September 23, 2026 6:25 pm
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Southwestern Mexico is bracing for heavy rain and mudslides after Polo became a major hurricane in the Pacific. Forecasters also warned Wednesday that another system heading toward Hawaii could cause catastrophic flooding later in the week. Hurricane Polo is expected to skirt Mexico’s Guerrero state, submerging coastal areas with up to 6 inches of rain through Thursday. Guerrero has been repeatedly pummeled by hurricanes in recent years. Tropical Storm Nolo was expected to approach the Big Island as early as Friday. Nolo is projected to drop up to 20 inches of rain, raising the possibility of flooding and mudslides.
September 23, 2026 6:27 pm
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A Tennessee judge has granted Dolly Parton’s estate a temporary restraining order against the late singer’s nephew Bryan Seaver and his private security company. She’s Alive, the entity founded to manage Parton’s estate, had filed the complaint against Seaver and Squadron Augmented Protection Services. The estate accused Seaver of threatening to commit violence and destroy his aunt’s legacy and business empire in court filings. As part of the order, Seaver and SAPS must refrain from talking with or being within 1,000 feet of She’s Alive employees, attorneys and business partners. The order is also meant to keep him from interfering with its business relationships. Seaver and SAPS representatives did not respond to an email Wednesday seeking comment.
September 22, 2026 2:48 am
Spotted lanternflies returned to Pennsylvania over the summer, and as we move into the cooler months, they are still a problem. Rick Kruczek, the Spotted Lanternfly Coordinator with Penn State Extension, says the spotted lanternflies are currently in the process of laying their eggs and preparing for next year’s generation. The insects like to feed on grapes, and they tend to kill grapevines. Kruczek urges the public to squash lanternflies and to scrape away and dispose of egg masses. He says people should also check their vehicles before leaving an area with lanternflies to help stop the spread and protect plants. More information about spotted lanternflies can be found here.
September 22, 2026 3:30 pm
(AP) — A coroner has determined that actor Hayden Panettiere died from an accidental overdose of several drugs including fentanyl. The 36-year-old Panettiere was found unresponsive in an apartment in Greenville, South Carolina, on Aug 16. Her on-and-off boyfriend Brian Hickerson and his brother Zach Hickerson were at the home. According to a statement from the Greenville County Coroner’s Office, a combination of fentanyl and its chemical byproduct, as well as the anti-anxiety medication alprazolam, was found in Panettiere’s system. The office did not release further details from the autopsy report of the onetime child star.
September 22, 2026 12:39 pm
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The United States, Denmark, and Greenland have signed an agreement to strengthen security in the Arctic and North Atlantic. President Donald Trump signed the deal during the U.N. General Assembly in New York on Tuesday. The signing follows Trump’s earlier announcement that he planned to bolster U.S. military presence in Greenland while keeping it under Danish and Greenlandic control. Trump has repeatedly expressed a desire for Greenland to become part of the U.S., causing tensions. The agreement recognizes Greenland’s sovereignty and aims to boost security for all parties involved. The U.S. military presence in Greenland has decreased significantly since 1945, and currently has around 200 troops on the Pituffik Space Base.
September 22, 2026 4:39 am
Hanover Township residents once again gathered at a conditional use hearing for a proposed data center in Starpointe Business Park. Prime Data Centers, LLC is proposing a development with seven buildings and a power generation facility. A witness for Prime Data Centers, LLC went into detail about how the data center would operate, including the workings of a closed-loop cooling system and power generation. Attorneys representing residents who are opposed to the development argued that there were not enough specifics about the power generation facility in the application. Attendees had mixed opinions about the proposed data center. Alex Paris, the President of Alex Paris Contracting Company, believes that Starpointe Business Park is an ideal location for the development. He says there is a lot of misinformation about data centers, and he believes that if concerned residents saw a modern data center, they would have a different perception. One resident, Allen Reed, does not believe the applicant has the community’s best interest in mind, and he hopes the supervisors recognize that. The hearing will continue September 24, 29, and 30 at 6:00 PM at the Hanover Township Fire Department Hall.
September 22, 2026 2:42 am
The Pennsylvania Department of Health provided an update on the measles outbreak in the commonwealth. The DOH announced that there are now 792 measles cases confirmed across 39 counties in Pennsylvania. That is up by 25 cases adding one new county to the outbreak since September 18. There have been 155 hospitalizations and 4 measles associated deaths. The DOH says the best protection against measles is to be fully vaccinated with two doses of the MMR vaccine. Adults who only had one dose or cannot find vaccination records should consult their health care provider or pharmacist about receiving a vaccine.
September 22, 2026 2:44 am
Gas prices continue their assault on motorists in Western Pennsylvania. According to AAA prices are 20 cents higher this week. The average price per gallon is $4.73. The nationwide average climbed 16 cents per gallon to $4.47 per gallon. Prices are approaching their year high of $4.56 per gallon seen earlier this spring. Here in Washington County we are slightly higher in average price at $4.75 per gallon.
September 22, 2026 4:49 am
NEW YORK (AP) — CNN, MS NOW and Politico have filed a lawsuit over being denied White House access. The lawsuit calls the administration’s actions barring reporters from the three news organizations a “blatant violation” of the First Amendment. Trump said last week he was barring them because of reporting he deemed “fake news.” On Monday morning, CNN was removed from its “pool” duties, which are shared by the major networks. Other networks said in response they were suspending their own pool coverage as well. The actions were an escalation of Trump’s long-running efforts in the courts and through administrative action to restrict news coverage by journalists he finds objectionable.
September 22, 2026 4:47 am
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump is hosting Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Washington this week as economic and tech competition escalates between the two countries. Both leaders are aiming to stabilize fragile ties, though no major agreements are expected. The meeting itself is seen as significant given the deep differences and a lack of trust between the United States and China. An accelerating artificial intelligence race is a key issue, with both countries vying for dominance despite warnings about the rapid development of the technology. Along with persistent trade issues, the two leaders also are trying to maneuver around major hot spots like Iran and Taiwan.
