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Beaver ESU members describe lack of contact between local SWAT, Secret Service at Trump rally
BEAVER COUNTY, Pa. — Members of the Beaver County ESU who were on-site the day of former President Donald Trump’s rally in Butler sat down for an interview with ABC News. In the interview, ESU members said there was supposed to be an on-site meeting between the ESU and the Secret Service, but that meeting never happened.
A round-up of Kennywood mascots past and present
If you’ve been to Kennywood this season, you might have noticed some new larger-than-life characters around the park. As part of its 125th anniversary, Kennywood brought two mascots out of retirement: Jeeters, a fluffy pink creature in a green bandana and Grapes of Wrath esque hat, and Colonel Bimbo Fraudwater, a mustachioed clown-man wearing a blue hat and most of a striped barbershop quartet suit.
Scammers are impersonating fallen firefighter Corey Comperatore on Facebook. Family members are speaking out.
BUTLER, Pa. (KDKA) -- Scammers are trying to take advantage of the family of fallen firefighter Corey Comperatore, who was shot to death at the Trump rally two weeks ago.Comperatore's sister tells KDKA-TV that they have never asked for donations, nor will they. She said they feel terrible that this is happening.Outside the Buffalo Township Volunteer Fire Company remains a permanent reminder, honoring firefighter and former Chief Corey Comperatore, the husband and father killed at the Trump rally shielding his wife and daughter from flying bullets.Two weeks later, a bogus Facebook post under his name is calling for donations."We still...
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...
Donte Jackson accepts challenge in matchup with George Pickens at Steelers training camp
Jul. 28—After a season in which the Pittsburgh Steelers finished eighth in the NFL in takeaways and tied for No. 11 in interceptions, the number of picks registered by the defense remained at zero after the first three days of training camp. The drought ended Sunday, the final day of practice in the acclimation period that comes before the players can begin wearing pads. The recipient of the ...
The Pittsburgh Steelers Will Trade for Saints WR Chris Olave
The Saints have an elite wide receiver in Chris Olave, but with 2024 slowly looking like a season that could go in the gutter, Olave will be a hot chip for many contending teams to try prying away. I’ll also preface this is a prediction for the 2025 Offseason, not...
Pittsburgh Pirates Miss Out on Jazz Chisholm Trade to Yankees Due to Catcher Shortfall
The Pittsburgh Pirates may have missed out on acquiring Jazz Chisholm, as the Miami Marlins opted to trade him to the New York Yankees. The Pirates were reportedly interested, but the Marlins preferred a package from the Yankees, comprising Agustin Ramirez, Jared Serna, and Abrahan Ramirez. Miami Marlins' best pitching...
The Other Side: Cardinals’ Alec Burleson Talks About ‘Solving’ Paul Skenes
EDITOR’S NOTE: This is part of a recurring series that spotlights Pittsburgh Pirates-oriented news and notes from their opponents. The St. Louis Cardinals pinned Pittsburgh Pirates rookie pitching sensation Paul Skenes with his first career loss on Wednesday night at PNC Park in his 12th start. The Cardinals didn’t...
The Stroller, July 28, 2024: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
Publicize your non-profit’s community events, fundraisers and club meetings for free in The Stroller. Send information at least two weeks in advance to vndnews@triblive.com or The Stroller, 210 Wood St., Tarentum PA 15084. Please include a daytime telephone number. Bike run planned Aug. 24 by Ashley’s Eternal Angels.
Pittsburgh Pirates Eyeing Brent Rooker Trade: Impact on Prospects & Lineup
The Pittsburgh Pirates are eyeing a potential trade for Brent Rooker from the Oakland Athletics to boost their batting lineup significantly. Rooker's exceptional performance this season makes him a top hitter, with impressive stats including a .401 wOBA and 168 wRC+. Despite criticisms about his strikeout rate and defensive capabilities, Rooker's expected performance remains high. If the Pirates pursue Rooker, his offensive potential could thrive in a more hitter-friendly environment compared to Oakland.
Erie Pride 365 Celebration on State Street
Erie Pride 365 had a celebration on Saturday. It was organized by that non-profit, along with Compton's Table and Central Outreach on State Street, where the event was held. From noon to six, there was food, vendors, shows, and great company. The founder of the new nonprofit, Erie Pride 365...
Pirates draft pick Ager traces roots to baseball family in Westmoreland County
Jul. 27—When Matt Ager came to Pittsburgh in 2015, he went to a game at PNC Park and watched the Pirates' Gerrit Cole pitch against Clayton Kershaw and the Los Angeles Dodgers. Ager, a 21-year-old pitcher the Pirates drafted in the sixth round earlier this month out of UC Santa Barbara, was visiting family the last time he came to Westmoreland County. The big right-hander was born in ...
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