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Physician-only limit on abortion questioned again
(The Center Square) – Pennsylvania’s abortion laws turn providers into travel agents, advocates say, because of restrictions that prevent medical professionals other than doctors from performing the procedure. Providers add that for those who are qualified, the influx of women from states with more restrictive bans leads to a delay in services that puts patients at risk. “In order to provide this care, I actually drive an hour each way...
Sens. Casey And Warren Sound Alarm On Kroger’s Digital Price Tags, Warn Of ‘Surge Pricing’ And Consumer Harm
The senators also raised concerns about the grocer's potential use of facial recognition software and the gathering of sensitive consumer personal data. Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren and Pennsylvania Sen. Bob Casey cautioned in a letter that Kroger and other grocery store chains might exploit electronic shelving label (ESL) technology to artificially raise consumer prices through a dynamic pricing model.
Anheuser-Busch Enhances Support for Volunteer Firefighters Ahead of Wildfire Season
Anheuser-Busch, in collaboration with its wholesaler partners and the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC), is set to distribute over 1.5 million cans of emergency drinking water to volunteer fire departments nationwide. This initiative, now in its sixth year, aims to bolster disaster preparedness as the summer wildfire season approaches. Approximately...
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.
Man Faces Charges for Allegedly Starting Bulldozer on Washington Township Property, Letting It Run for About 10 Hours
WASHINGTON TWP., Pa. (EYT) — A Leeper man is accused of starting a bulldozer on a Washington Township property and leaving it run until the property owner shut it off approximately 10 hours later. Court records indicate that Marienville-based State Police filed criminal charges against 45-year-old Dennis Ray Smith,...
No Foul Play Suspected in Jail Inmate Death
WARREN, Pa. – Though full autopsy results are not yet available, officials do not suspect foul play was involved in the death of a Warren County Jail inmate on Aug. 17, 2024. City police were dispatched to the jail just before 11 p.m. on Aug. 17 for a report...
Youngsville Man Facing Felony Charge After Striking a Pedestrian
YOUNGSVILLE, Pa. – A Youngsville man is facing a felony charge, along with three summary traffic violations, following a vehicle vs pedestrian accident near the Tops parking lot in Youngsville in June. According to the affidavit of probable cause, just after 8:30 p.m. on June 8, 2024, Youngsville Police...
Local author donates book to kindergarten classes
Each kindergartner in the Seneca Valley School District can hear the story “Callabunga! Calla Goes to Kindergarten” by Hoa Bird, as the book was donated to each kindergarten classroom in the district. The tale captures the excitement and adventure of starting kindergarten through the eyes of its young...
BREAKING: Hudson Group Informs City It Will Not Move Foward with Eagles Crest Development
WARREN, Pa. – Warren City Mayor David Wortman announced Monday that the Hudson Group had informed the city it would “not be moving forward” with the Eagles Crest Senior Housing Development project. “The City will be working with the Hudson group to unwind the relevant agreements with...
Kerle Leads Clarion Boys to KSAC Mega Match Win; Hickory, Saegertown, Cathedral Prep Take Home D10 Region Wins Powered by Hunter’s Station Course
CLARION, Pa. – Behind a low score of 36 from Kam Kerle, the Clarion boys’ golf team took home the KSAC Mega Match No. 2 at Clarion Oaks Golf Course on Monday. The Bobcats shot 211, 12 ahead of second-place Keystone (223). Keystone’s Sean Karg was second two...
Pittsburgh-area voters of color share their thoughts ahead of the 2024 general election
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- With the Democratic National Convention underway this week, KDKA-TV is working with KYW-TV in Philadelphia on several reports called Eye on Voters of Color in Pennsylvania.As both candidates have made their rounds throughout the commonwealth, including the vice president's stop in western Pennsylvania Sunday, it's clear that Pennsylvanians are a crucial part of their plan to win the White House.Winning over voters of color remains a top priority."I'm excited about the convention," said Nat Yap, a Democratic delegate for the 12th congressional district that includes Pittsburgh. He'll be in Chicago for the Democratic National Convention.The son of Filipino...
Jeannette man facing charges after police say he broke into Westmoreland County detective's home; His family says it was a medical episode
JEANNETTE, Pa. — A Westmoreland County man is facing charges after investigators say he broke into a county detective's home in Jeannette. Jonathan Craft, 21, is facing several charges, including burglary and aggravated assault, after police say he broke into the detective's home. Craft's mother, Lorraine, told Pittsburgh's Action...
Petition for "antisemitic" ballot referendum dropped before judge hears objections
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- A petition for a ballot referendum that Jewish organizations call antisemitic was dropped shortly before a judge was expected to hear objections to the case.It would have prohibited Pittsburgh from doing business with anyone engaged in working with Israel. A judge said this withdrawal came down to the fact that the petitioners did not have the proper amount of valid signatures to put the referendum on the ballot."This is about something that was illegal and not appropriate to be on the ballot," said Jeff Finkelstein, the CEO of the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh.He referred to a...
Learning center offers unique space to kids with disabilities and their families
MCMURRAY, Pa. (KDKA) -- A unique activity and learning center is now open along the Montour Trail in McMurray, Washington County. The non-profit, Always B Smiling, says it will serve individuals with disabilities and their families by providing experiences and resources to make them feel supported and connected. Dean and Kristin Huibregtse lost two children to a condition called ARPKD, which causes a multitude of health issues. Matthew lived for just a few hours after birth. Bennett lived until the age of 16 and died in 2020. Now both will be memorialized at Bennett Park, the grounds upon which the...
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