Top Stories category, Page 88
Kennywood halts 21+ nights after repeated altercations at park
Kennywood is canceling its 21+ nights after altercations at the park, according to a statement from General Manager Ricky Spicuzza. The amusement park, purchased earlier this year by Atlanta-based Herschend, previously hosted late-night 21+ events on Aug. 22 and Friday night, Aug. 29. But physical altercations apparently broke out both...
Eli Holstein throws career-high 4 TDs as Pitt steamrolls Duquesne in opener
Perfection eluded Pitt on Saturday at Acrisure Stadium in its season-opening thumping of Duquesne. Coach Pat Narduzzi likely will dial in on the Panthers’ slow offensive start, an ugly interception by Eli Holstein and some other miscellaneous mishaps when he reviews the game tape. But on the heels of a...
4th annual Alle-Kiski Inclusion Games a hit; highlights need for events for kids with special needs
Dylan Martin answered quickly when asked his favorite part of the Alle-Kiski Inclusion Games, held Saturday afternoon in Lower Burrell. “This one,” said the 11-year-old from New Kensington, pointing to the soccer ball and goal, and then pointing to the obstacle course, croquet set-up, ring toss and cornhole. “He can’t...
Historic rivalry returns as Pitt and Duquesne football clash for first time in 86 years
The last time Pitt and Duquesne faced off on the gridiron, Franklin Delano Roosevelt was president, Pittsburgh’s steel mills boomed and the Germans had just started World War II. That was Oct. 21, 1939, when the Dukes managed a stunning 21-13 victory over the Panthers. Eighty-six years later, the local...
Minneapolis shooting reignites debate over gun control and prayer
Thoughts and prayers. The invocation appears like a litany after every mass shooting — and the backlash is just as inevitable. As if the slaughter of children amid screams and shattered stained glass wasn’t cause enough for grief, American opinion makers were convulsed once again this week in a debate...
Derry Township sets public hearing for proposed solar farm
The Derry Township supervisors have set a hearing Tuesday to accept public comment about a solar farm proposed just north of New Alexandria. The hearing is set for 5:30 p.m. at the municipal building, 5321 Route 982. It will follow the supervisors’ regular 5 p.m. voting meeting. A neighbor has...
Retiring brothers look to pass the torch for their Leechburg business
Mark and Keith Fetterman are looking for people with passion. After 44 years owning and operating Kiski Valley Uniforms and Supply, the brothers are ready to retire and pass the torch to some new blood. “We’re getting old,” said Mark Fetterman, 75. “It’s time.” The brothers have posted two sales...
Editorial: Will Taylor Swift’s ‘Love Story’ lead to a bad ‘Reputation’ for Democrats?
Yes, Taylor Swift is getting married. We know. The whole world came to a grinding halt Tuesday when the world’s biggest pop star announced her engagement to Kansas City Chiefs standout Travis Kelce. It drew a line in the zeitgeist, dividing it into B.E. (Before Engagement) and A.E. (After Engagement)....
North Belle Vernon mine subsidence prevention project to begin
The state will pump almost $12 million into an abandoned mine subsidence program in North Belle Vernon beginning next week. A slurry mixture of grout will be injected under about 140 homes in the neighborhood, which lies atop an old coal vein and the voids that were caused by mining...
Pittsburgh’s ‘Ribfest’ continues through Labor Day with football, music and food
Pittsburgh’s annual Acrisure Stadium Kickoff and Rib Festival is underway. The seasonal celebration of all things barbecue — commonly referred to as Ribfest — began Thursday and runs through Labor Day. Twelve rib vendors from across the nation, including several local establishments, are vying for Best Ribs, Best Sauce and...
Savannah Bananas bring tricks, flips to Pittsburgh’s PNC Park
Alex “Ziggy” Ziegler, a Butler native and bat trickster for the Savannah Bananas, choked up when he walked out onto the field at PNC Park on Friday. For those who don’t know, the Savannah Bananas are an exhibition baseball team known for Banana Ball — a fast-paced, entertainment-driven twist on...
Tarentum rail crossing to close for 2 days
Work by Norfolk Southern will close a Tarentum rail crossing for two days next week. Paving and repairs will be made to the crossing at Center Street, which turns into W. Fourth Avenue near the tracks. A member of the Norfolk Southern media relations team said work will begin Thursday...
Spirit Airlines files for bankruptcy protection again
Budget carrier Spirit Airlines said Friday it has filed for fresh bankruptcy protection months after emerging from a Chapter 11 reorganization. The no-frills airline said it intends to conduct business as normal during the restructuring process, meaning passengers can continue to book trips and use their tickets, credits and loyalty...
Medical experts sound alarm over CDC turmoil
Political maneuvering has overtaken disease as the greatest threat to national and global health, three public health experts told TribLive. The experts, Drs. Amesh Adalja, Paul Offit and Syra Madad, are among those sounding alarms after the new director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention was fired by...
$5K reward offered for help in finding fugitive James Sever, charged with attempted homicide, arson
A reward has been increased to $5,000 for information that helps police find a wanted man accused of causing an explosion by putting a pipe bomb in a lawnmower. State Trooper Steve Limani said police are hoping that offering more cash will push someone to come forward with information about...
State Public Utility Commission releases annual scorecard on power company outages
Pennsylvania’s power grid is faltering more than ever. The state saw 71 significant power outages last year, the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission said in its annual reliability report, pushing a decades-long trend of rising service disruptions to new heights. About 2.9 million customers faced outages, which was the highest number...
Lawsuit filed in turnpike crash that killed Monroeville woman
The husband of a Monroeville woman killed in a fiery crash in Cumberland County last year is suing the tractor-trailer driver who hit her and his employer. Kristen Radage, 49, formerly of West Deer, was killed on Oct. 18, 2024, on the Pennsylvania Turnpike in Lower Mifflin Township. The lawsuit...
U.S. Steel sets 2 batteries involved in deadly blast at Clairton Coke Works to ‘hot idle’ mode
U.S. Steel officials announced Friday they set two coke batteries at the heart of a deadly Clairton Coke Works explosion this month to “hot idle,” meaning they will remain heated but not being used for coke production. “The hot idle state of the batteries will allow them to maintain their...
Arnold officials proud of response to double-fatal fire
The Arnold house fire that claimed the lives of two women and injured others was one of the worst in the city’s history, Fire Chief Eric Gartley said. “It’s one of those events that, no matter how much training you do, it’s still challenging for us,” he said Friday. “A...
Sunblock, charcoal … and Powerball? Holiday weekend lottery drawing worth $1 billion
DETROIT — This could buy a lot of Labor Day weekend sunblock: Saturday’s Powerball jackpot is estimated at $1 billion, the sixth-largest prize in the game’s history. Powerball, which costs $2 per ticket, is played in 45 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The...
Nursing school? Workforce training? Ideas pitched for future use of PSNK property
Suggestions for what the Penn State New Kensington property will become post-spring 2027 range from a nursing school, to a manufacturing training center or a mixed-use site. But regardless of what eventually pans out, those who attended a invitation-only meeting with Penn State leadership at the PSNK campus this week...
‘Acts of cruelty’: Former Westmoreland nurses who secretly filmed patients sentenced to jail
Madeline Buchek joined the Marines during World War II and was a vibrant, stylish and witty woman. Frank Rutkowsky Sr. served his country in the Army and was a respectful, independent man who took pride in his appearance. Neither deserved to be demeaned by two Westmoreland Hospital nurses and have...
Who killed the video star? Charting the past and future of the MTV VMAsVideo
On Aug. 1, 1981, MTV — which, at the time, stood for Music Television — burst forth onto screens, heralded by the melodies of The Buggles’ “Video Killed the Radio Star.” That choice alone was an act of aggression, staking the station’s claim as the cutting-edge music media purveyor. Three...
‘Batman’ helps cops bust burglary suspect in Florida
A man charged with burglary and theft in a Florida town was foiled when he targeted the home of a crusader sans cape. The would-be thief was stopped in his tracks by a resident clad in Batman pajamas, according to the Cape Coral Police Department. Kyle Myvett told investigators he...
Trump revokes Secret Service protection for former VP Harris, AP sources say
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump has revoked Secret Service protection for former Vice President Kamala Harris, according to a senior White House official on Friday. Former vice presidents typically get federal government protection for six months after leaving office, while ex-presidents do so for life. But another person familiar with...
