October 11, 2026 8:02 am
PUERTO VALLARTA, Mexico (AP) — Hurricane Simon is just off the Pacific coast of Mexico and is expected to move inland as an extremely powerful storm. Simon has strengthened to 155 mph, just below the threshold for a Category 5 storm. It is about 60 miles west-southwest of Manzanilla. The hurricane could bring 10 to 20 inches of rain over parts of southwestern Mexico, with some areas receiving up to 30 inches. The center warns of life-threatening flooding and mudslides. Jalisco state has suspended classes and begun evacuations. Businesses in Puerto Vallarta are preparing for the storm, with many boarding up windows and taking precautions.
October 11, 2026 8:04 am
(AP) – Isaias has weakened after making landfall on the U.S. Gulf Coast near Destin, Florida. The storm hit the coast as a Category 2 hurricane Friday evening, but quickly lost power and is now considered a post-tropical cyclone. Its powerful winds left hundreds of thousands of people in Alabama and the Florida Panhandle without power early Saturday. It was the first hurricane of the Atlantic season. Meanwhile, Simon strengthened into a powerful Category 4 hurricane as it barreled toward Mexico’s coast on Saturday.
October 11, 2026 8:06 am
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Russia alone is responsible for the war in Ukraine. He vows to continue strikes on Russian oil refineries despite criticism from U.S. President Donald Trump. Trump blames Zelenskyy for high diesel prices and suggests Ukraine needs a new leader. The exchange comes as Ukraine targets Russian infrastructure, including a recent drone attack on a Yandex data center. This attack disrupted services across Russia. Meanwhile, the death toll from a Russian bombing in Zaporizhzhia has risen to 23. Ukrainian officials emphasize Zelenskyy’s leadership in the fight for independence. (Photo: AP)
October 11, 2026 8:09 am
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Leo XIV has announced he will undergo surgery to remove a nodular lesion on his lung. The lesion was found at an early stage and is well-localized. The Vatican said Sunday the surgery is scheduled for the first days of the week, with a recovery time of about a week. Leo, who is 71 and physically active, made the announcement during his Sunday blessing. He thanked the crowd for their support and prayers. Leo has a major trip planned for November to South America, but it’s unclear if the surgery will affect his itinerary. (Photo: AP)
October 11, 2026 7:22 am
Authorities say a man killed eight people including a pregnant woman, children and other relatives at his home in Erie, Pennsylvania. He then took his own life. Erie Police Chief Rick Lorah says the 45-year-old man was related to seven of the victims in Friday’s shooting. The eighth was a friend of the pregnant woman. Lorah said at a news conference Saturday that video and audio evidence reviewed by investigators show two distressed women arriving at the home and pounding at the door. Then the gunman emerged and shot them. The other victims were found inside the home.
October 11, 2026 7:23 am
(AP) – Authorities have charged Eric Lewis with homicide for allegedly killing a police officer in Philadelphia early Saturday morning. Shane Seiber, a 10-year veteran of the police department, was shot and killed while responding to a report of a man with a gun. Another officer was also shot but is in stable condition. Lewis faces additional charges, including attempted homicide, for allegedly shooting at nine other officers. None of those officers were injured. Lewis is being held without bail. Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro ordered flags to fly at half-staff in honor of Seiber, who is survived by his wife and two children.
October 11, 2026 7:16 am
JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. (AP) — President Donald Trump is openly encouraging Democratic Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania to switch parties and become a Republican. Trump made the comments Saturday at Joint Base Andrews, saying Fetterman would do better as a Republican. This comes just weeks before the midterm elections, which could reshape control of Congress. Fetterman, elected to the Senate in 2022, has split with Democrats on issues like immigration, leading to speculation about a party switch. However, Fetterman has rejected the idea, stating he votes overwhelmingly with Democrats. His flirtations with the GOP could make it difficult to win the Democratic nomination for another term. (Photo: AP)
October 10, 2026 7:00 am
Some 800 members of the Steelers nation attended the annual Steelers Style fashion show over the weekend. The event, held at Stage AE near Acrisure Stadium, featured a welcome by Team President Art Rooney II, his wife, Greta, as well as head coach Mike McCarthy and his wife Jessica. The annual and the team’s largest fundraiser is an opportunity to raise funds for philanthropic organizations. This year’s proceeds benefit Cancer Bridges, the Chuck Noll Foundation for Brain Injury Research and the UPMC Sports Medicine Concussion Program. John Denny is the Executive Director of the Chuck Noll Foundation, said “We are honored and privileged to be one of the recipients of the funds raised that will go to help make more grants, do early-stage innovative research in three particular areas of diagnosis, treatment and prevention of brain injuries resulting from sports activities.” Stephanie Ciranni, Executive Director of Cancer Bridges, said that some of their programs are located “on the cusp of Washington County. They are an organization that provides about 200 free programs and services to anyone impacted by a cancer diagnosis. That totals to about 19,000 individuals in Western Pennsylvania. Cancer Bridges has been a recipient of funds since 1992.
October 10, 2026 4:50 am
There was a vacant house fire in Chartiers Township early Saturday morning. The blaze was reported just after midnight along the 100 block of Pike Street. According to 911 dispatchers, no one was inside the building. Crews from Chartiers, Canonsburg, North Strabane and South Strabane were on the scene. No one was reportedly injured and the fire marshal is investigating.
October 10, 2026 5:14 am
ERIE, Pa. — Nine people are dead after a shooting in Erie. According to our news partners at Channel 11 and their affiliate Erie News NOW, the incident started at a home on the 700 block of Perry Street at around 5 p.m. on Friday afternoon. Reports say a man was firing a handgun outside the house before entering. SWAT units were called and a standoff ensued. Police heard gunshots inside the house during the standoff. Eventually, they were able to gain entrance. According to reports, police found several victims, including the children, inside the home. Two women were found dead in the street. The City of Erie Government shared a post saying the shooter is dead and that there is no active threat or danger to the public. Reports indicate the shooter appeared to have died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Police are still investigating.
