July 30, 2025 4:15 pm
BIRMINGHAM, England (AP) — Ozzy Osbourne returned to the “home of metal” for the last time on Wednesday as an emotional Birmingham honored one of its most cherished sons. Thousands of Black Sabbath fans paid their respects to the band’s front-man as his hearse made its way through the city center followed by his tearful wife and children. The hearse carrying Osbourne, who died last Tuesday at the age of 76, went down Broad Street, one of the city’s major thoroughfare, to the Black Sabbath bench, which was unveiled on the Broad Street canal bridge in 2019. “Ozzy, Ozzy, Ozzy, oi, oi, oi,” fans screamed. Six vehicles carrying the Osbourne family followed the hearse, accompanied by police motorcycle riders and a police car. The family emerged briefly to inspect the array of tributes, with his wife of 43 years, Sharon, visibly moved and wiping away tears. And long after the hearse had moved on for the private funeral, the city, which has embraced its reputation as the citadel of heavy metal, was pounding to the beat of Black Sabbath. It was in Birmingham, where he grew up, that the world-conquering heavy metal band was formed in 1968.
July 29, 2025 3:34 pm
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Gaza’s Health Ministry says over 60,000 Palestinians have been killed in the 21-month Israel-Hamas war. Israeli strikes overnight killed more than two dozen people, mostly women and children, health officials said. Israel’s offensive, launched in response to Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack, has destroyed vast areas of Gaza, displaced around 90% of the population and fueled a catastrophic humanitarian crisis. Experts warned Tuesday that the territory of some 2 million Palestinians is on the brink of famine, as Israeli restrictions and a breakdown of security have made it nearly impossible to safely deliver aid.
July 29, 2025 4:53 am
An unidentified man is in a Pittsburgh hospital following a shooting early this morning in the City of Washington. Police tell WJPA news the shooting occurred just before 1 a.m. along Shannon Avenue. The man was shot multiple times and someone tried to drive him to the hospital but stopped when they encountered responding officers at E. Hallam and Ridge Avenues. The man was transported to UPMC Washington Hospital and then flown by medical helicopter to Pittsburgh. There is no word on his condition. Police say they do not have any suspects in custody. The investigation continues and anyone who may have information about the shooting is asked to contact Washington Police.
July 29, 2025 4:57 am
No injuries are reported after a tractor trailer crash early Tuesday morning along Interstate 70 in Donegal Township. Washington County 911 says it happened just before 1 a.m near mile-marker 5.5. The truck reportedly overturned and was blocking both westbound lanes. The highway has since reopened.
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.
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)
July 29, 2025 4:49 am
DUNBAR, Pa. — (WPXI) – A young boy was injured while riding a carnival ride at the Fayette County Fair Sunday. Powers and Thomas Midway Entertainment, the owner and operator of the rides, tells Channel 11 the “freak accident” happened on the Alien Abduction Ride. The boy’s head apparently got stuck in the wall of the ride between two seats. Kristeen Gratchic’S 14-year-old and seven-year-old were both on Alien Abduction when that boy got his head stuck in the wall. The ride is one where riders enter a UFO-shaped room, which then spins quickly in a circle. “Never heard that happen before on the rides,” said Tracy Thomas, co-owner. Thomas said she doesn’t know exactly how the boy’s head got stuck. Medics were able to get him out and say he had only minor injuries. Thomas said the boy met the height requirement for the ride. She said the incident report was filed with the state’s Amusement Rides and Attractions Office, and all of their rides are inspected daily. “Everything was safe, there were no issues with the ride whatsoever,” Thomas said.
July 29, 2025 5:01 am
NEW YORK (AP) — Police say a gunman who killed four people in a Manhattan skyscraper before taking his own life claimed to have a brain disease linked to contact sports and was trying to target the National Football League’s headquarters in the building. New York City Mayor Eric Adams says investigators believe the gunman wanted to get up to the NFL’s offices on Monday but entered the wrong elevator. Police say Shane Tamura, a Las Vegas casino worker, had a note in his wallet that suggested he had a grievance against the NFL and asked that his brain be studied. He played high school football in California but never played in the NFL. Among those killed was an off-duty police officer working security.
July 29, 2025 5:02 am
RENO, Nev. (AP) — A suspect is in custody in Nevada and three people are dead following a shooting outside a casino in Reno. Officials say a gunman opened fire Monday morning just outside the Grand Sierra Resort. Three other people were wounded and taken to a hospital. Police say two victims were in critical condition, while the other had been released from the hospital. Police spokesperson Chris Johnson says the suspect was taken into custody and also was being treated at the hospital. Hotel guests say they heard several shots coming from the resort’s valet area. One man says he saw people running and screaming.
July 29, 2025 5:08 am
MIAMI (AP) — Two kids have died, and two others are in critical condition after a barge reportedly struck their sailing boat near Miami. Authorities say six people were on the boat Monday, and responders pulled them from the water. According to the U.S. Coast Guard, four were taken to a nearby hospital. The group included five kids and one adult who were part of the Miami Youth Sailing Foundation. Two of the rescued individuals are in good condition. The Coast Guard is investigating the crash.
