November 8, 2026 6:00 am
Now that it is fall with cooler temperatures and shorter days, motorists may notice more deer along roadways. According to AAA, along with more deer, come more automobile accidents associated with deer strikes. According to new research from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety (AAAFTS), more than one third of deer-vehicle collisions occur during October and November. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation says in 2025, there were more than 6300 deer related crashes in Pennsylvania causing 11 deaths. Most of the crashes were on rural roads, during dark conditions with speeds of 45 mph or higher. AAA suggests several practices that motorists can use to avoid accidents with deer. They include; pay attention to road signs, stay focused on the road, be attentive in early morning and early evening hours, use high beams when appropriate and slow down and watch for other deer to appear. If you are involved in a deer strike, AAA recommends that you call police, avoid making contact with the animal, put on hazard lights and if possible, move the vehicle to the side of the road and wait for help.
November 8, 2026 5:58 am
(WPXI)-Pittsburgh Steelers legend Jack Ham experienced a medical emergency Saturday. Ham, a Penn State Sports Network analyst, was in Seattle for the Nittany Lions’ game against the Washington Huskies, scheduled for 3:30 p.m. Eastern Time. In a statement, Penn State Athletics said Ham was taken to the University of Washington Medical Center, where he’s being treated. During a post-game press conference, Penn State head coach Matt Campbell said Ham is stable. Campbell credited play-by-play announcer Steve Jones for providing aid to Ham. “I think we should all know that Steve Jones and the heroic effort that he did for one of his — man, someone that he loves dearly, and if it’s not for Steve, you know, and what he did, I don’t know if we’d have as good of news as we do right now,” Campbell said. Ham was All-American at Penn State and drafted 34th overall in the 1971 NFL Draft. A linebacker, Ham played his entire career with the Steelers, who won four Super Bowls (IX, X, XIII and XIV) during his 12 seasons. Ham was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1988 and the College Football Hall of Fame in 1990. Washington Athletics issued a statement, saying, “The Washington community sends its thoughts and prayers to Jack Ham, his family and the Penn State community.”
November 7, 2026 1:58 am
WASHINGTON (AP) —WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s White House chief of staff, Susie Wiles, is stepping down and will be replaced by Stephen Miller, a key member of Trump’s inner circle. Wiles’ departure comes after midterm elections that saw major Republican losses. She is Trump’s longest-serving chief of staff and the first woman ever to hold the position. Miller, long a key member of Trump’s inner circle, is a key architect of the administration’s hard-line immigration policies. He is one of Trump’s closest and longest-serving advisers, jumping on board during his long shot 2016 presidential campaign as a speechwriter. (Photo: AP)
November 7, 2026 4:00 am
LONDON (AP) — The U.S. midterm rout of President Donald Trump’s stewardship doesn’t mean the world trusts America again. Interviews by Associated Press journalists around the world revealed that the Trump administration’s policies, especially his tariffs, have taken a toll on whether or when America might be considered a reliable partner. In the words of one South Korean office worker, one election doesn’t restore anything. Topping the list are worries about tariffs and whether they will continue apace.
November 7, 2026 3:58 am
JERUSALEM (AP) — President Donald Trump has suggested ending military aid to Israel. A staunch critic of Israel won a key Senate race. The vice president has partly blamed U.S.-Israel relations for his own party’s sweeping losses. The election showed U.S. bipartisan support for Israel is in free fall in the wake of its devastating campaign in Gaza and the war with Iran. A cutoff in military aid would mark a major change after the U.S. has given Israel tens of billions of dollars across decades. Israel is likely to face similar pressure even if Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s domestic opponents manage to replace him.
November 7, 2026 3:53 am
MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay (AP) — Three weeks after lung cancer surgery, Pope Leo XIV has opened a three-nation tour of Latin America by declaring he felt better than he looked and crediting God, good doctors and his healthy lifestyle with his quick recovery. The 71-year-old pope arrived in Montevideo, Uruguay, Latin America’s most secular country. It came after a 13 1/2-hour flight from Rome during which he acknowledged “some people” had doubted whether he could make the grueling, 12-day trip at all. As if to prove his point, he immediately got down to business. He drew some 30,000 people as he pulled into Montevideo in his open-sided popemobile.
November 7, 2026 3:57 am
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Missile explosions have struck Kyiv, injuring at least five people, as Ukraine prepares for new talks with Russia and the United States. Negotiators from the three countries are set to meet Tuesday in Abu Dhabi to discuss ending the war. This will be the fourth round of negotiations brokered by the Trump administration. Western governments are seeking a new formula to break the impasse, though territorial and security issues remain unresolved. The missile also closed traffic on a Kyiv bridge and caused power and water outages. Meanwhile, recovery efforts continue in Komyshuvakha after a deadly attack there killed at least 55 people.
November 7, 2026 3:22 am
U.S. Senator John Fetterman was in Washington on Friday, to discuss potential funding opportunities and assistance for critical flood mitigation projects throughout the community. City of Washington officials, along with borough officials from East Washington, participated in a meeting with Senator Fetterman, followed by a tour of several areas impacted by recurring flooding. Washington Mayor JoJo Burgess say the tour provided an opportunity to highlight ongoing concerns, discuss the challenges facing our communities, and emphasize the importance of securing funding for necessary flood mitigation improvements.
November 7, 2026 2:47 am
The 2026 Washington County Veterans Day Parade will be held in downtown Washington Saturday morning. Local veteran Melissa Six and Anastasia Barr-Whiteman were elected to serve as Chair and Co-Chair, respectively. Barr-Whiteman explains that Washington is the perfect place to hold the parade, especially with the added significance of the country celebrating America’s 250th. Barr-Whiteman says every veteran deserves to be honored. There are more than 15,000 veterans who call Washington County home. Six says she is grateful for everyone who has helped make this parade happen, including volunteers, sponsors, and veteran organizations. A veterans resource fair will be held under the Main Street pavilion starting at 8:30 AM, and the parade kicks off at 10:00 AM.
November 7, 2026 3:47 am
The Pennsylvania Department of Health released their latest update on the measles outbreak in Pennsylvania. Since November 4, there have been 20 newly confirmed cases of measles. That brings the total number of cases to 1487 across 45 counties. There have been 287 total hospitalizations and 6 confirmed measles associated deaths. The Department of Health says that the best protection against the measles is being fully vaccinated. The MMR vaccine administered over two doses provides 97% lifetime protection.
