New Wilmington
LATEST NEWS
3 suspects charged after separate gun, drug busts
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- Three suspects have been charged after two separate gun and drug busts in Pittsburgh.Detectives say it all started Friday evening. They say 35-year-old Rashawn Austin was pulled over, and they found heroin and crack with a gun and a stack of cash inside the car.Later that night, around 11 p.m., detectives doing surveillance said they saw two men posing with guns on social media. They later tracked down 19-year-old Ramar Davenport-Grant, a minor, and found crack, a scale, and two guns.One of those guns was fitted with a device called a switch to convert it into a machine gun.All three are facing gun and drug charges.
US state confirms first case of tick-borne virus: 'Ticks can and will be found almost anywhere'
While Powassan virus disease is not as common as Lyme disease, instances are increasing. Residents of Allegheny County in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, have been put on alert after a child contracted the state's first 2024 case of a tick-borne virus. What's happening?. According to Allegheny County's website, a child tested positive...
The Steelers feel destined to play out the same old song and dance again
Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin is officially three years older than Bill Cowher was when the latter decided to retire from the same job. After questions swirled about last season about Tomlin potentially stepping away from the NFL, the Super Bowl-winning coach officially decided to return for a mind-boggling 18th season with Steelers.
ESPN Analyst Says Steelers 'Bamboozled' Everyone Regarding QB Justin Fields
One of the biggest debates of the NFL offseason revolved around whether Russell Wilson or Justin Fields would be the Week 1 starting quarterback of the Pittsburgh Steelers. And while the Steelers and head coach Mike Tomlin played it up that both players were challenging one another for the starting ...
Ex-World Series champion OF gets dropped by his new team
One former World Series champion was not able to replicate his success elsewhere in the National League. Robert Murray of FanSided reported Sunday that the Pittsburgh Pirates have placed outfielder Michael A. Taylor on outright waivers. As a result, Taylor can now be claimed by any other team in Major League Baseball. Taylor, 33, was... The post Ex-World Series champion OF gets dropped by his new team appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
MLB Rumors: Blue Jays Vladdy risk, Mariners alarming truth, Pirates stick with Skenes
The MLB trade deadline might have been nearly one full month ago, but MLB rumors still don't ever stop. Whether they cover things that have gone on in the past or in the future, MLB rumors always run rampant. Bob Nightengale of USA Today came through with another one of...
Polarizing first-round safety could find his way on Steelers' roster
It's not every day that a former first-round pick becomes available in the NFL. That could be the case over the next week as teams around the league have to cut down their 90-man roster to 53 players before 4 P.M. EST on August 27th. Each team has its roster questions as it decides who to keep and who they will let go.
Pirates making right decision on Paul Skenes despite team falling out of playoff contention
The Pittsburgh Pirates may not be playoff bound, but don't count Paul Skenes out of the National League Rookie of the Year race just yet. The 22-year-old pitching phenom once again showcased the dominance we have now come to expect of him in Thursday's 7-0 win over the Cincinnati Reds, racking up nine strikeouts and giving up just two hits on 87 pitches over six scoreless innings of work. His latest dazzling performance brought his record to 8-2 and lowered his ERA to 2.16 on the season.
4 Steelers who locked up roster spots after the loss to the Lions
The Steelers just completed their final game of the preseason and the last big offseason event is roster cutdown day next week. There was a lot up for grabs this week, as quite a few players were fighting it out for their roster lives as positional battles raged on. It was a good showing for quite a few names.
Youngstown Business Incubator empowers Youngstown’s student entrepreneurs at Wick Park
This summer, the Youngstown Business Incubator’s Youth Entrepreneurship Program offered students at Wick Park a week of hands-on business education. In partnership with the city of Youngstown’s Parks and Recreation Department, the week-long boot camp provided students with an introduction to entrepreneurship. It culminated in Lemonade Day on...
Will there be record heat for the Canfield Fair?
CANFIELD, Ohio (WKBN) — Last week we had near-record cold temperatures across the Valley, but the pendulum is swinging to the opposite side this week. Summer weather has returned, and it is poised to have a big impact on the Canfield Fair, which starts on Wednesday. The forecast high...
Ward-Beecher planetarium to reopen in October at Youngstown State University
A 2023 fire closed the Ward-Beecher planetarium at Youngstown State University, but after extensive renovation, a grand reopening has been set for the weekend of Oct. 4-5. The renovation included the construction and installation of a new copper roof, dome, carpeting, cove lights and many other improvements as a result of the fire, according to a posting on the YSU website.
Varsity Football – Salem at South Range Ticket Info
On Friday August 30th, Salem Football will travel to South Range High School for a week 2 matchup against the Raiders, with kickoff scheduled for 7:00 pm. Tickets will be sold at the game only – both student and adult tickets will cost $8.00. All parking at the stadium is $5.00. Parking at South Range High School is free.
YSU Announces Official Watch Party Location For Season Opener vs. Villanova
Youngstown State football fans are invited to watch the Penguins season opener at Villanova at Double Bogey's in The Bunker Southern Park this Thursday evening. Kickoff for the contest from Villanova Stadium in Philadelphia, Pa., is set for 6 p.m. The game will be streamed live via subscription-based Flo Football (Sports) and will also be carried live on 570 WKBN AM and the iHeartRadio app.
It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency:
Our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. As a platform hosting over 100,000 pieces of content published daily, we cannot pre-vet content, but we strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation.