February 5, 2024 11:51 am
Homeland Security and the FBI are investigating a cyber attack that is impacting the state court system website. There has been some progress made in restoring services. Chief Justice of Pennsylvania Debra Todd says that of 5:20 on Monday afternoon, portions of the website including PACFile, GTS, web dockets and court summaries, and PAePay were restored, but the court information technology and executive team continues to work closely with the FBI and Homeland Security to analyze and investigate the cyber attack. Todd says work also continues to further assess and address website services which are not yet accessible. Todd said there is still no indication that any court data has been compromised, they appreciate the patience and cooperation of the public, media and legal professionals as they work to bring the entire website back online, and they reiterate that, amid this event, the courts have remained open and accessible.” According to the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), a denial of service cyber attack occurs when malicious actors flood the targeted host or network with traffic until the target cannot respond or simply crashes, preventing access for legitimate users. The agency also didn’t say whether its cyber-security measures worked as designed or whether the attackers demanded money or a ransom. Courts remain open and are accessible to the public.
February 5, 2024 7:34 am
A man was flown to a Pittsburgh hospital after their vehicle crashed into the Slovenian Club along Liberty Avenue In Burgettstown early Monday morning. Washington County 9-1-1 says it happened just before 4:30 a.m. Dispatchers say the driver was flown by medical helicopter to Allegheny General Hospital but there is no word on his identity or condition. According to dispatchers, power had to be shut off to the building. It’s unclear how badly the building was damaged.
February 5, 2024 6:22 am
A Washington man suffered suspected serious injuries after he was struck by a vehicle while walking along Jefferson Avenue in Canton Township late Sunday night. State Police say it happened around 10:30 p.m. The 46 year old man was transported to Washington Hospital. His identity was not released and there is no word on his condition. The driver of the vehicle, who was identified as a 58 year old female, did stop at the scene. The roadway was closed following the accident but has since reopened to traffic. State Police continue to investigate.
February 5, 2024 5:14 am
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senators have released a highly anticipated bill that pairs border enforcement policy with wartime aid for Ukraine and Israel. It’s already running into opposition in the House. The bill is a long-shot effort to overcome skepticism from Republicans, including House Speaker Mike Johnson. But he quickly dismissed its chance of passage. The $118 billion proposal is the best chance for President Joe Biden to resupply Ukraine with wartime aid. But Johnson said the bill won’t succeed in the House.
February 5, 2024 5:12 am
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Taylor Swift has won album of the year for “Midnights,” breaking a Grammys record for most wins in the category with four. Miley Cyrus won record of the year Sunday night for her hit “Flowers.” Victoria Monét won best new artist at the performance-packed show that aired live from Los Angeles. Cyrus’ win was her second of the night — and her second Grammy ever. Taylor Swift used her 13th Grammy win to announce her new album, “The Tortured Poets Department,” will arrive April 19. Dua Lipa opened the 66th annual Grammy Awards with a high-octane medley. Phoebe Bridgers took an early lead, winning four trophies ahead of the main telecast.
February 5, 2024 5:08 am
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The second of back-to-back atmospheric rivers churned through California, flooding roads, knocking out power to hundreds of thousands and leading forecasters to warn of possible hurricane-force winds and mudslides. The slow-moving storm is expected to dump heavy rain on Southern California on Monday, and officials there warned of potentially devastating flooding. Evacuations have been ordered for canyons that burned in recent wildfires that are at high risk for debris flows. The system knocked down trees and power lines Sunday in the San Francisco Bay Area, where winds topped 60 mph in some areas. Gusts exceeding 80 mph have been recorded in the mountains.
February 5, 2024 5:06 am
BEIRUT (AP) — A drone attack on a base housing U.S. troops in eastern Syria killed six allied Kurdish fighters late Sunday. The U.S.-backed, Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces said Monday the attack hit a training ground at al-Omar base in Syria’s eastern province of Deir el-Zour and accused “Syrian regime-backed mercenaries” of carrying out the attack. No casualties were reported among U.S. troops. An umbrella group of Iran-backed Iraqi militias, dubbed the Islamic Resistance in Iraq, released a video claiming responsibility for the attack and showing them launching a drone from an unspecified location. In late January, a drone attack by the umbrella group killed three U.S. troops and wounded dozens more at a desert base in Jordan.
February 5, 2024 4:59 am
HANOVER, Pa. (AP) — Police shot and killed a man at a southern Pennsylvania gas station after they say he pointed a gun at officers who were trying to arrest him on an outstanding warrant. Authorities say 37-year-old Richard Bolen was wanted on aggravated assault and other charges after he was accused of “brandishing a firearm at officers” as he fled from a business Wednesday. The state police say in a news release that Hanover officers responded when Bolen’s SUV was spotted at a Sunoco gas station on Friday, and that they fired on him after he pointed a gun at them in front of the station’s store, killing him.
February 5, 2024 4:57 am
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Gov. Josh Shapiro will deliver his second budget proposal to Pennsylvania lawmakers with a firmer grasp on how he wants to pursue top priorities and his state in a strong fiscal position. Ahead of the delivery set for Tuesday, most details of the Democratic governor’s budget plan for the 2024-25 fiscal year starting on July 1 remain under wraps. But Shapiro has made it clear he will seek more money for higher education and public transit agencies and possibly underfunded public schools. Shapiro’s first budget proposal disappointed many allies. This year, he is returning with recommendations from appointees on major issues. Meanwhile, tax collections are meeting expectations and Shapiro has a strong cash cushion.
February 5, 2024 4:50 am
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Gov. Josh Shapiro is set to deliver his second budget proposal to Pennsylvania lawmakers. The Democrat has released few details of his spending plan for the 2024-25 fiscal year. He’s expected to return Tuesday with bigger proposals for higher education institutions, underfunded public schools and economic development. The governor is looking at a relatively strong fiscal position. He will almost certainly propose an operating budget that goes above this year’s $45 billion. Shapiro will deliver his budget address to a joint session of the House and Senate. The Republican-controlled Senate and Democratic-controlled House will begin budget hearings in two weeks.
