in need. At their Monday night meeting, the Butler Township Commissioners presented a check to the Golden Tornado Scholastic Foundation with $6,000 in proceeds from their 2nd annual Guys Who Grill event in June.
Pirates allow two home runs, lose 4-3 to Rangers
Corey Seager homered twice and drove in four runs, and the Texas Rangers beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-3 on Monday night.Seager's nine homers in August are tied for the major league lead with Miami's Jake Burger. He also went deep twice on Aug. 2 against Boston.Texas finished with five hits.Rangers right-hander José Ureña (4-8) pitched four scoreless innings in relief of Dane Dunning. Ureña struck out three and walked two.Kirby Yates worked a perfect ninth for his 22nd save after having his first blown save of the season on Sunday.The defending World Series champions, 11 games out of first place...
McKeesport Area School District kicks off new school year
MCKEESPORT, Pa. — Monday was the first day back to school for students in the McKeesport Area School District. With school back in session, that means more cars on the road which could mean longer commutes. For students taking the bus, the district uses an app in partnership with Krise Transportation. By downloading the Bus Status 4 app, it will give you the most up-to-date information on the status of your child's bus.
Colin Cowherd: It's Time to Be Honest About Firing Mike Tomlin
Colin Cowherd: “Good, God, are the Steelers AWFUL offensively... Again. If Belichick can get fired, if Andy Reid can get fired, if Pete Carroll can get fired... I know he got an extension but we can be critical of Mike Tomlin. I mean, Russell Wilson had five drives and ONE first down. The pass protection was awful. He and Justin Fields had ten quarterback hits and four sacks. And these two guys are mobile and run well. They can’t run the football. They’ve tried that the last several years and last year were middle of the pack. In the last five years Pittsburgh is 30th in total yards per game. Below Carolina... Below dysfunctional teams like the Raiders and Washington. Only the Jets and Giants are worse. It doesn’t matter if it’s old Big Ben, young Kenny Pickett, Mason Rudolph, and now these guys. They can’t move the ball and the pass-protection has been terrible.
Pittsburgh police: Arrest made in suspected road rage shooting on Interstate 376
PITTSBURGH — A suspect has been arrested in connection with a shooting that injured a Parkway West driver last month, Pittsburgh police said Monday. Rashawn Hall, 22, was arrested Aug. 12 and is being held in the Allegheny County Jail on charges of aggravated assault, attempted homicide and conspiracy, police said in the statement.
Kessel To Stay With Pittsburgh Penguins Taking On AHL Assistant General Manager Job
Amanda Kessel will not play in the PWHL this season after she was promoted to the Pittsburgh Penguins' Manager of Minor League Operations and assistant GM of the AHL's Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins.
Beer bottle thrown, belt used as weapon in separate incidents at Rivers Casino
Two patrons at Rivers Casino face charges after separate incidents last week. On Wednesday, PA State Police reported two men got into an altercation near the slot machines before 10 p.m.
Local Sports News; August 20, 2024
Indiana University Women’s Soccer travels to Ball State for first time. The Indiana Hoosiers Women’s Soccer Team will make its first regular season trip to Muncie, Indiana this evening when they take on the Ball State Cardinals at 5:30pm at the Briner Sports Complex with the game streaming on ESPN+. This will be the fifth all time meeting between the two programs with previous four matches taking place in Bloomington with series at 1 win 1 loss and 2 Ties. The Cardinals won 1-0 on Spetember 5 ,2004 while the Hoosiers won on September 16, 2007 2-1. The last two meetings have been draws with the teams going to double overtime on Spetember 13, 2015 1-1 and scoreless draw in August 25, 2022.
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