March 11, 2024 5:13 am
PITTSBURGH — The Powerball jackpot continues to grow, but someone in Pennsylvania still won a sizeable prize in Saturday night’s drawing. According to Powerball’s Draw Results, someone in Pennsylvania is one of 20 people across the country who won $50,000 by matching four of five white balls and the Powerball. The winning numbers drawn were 30-36-49-52-63 and the Powerball was 16. The Power Play was 5X. Since no one took home the grand prize, the jackpot is now worth an estimated $532 million.
March 11, 2024 5:04 am
PITTSBURGH (AP) — An arbitrator has ordered the reinstatement of a Pittsburgh police officer fired following the death of a man a day after officers used a stun gun on him during an arrest. The ruling Friday came nearly two years after the officer and several others were fired in connection with the October 2021 death of 54-year-old Jim Rogers. His death was ruled accidental. No officers were charged. The city said it would fire five officers and discipline several others, but almost all settled for lesser penalties and returned to work; two retired. The city last year settled a federal lawsuit with Rogers’ estate for $8 million.
March 11, 2024 2:57 am
FINLEYVILLE, Pa. — (WPXI) – A homicide investigation is underway in Washington County. The Coroner says a neighbor found a man at home in Mingo Park Estates Trailer Park in Finleyville just after 5 p.m. Friday. The man died early Saturday morning. A cause and manner of death of pending investigation. State Police say there are many moving parts when coordinating a homicide investigation, and each entity plays an important role; however, in order to coordinate that it’s like choreography. Especially when blood spatter experts are activated. We would like to thank the team collaboration and assistance from the Washington County District Attorney’s Office, State Parole, and the Washington County Coroner for their quick resolution and apprehension in this investigation. Our priority is always the safety of not only the citizens of Washington County but the entire Commonwealth,” said Captain Jeremy Barni. A release from Pennsylvania State Police identifies the man killed as Richard Morse and says he was hit in the head with a blunt object Wednesday morning. Police arrested William Jeremiah Slider for Morse’s death. Online court records show he’s facing several charges, including criminal homicide and aggravated assault. Slider is being held without bail at the Washington County Jail.
March 11, 2024 2:30 am
CALIFORNIA BORO, Pa. —(WPXI)-A Washington County community held a vigil for a man who has been missing for a year. Matthew McDonald, 29, was last seen in California Boro on March 9. He was dropped off on the side of the road and never seen again. His mother, Beth Roth, describes him as a giving person. “He had a heart of gold,” said Roth, “He did anything for anybody. he would give you the shirt off his back. If this was one of his friends, you’d better believe he would be here and he would have been here at every point looking. He would have never stopped.” The family rallied outside of the Washington County Courthouse in July. They demanded action from the district attorney’s office. Authorities have since said they have followed every lead, filed multiple search warrants, and searched homes and cars, including the home and car of the woman last seen with him. Many of the people at the vigil wore pink. His family said it was his favorite color. Roth is urging anyone who knows what happened to her son to come forward.
March 10, 2024 6:49 am
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Hi, “Oppenheimer.” When Hollywood gathers for the 96th Academy Awards on Sunday, the blockbuster biopic is widely expected to overpower all competition — including its release-date companion, “Barbie” — at an election-year Oscars that could turn into a coronation for Christopher Nolan. The Oscars, kicking off on ABC at 7 p.m. EDT Sunday, are springing forward an hour earlier than usual due to daylight saving time. But aside from the time shift, this year’s show is going for many tried-and-true Academy Awards traditions. Jimmy Kimmel is back as host. Past winners are flocking back as presenters. And a big studio epic is poised for a major awards haul.
March 10, 2024 6:46 am
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — A U.S. Army vessel carrying equipment for building a temporary pier in Gaza is on its way to the Mediterranean. The voyage began just two days after U.S. President Joe Biden announced plans to ramp up aid deliveries by sea to the besieged enclave where hundreds of thousands of Palestinians have been going hungry. Meanwhile, Israel’s war on Hamas in Gaza has dragged on, with at least 22 Palestinians reported killed in two Israeli strikes overnight and into Sunday. Among the dead were women and children, including an infant. Biden has sharply criticized Israel for its conduct of the war, saying it must do much more to prevent the killing of civilians.
March 10, 2024 6:40 am
ATLANTA (AP) — The 2024 presidential election campaign is picking up where the 2020 contest left off. Or, more precisely, in a place where it never actually ended. Georgia was so close four years ago that Republican Donald Trump finds himself indicted here for his push to “find 11,780 votes” and overturn Democrat Joe Biden’s victory. Now, fresh off their Super Tuesday domination to set up a near-certain rematch, the two rivals held dueling events on Saturday in a state that both parties see as pivotal to winning in November. There is agreement, at least, that Biden and Trump each have a path to victory — and plenty of obstacles along the way.
March 10, 2024 6:38 am
WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — President Joe Biden says he believes Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is “hurting Israel more than helping Israel” in how he is approaching its war against Hamas in Gaza. The U.S. leader expressed support for Israel’s right to pursue Hamas after the Oct. 7 attack, but said of Netanyahu that “he must pay more attention to the innocent lives being lost as a consequence of the actions taken.” Biden has for months warned that Israel risks losing international support over mounting civilian casualties in Gaza. The remarks in an MSNBC interview pointed to the strained relationship between the two leaders. Biden said of the Gaza death toll, “it’s contrary to what Israel stands for. And I think it’s a big mistake.”
March 10, 2024 4:00 am
An arrest has been made in connection with a fire in Monongahela that occurred on Friday morning. According to on the online court docket, Hunter McMahon, 29 of Monongahela was arrested by Monongahela police for causing the fire that burned the Main Street Tavern. According to the criminal complaint, police say McMahon was seen setting fire to a dumpster behind the Great Wall Chinese Restaurant and then behind the Main Street Tavern. According to police video exists of McMahon at the Main Street Tavern. McMahon was preliminarily arraigned and sent to the Washington County Jail on $250,000 bond. His prelimimary hearing is scheduled for March 20. (photo credit WPXI)
March 10, 2024 3:55 am
Washington County Commissioners acquired the Washington County Fireman’s Association Fire Academy on Thursday. The deed transfer for the 32 acre site in Chartiers Twp. was approved unanimously at the commissioners voting meeting on Thursday. Commissioners then approved two measures authorizing advertisement for bids to design and build a “burn building” and to acquire assorted security equipment associated with the facility. Currently, the fire academy is in need of significant updates. While several fire companies and the county SWAT Team still use the facility for fire training, CPR training and other training and continuing education purposes, several fire companies have found other places to train. They point to the condition of the current burn building as a major reason they have moved elsewhere. According to Commissioner Chairman Nick Sherman says that the new academy will make the county an integral training hub. It will be a revenue generator for the county that will allow fire companies from not only Washington County, but all other counties in the region and other states to come in and train. The facility would be able to handle training not only for fire but for police and EMS also.
