June 3, 2025 5:45 pm
Washington County 9-1-1 has confirmed that emergency responders were sent to a fire on Plum Run Road near the Smith Township and Burgettstown line. Reports are that a solar array is involved in a brush fire. Emergency crews were dispatched at 3:21 Tuesday afternoon. According to 9-1-1 officials, seven fire departments responded to the blaze. Crews were still battling the fire at 5:30 pm.
June 3, 2025 3:50 pm
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump wants his “big, beautiful” bill of tax breaks and spending cuts on his desk to be singed into law by Independence Day. And he’s pushing the slow-rolling Senate to make it happen sooner rather than later. Trump met with Senate Majority Leader John Thune at the White House early this week and has been dialing senators for one-on-one chats, using both the carrot and stick to encourage them to act. But it’s still a long road ahead for the bill. Senators want to make changes to protect Medicaid and to make sure some tax breaks become permanent. Elon Musk called the whole bill a “disgusting abomination.”
June 3, 2025 3:46 pm
BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Federal officials say the wife and five children of a man accused of throwing Molotov cocktails at demonstrators in Boulder are being taken into custody. U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem made the announcement Tuesday in a post on X. Authorities say Mohamed Sabry Soliman, an Egyptian national who has been living in the U.S. illegally, had 18 Molotov cocktails but threw just two during Sunday’s attack in which he yelled “Free Palestine.” Police wrote in an affidavit that Soliman didn’t carry out his full plan “because he got scared and had never hurt anyone before.” Soliman faces federal hate crime and state attempted murder charges.
June 3, 2025 10:30 am
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. job openings rose unexpectedly in April, showing that the labor market remains resilient in the face of uncertainty arising from President Donald Trump’s trade wars. The Labor Department reported Tuesday that employers posted 7.4 million job vacancies in April, up from 7.2 million in March. Economists had expected opening to drift down to 7.1 million. But the number of Americans quitting their job — a sign of confidence in their prospects — fell, and layoffs ticked higher. Openings remain high by historical standards but have dropped sharply since peaking at 12.1 million in March 2022 when the economy was still roaring back COVID-19 lockdowns.
June 3, 2025 9:12 am
PITTSBURGH – (WPXI) – Police have identified a suspect accused of throwing baggies containing antisemitic messages into the front yards in two Western Pennsylvania counties. Around two weeks ago, police collected over 100 fliers just in Squirrel Hill, plus some in Shadyside and Peters Township, Washington County. Now, Jeremy Brokaw, 45, of Zanesville, Ohio, has been issued more than 160 traffic citations. Police said each citation carries a $300 fine, which in total is around $48,000. A spokesperson for Pittsburgh Public Safety said that Peters Township, Washington County, also issued the same citations for violations in that jurisdiction. Last month, witnesses said a Dodge Durango with Ohio license plates and three to four people inside tossed the baggies out of the car window while yelling slurs. The Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh said they know the national group behind this, which is known for flyers with a shock factor. The Jewish Federation added that this group usually operates under the cover of darkness, which makes this all the more frightening.
June 3, 2025 2:34 am
Departmental reports highlighted the agenda meeting for Washington City Council. In particular, Washington City Police Chief Steve Devenney reported on several incidents that involved city police. Devenney wanted to be clear about the May 7 incident at the 7th Ward playground where several juveniles were fighting. He said that the investigation into the fight is ongoing and expects charges to be filed in the near future. Devenney was emphatic in stating that there is no indication of a hate crime. He cautioned the audience to be careful of characterizing incidents incorrectly. He said that an incorrect assessment could lead to further and elevated events for no reason. Devenney said that surveillance cameras are now fully installed at the playground. In another incident, Devenney issued a statement on Tuesday with the results of the investigation into the vehicular accident of Jonathan Gillespie who was killed on West Chestnut Street while riding a dirt bike in April. Devenney said that after meeting with the family, it was determined that no criminal charges will be filed against the driver who struck Gillespie. He said that there was no evidence to put the driver at fault. Devenney also commented on the arrest of Trevon McCrary. He is suspected of shooting and killing Nasstylejah Wilkerson near the JFK Elementary school last month. Devenney credited United States Marshals for bringing McCrary in to face a charge of homicide. Devenney indicated that the investigation into the shooting is ongoing and any others involved will also be brought to justice.
June 3, 2025 4:46 am
UNIONTOWN, Pa. — (WPXI) – A juvenile was shot in an alley in Uniontown, officials say. According to Fayette County 911 officials, the call came in at 4:20 p.m. Uniontown police say the shooting happened in an alley near Dunlap Street. The juvenile was shot once and is expected to survive. Police are currently reviewing video from the area and speaking with people who were nearby at the time. There are no suspects at this time.
June 3, 2025 4:56 am
The Steelers have sent a letter to fans who are angry about some players appearance at President Donald Trump’s rally last week in West Mifflin. According to the Post Gazette, the team sent an email to fans and season ticket holders who complained about quarterback Mason Rudolph and special teams captain Miles Killebrew at the rally to announce a partnership agreement between U.S Steel and Japan’s Nippon Steel. In the email, the Steelers say alumni and current players “make their own individual decisions” and do not represent the views of the organization. Fomer Steelers running back Rocky Bleier also appeared at the rally and presented President Trump with a Steelers jersey with the number 47 and proclaimed him an “honorary Steeler”. The report says Rudolph and Killebrew were not scheduled through the Steelers. According to the report, it caused outrage among many Steelers fans, who sent letters, emails and social media posts to the team.
June 3, 2025 5:00 am
BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Authorities say a man who wounded 12 people in an attack on a group holding their weekly demonstration for the release of Israeli hostages in Gaza had planned to kill them all but appeared to have second thoughts. They say Mohamed Sabry Soliman had 18 Molotov cocktails but threw just two during Sunday’s attack in which he yelled “Free Palestine. The two incendiary devices he did throw into the group of about 20 people were enough to wound more than half of them, and authorities say he expressed no regrets about the attack. Federal and state prosecutors have filed separate criminal cases against Soliman, charging him with a hate crime and attempted murder, respectively.
June 3, 2025 5:05 am
NEW YORK (AP) — President Donald Trump’s doubling of tariffs on foreign steel and aluminum could hit Americans in an unexpected place: grocery aisles. The announcement of a staggering 50% levy on those imports has stoked fear that big-ticket purchases from cars to washing machines to houses could see major price increases. But those metals are so ubiquitous in packaging, they’re likely to pack a punch across consumer products from soup to nuts. Among those opposing the hiked tariffs is the Can Manufacturers Institute. It says American consumers will pay for those taxes in increased costs of canned goods.
