September 19, 2025 4:48 am
PITTSBURGH — A pitcher for the Washington Wild Things is reportedly facing charges in connection with an incident at a Pittsburgh nightclub. According to our news partners at Channel 11, Police say the victim was punched in the face, knocked unconscious and ended up in the ICU. The suspect is identified as Sebastian Rodriquez. Attorney Phil DiLucente says Rodriguez has been in the Allegheny County Jail for the past week after investigators say he punched a man inside Cavo nightclub in the Strip District. DiLucente claims his client acted in self defense. A preliminary hearing had to be postponed due to a lack of an interpreter. Rodriquez is from Puerto Rico. Detectives say Rodriquez threw one punch but the victim has had multiple brain surgeries and continues to have seizures.
September 19, 2025 2:54 am
A pair of studies by the Washington County Chamber of Commerce and Tourism and Promotion agency have found that a new event center is a viable project and would deliver ongoing benefits to the county. One study focused on the feasibility of such a project while the other examined its market potential. President Jeff Kotula says such a project carries a price tag of $24 million. It would be a multi-use facility of 30,000 square feet with a capacity of 3,000 guests in a concert setting. Kotula says they are looking at the Racetrack Road area, including Tanger and Hollywood Casino area as they search for those who may be willing to work with them on this project. The study found that construction of such a facility would generate more than $24 million and support some 200 full time equivalent jobs. Once operational, it is projected to generate $22 million in annual economic impact and support 70 new jobs and support another 64 indirect jobs. Kotula says there is no specific timetable for the project. (PHOTO: Washington County Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Promotion Agency)
September 19, 2025 2:43 am
The WCCF says donations for Thursday’s Day of Giving rolled past the $1.4 million mark, thanks to the support of more than 150 non-profits by more than 2,800 donors. The total contributions will continue to grow as the Washington County Community Foundation adds in the mailed-in contributions. Over the past 12 years, WCCF Gives has awarded nearly $14 million to Washington County charities, supporting programs and resources that directly benefit the community and this year, in addition to the vital support raised from donors, $100,000 in prizes were awarded thanks to generous sponsors. In addition, WCCF officials say that thanks to the generosity of an anonymous donor, up to $32,000 in processing costs related to WCCF Gives credit card contributions were covered, ensuring that more donor dollars directly benefit local charities.
September 18, 2025 10:17 am
AYLESBURY, England (AP) — After a day filled with royal pomp and pageantry, President Donald Trump is meeting with Prime Minister Keir Starmer on the final day of the U.S. leader’s state visit to Britain. The two leaders signed a major deal on tech investment. They are also expected to discuss steel tariffs and cover potentially tricky topics including the wars in Ukraine and Gaza. On Wednesday, the president and first lady Melania Trump were feted by King Charles III and Queen Camilla at Windsor Castle with gold-trimmed carriages, scarlet-clad soldiers, artillery salutes and a lavish banquet.
September 18, 2025 5:11 am
AYLESBURY, England (AP) — President Donald Trump has ended his visit to the United Kingdom by expressing gratitude for the royal treatment he received. But difficult geopolitical issues were largely sidestepped during the trip. Trump and Prime Minister Keir Starmer signed a tech agreement Thursday and praised one another during a news conference Thursday. They held private talks on the wars in Ukraine and Gaza, and disagreements were kept cordial. King Charles III and Queen Camilla went all out to welcome Trump at Windsor Castle a day earlier. At trip’s end, Trump’s helicopter carrying to the airport at Stansted make an unscheduled landing due to what the White House called a “minor hydraulic issue.” No one was injured. Trump later continued home on Air Force One.
September 18, 2025 4:55 am
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve cut its key interest rate by a quarter-point Wednesday and projected it would do so twice more this year as concern grows at the central bank about the health of the nation’s labor market. The move is the Fed’s first cut since December and lowered its short-term rate to about 4.1%, down from 4.3%. Fed officials, led by Chair Jerome Powell, had kept their rate unchanged this year as they evaluated the impact of tariffs, tighter immigration enforcement, and other Trump administration policies on inflation and the economy. The only dissenter was Stephen Miran, the recent Trump-appointee.
September 18, 2025 4:54 am
WASHINGTON (AP) — Fired Centers for Disease Control and Prevention chief Susan Monarez is warning senators America’s public health system is headed to a “dangerous place” under Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and his anti-vaccine advisers. Monarez and ex-CDC official Debra Houry describe exchanges in which Kennedy or political advisers rebuffed data supporting vaccine safety and efficacy. Monarez told the Senate health committee Wednesday deadly diseases including polio are poised to make a comeback in the U.S. Monarez says Kennedy demanded she “preapprove” recommendations from a CDC panel or face termination. The panel is expected to vote on new vaccine guidelines this week in Atlanta. Kennedy denies Monarez’s accusations he ordered “rubber-stamped” vaccine recommendations.
September 18, 2025 4:53 am
AYLESBURY, England (AP) — President Donald Trump is meeting Prime Minister Keir Starmer on the second day of his state visit to Britain. After a day of royal pomp, the agenda on Thursday will turn to politics, as well as tech investments. The U.S. president and first lady Melania Trump were honored by King Charles III and Queen Camilla on Wednesday with military ceremonies, a private lunch and a grand state banquet at Windsor Castle. At the prime minister’s Chequers country retreat, Trump and Starmer are expected to sign a “tech prosperity deal” bringing jobs and investment in AI and nuclear energy. Starmer also faces potentially awkward discussions with Trump on Ukraine and the Middle East.
September 18, 2025 4:52 am
NEW YORK (AP) — ABC has suspended Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night show indefinitely following comments he made about Charlie Kirk’s killing. The network’s decision came Nexstar announced its ABC affiliates would preempt “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” indefinitely over his comments. A spokesperson for Kimmel did not immediately return a call for comment. Kimmel, like CBS late-night host Stephen Colbert, has consistently been critical of President Donald Trump and many of his policies on his ABC show. CBS said this past summer that it was canceling Colbert’s show at the end of this season for financial reasons, although some critics have wondered if his stance on Trump played a role.
September 18, 2025 4:46 am
NORTH CODORUS, Pa. (AP) — Authorities have been investigating a shooting that killed three officers and wounded two more in rural southern Pennsylvania. The investigation was entering its second day Thursday. The shooter was killed by police. The officers were killed while following up on a domestic-related investigation that began on Tuesday. Police say the investigation will cover multiple locations in York County. Hours after Wednesday’s shooting, community members held American flags and saluted as police and emergency vehicles formed a procession to the coroner’s office. It was one of the deadliest days for Pennsylvania police this century.
