June 25, 2025 5:03 am
PITTSBURGH — With high heat and long waits at some Driver License Centers, PennDOT is urging people to wait to apply for a REAL ID. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation says there’s been an increase in demand for REAL ID services, which has resulted in long waits before people can even enter Driver License Centers. PennDOT wants to avoid people waiting in long lines during this dangerous heat wave, so they’re encouraging customers applying for a REAL ID who already have an acceptable document to consider postponing their visit.
June 25, 2025 3:31 pm
(WPXI) When he celebrated the $14 billion in investment in United States Steel Corp. by Nippon Steel Corp., President Donald J. Trump said he’ll be watching the success of the steelmaker. Also on alert will be critics of the deal, including the United Steelworkers union and environmentalists. USW fought fiercely against the deal from its public announcement in December 2023 and was bucked by the local Mon Valley Works union leadership. Environmental groups have long been critical of the environmental and health impact of U.S. Steel’s plants. “The USW will continue to stand watch, holding Nippon to every commitment it has made to our members and their communities,” USW International President David McCall told his members in a letter after the deal went through. “When the time comes, we will bring the full strength of our solidarity to the bargaining table.”
June 25, 2025 5:02 am
PITTSBURGH — (WPXI) – A former employee of Heinz Endowments is accused of laundering nearly $1 million from the philanthropic foundation. The Department of Justice announced a nine-count indictment for charges of wire fraud and money laundering against Charles A. Richardson, 45, on Tuesday. In that indictment, Richardson, who was an IT manager at the foundation, is accused of embezzling nearly $1 million between 2016 and 2024. The DOJ said he did this through a “shell corporation” he controlled and fraudulent invoices billing the foundation for work not performed or performed by other vendors. In a statement, a Heinz Endowments official says they are aware of the charges. “We referred the matter to law enforcement when we identified the alleged misappropriation of charitable assets. We have fully cooperated with the authorities in their investigation and will continue to do so throughout their legal process,” the statement reads in part. Richardson faces up to 20 years in prison, a fine of up to $250,000, or twice the pecuniary gain associated with the offense, or both.
June 25, 2025 3:04 pm
(WPXI) ROCHESTER BOROUGH, Pa. — Four roofers were shocked by a high-voltage wire while working at a church in Beaver County. One of the roofers injured in the incident has died, police confirm to Channel 11. It happened at Grace Lutheran Church on Ohio Avenue in Rochester Borough. Officials said that the top of their metal ladder hit a high-voltage wire while they were all in contact with it. Three of the victims were taken to Heritage Valley Hospital. One was taken to UPMC Mercy in Pittsburgh. Duquesne Light is on the scene. The company provided the following statement to Channel 11: “DLC is on site and aware of the situation in the Rochester area in Beaver County. It is under investigation, and we do not have any further details as this time.”
June 24, 2025 5:40 pm
Washington County 911 tells WJPA News that firefighters were called out just before four-thirty on Tuesday afternoon for reports of a residential structure fire at 284 North Franklin Township in Washington. Dispatchers say emergency crews saw heavy smoke showing from the second floor when they arrived. There were no injuries and no word on the cause of the blaze.
June 24, 2025 4:50 am
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump says a ceasefire between Iran and Israel is in effect after the deal initially faltered and the American leader expressed deep frustration with both sides. Israel had earlier accused Iran of launching missiles into its airspace after the truce was supposed to take effect and the Israeli finance minister vowed “Tehran will tremble.” State media reported that Iran’s military denied firing on Israel. But explosions boomed and sirens sounded across northern Israel midmorning, and an Israeli military official said two Iranian missiles were intercepted.
June 24, 2025 2:27 pm
June 24, 2025 2:18 am
Washington and Greene Counties will be the beneficiaries of impact fee disbursements from Marcellus Shale gas well drilling. Washington County will receive $5 million. Washington County municipalities will be eligible for $8.6 million. Greene County will receive $3.4 million and Greene County municipalities will be eligible for $6.1 million. The disbursements are made through Act 13 of 2012. to ensure that communities affected by drilling recieve their fair share of funding for projects such as road and bridge repair, housing and other infrastructure needs.
June 24, 2025 2:24 am
UPMC Washington and UPMC Greene are welcoming a new Vice-President of Patient Care Services and Chief Nursing Officer. Jeff Alvarez, MSN, RN has been appointed to those positions. He transitioned from UPMC East and UPMC McKeesport where he held the same two positions. According to a news release from the hospital, Alvarez has goals of strengthening the entire patient and team experience by enhancing care delivery, access and operational excellence. Alvarez is a Donora native and lives in Monongahela. He earned his bachelor’s degree in nursing from the University of Pittsburgh and his master’s degree in nursing from Carlow University. Alvarez has been with UPMC in various nursing leadership positions over the last 20 years.
June 24, 2025 2:35 pm
(WPXI) People are telling the Federal Trade Commission that scammers are pretending to be the DMV or another government agency. The FTC said this is how the scam works: You will get an unexpected text or email from someone who says they’re from the DMV or the Department of Homeland Security. They say you can skip the line and expedite your application for a REAL ID by clicking a link to share your information and paying them. According to the FTC, this is a phishing scam to steal your money and personal information. The only way to get a REAL ID is by visiting your state DMV in person. You can’t submit an application online or in the mail. And nobody can expedite the process for you. If you spot a scam, you can report it to the FTC at ReportFraud.ftc.gov.
