September 1, 2025 9:16 am
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — A strong earthquake in eastern Afghanistan has killed over 800 people and injured at least 2,500. A Taliban government spokesman says most of the casualties are in Kunar province, near the border with Pakistan. The 6.0-magnitude quake struck late Sunday, causing extensive damage and destroying entire villages. Desperate residents are searching for missing loved ones in the rubble. Rescue operations are underway, with medical teams arriving from Kunar, Nangarhar province, and Kabul. Authorities have pledged to use all available resources to save lives. The quake has worsened communications in the mountainous region, making rescue efforts challenging.
September 1, 2025 8:59 am
The West Alexander Fair got underway over the weekend. The annual event brings all of the traditional attractions such as animal shows and live stock auctions along with specialty baking contests. Attractions include the Rafter M Rodeo, demolition derbies, tractor pulls, a hot dog eating contest and fireworks. The fair will also offer several live entertainment options. Headliners will be Cross Creek, the Wheeling Park Steel Drum Band and the McGuffey High School marching band along with several other local solo artists. The fair runs through Saturday. Admission is $10, a $35 weekly pass is also available. A full schedule of events is available on their website, westalexfair.com
September 1, 2025 4:45 am
WAYNESBURG, Pa. — A person suspected of being involved in five different fire scenes in Greene County over Labor Day weekend is in custody. Pennsylvania State Police said all of the fires happened in Waynesburg Borough. The scenes included St. Ann Church, Buddy’s Motel and multiple residential properties, state police said. No injuries were reported in any of the fires. Troopers said they believe all of the fires are connected. State police said a suspect is in custody and is being interviewed. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, Waynesburg Borough police and Allegheny County Fire Marshal’s Office K-9 team are helping state police investigate.
September 1, 2025 4:13 am
WASHINGTON (AP) — Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem says the Trump administration will soon expand immigration operations in Chicago. Noem confirmed plans for the stepped up presence of federal agents in the nation’s third-largest city in a CBS News’ “Face the Nation” interview on Sunday. DHS last week requested the Naval Station Great Lakes, about 35 miles north of Chicago, provide DHS limited support in the form of facilities, infrastructure, and other logistical needs for the agency’s operations. Pritzker says that the plan to mobilize federal forces in the city may be part of an effort by President Donald Trump to “stop the elections in 2026 or, frankly, take control of those elections.”
September 1, 2025 4:11 am
As Congress returns to Washington this fall after a monthlong August recess, they will have to find a way to work with Democrats or around them as a government shutdown looms. The annual spending battle will dominate the September agenda, along with conversations among Senate Republicans about changing the chamber’s rules to thwart Democratic stalling tactics on Trump’s nominations. The Senate is also debating whether to move forward on legislation that would slap steep tariffs on some of Russia’s trading partners as the U.S. pressures Russian President Vladimir Putin on Ukraine.
September 1, 2025 4:09 am
A spokesperson for Rudy Giuliani says the former New York City mayor is recovering from a fractured vertebra and other injuries following a weekend car crash in New Hampshire. New Hampshire State Police said a rented Ford Bronco driven by Giuliani’s spokesperson Ted Goodman was struck from behind by a Honda HR-V driven by a 19-year-old woman Saturday evening. Giuliani’s head of security Michael Ragusa said in a statement Sunday on X that the 81-year-old ex-mayor was taken to a nearby trauma center for treatment of a fractured vertebra, multiple lacerations and injuries to his left arm and lower leg. State police said they are investigating the crash and no charges have been filed.
September 1, 2025 4:07 am
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Beijing is rolling out the red carpet for more than two dozen world leaders at two major events this week. The guest lists are a window into China’s ambitions, alliances and attempts to expand its influence. The two events are the annual summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), a group established in 2001 with a focus on security in Central Asia and the wider region, and a massive military parade commemorating the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II. High-profile guests include the Russian and North Korean leaders, but Western heads of state and government will be largely absent.
September 1, 2025 3:55 am
PennDot is announcing the Jessop Place Bridge rehabilitation in Canton Township will begin on Tuesday, September 2. A portion of Jessop Place between Green Street and Weirich Avenue will close. A detour using Green Street, Caldwell Avenue and Weirich Avenue is posted. Construction is expected to last through September. Additionally, shoulder repairs will close Grange Road in West Pike Run Township. The closure will be between Route 481 (Scenic Drive) and California Drive. A detour using Scenic Drive, California Drive and Grange Road is posted. This closure will also last through September. Finally PennDot cautions motorists of multiple bridge maintenance projects that begin September 2 and last through the end of the year. Motorists will find short term daylight single lane restrictions throughout Washington, Greene, Fayette and Westmoreland counties. More information is available at www.511PA.com
August 31, 2025 7:17 am
(WPXI) SHALER TOWNSHIP, Pa. — A car crashed into the Dollar Tree at a Shaler Township shopping center Saturday evening. An Allegheny County 911 supervisor says emergency crews were called to the 1700 block of Mt. Royal Boulevard at 9:21 p.m. Channel 11 crews arrived at the Mt. Royal Shopping Center to see the storefront’s glass shattered, shelves knocked and counters over and exposed brick. A black SUV with front-end damage was being towed from the scene. First responders on scene say two people were inside the store at the time. A clerk sustained minor injuries. The driver was also OK, and was given a field sobriety test. Officials say there was no evidence of intoxication, and the incident is being viewed as purely accidental. The car stopped between 15 and 20 feet inside the store, officials say.
August 31, 2025 7:14 am
(WPXI) HARRISBURG, Pa. — The Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General reports significant progress has been made in restoring its operations after a cyberattack earlier this month.The attack involved an outsider encrypting files to demand a ransom payment, which the office has not paid. Communications were temporarily disrupted, but most staff now have access to email, and the main phone line and website are operational. The Office of Attorney General, which employs approximately 1,200 people across 17 offices in the Commonwealth, is continuing its work, though some tasks are being performed through alternate methods. Courts have issued time extensions on certain criminal and civil cases due to the incident, but no prosecutions or proceedings are expected to be negatively impacted solely because of the cyber attack. The office is actively investigating the attack in collaboration with other agencies, which limits the ability to disclose further details about the investigation or response.
