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Candlelight vigil held for Corey Comperatore, man killed at Trump rally
SARVER, Pa. (KDKA) — The community came together on Wednesday to remember Corey Comperatore, the Butler County man who was killed while attempting to shield his family from the gunfire at former President Donald Trump's rally on Saturday. People gathered at Lernerville Speedway in Sarver for an emotional candlelight vigil. The event was the first opportunity for people to come together after Comperatore was killed.Remembering Corey ComperatoreComperatore was the former fire chief for Buffalo Township Volunteer Fire Company and a "cherished member" of the community, Pennsylvania State Rep. Marci Mustello (R-Butler) said over the weekend. Comperatore joined the department in 1994...
Phillies Look To Cool Off the Streaking Pirates
Pirates Look to Improve On Strong Mark as a Home Favorite versus the Run Line. It”s not a bad way to get things going after the MLB All-Star Game, with the National League-leading Philadelphia Phillies staying in state to meet up with one the hottest teams in the NL. The Phillies vs Pirates MLB picks have visiting Philadelphia favored in the series opener on Friday.
Did the Trump gunman make a donation to Democrats? Here's what records show.
After the FBI identified the gunman who shot at former President Donald Trump as Thomas Matthew Crooks of Bethel Park, Pennsylvania, CBS News and other outlets reviewed public records that verified that he was a registered Republican who had previously donated $15 to a Democratic organization via ActBlue. The apparent contradiction in Crooks' political alignment didn't fit an easy partisan narrative, and so far, investigators say, many questions about his motive remain unanswered. Some social media users seized on the lack of information to spread false claims and cast doubt on whether the gunman actually made the donation.Posts spinning a tale...
Secret Service director lacks leadership: Ex-DHS chief
(NewsNation) — Former acting Homeland Security Secretary Chad Wolf wants to know how a gunman armed with an AR-style rifle was able to get close enough to shoot Donald Trump. Wolf, who served in Trump’s administration, believes Kimberly Cheatle, the director of the U.S. Secret Service, should step down...
Investigators search for motive in Trump assassination bid
Multiple investigations are being conducted into the attempted assassination of former US president Donald Trump at a campaign event in Butler, Pennsylvania. A search was conducted of his electronic devices -- a laptop and two cellphones -- according to lawmakers briefed by the FBI. Among his recent internet searches were queries about Trump, President Joe Biden, the dates of the Butler rally and the upcoming Democratic convention.
11 Investigates Exclusive Pa. Lt. Gov. weighing in on Trump rally security failures
Channel 11 Chief Investigator Rick Earle spoke with Lt. Governor Austin Davis on Thursday about the security lapses that led to the fatal shooting at the Trump campaign rally in Butler and the attempted assignation of the former president.
Insider: Steelers Could Add OLB to Brandon Aiyuk Trade
PITTSBURGH -- The Pittsburgh Steelers remain one of the favorites to land San Francisco 49ers star Brandon Aiyuk this offseason, but a trade for the All-Pro wide receiver won't come cheap. If Pittsburgh is going to make the move happen, many believe it'll be for a high draft pick, but one team insider speculates whether or not they can toss a player in as well.
Penn Hills Fugitive Armon Thompkins Captured, Girlfriend Alaizah Howard Charged with Hindering Apprehension
After nearly a year of evading law enforcement, 22-year-old Armon Thompkins from Penn Hills was apprehended, with officials also charging his girlfriend, Alaizah Howard, 21, for her alleged role in hindering his capture. The Allegheny County Sheriff's Office, following a concerted effort involving the FBI, tracked down Thompkins to a residence on Elias Drive in Penn Hills, as detailed by TribLIVE. On the scene, detectives discovered both Thompkins and Howard in the basement of the house, concealing themselves in a bid to remain unnoticed by authorities.
WPIAL Profiles: Serra Catholic 2025 Safety D’Angelo Stewart
Sophomore stats: 58 tackles | 31 solo | 12 TFLs | 3 PBUs | 2 sacks | 4 FR | 1 FF. Other sports: WPIAL championship track & field qualifier. Favorite hobby outside of football? Cooking, listening to music and watching film. Favorite type of song, music or artist to...
Tree may have blocked snipers' view of Trump rally gunman, maps show
A tree may have prevented one of the sniper teams tasked with protecting former President Donald Trump at his Pennsylvania campaign rally from clearly seeing the would-be assassin as he climbed on a roof and opened fire, according to a CBS News analysis of video and satellite imagery.The tree, located between the shooter and the sniper team closest to him, may have impaired the team's line of sight as the gunman climbed onto the roof from where he fired multiple rounds. That sniper team, which was positioned on a roof over Trump's right shoulder, did not fire the shot that killed...
Steelers Sign Former Bills LB
PITTSBURGH -- The Pittsburgh Steelers are bringing back one of their former special teams aces, signing former Buffalo Bills linebacker Tyler 'Dirty Red' Matakevich, the team announced. Matakevich was the Steelers seventh-round pick out of Temples in 2016. He played four years in Pittsburgh, appearing in 63 games, primarily as...
Neighbors of Trump shooter forced from home as cops searched for 'device' in area
A family living across the street from where Thomas Matthew Crooks resided detailed being kicked out of their home for nearly a full day, unable to retrieve even essentials, as the police searched for a "device"
2024-25 Penguins’ Lineup Project: Third line, Center
The people spoke yesterday, and you want to see free agent addition Anthony Beauvillier as the Penguins’ third-line left winger. Now we move on to third-line center, which is actually the first center spot on the team that should be up for grabs. We know Sidney Crosby is the...
Bucs Arghticles: Pirates’ Paul Skenes, Livvy Dunne show out at MLB All-Star Game
AL’s best no match for Skenes in rookie’s scoreless ASG debut (MLB.com) Skenes, Dunne bring showstopping stardom to MLB All-Star Red Carpet (MLB.com) 3 takeaways from the Pirates’ 2024 MLB draft (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette) Pirates front office highlights athleticism, high upside in 2024 draft class (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette) MLB...
Vols Pick Up Verbal Commitment From Distance Ace Mac Clark
Vols Pick Up Verbal Commitment From Distance Ace Mac Clark. NEW COMMIT: The University of Tennessee has received a new verbal commitment for the 2025-26 season and beyond from U.S. Open qualifier Mac Clark of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He will join Mike McCarthy and Jake McCoy in Knoxville as a member...
Local police told Secret Service it could not secure building Trump rally shooter used
BUTLER TOWNSHIP, Pa. (KDKA) — The head of the United States Secret Service is facing tough questions in the wake of Saturday's attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump at a rally in Butler Township, Pennsylvania. Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle first said it was up to local law enforcement to secure the building that the shooter got access to, but now she's sharing a different message. Butler County District Attorney Rich Goldinger said the Secret Service was told local police couldn't be responsible for securing the AGR building during the Trump rally."I don't know whose responsibility that building was," Goldinger said. "But...
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