October 31, 2023 4:54 am
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Millions more dollars are flowing into Pennsylvania’s race for a state Supreme Court seat, as labor unions, trial lawyers and billionaires spend heavily. The latest reports due Friday show that spending zipped past $17 million, as Democrat Dan McCaffery, Republican Carolyn Carluccio (pictured) and their allies claw for an advantage. The election is Nov. 7. More than half, at least $12 million, came after Sept. 18, while more than $5 million is from groups that are conduits for cash from two billionaires who are major GOP donors. Labor unions and trial lawyers support McCaffery. The court currently has a 4-2 Democratic majority and one open seat.
October 31, 2023 4:51 am
Washington City Council held their agenda setting meeting Monday for the month of November. In the meeting several measures were previewed that would affect resident’s wallets. Council announced the proposed solid waste and recycling collection fee. The 2024 fee will be set at $300 per dwelling. A late fee of $30 dollars will be attached if not paid by the due date. The due date is tentatively planned to be April 1. The preliminary budget for 2024 was also announced. The spending plan is a balanced budget just over $15 million. The plan calls for no tax increase in 2024. Council will formally adopt these measures at their voting meeting on November 2.
October 31, 2023 2:14 am
A Washington man pleaded guilty on Monday regarding a May 2022 shooting in Lincoln Terrace. Martez Thomas, 22 will spend the next 3-8 years in state prison. He pleaded guilty to two felony charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. He received two 3-8 year sentences that will be served concurrently. Thomas was accused of shooting out of his car at Jatorrian Bey and Javarr Thomas on Forrest Avenue on May 3 of 2022. The incident occurred near a playground near the LeMoyne Community Center. Thomas will also pay $500 restitution for damages to the victim’s vehicle.
October 30, 2023 4:46 pm
(WPXI) – An hours-long SWAT situation in South Oakland has concluded after a barricaded man surrendered peacefully. Since around noon, police had been asking the public to avoid Childs Street in South Oakland because of a police response. Pittsburgh Public Safety confirmed in a tweet SWAT was on scene in the 3700 block of Childs Street. They say the response was for a “barricaded male in crisis” who possibly had a firearm. Around 3 p.m., Pittsburgh Public Safety said the man surrendered peacefully and was taken into custody. The police presence closed down Swineburne St. from Dawson to Swineburne Bridge and Parkview Ave. from Blvd. of the Allies for hours.
October 30, 2023 2:56 pm
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. health regulators are warning consumers not to use more than two dozen varieties of over-the-counter eyedrops due to the risk of infections that could lead to blindness. The advisory from the Food and Drug Administration applies to lubricating drops sold by six companies, including CVS Health, Rite Aid and Target. The agency says consumers should stop using the products immediately and avoid purchasing any found in pharmacies and other stores. The agency recommended recalling the products last week after FDA inspectors found unsanitary conditions at the factory that produced the drops. (Photo: AP)
October 30, 2023 10:20 am
DETROIT (AP) — General Motors and the United Auto Workers union have reached a tentative contract agreement that could end a six-week-old strike against Detroit automakers. The deal follows the pattern set with Ford last week and Jeep maker Stellantis over the weekend. The deals will last four years and eight months and include 25% general pay raises and cost of living adjustments. Combined they bring the wage increase to over 30% over the life of the contract. The person briefed on the matter, who didn’t want to be identified because they are not authorized to speak publicly about the deal, was to be announced early Monday.
October 30, 2023 5:21 am
INDIANA, Pa. — (WPXI) – One person is in custody after a robbery on IUP’s campus. The robbery happened at 9:40 p.m. Sunday near Miller Stadium. A representative from the university said a campus police officer fired a shot while responding to the incident. In an alert sent to students, the university said the suspect was immediately taken into custody after the robbery. No one was injured. Police say there is no threat to the campus.
October 30, 2023 5:18 am
(AP) – Matthew Perry was mourned on social media by “Friends” creators, co-stars and some very famous fans. They include Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his mom on the hit sit-com “Friends,” as well as Adele. Perry played Chandler Bing on NBC’s “Friends” for 10 seasons. He was found dead at his Los Angeles home on Saturday. Trudeau, who attended elementary school with Perry while their parents worked together, thanked Perry for the laughs. Adele, who didn’t know the “Friends” star personally, took time at her Las Vegas show to address the loss. Others who posted online included Morgan Fairchild, Selma Blair and Wendell Pierce.
October 30, 2023 5:16 am
DENVER (AP) — Lawyers for a group of Colorado voters are focusing on the January 2021 assault on the U.S. Capitol and former President Donald Trump’s words and actions in a trial that could determine whether the Constitution’s insurrection clause bars Trump from running again for the White House. Testimony in the group’s lawsuit on Monday began with details about the Jan. 6 assault that was intended to stop Congress from certifying Democrat Joe Biden’s election win and included first-hand accounts from some who were there. A Trump attorney called the case “anti-democratic.” Later in the week, the Minnesota Supreme Court will consider the same issue for that state’s ballot.
October 30, 2023 5:15 am
LEWISTON, Maine (AP) — More than 1,000 people gathered for an evening vigil to remember those killed and wounded in Maine’s worst mass shooting. The names of the 18 killed were read aloud at Sunday’s event. Authorities say 40-year-old Robert Card opened fire Wednesday at a bowling alley and then a bar, leaving 18 dead and 13 injured. He was found dead Friday of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. The Rev Todd Little from the First United Pentecostal Church of Lewiston spoke at Sunday’s vigil of how that diverse community is now sharing “brokenness, worry, fear and loss” because of the shooting. But he vowed the community is bigger than the tragedy and will emerge stronger.
