January 1, 2024 3:55 am
(WPXI) — Pennsylvania State Police say a woman died after a crash on the Parkway West Sunday morning. In a release, PSP says the crash happened around 10:45 a.m. on I-376 eastbound near mile marker 59, near Robinson. Police say as Laurel Ann Cardillo was entering the interstate, she “exited for unknown reasons.” The SUV she was driving hit the right-hand curb, crossed three lanes of traffic, then hit the center median before stopping. PSP says Cardillo was not hurt in the crash but was taken to a hospital for a possible medical emergency, where she was later pronounced deceased. PSP wants drivers to be alert for crews on the roadway in the coming days. The investigation into the crash is still ongoing.
January 1, 2024 3:05 am
(WPXI) — Two people were killed, and three families were affected after a fire burned multiple homes in Washington County. On Saturday, the community came together to show their support for the people in need. For Will Medina, owner of Roll’R’Way in Donora, the compelling feeling to help three families devastated by a fatal fire on Christmas Eve is simple. “The easiest way to explain it is there is no why,” he said. “You come together during these times, you know? I couldn’t imagine losing everything, losing life on Christmas Eve. It’s devastating to think about being in their shoes. So you just come together as a community. There’s no why.” This community paid $8 to lace up rollerskates to help three families in need, including Nathaniel Honabarger’s. Honabarger lost his mother, Tracey and father, Clifford Honabarger, in the fire. “I don’t like asking for help but to see them just donating to all three families it brings a tear to my eye,” he said. Roll’R’Way started taking donations for the three families just days after the fire. Their party room was transformed with piles of clothing, home goods and supplies. Even more, donations were being dropped off throughout Saturday’s benefit. Roll’R’Way will be open on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day for those who wish to drop off additional donations.
December 31, 2023 6:51 am
BEIRUT (AP) — The U.S. military says it shot down two anti-ship ballistic missiles fired toward a container ship by Yemen’s Houthi rebels in the Red Sea. Hours later, four boats tried to attack the same ship, but U.S. forces opened fire, killing several of the armed crews, the U.S. Central Command said. No one was injured on the ship. The attacks on the Singapore-flagged MAERSK HANGZHOU came amid heightening tension in the Red Sea following attacks by the Iran-backed Houthis. They say their attacks aim to end Israel’s air-and-ground offensive targeting the Gaza Strip following the attack by the Palestinian militant group Hamas on Oct.7.
December 31, 2023 6:49 am
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia has launched a fresh drone assault on Ukraine after promising that strikes on the Russian border city of Belgorod “would not go unpunished”. The Ukrainian Air Force said Sunday that it had shot down 21 of 49 drones launched by Russian forces overnight. Twenty-eight people were wounded in the attack on the eastern city of Kharkiv, regional Gov. Oleh Syniehubov said Sunday. The attacks came after shelling in the Russian city of Belgorod Saturday killed 24 people. A further 108 people were wounded, regional governor Vyacheslav Gladkov said Sunday, making it one of the deadliest attacks on Russian soil since the start of Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine 22 months ago.
December 31, 2023 6:46 am
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Illinois will usher in 320 new laws on New Year’s Day. The production or purchase of a semi-automatic weapon will be prohibited, and employers will be required to allow paid vacation for any reason. Other laws include a prohibition on libraries banning books, bans on videoconferencing while driving and vaping in indoor public spaces. Police won’t be able to pull over motorists for having items hanging from their rearview mirrors but they will be able to use surveillance drones at public events. One law that took effect in 2019 but is still impacting workers is an increase in the minimum wage. It increases to $14 an hour on Jan. 1 for non-tipped workers and will reach $15 in a year.
December 31, 2023 3:51 am
A Canonsburg couple that were acting as caretakers to a four year old child will face trial for child endangerment. Jessica Powell, 30 and Maceo Williams, 46 had aggravated assault simple assault charges dismissed at their preliminary hearing. According to police they were called by Williams reporting that the child was in need of stitches. The child was taken to a Pittsburgh hospital where they received 25 stitches. Doctors indicated that the incident was consistent with child abuse. Both were formally arraigned on Friday.
December 31, 2023 3:50 am
A Washington County man will face trial for an automobile accident that occurred in North Strabane Township back in November. Ricardo Martinez, 26, is charged by North Strabane Township Police with aggravated assault by vehicle, DUI, accidents involving death or injury while DUI, reckless endangerment and several summary offenses. Police indicate that Martinez was driving at a high rate of speed when he crashed into a vehicle driven by Frank Hervol at the intersection of Latimer and View Avenues on November 4. Both men were flown to Pittsburgh hospitals with serious injuries. Martinez was arraigned on the charges on Friday.
December 30, 2023 4:45 am
WASHINGTON (AP) — A chaotic year for the House is coming to a close with more Democrats than Republicans deciding to leave the chamber. It’s a disparity that could have major ramifications in next year’s elections. A few more retirements can be expected after the holidays when lawmakers have had a chance to spend time with families and as filing deadlines approach. Many of the Democrats not seeking another term in the House are running for higher office, but their exodus could give Republicans better chances to win competitive seats. Meanwhile, Republicans are generally leaving seats that Republicans will be highly favored to retake.
December 30, 2023 4:43 am
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israeli warplanes have struck two urban refugee camps in central Gaza. Saturday’s bombardment came hours after the Biden administration approved a new emergency weapons sale to Israel. The approval that bypassed Congress was granted despite international cease-fire calls over mounting civilian deaths, hunger and mass displacement in the enclave. Meanwhile, aid officials say condition in Gaza have only worsened a week after a U.N. Security Council call for the unhindered delivery of aid across the besieged territory. The World Health Organization says the spread of diseases including respiratory infections and diarrhea is intensifying amid repeated mass displacement.
December 30, 2023 4:40 am
Russian officials say 32 Ukrainian drones were detected over Russia, a day after Moscow’s 18-hour aerial barrage of Ukraine killed at least 30 civilians. Drones were seen in the skies over Russia’s Moscow, Bryansk, Oryol, and Kursk regions, the country’s defense ministry said in a statement. It did not report any casualties and said that all of the drones had been destroyed by air defenses. Moscow’s forces launched 122 missiles and dozens of drones across Ukraine Friday, an onslaught described by one air force official as the biggest aerial barrage of the war.
