September 21, 2026 5:04 am
For a second straight weekend, residents in Washington County are dealing with flood damage. Canton Township declared a state of emergency Sunday. In the City of Washington, many of the usual places were flooded once again, including Park Avenue by W&J’s Cameron Stadium, parts of Country Club Road, Jefferson Avenue was shut down at Wylie Avenue, and there were also reports of a retaining wall collapsing on Arch Street in Canonsburg. A man had to be rescued after trying to cross a flooded road in South Strabane Township. Police say the man tried to cross Valley Road Extension in a kayak, but was swept downstream and pinned against a tree. First responders were able to safely pull him out. The rescue happened around 1 p.m., according to the Penn Township Ambulance Association. Washington County Emergency Management is urging residents, businesses, and municipalities to report any new storm-related damage as quickly as possible. Residents and businesses will find a new link to report any damage from this new round of storms separate from Sept 12’s damage at the county’s online damage reporting system, photos and details should be included, if possible. Municipalities should also report any storm impacts and must turn in any Disaster or Emergency Declaration related to today’s storm to Washington County’s Emergency Management team. “We are continuing to see the impacts of severe weather across the county, and with more rain possible, it is critical that we receive information as quickly as possible,” said Deputy Director of Washington County Emergency Management Dan Harvey. “Every report helps us understand the scope of the damage and determine what resources and assistance may be needed. Report online: https://crisistrack.juvare.com/public/washingtonPA/request.html. Click here to submit a damage report. (PHOTO: Penn Township Ambulance Association)
September 21, 2026 8:25 am
Washington City Police are investigating a reported stabbing incident early Monday morning. Police tell WJPA News that officers responded to the 900-block of Jefferson Avenue around 1:15 a.m. In a release, Police say an adult female was found with an apparent non-life-threatening injury. Evidence was collected from the scene and the investigation is on-going. Police say it appeared to be an isolated incident and there is no threat to the public. No other information is being released at this time.
September 21, 2026 5:14 am
ALLENPORT, Pa. — A man struck and killed by a train in Allenport on Friday was in on a motorized wheelchair. It happened in the 1800 block of Main Street in Allenport at 5:13 p.m. Washington County Coroner Tim Warco said the victim was crossing the railway at the Bridge Street crossing when he was struck by a Norfolk Southern train. The victim has been identified as Anthony Chilzer, 43, of Allenport. Warco said it is unclear why Chilzer was trying to cross, but added that video shows the warning signals and crossing gates were working at the time of the incident. Chilzer’s cause and manner of death are still under investigation.
September 21, 2026 5:20 am
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Local authorities say a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer shot and wounded a man in Austin, Texas, where anti-ICE protesters gathered for hours. The Austin police chief says the man was in serious but stable condition at a hospital after being shot Sunday afternoon. An immigration attorney identified him as Wilber Rafael Garces Perez, a 28-year-old Venezuelan man. The Department of Homeland Security says the man is in custody pending removal from the country. Austin police officers were not involved in the shooting. The city’s mayor, Kirk Watson, said he wants local police involved in the investigation to provide what he called “clear, third-party eyes” in the process.
September 21, 2026 5:22 am
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — World leaders are meeting under a global cloud of wars and bitter divisions for their annual meeting at the United Nations this week. And they’re facing new fears that runaway artificial intelligence could threaten humanity, and more earthly worries that climate shocks and escalating prices are already making life much tougher for hundreds of millions of people. The meeting, starting Tuesday, will also be consumed with the major wars in Iran, Gaza, Sudan, Congo and Myanmar and a burning question:. Can the leaders do anything to end them?
September 21, 2026 5:21 am
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump says that communism is the greatest threat the U.S. has ever faced. But he’s hosting the leader of the world’s most powerful communist country this week — Chinese President Xi Jinping. Trump has denigrated Democrats for being communists ahead of the midterm elections, yet boasts about his relationship with Xi. And his political attacks have come even as he directs his administration’s economic policies, which some have criticized as corporate socialism. The contradictions between Trump’s words and actions risk muddying his message ahead of the November midterms, but the White House did not respond to questions about the discrepancies.
September 21, 2026 5:24 am
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump says the massive arch he wants to build between the Lincoln Memorial and Arlington National Cemetery would become a “top grade military complex” able to host drones and snipers while storing ammunition. Trump said in a social media post Sunday about the arch that he was acting at the “strong request” of the military. The Pentagon says it had no information beyond the president’s statement. Meanwhile, a lawyer for a group of people suing over the project says the arch hasn’t won congressional approval and shouldn’t be allowed to move ahead without it.
September 21, 2026 5:20 am
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Presley Gerber, the son of supermodel Cindy Crawford, has died at age 27. Medical examiner records show Gerber Sunday died at a rehab facility. The death was confirmed by Allie Jenkins, a representative for Crawford and her husband, businessman Rande Gerber. Jenkins says the family is asking for privacy. Presley was the older brother of model and actress Kaia Gerber.
September 20, 2026 3:45 pm
Another found of heavy rain hit the region Sunday, causing major problems for residents and events scheduled around the area. Late last week, the Washington County Tourism Promotion Agency opted to cancel the Covered Bridge Festival events at the Henry and Ebenezer Bridges at Mingo Creek County Park due to heavy rains that made the area unsafe for the public and vendors, and because of more rain that was anticipated on Sunday. Officials with the Pittsburgh Renaissance Fair in Westmoreland County also decided to cancel Sunday’s activities for the same reason. Organizers say ongoing rain has “compromised” most of the festival site and parking lot and it just wasn’t safe. Festivities are scheduled to resume next weekend and through the first weekend of October, which will mark the end of this season. In addition to multiple events being cancelled, emergency responders were out, rescuing people from cars stuck in flood waters. Many of the usual places were flooded once again, including Park Avenue by the W&J Football Field, parts of Country Club Road, Jefferson Avenue was shut down at Wylie Avenue, and there were also reports of a retaining wall collapsing on Arch Street in Canonsburg.
September 20, 2026 3:25 pm
CANTON TOWNSHIP, Pa. — Canton Township has declared a state of emergency as it deals with flooding. A post shared by Canton Township Emergency Management said first responders, road crews and public works employees are working to manage severe flooding throughout the community. “People have had to evacuate and be pulled from cars. Areas that don’t usually flood are flooding,” that post said in part. “Our area is still saturated from the rain over the last week. This has caused the current rain falling to have nowhere to absorb and to accumulate quickly. The more rain that comes, the worse these situations will become. If you are near sources of water or areas that usually flood, try to get somewhere else before it worsens.” Residents are asked to stay in place and avoid traveling unless absolutely necessary.
