February 8, 2026 8:13 am
Approximately 95,000 Pennsylvania American Water customers in Washington and parts of Allegheny County are under a boil water advisory. According to the water company, a power surge early Saturday morning caused a depletion of storage at a tank near the Aldrich Water Treatment Plant in Elrama, Washington County. which resulted in a loss of positive pressure within the distribution system, which the water company says signals the existence of conditions that could allow contamination to enter the distribution system. As a result, Pennsylvania American Water is issuing a boil water advisory for around 95,000 customers in Allegheny and Washington counties. Officials say some ninety homes were also without service after a 48-inch main water line break in front of the Elrama Volunteer Fire Company. Water buffaloes were brought in for those who need them. The company will inform its customers when repairs have been completed and the advisory is lifted. While under this advisory, all water should be brought to a rolling boil for at least a minute, then cooled, before using. Pennsylvania American Water says impacted customers should use boiled or bottled water for drinking, making ice, washing dishes, brushing teeth and food preparation until further notice. Inadequately treated water may contain disease-causing organisms, like bacteria, viruses and parasites, which can cause symptoms such as nausea, cramps, diarrhea and associated headaches. If you experience any of these symptoms persistently, you are advised to seek medical advice. The following communities in Washington County are affected:
Amwell/Buffalo/Canonsburg/Canton/Caroll Township/Cecil Township/Chartiers/City of Washington/Claysville/Cross Creek/Donegal Township/East Washington/Fallowfield/Finleyville/Forward Township/Green Hills Borough/Houston/Jefferson/Monongahela/Mount Pleasant/New Eagle/North Franklin/North Strabane/Nottingham/Peters Township/Somerset Township/South Franklin/South Strabane/Union Township and West Middletown.
February 8, 2026 8:25 am
One person was killed in a wrong-way crash on the Parkway West early Sunday morning. The crash was reported just before 4 a.m. on I-376 near Campbell Run Road (Exit 62). State Police say a Toyota Prius was traveling east in the westbound lanes and collided head-on with a gray Mercedes SUV. Troopers say the driver of the Prius died on scene. The driver of the Mercedes was taken to an area hospital for treatment of unspecified injuries.
February 8, 2026 8:20 am
CORTINA D’AMPEZZO, Italy (AP) — Lindsey Vonn’s pursuit of a second Olympic downhill gold medal is over. The 41-year-old American, skiing with a badly injured left knee, crashed early in Sunday’s race in Italy. She was taken off the course by helicopter after receiving medical attention. Vonn lost control early in the race and was heard screaming as she was surrounded by medical personnel. Vonn returned to elite ski racing last season after a long break and was a race favorite. The crash may end her storied career. Teammate Breezy Johnson won the gold. (Photo: AP)
February 8, 2026 8:28 am
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is facing rare criticism from his Republican Party over a racist video. Trump’s White House removed a video that contained a racist image of former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama after a bipartisan blowback from lawmakers on Capitol Hill. The condemnation from congressional Republicans marked a rare moment of pushback from GOP lawmakers, who otherwise rarely criticize Trump in public. Trump said that he did not support the racist parts of the video and declined to apologize. Democrats and supporters of the Obamas rallied to the former first couple’s defense
February 8, 2026 8:29 am
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — The U.S. has given Ukraine and Russia a June deadline to reach a peace deal, according to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. He said the U.S. plans to pressure both sides to meet this timeline. Zelenskyy spoke to reporters on Friday, with comments released on Saturday. Russian strikes on Ukrainian energy infrastructure have forced nuclear power plants to cut output. Over 400 drones and about 40 missiles targeted the energy grid. The strikes have increased power deficits, leading to extended outages. U.S.-brokered talks in Abu Dhabi failed to produce a breakthrough, with both sides holding firm on key issues.
February 7, 2026 4:32 am
A boil water advisory is now in effect for about 95,000 customers in the South Hills of Allegheny County and most of Washington county including the city of Washington, Canonsburg, Cecil Twp. and Peters Twp. A water main break shortly before midnight in Union Township damaged the Elrama Volunteer Fire Department, an unknown number of homes and the roadway, a Washington County 911 supervisor said. According to an emergency alert from Pennsylvania American Water, residents in the affected area may have no water or low water pressure, or discolored or cloudy water. Repairs are expected to take until about 10 p.m. Saturday to complete, the alert said. The fire department said the water company is working to get a water buffalo in the area, according to reports. Also, Elrama Avenue is closed from State Route 837 to Hout Lane because of the break. When work is completed, customers are advised to run water at the lowest level of their home for discoloration and at the lowest level for cloudiness. Here’s the complete list of Washington County municipalities covered by the advisory: Amwell, Buffalo, Canonsburg, Canton, Caroll Township, Cecil Township, Chartiers, City of Washington, Claysville, Cross Creek, Donegal Township, East Washington, Fallowfield, Finleyville, Forward Township, Green Hills Borough, Houston, Jefferson, Monongahela, Mount Pleasant, New Eagle, North Franklin, North Strabane, Nottingham, Peters Township, Somerset Township, South Franklin, South Strabane, Union Township and West Middletown.
February 6, 2026 11:46 am
Washington County 911 said that a blast of snow caused multiple accidents around the county around noon on Friday. Interstate 70 Eastbound at the Murtland Avenue Exit was closed due to a series of accidents and supervisors also said that Interstate 70 East and West to Route 519 were snow covered and slippery and was the scene of a host of accidents as well. There have been no reports of any major injuries. The interstate opened back up early in the afternoon.
February 7, 2026 2:50 am
Traffic conditions deteriorated quickly on area roadways. State Police say at least one person was killed and nine others injured in an 25-vehicle crash on Interstate 79 North in Butler County. Both lanes of the highway were closed for several hours – between the Zelienople and Evans City exits. The crash waS reported just before ten-thirty Friday morning and was believed to have been caused by snowy and icy road conditions.
February 7, 2026 2:52 am
WASHINGTON (AP) — A racist post on President Donald Trump’s social media account depicting former President Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle Obama, as primates in a jungle has been taken down. The White House initially defended the Republican president’s Thursday night post. But the post was deleted Friday after widespread backlash for its treatment of the nation’s first Black president and first lady, who are Democrats. Black and white Republicans joined civil rights advocates in criticizing the post as racist. An Obama spokeswoman says the former president has no response.
February 7, 2026 2:35 am
Three Washington men will face trial for the robbery and shooting of a witness at the Washington Food Mart in November. Christopher Ellis-Valperga, 19 faces attempted homicide and robbery charges. Christian Patrene, 19 and Julian Asbury, 17 face conspiracy homicide and conspiracy robbery charges. Asbury has been charged as an adult. All three men face multiple other charges. Ellis-Valperga and Patrene waived their charges to court. Asbury, a juvenile had his charges held without a hearing. According to police the three entered the store to rob it at gunpoint. The victim, playing a video game drew her legal weapon to defend herself was shot multiple times. She was flown to a Pittsburgh hospital for treatment. The clerk at the store said that the actors were unsuccessful in the robbery attempt. All three will be formally arraigned in March.
