February 13, 2026 5:04 am
PITTSBURGH — Chrome Federal Credit Union now has a brick-and-mortar presence inside the city of Pittsburgh. According to the Pittsburgh Business Times, it follows completion of its merger with Alcoa Federal Credit Union at its Isabella Street location on Pittsburgh’s North Shore. “We are thrilled to not only offer expanded services and locations to Alcoa’s members, but also to establish a strategic presence on the North Shore,” Broc Sleek, Chrome’s new president and CEO, said via email. “For our Chrome members who live, work and visit downtown, this new branch is a convenient addition to meet their banking needs. Chrome can now reach even more individuals and businesses and show them why members love being part of our credit union.”
February 13, 2026 5:12 am
WASHINGTON (AP) — A shutdown for the Department of Homeland Security appears certain. Lawmakers in the House and Senate are set to leave Washington for a 10-day break, while negotiations with the White House over Democrats’ demands for new restrictions have stalled. The White House and Democrats have traded offers in recent days. Democrats have said they want curbs on President Donald Trump’s broad campaign of immigration enforcement. They’ve demanded better identification for Immigration and Customs Enforcement and other federal law enforcement officers, a new code of conduct for those agencies and more use of judicial warrants, among their requests.
February 13, 2026 5:09 am
More than 4,000 calls came into an Arizona sheriff’s department within 24 hours after the release of videos of a masked person on Nancy Guthrie’s porch. Many will be worthless. Others could have merit. Experts say one thing’s certain: The tips can’t be ignored. Images of a mysterious person have been the most significant clues shared with the public during Guthrie’s disappearance in the Tucson area. She is the mother of NBC “Today” co-anchor Savannah Guthrie. Roberto Villaseñor, a former Tucson police chief, says processing tips is a tremendous amount of work. The FBI says it has collected more than 13,000 tips since Feb. 1., and the sheriff’s office says it’s received at least 18,000.
February 13, 2026 5:08 am
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump says he’s amassed a collection of campaign funds exceeding $1.5 billion, an unprecedented sum for a lame-duck president. He claims to have raked in that much just between Election Day 2024 and last August, though details on the exact figure are unclear. The funds could play a huge role in influencing this November’s midterms and even the 2028 race to succeed Trump. But it’s also possible the mountain of cash could benefit Trump’s own business interests. In the past, Trump has spent little to support political causes beyond his own — raising questions about the political funds’ true purpose and potential impact on future races.
February 13, 2026 5:07 am
WASHINGTON (AP) — The world’s largest aircraft carrier, the USS Gerald R. Ford, has been ordered to sail from the Caribbean Sea to the Middle East. That’s according to a person familiar with the matter who spoke Thursday on condition of anonymity. It comes as U.S. President Donald Trump considers whether to take possible military action against Iran. The move, first reported by The New York Times, will put two carriers and their accompanying warships in the region as Trump increases pressure on Iran to make a deal over its nuclear program.
February 12, 2026 3:46 pm
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Environmental Protection Agency has revoked a key scientific finding that supported U.S. regulations on greenhouse gas emissions. This decision rescinds a 2009 declaration that carbon dioxide and other gases endanger public health. EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin announced the move Thursday, calling it a major deregulatory action. Critics argue it undermines efforts to combat climate change and could lead to more pollution. Environmental groups are certain to challenge the action in court. The EPA also proposes delaying a Biden-era rule on vehicle emissions, which could impact the push for electric vehicles.
February 12, 2026 3:43 pm
Social media was alive Thursday afternoon with reports of Immigration and Customs Enforcement Officers being spotted in and around the Canonsburg area. WJPA News reached out to Canonsburg Mayor Dave Rhome for comment on whether the posts were true and factual and he told us that all he can say is, “The Canonsburg Police Department was contacted by a federal agency for assistance.” He offered no further comment. Social media posts had the agents at various locations in the Canonsburg and Houston areas, but none of those posts could be confirmed.
February 12, 2026 12:37 pm
A man is dead after officials say he “fell from a height” in Downtown Pittsburgh. Emergency crews responded to the incident around 11:01 a.m., Pittsburgh Public Safety says. The man was pronounced dead on scene. Detectives have been called to investigate. Liberty Avenue was closed between Market Street and Fifth Avenue but has since re-opened.
February 11, 2026 2:11 pm
All Pittsburgh Regional Transit rail service is currently suspended. PRT officials say it’s due to a telecommunications issue. No further information was available. It’s unclear when service will be restored.
February 12, 2026 9:30 am
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Federal officials have announced an end to an immigration crackdown in Minnesota that led to mass detentions, protests and two deaths. Border czar Tom Homan made the announcement during a news conference Thursday. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement launched Operation Metro Surge on Dec. 1. Federal authorities say the sweeps focused on the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro area have led to the arrest of more than 4,000 people. While the Trump administration has called those arrested “dangerous criminal illegal aliens,” many people with no criminal records, including children and U.S. citizens, have also been detained.
