February 1, 2026 8:27 am
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A federal judge says she won’t halt the immigration enforcement surge in Minnesota and the Twin Cities as a lawsuit over it proceeds. Judge Katherine M. Menendez on Saturday denied a preliminary injunction sought in a lawsuit filed this month by state Attorney General Keith Ellison and the mayors of Minneapolis and St. Paul. It argued that the Department of Homeland Security is violating constitutional protections. The lawsuit sought a quick order to halt the enforcement action or limit its scope. Lawyers with the U.S. Department of Justice have called the lawsuit “legally frivolous.” Federal officers have fatally shot two people on the streets of Minneapolis: Renee Good on Jan. 7 and Alex Pretti on Jan. 24.
February 1, 2026 8:26 am
NEW YORK (AP) — Newly released files on Jeffrey Epstein have prompted the resignation of a top official in Slovakia and revived calls in Britain for a former prince to cooperate with authorities. Miroslav Lajcak resigned Saturday from his role as an adviser to Slovakia’s prime minister. He was not accused of wrongdoing. But Lajcak faced pressure to resign after emails showed he met with Epstein in 2018. The disclosures also renewed questions about whether long-time Epstein friend Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly known as Prince Andrew, should talk with investigators about Epstein and his links to powerful people around the world.
February 1, 2026 8:22 am
(AP) – Demond Wilson, the actor who played the son on the seminal 1970s sitcom “Sanford and Son,” has died. He was 79. Wilson’s Lamont character was the subject of endless insults from Redd Foxx’s Fred Sanford in an early sitcom that focused on Black characters. The Vietnam War veteran was born in Georgia and grew up in Harlem. He had starring roles in a few more short-lived shows and returned to acting occasionally. Starting in the mid-1980s, he focused on his role as a minister and had mostly disdain for Hollywood.
February 1, 2026 8:06 am
The bitter cold temperatures put firefighters to the test on Saturday, as they worked to put out a massive apartment fire that left several people injured in Greene County. Greene County 911 tells WJPA that he fire started around three in Mather Apartments, which are located on 3rd Street in Morgan Township. Pennsylvania State Police say the fire involved the entire building, which consisted of ten apartment units. Authorities say three people were hurt and two were taken to hospitals by helicopter. Officials with the Jefferson Volunteer Fire Company say multiple companies worked in extreme temperatures of -14 degrees.. (Photo courtesy of the Jefferson VFD)
January 31, 2026 10:40 am
Greene County 911 tells WJPA news that crews are still on the scene of a fire in Mather. According to the Jefferson Volunteer Fire Company, crews battled the multi-family structure fire this morning in minus 14 degree temperatures. A number of volunteer fire and EMS departments are on the scene. The Salvation Army also reported to the scene to provide hot meals and beverages to support first responders. No word yet if there are any injuries or what might have caused the blaze. [Photo from Jefferson Volunteer Fire Department Facebook page.]
February 1, 2026 7:00 am
One woman was injured in a two-car crash in South Strabane Township this morning. According to Washington County 911, the unidentified woman was suffering chest pains following the accident along Rt. 136 near Davis School around 5:30 this morning. She was transported to a nearby hospital and her condition is unknown. The scene was quickly cleared according to dispatchers.
January 31, 2026 10:19 am
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump acted quickly to negotiate with Democratic senators on a deal to avert a government shutdown. It was a big change from his stance during last year’s record-long standoff, when he refused to budge for weeks during a shutdown. Trump’s urgency reflects a changed political landscape and mounting pressure on the Republican administration. Republicans are still dealing with the fallout from two recent fatal shootings by federal agent shootings in Minneapolis and from the 43-day shutdown last year. Some Republicans are frustrated by Trump’s deal with Democrats and are raising the possible of a prolonged shutdown fight when the House returns Monday to vote. [Associated Press photo]
January 31, 2026 9:42 am
After a marathon 13 days on the road, America250PA has concluded its Statewide Semiquincentennial County Kick-off Tour, in preparation for the 250th anniversary of the United States. From January 16-29, Executive Director Cassandra Coleman hosted official County Kick-off ceremonies that recognized local history, partnerships, and each county’s role in the Commonwealth’s commemoration. The tour reached 52 of Pennsylvania’s 67 counties, with weather curtailing visits to 15 counties. The group hopes to reschedule those visits. The kick-off events highlighted America250PA’s statewide mission and signature initiatives while reinforcing a guiding principle of the Semiquincentennial: every county, every community, and every Pennsylvanian has a place in this once-in-a-generation anniversary.
January 31, 2026 9:13 am
NEW YORK (AP) — A huge new tranche of files on millionaire financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein released Friday revealed details of his communications with the wealthy and powerful, some not long before his death by suicide in 2019. Those include communications with a Trump adviser, an ex-Obama White House official, Elon Musk and the current commerce secretary. The Justice Department disclosed more than 3 million pages of documents, as well as thousands of videos and photos, as required by a law passed by Congress. Millions of files remain under wraps, however, drawing criticism from Democrats even as a top prosecutor says more records will be released.
January 31, 2026 8:48 am
QUETTA, Pakistan (AP) — Separatists from Pakistan’s Balochistan province have claimed responsibility for nearly a dozen coordinated attacks across southern Pakistan. The attacks targeted a high-security prison, police stations and paramilitary installations. At least 11 civilians, 10 security personnel and 67 insurgents were killed, authorities said. The Baloch Liberation Army claimed responsibility, releasing videos showing female fighters. The attacks began early Saturday and included the destruction of rail tracks, prompting train service suspensions. Authorities said nearly 100 militants have been killed across Balochistan over the past 48 hours. Balochistan has long been the site of an insurgency by separatist groups seeking independence from Pakistan’s central government. [Associated Press photo]
