April 14, 2024 7:25 am
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Israel has hailed the success of its defenses in the face of an unprecedented attack by Iran. Officials said Sunday that Israel and its allies have intercepted 99% of more than 300 drones and missiles launched toward its territory and sustained little damage. But tensions remain high, amid fears of further escalation in the event of a possible Israeli counter-strike. U.S. President Joe Biden said he would convene a meeting of the Group of Seven advanced democracies to coordinate a united diplomatic response. The language indicated that the U.S. does not want Iran’s assault to spiral into a broader military conflict. A US official says Biden informed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that the US does not plan on striking Iran.
April 14, 2024 7:27 am
CHICAGO (AP) — Eight people were shot including a young girl who was killed in what Chicago police believe was gang-related violence on the city’s South Side. The 7-year-old girl was shot in the head and died, while a 1-year-old boy and a 7-year-old boy were each shot multiple times and listed in critical condition on Saturday night. Chicago Police Department Deputy Chief Don Jerome says the adult victims were between the ages of 19 and 40. The victims were standing outside at a family gathering at the time of the shooting around 9 p.m. and were transported to area hospitals by the Chicago Fire Department. Jerome says the investigation is preliminary but witness accounts described two possible shooters on foot. He says the shooting was not random.
April 14, 2024 7:28 am
SYDNEY (AP) — A police officer and several bystanders are being hailed for running “towards danger” to confront the attacker who stabbed and killed six people at a suburban Sydney shopping center. The shopping mall, one of the country’s busiest, was a hub of activity on Saturday afternoon when 40-year-old Joel Cauchi used a knife to kill five women and one man. He also injured at least a dozen others before a police officer shot him dead. Police confirmed Sunday Cauchi had a history of mental illness and investigators weren’t treating the attack as terrorism-related. New South Wales premier and the country’s prime minister praised officer Amy Scott who shot Cauchi dead as well as others who confronted him.
April 14, 2024 7:33 am
(AP) – A bird flu outbreak in U.S. dairy cows has spread to more than two dozen herds in eight states. That comes weeks after the nation’s largest egg producer found the virus in its chickens. Health officials continue to stress that the risk to the public is low and that the U.S. food supply remains safe and stable. Commercial milk remains safe and available because pasteurization, a high heat treatment, kills bacteria and viruses. But there’s limited information about possible transmission of the virus in unpasteurized milk or cheese products. That is prompting officials to warn consumers about the known risks of consuming raw milk.
April 14, 2024 7:31 am
NEW YORK (AP) — For many people, tax season isn’t only about gathering W-2 forms or calling an accountant. It can also bring intense feelings of stress or anxiety about dealing with finances. Financial stress during tax season can manifest in different ways, whether that’s procrastinating on your tax return until the last minute or experiencing intense stress about filing incorrectly. If you’re dealing with financial stress right now, you’re not alone. Experts recommend that you make a plan to tackle your return step by step, ask for support from family and friends or a tax professional, and focus on self care if you’re experiencing financial stress.
April 14, 2024 7:00 am
Fire crews from numerous area departments were called to a house fire in South Strabane Township early Saturday morning. Fire Chief Jordan Cramer says they were called to the 200-block of Munce Ridge Road around 1:30 a.m. and found heavy smoke in the structure when they arrived. Cramer says they had to deal with a long driveway with difficult access, water supply issues and strong winds in the battling the blaze. Tankers from Chartiers, North Franklin and Canton were called in for assistance. The fire was contained to the second story and first floor kitchen of the home. The State Police Fire Marshall is investigating. One firefighter was transported to the hospital with a minor injury and was treated and released. Chief Cramer thanked their mutual aid partners in battling the blaze, including Washington, Peters Township, North Strabane and Bentleyville.
April 14, 2024 7:00 am
Another clean up effort is underway across Washington County after heavy rains pounded the region. The City of Washington and McDonald Borough have declared a State of Emergency while areas like Washington Estates in Canton Township look to recover from what officials have called “significant damage”. Thursday night’s heavy rain was also devastating to many in Houston Borough. The Chartiers-Houston Youth Softball team says their fields were destroyed in back-to-back storms. James Hollenbach is the President of the Chartiers-Houston Youth Softball League. This year, the popular program has 60 girls enrolled from age 4 to 15. Hollenbach says the Houston Fields, where the Lady Bucs play home games were first flooded last week after storms swept through. The organization jumped into action with 40 volunteers pitching in some 30 hours of work to get the field back to normal. Things were looking great, until Thursday night – when storms pummeled the newly rehabbed fields. Hollenbach says when he went to assess the damage Thursday night he was shocked. Water destroyed the fields, fences, concession stand and equipment needed to start the season. Hollenbach says it’s going to cost thousands of dollars to get the Bishop Road Fields up to par. A GoFundMe has been set up to help raise money. Officials from Houston Borough were there Friday assessing the damage
April 13, 2024 4:59 am
PennDOT says most roads that were closed because of flooding or debris issues after the recent storms have reopened. In their most recent update later Friday afternoon they listed just two road closures;
· Route 1010 (Georgetown Road) between Spring Avenue in Cecil Township and Buckeye Street in Peters Township.
· Route 2019 (Almond Road) between Route 917 (Main Street) in Ellsworth Borough and Wherry Road in Somerset Township.
April 14, 2024 7:00 am
PITTSBURGH — (WPXI) – An investigation is underway after 26 barges broke loose on the Ohio River. Pittsburgh Public Safety says police, fire and EMS responded to a report of barges breaking loose and floating uncontrolled down the Ohio River around 11:25 p.m. Police say 26 barges broke loose, 23 of which were loaded with dry cargo. None of the barges had hazardous materials on board. So far, no injuries have been reported, but Peggy’s Mariana sustained “extensive damage.” Of the barges that broke loose, 11 are pinned against the bank by Brunot Island and are being held by a tugboat. The other 14 continued down the river, and six of those have gone over the Emsworth Dam. The barges are owned or operated by Campbell Transportation Company, which is just downstream of the West End Bridge. The loose barges shut down the McKees Rock Bridge and West End Bridge, and also stopped trail traffic to Brunot Island.
April 13, 2024 5:35 am
SYDNEY (AP) — Police in Sydney say a man stabbed five people to death at a busy shopping center before he was fatally shot, leaving multiple people including a small child injured. Police say the suspect attacked nine people at the Westfield Shopping Centre in Bondi Junction, which is in the city’s eastern suburbs, before a police inspector shot him after he turned and raised a knife. Assistant Police Commissioner Anthony Cooke said he believed that the suspect acted alone, and there was no continuing threat. He said officials didn’t know who the offender was and an investigation was just beginning. Cooke said the police inspector was alone when she confronted the suspect and engaged him soon after her arrival on the scene, “saving a range of people’s lives.”
