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Eerie photo of Trump shooter's bike left at rally site as expert questions why 'flying squad' wasn't mobilized
BUTLER, Pa. — A lone bike cloaked by a tree's shade near a Pennsylvania manufacturing facility is a haunting reminder of a gunman's hail of gunfire that nearly assassinated a former president. The shooter, Thomas Matthew Crooks, rode the bicycle to Donald Trump's rally in Butler and ditched it...
Trump laments security lapses after assassination attempt in new interview
Former President Trump lamented security lapses at his recent rally in which he faced an assassination attempt during an excerpt of a Fox News interview set to air Monday. “How did somebody get on that roof and why wasn’t he reported?” the former president said in the interview on “Jesse Watters Primetime.” “Because people saw that he was on the roof.”
Would-be Trump assassin Thomas Crooks was ‘real evil’ but a good shot, according to shooting range classmate
Would-be Donald Trump assassin Thomas Matthew Crooks had a good aim, but was “pure evil” according to a man who took a shooting course alongside him. Air Force veteran Bill Jenkins, 62, was on the range at Keystone Shooting Centre in Cranberry, Pennsylvania, with Crooks less than a month before he managed to get off eight shots at the Republican presidential nominee as he spoke at a rally, grazing his ear.
Quick start leads Pittsburgh past slumping Hartford
Pittsburgh scored three goals in the first 22 minutes of the game to beat the Hartford Athletic, 3-1 on Saturday night in USL Championship action in Pittsburgh. The Riverhounds took a quick 1-0 lead when Edward Kizza converted on a penalty kick just five minutes into the game after a defender was taken down in the penalty box.
Hartford Falls 3-1 Against Pittsburgh
Back on the road, Hartford Athletic falls 3-1 for their second match-up against Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC. The Green and Blue had a difficult start in the first half with three yellow cards along with three goals from Pittsburgh. With a penalty shot for the first one, it was a difficult moment for goaltender Monroe who dove the opposite way for a tricky strike. The momentum was down but that was until Mamadou Dieng had scored his second goal for the club in the 34th minute with an assist from Emmanuel Samadia with a striking header straight into the goal to put Hartford on the board 3-1.
KDKA-TV takes over Picklesburgh
Members of Pittsburgh Today Live, Talk Pittsburgh and other various KDKA-TV personalities were at Picklesburgh in Downtown Pittsburgh on July 19, 2024. Members of Pittsburgh Today Live, Talk Pittsburgh and other various KDKA-TV personalities were at Picklesburgh in Downtown Pittsburgh on July 19, 2024. Members of Pittsburgh Today Live, Talk Pittsburgh and other various KDKA-TV personalities were at Picklesburgh in Downtown Pittsburgh on July 19, 2024. Members of Pittsburgh Today Live, Talk Pittsburgh and other various KDKA-TV personalities were at Picklesburgh in Downtown Pittsburgh on July 19, 2024. ...
Gunman in Trump assassination attempt researched Oxford High School mass shooter Ethan Crumbley before attack
Thomas Crooks, the young man who tried to assassinate former President Donald Trump, looked up Michigan school shooter Ethan Crumbley about a week before last Saturday’s deadly attack.
Western Pennsylvania, Eastern Ohio Awaits Isolated Showers
Pittsburgh, PA – Residents in Western Pennsylvania and Eastern Ohio should prepare for a warm weekend with scattered showers, as a weak disturbance is expected to pass through the region. According to the US National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA, elevated probabilities of rain showers will be focused south of...
Pittsburgh International Airport travelers left frustrated amid long lines due to Microsoft outage
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - This morning's CrowdStrike outage wreaked havoc on systems worldwide. Pittsburgh International Airport was not immune to any of that -- and people trying to make their flights were frustrated.Nick Pastella is supposed to get married next week. He and his fiancée, Ashley, were supposed to fly south this morning for the wedding – coming from Youngstown, Ohio.The wedding is something they've put off for years."Every time we went to set a date for the wedding – something came up," Pastella said. "Something got in the way."Something came up again today. The IT issues with Microsoft technology slowed...
Local organizations offer help with recovery after shooting at Trump rally
Spectators watched in awe as a gunman opened fire on a crowd of campaign rally attendees July 13 at the Butler Farm Show grounds. Some ducked and ran for cover as many others shouted out in fear. The shooting took the life of former Buffalo Township fire chief Corey Comperatore...
District 31 American Legion baseball unveils all-star team
Division champions Latrobe and Bushy Run each had seven selections as District 31 American Legion baseball league announced its all-star players for the season. District champion Latrobe, along with Hempfield East, Bushy Run, and Murrysville will play in the Region 7 tournament this weekend in Claysburg. District 31 held its...
Nick Gonzales hits winning single in 9th, Pirates rally for 8-7 win over Phillies
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Nick Gonzales hit an RBI single in the ninth inning and the Pittsburgh Pirates rallied twice from three-run deficits for an 8-7 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday night. With the Pirates trailing 7-6, Connor Joe led off the ninth with a single before José...
Duquesne Offers Pair of Prospects Including Devin Booker
On Friday, Duquesne extended two offers to prospects in the class of 2025. The Dukes’ staff, led by head coach Dru Joyce III heading into his first season, offered prospects Devin Booker and KJ Cochran. Duquesne basketball on Pittsburgh Sports Now is sponsored by The Summit Academy: setting young...
Trump rally shooter flew drone to scope out event site hours before opening fire: report
The 20-year-old who attempted to assassinate Donald Trump last week flew a drone over the Butler, Pennsylvania rally site hours before the former president took the stage.Thomas Matthew Crooks sent the drone over the site the morning of July 13, The Wall Street Journal reports, citing law enforcement officials briefed on the shooting. He used a pre-programmed flight path, which officials said may mean he used the drone more than once to scope out the area, according to the Journal.Crooks also received several packages labeled as containing “hazardous materials” and performed Google searches for Trump rally dates as well...
I-376 Parkway East ramp at Wilkinsburg exit is closing through late August
WILKINSBURG, Pa. — A closure of the ramp from the westbound Parkway East (Interstate 376) to Wilkinsburg (Exit 78B) is set to begin Monday, weather permitting. PennDOT says the closure is expected to continue through late August. Workers will replace the ramp and lower it. Traffic will be detoured....
Top 10 Pittsburgh Steelers Defensive Linemen: Ranking by Legacy
The Pittsburgh Steelers have a rich history of phenomenal defensive linemen, with notable players who were instrumental in the team's success over the years. From the iconic Steel Curtain Defense to underrated gems, these linemen have left a lasting impact on the franchise. Joe Greene, with an AV of 143,...
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