March 5, 2025 4:53 am
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is granting a one-month exemption on his stiff new tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada for U.S. automakers. Worries persist that the newly launched trade war could crush domestic manufacturing. The announcement comes after Trump spoke with leaders of the “big 3” automakers, Ford, General Motors, and Stellantis on Wednesday. Asked if 30 days was enough for the auto sector to prepare for the new taxes, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt says Trump told them: “He told them that they should get on it, start investing, start moving, shift production here to the United States of America where they will pay no tariff.”
March 5, 2025 2:47 am
The Monongalia County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed that Singh Sukhjinder has been arrested in Phoenix, Arizona, on March 4th in connection with a fatal accident that occurred on January 19th on the Cheat Lake Bridge along I-68 East near Morgantown, West Virginia. Sukhjinder has been charged with negligent homicide following the investigation into the death of 59-year-old Kevin C. Lataille, of Smithfield in Fayette County, who died when his vehicle plunged into Cheat Lake after being struck by Sukhjinder’s tractor-trailer. Authorities say Sukhjinder’s reckless driving, including traveling at an unsafe speed and failing to stop after striking Lataille’s vehicle, directly contributed to the fatal crash. The investigation revealed that Sukhjinder’s actions led to Lataille’s vehicle being forced off the bridge into the lake, resulting in his death. Singh Sukhjinder’s arrest in Phoenix, Arizona, was the result of coordinated efforts by law enforcement agencies. He is currently in custody, and further legal proceedings will be handled by the Monongalia County Prosecutor’s Office. Authorities say this remains an active investigation, and additional charges could be forthcoming. (Photo courtesy of Monongalia County Sheriff’s Office)
March 5, 2025 2:13 am
Authorities in Greene County have issued a warrant for the arrest of a Washington man. The District Attorney’s Office there says they have charged 65-year-old William Charles Smith, Sr. with multiple drug charges related to an investigation into the distribution of methamphetamine from Dubtown Vapes in Morrisville last year in November. They say an undercover Drug Task Force Detective purchased meth from Smith, as well as a pipe used to smoke the drug. Smith is facing charges that include delivery of a controlled substance, Possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance and delivery of drug paraphernalia. Anyone with information on Smith’s whereabouts is asked to call police.
March 4, 2025 1:14 pm
(WPXI) – A person is in critical condition after being hit by a car on the bridge near Kennywood park in Duquesne Tuesday morning. Emergency Crews responded to the 1000 block of Duquesne Boulevard around 8:55 a.m. Allegheny County police said an Audi sedan was traveling north when it hit a person in the roadway. The victim was taken to a hospital. The driver of the car remained on scene. Allegheny County police detectives are investigating.
March 4, 2025 12:46 pm
(WPXI) – A small electrical fire broke out at the Pittsburgh Zoo’s Aquarium building on Tuesday morning. A spokesperson for the zoo said the fire was quickly placed under control. All guests and staff were safely evacuated, and the animals are being closely monitored. The fire was confined to the duct-work, and the building has been deemed structurally sound, according to the zoo spokesperson.
March 4, 2025 10:22 am
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are falling again on Wall Street as companies and investors react to President Donald Trump’s decision to impose tariffs on the U.S.’s biggest trading partners. The S&P 500 dropped 1.4% Tuesday morning, the Nasdaq fell 1.4% and the Dow slid 580 points, or 1.3%. The burgeoning trade war between the U.S., China, Canada and Mexico is helping to extend a recent slump for U.S. stocks that was prompted by signs of weakness in the economy. Shares of Target and Best Buy fell after the retailers warned of higher prices for consumers due to tariffs. Markets in Europe fell sharply while stocks in Asia saw more modest declines.
March 4, 2025 9:52 am
WASHINGTON (AP) — Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said there might be carveouts coming to the 25% tariffs placed on Canada and Mexico by President Donald Trump. It’s a sudden backing away after Tuesday’s tax hike hurt the stock market, worried consumers and started a trade war. In a Wednesday interview with Bloomberg Television, Lutnick said that Trump would update his tariff plans with an afternoon announcements, possibly sparing sectors such as autos from the import taxes.
March 4, 2025 5:08 am
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says last week’s Oval Office blowup with U.S. counterpart Donald Trump was “regrettable,” and he adds, “It is time to make things right.” His remarks came hours after the White House announced a pause on military aid to Ukraine. In a social media post on X, Zelenskyy said Friday’s White House meeting “did not go the way it was supposed to be.” He added that ”it is time to make things right. We would like future cooperation and communication to be constructive.” He said Ukraine is ready to sign a deal on its rare-earth minerals and security with Washington. Trump said during his address to Congress that he received a letter from Zelenskyy saying as much.
March 4, 2025 5:07 am
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Officials are rushing to reschedule Mardi Gras celebrations and warning revelers against bringing umbrellas and tents as powerful storms with a threat of tornadoes are expected to strike Louisiana and other parts of the South. The possible storms on Tuesday will also be one of the first big tests for meteorologists at the National Weather Service after hundreds of forecasters were fired under President Donald Trump’s moves to slash the size of the federal government. New Orleans moved up its two biggest Mardi Gras Day parades and cut down their routes to try to avoid the potentially destructive weather.
March 4, 2025 5:05 am
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump will stand before a joint session of Congress to give an accounting of his turbulent first weeks in office as a divided nation struggles to keep pace. Some Americans fear for the country’s future after the president’s aggressive early moves, while others are cheering Trump on. Tuesday night’s speech will be the latest milestone in Trump’s total takeover of the nation’s capital as he and his allies work to slash the size of the federal government and remake America’s place in the world. Democrats are choosing to highlight the impact of Trump’s actions by inviting fired federal workers as guests, as well as people who would be harmed by steep cuts to Medicaid and other programs.
