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Pesticides as big a cancer risk as smoking; study identifies risk in PA counties
(The Hill) – Pesticides may cause cancer on a level equivalent to smoking cigarettes, a new study has found. The widespread use of pesticides may lead to hundreds of thousands of additional cancer cases in major corn-producing states like Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Missouri and Ohio — even for Americans who don’t work on farms, according to findings published Thursday in […]
Broadband authority OKs $20M for laptops
(The Center Square) — The Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority voted Thursday to spend $20 million on more than 14,000 laptops to grow internet access in the commonwealth. The unanimous vote allows the Authority to award between 20 and 200 laptops to libraries, schools, municipalities and other groups. So far, 130 groups have applied to the […]
Changes to vehicle window tinting in Pennsylvania could be coming
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — Changes could be coming for vehicle window tinting in Pennsylvania, including making it part of your yearly state inspection. Senator Jimmy Dillon (D-Philadelphia) plans to introduce legislation to combat vehicle window tint that is too dark and blocks too much light. Currently, in Pennsylvania, Visible Light Transmission (VLT) needs to be […]
In Philly, demand is ‘overwhelming’ for Pa.’s LIHEAP air conditioner program
Have a question about Philly’s neighborhoods or the systems that shape them? PlanPhilly reporters want to hear from you! Ask us a question or send us a story idea you think we should cover. Kimyatta Connor does not have any air conditioning in her two-story home in Philadelphia’s Hunting...
Tido's Corner in New Kensington to feature local musical, comedic talents
Every hurdle, every obstacle and every challenge only drove Toriano Wilson to keep going. After many delays and more time than he thought, Wilson, who goes by “Tido,” is just about ready to open Tido’s Corner, an entertainment venue, in his hometown of New Kensington. Located in...
AD Kraft: Rev Share With Athletes 'Huge Advantage' For Penn State
Athletic director Pat Kraft says Penn State will participate in revenue sharing with its athletes at the highest possible level. He also explains why scholarship limits are effectively going away and how that will impact PSU.
FBI says Trump was struck in the ear by a bullet in assassination attempt
Washington — The FBI stated Friday that former President Donald Trump was injured by a bullet after FBI director Christopher Wray testified earlier this week that there was still "some question" about what grazed Trump's right ear during the assassination attempt at his rally in Pennsylvania earlier this month."What struck former President Trump in the ear was a bullet, whether whole or fragmented into smaller pieces, fired from the deceased subject's rifle," the FBI's Office of Public Affairs said in a statement provided to CBS News.Earlier Friday, Republican Rep. Ronny Jackson of Texas, who served as physician to former President Donald...
5K walk and run honors Pitt student killed by ex-boyfriend and other domestic violence victims
Pittsburgh (KDKA) – Hundreds of people gathered Saturday to run, walk and honor the life of Alina Sheykhet, a Pitt student killed by her ex-boyfriend in an act of domestic violence in 2017. As the horn sounded on Saturday's 5K, the memories seeped in for Alina's dad Yan Sheykhet."It's really hard for me," he said. "That pain's never gonna go away."This is year five for Alina's Light Walk and Run for Love. Seven years after Alina's death, the nonprofit created in her name continues to try and turn grief into hope.Yan is the president of Alina's Light. There was purple everywhere on...
Vendors And Rides Begin Setting Up At Farm Show
After the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump at the Butler Farm Show is still on scheduled to kick off on time. Ken Metrick sits on the Board of Directors for the Farm show and says preparation for the Farm Show started well before the scheduled Trump Rally. But...
CIA Denies Conspiracy Theory That It Used MKUltra on Trump Shooter
Was the attempted assassination of former president Donald Trump earlier this month part of a secret CIA program involving brainwashed killers? That’s the claim being made by some far-right accounts on X, but the U.S. intelligence agency is taking the unusual step of directly and forcefully denying the claims.
Local lawmaker makes second attempt to rename Mosquito Lake State Park
BAZETTA TOWNSHIP Ohio (WKBN) – A local lawmaker is trying again to rename Mosquito Lake State Park to Donald J. Trump State Park. State Rep. Mike Loychik, R-65th District, said Friday he will soon introduce legislation to rename the park, spurred in part by the assassination attempt on Trump during a rally earlier this month in Butler, Pennsylvania.
Raccoon rabies vaccinations will drop from the sky in Allegheny County next month
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- Aircraft will drop rabies vaccination baits across Allegheny County next month as part of a massive effort to eventually eradicate the raccoon variant of the virus from the country. The vaccination program is spearheaded by the United States Department of Agriculture's Wildlife Services, which the Allegheny County Health Department partners with annually. This year, volunteers will distribute baits containing the vaccine from Aug. 1 through Aug. 30, both by hand and by air. The health department says residents may see aircraft slowly moving over the same area multiple times over a short period of time, which could be...
AP photographer captures another perspective of the attack on Trump
BUTLER, Pennsylvania (AP) — Gene Puskar has been with The Associated Press for 45 years. Based in Pittsburgh, his career has spanned a wide range of events including the nuclear accident at Three Mile Island, the Sept. 11 attack that downed Flight 93, Stanley Cups and World Series, many presidential and campaign events and, his favorite, the Little League World Series.
FACT CHECK: No, ABC News Reporter Pierre Thomas Did Not Say The Government Tried To Kill Trump
A video shared on X claims ABC News journalist Pierre Thomas said the U.S. government tried to kill 2024 Republican nominee and former President Donald Trump when reporting on the shooting that occurred at Trump’s July 13 campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. Verdict: False. The claim is false. A...
Vintage Baseball Comes To VA
The public is invited to enjoy the history of America’s pastime at an event this weekend. The Butler VA is hosting 1860’s Vintage Baseball Games Saturday at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. at the softball field behind the Old VA building on New Castle Road. The Addison Mountain...
That’s Amore: Grassroots Italian Fest Gains Traction
Local vendors and business owners are considering the possibility of creating a new Butler community Italian themed event to replace the regional festival that will no longer be held downtown. At their meeting Thursday night, Butler City Council heard from a vendor who expressed disappointment as well as two local...
Riding For The Cure Returns For 13th Year
An annual ride to benefit local breast cancer patients is set for Saturday. Many motorcyclists are expected to be on hand for the 13th annual Riding For The Cure. The event raises funds each year to support cancer patients in the Butler community. This year, registration begins at 9 a.m....
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