April 4, 2026 9:15 am
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russian drone strikes on Ukraine have killed five people and wounded 30 more, according to Ukrainian officials. The attacks occurred as Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy traveled to Istanbul for talks with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. The Ukrainian Air Force reported that Russia fired 286 drones overnight, with 260 being downed. In Nikopol, three women and two men were killed and 19 others, including a 14-year-old girl, were wounded. In Sumy, a strike injured 11 people, including a 15-year-old. In Russia, officials said Ukrainian drone strikes overnight killed one person and wounded five others.
April 4, 2026 6:43 am
Students across Pennsylvania are encouraged to participate in contests created by the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania Historical Commission to mark our nation’s 250th birthday. The contests celebrate our state’s and nation’s history, while encouraging students to learn about the work and role of the courts. Winners will be notified May 8 and recognized by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court at the May 18 oral argument session at the Capitol in Harrisburg. The first is a coloring contest open to students ages 5-11 and gives young students the opportunity to create their own judge. The second is an essay contest open to students in grades 3-12. The essays are being judged on creativity and overall quality when answering the following questions: “Why is the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania important?” (Grades 3-5) and “Which Pennsylvania Supreme Court Justice inspires you and why?” (Grades 6-12). Students and parents are encouraged to submit photo entries on Instagram by tagging @pennsylvaniacourts or essay entries can be submitted by email to CommunicationsOffice@pacourts.us or mail to: AOPC Communications, c/o Stacey Witalec, 601 Commonwealth Ave., Harrisburg, PA 17106. The deadline for entries is April 24.
April 4, 2026 6:21 am
PITTSBURGH, PA (WPXI) — A Tesla caught fire inside a Giant Eagle Market District parking garage in Pittsburgh late last night. Allegheny County dispatchers said emergency crews were called to the 5500 block of Centre Avenue in Shadyside at 7:58 p.m. According to a Pittsburgh Public Information Officer, the vehicle’s battery caught on fire as it was charging. Firefighters were able to quickly extinguish the flames. Neither the building nor other vehicles sustained damage, and no injuries were reported. A Giant Eagle spokesperson said the store has been evacuated out of an abundance of caution and will be closed for the rest of the night. It is expected to reopen and operate under normal hours on later today.
April 4, 2026 4:00 am
WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House is releasing details of President Donald Trump’s 2027 budget, including a $1.5 trillion defense spending request. That’s the largest of its kind in decades. The Republican president had indicated even before the war against Iran that he wanted to increase defense spending to modernize the military. He’s also calling for a 10% cut in non-defense discretionary spending. The president’s annual budget does not carry the force of law. Instead, it reflects an administration’s priorities and provides a road map to Congress, which handles spending issues. But Congress is free to reject it and often does.
April 3, 2026 1:52 pm
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A U.S. and Israeli official say one crew member was rescued Friday after an American aircraft was shot down in Iran. Both officials spoke on condition of anonymity to describe sensitive ongoing military operations. The rescue occurred as the U.S. military was conducting a search and rescue operation, according to three people familiar who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss the sensitivity of the situation. Israel is helping the United States with the operation. According to an email from the Pentagon obtained by The Associated Press, the U.S. military said that it received notification of “an aircraft being shot down” in the Middle East. The email did not provide more details.
April 3, 2026 4:00 am
A U.S. A-10 aircraft has been hit by Iranian air defenses, Iranian state media reported, citing Iran’s Army public relations office. The Associated Press reported earlier that a second U.S. Air Force combat aircraft had gone down in the Middle East on Friday. No other information was immediately known including the whereabouts of the pilot. The Pentagon and White House did not immediate comment. The A-10, also known by the nickname Warthog, is a single-seat aircraft.
April 2, 2026 11:59 pm
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A channel affiliated with Iranian state television has claimed that a U.S. fighter pilot ejected from their aircraft over southwestern Iran. It was not clear what may have happened to the plane, including whether Iran was claiming it was shot down or there was another issue. If the claim is confirmed, it could lead to yet another dramatic escalation in the war. It is nearing the end of its fifth week. The U.S. did not respond immediately to requests for comment. The anchor on the Iranian channel urged residents to hand over any “enemy pilot” to police and promised a reward for anyone who did.
April 3, 2026 4:00 am
A man was flown to a Pittsburgh hospital after an oxygen tank exploded at a home in Canton Township. Washington County 911 dispatchers said emergency crews were called to the 100 block of Bench Avenue just before 7 p.m. Canton Township Volunteer Fire Company said an oxygen tank exploded at that location. Dispatchers said the man in his late 70s suffered burns. His identity and condition have not been released.
April 3, 2026 4:00 am
Washington City Council entertained a largely day to day business agenda on Thursday. Among the items approved were several for the Fire Department. Council approved the conditional hire of four fire fighters. They also approved the purchase of several items using grant monies. A Pennsylvania State Fire Grant will fund a Shipping Container to be used at the department’s fire training facility. It will also fund the purchase of rescue mannequins. With the help of a grant from the Washington County Community Foundation, the department will purchase a thermal imaging camera. Several properties were approved to be added to the demolition list. Those properties are 130 Woodland Avenue and 490 Glenn Street. The property at 17 South Street will be added to the demolition hearing list.
April 3, 2026 2:15 am
Demolition has resumed on the Courthouse Square building. Because of that demolition, the City of Washington will be closing West Beau Street in the construction zone for the next month, beginning April 6. After their meeting, Commissioner Chairman Nick Sherman provided an update to the project. He says that according to ADAMO Demolition, the time-frame for construction of the new Public Safety building has not been altered due to the accident that saw a large backhoe fall into a hole in early March. Sherman says that ADAMO and OSHA are characterizing the incident as an accident. Sherman says there has been no change in how crews are attacking the demolition. Actual demolition of the building should occur in approximately three weeks. In other county business, commissioners approved a measure to join the WestCORE regional cooperative group. The group is comprised of several southwestern Pennsylvania counties. It will avail the Washington County Public Safety department to new technologies and products important to public safety and communications.
