Gunman Kills 5 At Bangkok Market

July 28, 2025 5:09 am

BANGKOK (AP) — A gunman has shot and killed five people at a popular fresh food market in the Thai capital before killing himself. The incident happened on Monday, according to police. The victims included security guards at the Or Tor Kor Market. The Erawan Medical Center reported that two women were also wounded. The market, located next to the Chatuchak weekend Market, is popular with Thai and foreign tourists. A video circulating online reportedly showed the shooter wearing a baseball cap and shorts walking in the market with a backpack strapped to his chest and a handgun in his right hand.

Authorities Seek Terrorism Charges In Walmart Attack

July 28, 2025 5:07 am

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP) — Authorities say they plan to file terrorism and assault with intent to murder charges against the suspect in a weekend knife attack at a Walmart store in Michigan. Eleven people were stabbed Saturday at the store in Traverse City and all are expected to survive. Authorities say Bradford Gille of Afton, Michigan, is in custody and that investigators believe those hurt Saturday were not specifically targeted. A local sheriff, Michael Shea, praised the quick response by law enforcement officers who arrived within minutes of getting a call about the stabbing . Shea says a group of bystanders intervened and detained the suspect in the parking lot.

The U.S. And European Union Strike Trade Framework

July 28, 2025 5:05 am

EDINBURGH, Scotland (AP) — The United States and the European Union have agreed to a trade framework setting a 15% tariff on most goods. President Donald Trump announced the agreement on Sunday after meeting with European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen in Scotland. This deal prevents higher import taxes that could have impacted global economies. Trump described the negotiation as beneficial for both parties. Von der Leyen noted the deal brings stability and predictability for businesses. The agreement includes major U.S. energy purchases and investments by the EU. Some strategic products will have zero tariffs, but details are still being finalized.US

Annual ‘Blue Ride’ Rolls On

July 28, 2025 5:03 am

WASHINGTON COUNTY, Pa. — Motorcycles hit local roads Sunday for the 22nd-annual Blue Ride hosted by the Blue Knights Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club. Around 150 bikes turned out to brave the weather and ride. The 90-mile route started at the Washington County Fairgrounds and ended at the Washington American Legion. Organizers say the event keeps getting bigger each year. “Since last year’s ride, we’ve donated over $800,000 to charity,” said Dave Richards, chairman of the annual Blue Ride. “I believe last year it was about 48 charities. They’re around the area, whether it be Washington, Allegheny, Fayette, Westmoreland.” The Blue Ride raised more than $45,000 last year. All that charity money is donated in the fall.

Firearm Found In Carry-On At Pittsburgh Airport

July 28, 2025 4:58 am

ALLEGHENY COUNTY, Pa. — An Ohio man is facing a felony charge after police say a gun was found in his carry-on bag at Pittsburgh International Airport. Allegheny County police say Transportation Security Administration officers located a gun in a passenger’s bag at the airport’s main security checkpoint around 7:40 a.m. Sunday. Police identified the bag’s owner as Justin Stanley, 47, of Negley, Ohio. He did not have a valid concealed carry permit. Stanley is now charged with one felony count of carrying a firearm without a license. Police note that anyone who brings a gun into an airport security checkpoint could face federal civil fines from the TSA up to $10,000, and repeat offenders could be fined up to $13,910.

Woman Dies In Fayette County Crash

July 28, 2025 4:47 am

HENRY CLAY TOWNSHIP, Pa. — (WPXI) – A woman is dead after an early Sunday morning crash in Fayette County. Fayette County 911 dispatchers confirmed the one-vehicle crash happened on Route 40 (National Pike) after 3 a.m. Fayette County Coroner Bob Baker reports Zoey Baughman, 20, of Chambersburg, was pronounced dead on scene. No other information about the crash was immediately available.

Suspended W&J Student Faces Trial For Threats

July 28, 2025 2:48 am

The Washington County District Attorney is looking to move a terroristic threats case against a local college student forward. Trevor McDonald, 23 of Chalfont, PA, faces felony charges of terroristic threats and criminal use of a communications device over alleged threats he made against Washington And Jefferson College on a social media app back in February. In a plea hearing, McDonald declined a probationary sentence of five years. That prompted the district attorney to ask for a jury trial and withdraw their plea deal. According to the criminal complaint, McDonald posted a question on YikYak, an anonymous social media app, asking “No cap, how many people you think I can kill if I shoot the joint up” and then was followed by a response saying, “I’m thinking like 30-50.” That prompted W&J to make in person attendance at classes optional. McDonald, who was suspended from W&J at the time, was approached by FBI agents in his Chalfont home. McDonald admitted to making the posts. McDonald is scheduled for trial on September 8. If convicted he could face a maximum penalty of 7 years in prison and a $15,000 fine.

Former Washington City Police Chief Dies

July 28, 2025 2:47 am

The City of Washington Police Department announced on Monday that retired Chief Kenneth L. Baker Sr. passed away on his 85th birthday, July 25, 2025, in St. Clair Hospital.  He became a member of the City of Washington Police Department in 1963 and retired in 1983 as Chief of Police. He was appointed Chief County Detective in the Washington County District Attorney’s office in 1984, where he served until 1989 at which time he began working at Washington and Jefferson College as the first director of protection services, a position he held until 2002 when he retired.  Friends and family will be received from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, July 29, with a Fraternal Order of Police Service being held at 7 p.m. in William G. Neal Funeral Homes Ltd., 925 Allison Avenue, Washington, where a funeral service will take place at 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 30. Interment will be private.  (Photo courtesy of City of Washington Police Department Facebook)

Victim Identified In Fatal Carroll Township Crash

July 28, 2025 2:10 am

The Washington County Coroners office says a Blairsville man was killed in an early morning crash Sunday in Carroll Township.  21 year old Matthew Roth was pronounced dead at the scene just after 4:30 a.m. He was traveling south on State Route 481 when he lost control of the vehicle and struck a bridge at the intersection of Route 2023.  The vehicle caught fire.  He was not wearing a seatbelt.  A cause and manner of death are pending. Carroll Township Police are investigating.

Thai, Cambodian Leaders Meet To Discuss Peace

July 27, 2025 12:00 pm

BANGKOK (AP) — Thai and Cambodian leaders will meet in Malaysia to discuss ending hostilities. This follows pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump to resolve a deadly border dispute. The conflict, now in its fourth day, has killed at least 34 people and displaced over 168,000. A spokesperson for the acting Thai Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai said on Sunday the Thai leader and his Cambodian counterpart Hun Manet are set to attend Monday’s talks. Both countries have blamed each other for the clashes, which flared after a land mine explosion on Thursday. The 500-mile frontier between Thailand and Cambodia has been disputed for decades, but past confrontations have been limited and brief.