November 14, 2025 9:44 am
Washington County President Judge Valarie Costanzo has denied petitions filed by the Washington County District Attorney’s office seeking to force Coroner Timothy Warco to turn over autopsy reports without charging fees. Judge Costanzo ruled Thursday that this is a civil matter and should not be attached to criminal court. The judge also asked both sides to find ‘common ground’ to resolve their issues. District Attorney Jason Walsh tells WJPA News he disagrees that this is a civil matter claiming “these fees are completely related to active file homicide cases, so in that respect , they are not simply a civil matter they are intertwined with criminal active cases”. The District Attorney claims the coroner has been withholding autopsy reports and other records in several homicide cases and that’s harming their investigations. Walsh also claims all municipal police departments and State Police are also being impacted by the coroner’s actions. Walsh says he is considering all options on the table including an appeal to State Superior Court.
November 14, 2025 7:20 am
White House officials now say they have reached framework trade deals with several countries that could mean lower prices at the grocery store. The deals would roll back some of President Trump’s tariffs that are hitting imports like coffee and bananas. The deals cover four countries — Argentina, Ecuador, El Salvador, and Guatemala — with full agreements expected to be signed in about two weeks. It’s important to note the deal does not include Brazil, which provides about one-third of US coffee imports and still faces some of the highest tariffs under Trump s plan.
November 14, 2025 4:48 am
SOUTH STRABANE TOWNSHIP, Pa. — A South Strabane couple is fed up after they say their doorbell camera caught someone looking into thier car or trying to break in on three separate occasions. Video show a man, dressed in black, walking up and shining a light inside and then walking away. Dora Black has lived in along North Main Street of nearly 70 years and tells our news partners at WPXI that she had just gotten home from work when it happened around 2:30 a.m. Thursday. South Strabane Police say no one reported this incident but they are reminding residents to call them if their vehicle or property is broken into.
November 14, 2025 2:27 am
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) Secretary Mike Carroll announced that up to 25 trucks can now park at the Interstate 79 southbound weigh station in Washington County, part of the 1,202 truck parking spaces in 133 locations that the Commonwealth is adding by the end of 2026. In addition, the PA Turnpike is evaluating opportunities for more than 600 additional spaces across its system. This is the first statewide expansion of designated parking spaces – other than through facility construction projects – and will provide safe options for commercial drivers to meet federal hours-of-service rest requirements, helping to address a longstanding, nationwide challenge and improving driver safety. PennDOT’s designated truck parking spots will be established on Interstate on-ramps with no sight distance or safety concerns, weigh stations used for Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) motor carrier safety enforcement, and various other locations within highway right of way. PennDOT and PSP staff collaborated closely to identify sites that can be designated quickly and cost-effectively. Spots will be marked with truck-parking signage installed by PennDOT.
November 14, 2025 1:33 am
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — U.S. Sen. John Fetterman had what his office says was a “ventricular fibrillation flare-up” that caused him to feel light-headed and fall during an early morning walk. His office says Fetterman was doing well Thursday and hospitalized in Pittsburgh. He sustained minor injuries to his face and was under “routine observation” at the hospital while doctors fine-tune his medication regimen. The American Heart Association says ventricular fibrillation is the most serious form of abnormal heartbeat and can lead to cardiac arrest, when the heart suddenly stops beating. Fetterman suffered a stroke in 2022 and disclosed afterward that he was diagnosed with cardiomyopathy and another type of abnormal heartbeat, atrial fibrillation.
November 14, 2025 4:52 am
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Charlotte, North Carolina, is the latest U.S. city preparing for a potential immigration crackdown by the Trump administration. Mecklenburg County Sheriff Garry McFadden said Thursday that federal officials plan to deploy U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents as early as this weekend. Details of the operation remain undisclosed, and local authorities have not been asked to assist. President Donald Trump has defended sending federal agents and the military into Democratic-run cities to combat crime and enforce deportation policies. Local activists and officials say they are preparing the immigrant community by sharing resources and trying to calm fears.
November 14, 2025 4:55 am
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Justice Department has sued to block new congressional district boundaries approved by California voters, joining a legal battle that could determine which party wins control of the U.S. House in 2026. The complaint filed in California federal court Thursday targets the new congressional map pushed by Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom in response to a similar Republican-led effort in Texas backed by President Donald Trump. It sets the stage for a high-stakes clash between the Republican administration and the Democratic governor, who’s seen as a likely 2028 presidential contender. California voters last week overwhelmingly approved a constitutional amendment to change the congressional boundaries to give Democrats a shot at gaining five seats.
November 14, 2025 4:53 am
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) — Lawyers for two of President Donald Trump’s foes who’ve been charged by the Justice Department have asked a federal judge to dismiss the cases against them, saying the prosecutor who secured the indictments was illegally installed. U.S. District Judge Cameron McGowan Currie says she expects to decide by Thanksgiving on challenges to Lindsey Halligan’s appointment as interim U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia. Currie also disclosed Thursday a record of grand jury proceedings in ex-FBI Director James Comey’s case was missing a portion. Comey denies charges of making a false statement and obstructing Congress. New York Attorney General Letitia James also was charged by Halligan and denies mortgage fraud allegations.
November 14, 2025 4:51 am
Airlines are optimistic they can resume normal operations within a few days once the government lifts its order to cut some flights at 40 busy airports. It’s not clear how quickly that will happen even though the government shutdown is over. The Federal Aviation Administration said Wednesday night that airlines won’t have to cut more than 6% of flights at the affected airports because air traffic controller staffing has improved significantly. Originally the order called for flight cuts to increase to 8% Thursday and top out at 10% Friday. By late Thursday afternoon, only a little over 1,000 flights had been cancelled across the country.
November 14, 2025 4:50 am
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian authorities say a massive Russian attack on Kyiv killed four people and injured at least 27 others. The assault, which occurred early Friday, involved at least 430 drones and 18 missiles. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says the attack targeted Kyiv and caused significant damage, including to the Azerbaijan Embassy. Fires and debris have affected multiple districts, damaging residential buildings, educational facilities, and medical centers. City authorities warn of possible power and water outages. The strike comes as the EU has warned for Ukraine to address corruption while giving assurances that aid will continue.
