2 charged with setting some Northeast wildfires amid New Jersey drought warning, blazes out West
The fires in the Northeast haven't caused major evacuations, but a Connecticut firefighter died battling a wildfire last ...
Municipal Authority of Westmoreland County advising customers to conserve water
The Municipal Authority of Westmoreland County is advising customers to conserve their water because of a recent lack of rain ...
Republicans win 218 US House seats, giving Donald Trump and the party control of government
Republicans have won enough seats to control the U.S. House, completing the party’s sweep into power and securing their hold ...
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Here’s how local school districts are tackling lead exposure
PITTSBURGH — It’s a topic that has made headlines for decades. “Lead exposure is one of the most common reasons for induced developmental delay. So, in other words, if a child is exposed to lead, they ...
Flights continue as normal from Latrobe as fears of bankruptcy cause Spirit Airlines stock to tumble
The report from the Wall Street Journal sent Spirit Airlines’ stock tumbling more than 60% Wednesday. The Westmoreland County ...
Police officer, paraprofessional both recognized for saving toddler wandering alone in Canonsburg
CANONSBURG, Pa. — A Canonsburg police officer and Canon Mac paraprofessional were both recognized for saving a 2-year-old who ...
1 million migrants in the US rely on temporary protections that Trump could target
Hidalgo wept as she discussed her plight with a reporter as her son, now 2, slept in a stroller outside the New York migrant ...
House passes legislation to end Windfall Elimination Act and Government Pension Offset
The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Social Security Fairness Act. It eliminates two provisions from the 1980s that ...
Pittsburgh police catch escaped horse in Brighton Heights, reunite it with owner
An escaped horse has been reunited with its owner after it escaped in the Brighton Heights area, Pittsburgh police said. The ...
Investigation into Chinese hacking reveals 'broad and significant' spying effort, FBI says
Federal authorities say an investigation into Chinese government hacking efforts has revealed a “broad and significant” ...
Trump picks Matt Gaetz for attorney general, Marco Rubio for secretary of state
President-elect Donald Trump says he will nominate Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida to serve as his attorney general, opting for a ...
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Boy, 13, charged after bringing gun to Ambridge Area Middle School, threatening student, DA says
AMBRIDGE, Pa. — A 13-year-old boy is facing criminal charges after he allegedly brought a gun to Ambridge Area Middle School ...