February 8, 2026 2:15 am
A Boil water advisory continues for some 95,000 customers in Washington and Allegheny Counties. Pennsylvania American Water says “we received the first round of water quality test results, and all samples came back negative for bacterial contamination. One additional round of samples must also come back negative before the boil water advisory can be lifted, as required by regulations. We have collected the second set of samples and will provide another update late tomorrow morning. Crews now anticipate completing repairs to the water main break in Elrama this evening. All customers should continue to boil water for one minute before using or use bottled water until further notice. Thank you for your patience.” According to company officials, a power surge early Saturday morning caused a depletion of storage at a tank near the Aldrich Water Treatment Plant in Elrama. The company says a loss of positive pressure within the distribution system signals the existence of conditions that could allow contamination to enter the distribution system. While under this advisory, all water should be brought to a rolling boil for at least a minute, then cooled, before using. Pennsylvania American Water says impacted customers should use boiled or bottled water for drinking, making ice, washing dishes, brushing teeth and food preparation until further notice. The following communities in Washington County are affected:
Amwell/Buffalo/Canonsburg/Canton/Caroll Township/Cecil Township/Chartiers/City of Washington/Claysville/Cross Creek/Donegal Township/East Washington/Fallowfield/Finleyville/Forward Township/Green Hills Borough/Houston/Jefferson/Monongahela/Mount Pleasant/New Eagle/North Franklin/North Strabane/Nottingham/Peters Township/Somerset Township/South Franklin/South Strabane/Union Township and West Middletown.
February 8, 2026 5:06 am
Bitter cold air is expected tonight with sub-zero lows into Monday morning. A Cold Weather Advisory continues until 10 a.m. Some areas could see wind chills as low as -15. Many area schools will operate under a two-hour delay. You can find the complete list on our website. Make sure to stay safe in the cold. Limit time outdoors, cover exposed skin and make sure to wear a hat, mask and gloves. Keep pets indoors. Make sure to protect indoor pipes. After a frigid start Monday, expect more sunshine through the day. Highs will get closer to the freezing mark by the afternoon. Tuesday will be the warmest day of the week with highs rising into the 40s and even near 50 degrees. Watch for melting snow during the day to refreezing at night, creating icy conditions as temperatures drop back below freezing during the overnight night hours this week.
February 9, 2026 5:58 pm
Due to infrastructure issues, the office of Magisterial District Judge Eric Porter, which was located in Charleroi Borough, has been relocated. The office will remain at the temporary location of 250 Chamber Plaza until further notice. The building was condemned last week by the borough’s code enforcement officer following a massive water leak that cause extensive damage. It was deemed uninhabitable. Court operations resumed on Monday.
February 9, 2026 5:09 am
PITTSBURGH — A driver died in a wrong-way crash on the Parkway West early Sunday morning. The crash was reported just before 4 a.m. near Campbells Run Road. State Police say a Toyota Prius was traveling east in the westbound lanes and collided head-on with a gray Mercedes SUV. Troopes say the driver of the Prius died at the scene. He was identified as 45-year-old Serghei Ganaciuc of Pittsburgh. The driver of the Mercedes was taken to an area hospital for treatment of unspecified injuries. The investigation into the crash continues.
February 9, 2026 5:12 am
WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House is trying to show it’s lowering the cost of living, but President Donald Trump has said he doesn’t want to see the price of homes come down. He wants to keep values high. That’s something in the interest of existing homeowners and they’re a key part of his political base. And older voters tend to show up to vote more than do younger people, so Trump’s position on housing could be a factor in the November elections. But Trump’s aversion to policies that would expand housing supply and lower prices risks alienating younger voters and could hurt the chances for his Republican Party to expand its voting base.
February 9, 2026 5:18 am
WASHINGTON (AP) — A leading U.S. health official is urging people to get inoculated against the measles at a time of outbreaks across several states. The appeal is from Dr. Mehmet Oz, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services administrator. And it comes as the United States is at risk of losing its measles elimination status and as Oz’s boss, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., has raised suspicion about the safety and importance of vaccines. Oz was interviewed Sunday on CNN and he said, “Take the vaccine, please. We have a solution for our problem.”
February 8, 2026 5:16 am
MIAMI (AP) — Prolonged detention has become more common in President Donald Trump’s second term, at least partly because a new policy generally prohibits immigration judges from releasing detainees while their deportation cases wind through backlogged courts. The number of people in Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention has topped 70,000 for the first time. The agency said there were 7,252 people in custody at least six months in mid-January, including 79 held for more than two years. That’s more than double the 2,849 who were in ICE custody at least six months in December 2024, the last full month of Joe Biden’s presidency.
February 8, 2026 5:15 am
LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces a political crisis as he tries to persuade Labour Party lawmakers not to oust him. Starmer lost his chief of staff on Sunday and is losing support after revelations about former British ambassador Peter Mandelson’s ties to Jeffrey Epstein. Starmer fired Mandelson in September after emails showed he maintained a friendship with Epstein. Critics say Starmer should have known better than to appoint Mandelson. Police are investigating Mandelson for potential misconduct. Starmer’s chief of staff, Morgan McSweeney, resigned, taking responsibility for the appointment. Some hope his departure will allow Starmer to rebuild trust.
February 9, 2026 5:14 am
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Super Bowl 60 was a star-studded event with Chris Pratt and Jon Bon Jovi introducing the teams. Bad Bunny’s halftime show celebrated Puerto Rican culture with appearances by Lady Gaga and Ricky Martin. The performance featured Puerto Rican imagery and a real-life wedding. Green Day delivered a tribute to the NFL championship’s 60th anniversary with a mix of hits. Brandi Carlile and Charlie Puth performed patriotic songs, while Coco Jones opened with “Lift Every Voice and Sing.” Celebrities like Travis Scott, JAY-Z and Brad Pitt were spotted at Levi’s Stadium, adding to the excitement of the event.
February 8, 2026 8:27 am
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Savannah Guthrie has told the potential kidnappers of her mother Nancy Guthrie that the family is prepared to pay for her safe return. The “Today” show host appeared in a video on Instagram on Saturday while flanked by her two siblings. She said: “We received your message and we understand. … This is very valuable to us, and we will pay.” The FBI says Savannah Guthrie was referencing a message that was sent to the Tucson television station KOLD on Friday. The frantic search for the 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie has entered a seventh day. Authorities have not identified any suspects or ruled anyone out.
