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Black lung: Advocates eye new federal silica-dust standard to stem resurgence among coal minersVideo
Mark Rankin left the coal mines, but the coal mines haven’t left Mark Rankin. Stocky and broad shouldered, the retired Uniontown-area coal miner trekked to a Washington County health clinic to see if recent coughing and tightness in his chest could be black lung. Rankin worked for years stripping coal...
‘Silence of the Lambs’ actress meets fans, returns to the well at restored film location in Fayette County
The first time actress Brooke Smith’s character Catherine Martin spent time inside the ominous “Buffalo Bill” house in the 1991 thriller “The Silence of the Lambs,” she was trapped in a dingy basement well at the mercy of a deranged serial killer. This weekend, Smith ventured back into the basement...
Turnpike off-ramp in Cranberry to close next week
The ramp coming off the turnpike at the Cranberry interchange will be closed next week due to road paving repairs. The westbound off-ramp, which leads onto I-79, will be closed from 6 a.m. Monday to 5 a.m. Friday, according to turnpike spokesperson Rosanne Placey. Traffic will be directed onto Route...
New leader of Penn State branch campuses tasked with boosting enrollment
The linguist and administrator who will oversee Penn State University’s 20 branch campuses starting Oct. 1 has talked about their importance as educational game-changers for students and economic anchors for the communities in which they’re located. Margo DelliCarpini also has seen how competitive the higher-education market can be when it...
Serra Catholic officials describe student killed in van crash as ‘beating heart of her class’Video
The morning unfolded in chaos. When Serra Catholic High School Principal Bob Childs heard that a school van carrying four of his students to the McKeesport school had crashed around 7:30 a.m. Wednesday, he immediately went to the scene. By the time he arrived near Mansfield Bridge in Dravosburg, paramedics...
15 UPMC employees dubbed ‘Million Dollar Miracles’ after PA Lottery win
Fifteen UPMC employees are calling themselves the Million Dollar Miracles after hitting the PA Lottery this summer. The friends won $1 million on the Mega Millions on July 28 after purchasing a ticket at the Nittany MiniMart along Route 6 in Smethport. Each person received $48,600. “This is the first...
Morning Roundup: Man stabbed in Mt. Washington; police chase from Ohio to Pa. ends in Findlay
Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Friday, Sept. 22: Man stabbed in Mt. Washington A man was stabbed early Thursday in Mt. Washington, according to Pittsburgh Public Safety. Police were called about 8 a.m. to the 600 block of Omaha Street. Officers found a 34-year-old...
Morning Roundup: Motorcyclist critically hurt in Mt. Washington crash; parents accused of infant abuse
Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Thursday, Sept. 21: Motorcyclist in critical condition after Mt. Washington crash A man was injured in a motorcycle crash Wednesday in Mt. Washington. Crews were called around 10:30 a.m. to Saw Mill Run Boulevard where they found a man...
More cuts planned at deficit-plagued West Virginia University
West Virginia University Libraries, already hit this year with a 30% cut in its operating budget, now faces up to $800,000 in personnel cuts under measures announced Wednesday to shore up the university’s deficit-plagued finances. The action is outlined in one of the letters delivered by the provost’s office to...
Western Pennsylvania school districts receive email swatting threats
Several Western Pennsylvania school districts were the target of swatting emails this week, authorities said. They included Mt. Lebanon, North Allegheny, Pine-Richland and South Park in Allegheny County and Belle Vernon and Derry Area in Westmoreland County. The school districts reported receiving threatening messages via email on Tuesday and Wednesday....
Blood donations fall short by two-thirds in region, nonprofit says
Blood collection organizations say donations are down at least 25% — a trend they’ve been unable to break since the pandemic. The American Red Cross announced a national blood shortage last week upon receiving 30,000 fewer donations than expected in August. That’s a 25% decrease from the 12,500 donations it...
Gambling brings home $457M for Pa. in August
Gambling in August climbed over the prior year, with much of the haul for Pennsylvania taxpayers coming from online games. But the August total was a slight drop compared to revenue in July, according to the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board. Gaming raked in $457.15 million in August, a year-over-year increase...
Washington County woman charged with homicide in 1-year-old daughter’s fentanyl death
A Washington County woman has been charged with criminal homicide in the death of her 1-year-old daughter, who authorities say died from fentanyl poisoning. Washington County District Attorney Jason M. Walsh announced charges Tuesday against Lindsey Rae Reho, 32, of North Franklin. In a criminal complaint, state police said medics...
Morning Roundup: 1 injured in crash on Duquesne Bridge; Man accused of exposing himself in Indiana County
Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Tuesday, Sept. 19: 1 injured in crash on Fort Duquesne Bridge One person was reported injured after a crash early Tuesday on the Fort Duquesne Bridge. Crews responded at about 3:30 a.m. in the southbound lanes, according to Tribune-Review...
Bomb threats prompt evacuations at Washington County schools, close Beaver Valley Mall early
Several Washington County schools were evacuated Monday because of bomb threats Trib news partner WTAE reported school districts involved were Fort Cherry, Burgettstown, California and Avella. A separate threat was reported to Beaver Valley Mall, causing the mall to close for the rest of the day. Avella students were bused...
Tuskegee Airmen memorial at Pittsburgh International Airport recognized with plaque dedication
Monday was a day to commemorate heroes and heroines at the 10th anniversary of the installation of the Tuskegee Airmen Memorial at the Pittsburgh International Airport. In 2013, the Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Greater Pittsburgh Region, in partnership with the Allegheny County Airport Authority, unveiled a memorial exhibit in Concourse A...
Refinery issues could offset lower prices cheaper winter gas typically brings, analyst says
While one in five states has seen average gasoline prices decline in the past week, an industry analyst says, Pennsylvania is not one of them. According to price-tracking service GasBuddy, the national average increased nearly 5 cents per gallon in the past week to about $3.83. That’s a penny less...
Morning Roundup: Electrical fire at Kennywood; 2 shot in East Pittsburgh; fire in McKees Rocks
Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Monday, Sept. 18: Electrical fire at Kennywood No injuries were reported Sunday after a fire at Kennywood, according to Tribune-Review news partner WTAE-TV. Crews responded to a report of smoke coming from a manhole near the park’s Thomas Town...
Auto workers strike could hit consumers — if it lasts long enough
It’s hard to say where people will feel the biggest ripples from the United Auto Workers’ strike that started Friday, according to Ray Gibney, a professor of human capital and management at Penn State University-Harrisburg. For one, get ready for some sticker shock. Union leaders say labor accounts for about...
IUP professor collaborates with Queen guitarist on book about Bennu asteroidVideo
An Indiana University of Pennsylvania professor is part of a group of authors whose recent book explores the Bennu asteroid, which scientists believe is a sort of “time capsule” from the dawn of the solar system. And since they were studying a rock, they recruited a rock star to help...
Missing Saltsburg hunter found dead in Indiana County
A missing Saltsburg-area man was found dead in Indiana County by state police Friday evening. Bryan John Bialas, 45, was reported missing by coworkers on Wednesday after he told them Monday that he planned to go hunting with his two dogs and then didn’t show up for work. State police...
Video: Kayaking at Valley Falls in West VirginiaVideo
For the past 32 years, renowned kayaking instructor Jeff Prycl has hosted a waterfall clinic at Valley Falls State Park in West Virginia. Prycl, owner of Rocky Mountain Kayak in New Stanton, Pa., has taught thousands of paddlers. Kayakers from across the Mid-Atlantic come to test their skills against a...
Roundup: Warehouse fire causes traffic issues in Butler County
Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Friday, Sept. 15: Warehouse fire causes traffic issues in Butler County An abandoned, three-story warehouse caught fire Friday morning in Butler. Calls came in about 3:30 a.m. for a large fire on South Cliffton Street, according to Butler County...
Clogged nose woes: Doctors weigh in on decongestant medicine declared ineffective
The over-the-counter decongestant medicine you reach for when suffering from a stuffy nose or clogged sinuses may not actually be giving you much relief, according to the Food and Drug Administration. But effective medications remain, though it may take an extra step to acquire them. FDA advisers voted this week...
Penn State study says spotted lanternflies don’t damage trees, forests
Spotted lanternflies have overtaken much of Pennsylvania and are expanding their reach, but a new study reports that the invasive insects are doing less damage to trees than previously believed. Research from Penn State recently published in the journal Environmental Entomology shows spotted lanternflies have no long-term effects on forests...
