August 6, 2023 8:06 am
The Justice Department has asked a federal judge overseeing the criminal case against former President Donald Trump in Washington to step in after he released a post online that appeared to promise revenge on anyone who goes after him. Prosecutors want U.S. District Court Judge Tanya Chutkan to issue a protective order concerning evidence in the case. Prosecutors are pointing to a post on Trump’s social media platform in which Trump wrote, “If you go after me, I’m coming after you!” Chutkan gave Trump’s legal team until 5 p.m. Monday to respond to the government’s request. Trump’s legal team filed a request to extend the response deadline to Thursday and to hold a hearing, but Chutkan denied the request.
August 6, 2023 8:04 am
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has toured the country’s key weapons factories producing artillery systems, engines for cruise missiles and drones, and launch vehicles for nuclear-capable ballistic missiles, and pledged to speed up efforts to advance his military’s arms and war readiness. State media reported Sunday that Kim’s three-day inspections came as the U.S. and South Korea prepared for their next round of combined military exercises planned for later this month to cope with the growing North Korean threat. Some experts say Kim’s tour of the weapons factories could be related to possible military cooperation with Moscow as Russian President Vladimir Putin reaches out to other countries for support in the war in Ukraine.
August 6, 2023 8:01 am
UNIONTOWN, Pa. (WPXI) — Police are looking for the driver of a vehicle that hit a person in Uniontown. According to Crime Stoppers, state police were called to a crash on Edenborn Road at around 3:20 p.m. on Friday. A person who was directing traffic was hit by a Jeep Grand Cherokee with black rims. The driver fled the scene after the crash. The car was last seen heading south on Edenborn Road. Police say the driver was a heavy-set white woman who had dark hair. The status of the victim is unknown at this time. Anyone with more information is asked to contact Crime Stoppers by calling 724-437-8477.
August 6, 2023 8:00 am
PITTSBURGH (WPXI) — There was pink pandemonium Saturday night as thousands of fans packed the North Shore to see pop star Pink in concert. Fans were going wild for the Pennsylvania native and superstar. Many fans were getting the party started even before the concert began. Thousands of people of all ages made their way into PNC Park Saturday, where Pink is reportedly the first female artist to headline at the park. The influential singer-songwriter is known for messages about empowering women. That’s what one fan loves about Pink. She’s teaching her little girl to dream big. The big crowds mean a big boost for businesses with people spending money on food, alcohol and hotel rooms, and creating a boom for the area. Reports say a PNC Park concert with this much star power brings in double the amount of revenue on a typical day for a Pirates game. The next stop on the singer’s Summer Carnival Tour in Washington, D.C.
August 6, 2023 7:57 am
AMWELL TOWNSHIP, Pa. (WPXI) — A semi-truck crashed into a creek in Amwell Township late Friday night. According to Washington County 911, the crash happened just before midnight on I-79. Reports say that part of the tractor-trailer landed in Little Ten Mile Creek. One person was injured in the crash. There’s no word on that person’s condition. Dispatch told our news partners at Channel 11 that nothing spilled into the creek from the crash. Fuel tanks were still removed from the truck as a precaution. The truck was carrying a shipment of car radiators. Some of the radiators ended up in Cindy Andrew’s yard. “We heard this awful terrible noise and it looks like nobody would have even survived that crash,” Andrews said. “We’ve heard tires popping, we’ve heard other crashes up there. but this has been the biggest by far.” The debris from the crash is now cleaned up.
August 6, 2023 5:08 am
PITTSBURGH — (WPXI) – Warm and humid conditions along with thunderstorms are expected in the next two days. According to our news partners at WPXI, scattered showers and storms are possible this afternoon and evening. A few isolated storms could become severe bringing heavy rainfall, strong winds, and lightning. The storm pattern continues to kick off the work week with a higher threat of severe weather Monday. Scattered showers and storms are expected around midday and through the afternoon hours. Storms could turn severe and produce damaging winds, large hail, flooding, and isolated tornadoes can’t be ruled out.
August 6, 2023 3:00 am
NORTH FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, Pa. – Columbia Gas has accepted blame for the 2019 explosion that leveled a home along Park Lane in North Franklin Township, damaged many others and injured several people. The company says it failed to include that home on maps for a gas line improvement project. The damaged and destroyed homes have all been rebuilt and repaired, but after years of investigating, Thursday, the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission imposed a $990,000 civil penalty against Columbia Gas as part of an agreement reached by utility regulators and the gas company. The agreement also calls for enhanced training for Columbia’s employees and improved mapping protocols for work on gas lines, among other safety measures. In response to the settlement, a Columbia Gas spokesperson released a statement reading, in part, “This revised joint settlement reinforces our focus on operational excellence and commitment to system maintenance and modernization. We are confident that the enhanced procedures, training, and safety practices we have implemented will enable us to continue to maintain the safe operation of our system for our customers in North Franklin Township and across our Pennsylvania service territory.” Communications Manager Lee Gierczynski went on to say, “We thank the community of North Franklin Township for its patience and understanding throughout this process, and we will continue to work to earn the trust and confidence of our customers there by delivering on our mission to provide safe and reliable energy solutions to meet their needs.”
August 5, 2023 3:00 am
PITTSBURGH (AP) — A consultant has recommended that Pennsylvania spend $44.4 million to demolish a former state prison in Pittsburgh and rehabilitate the site for industrial reuse and a riverfront park, despite the prison’s popularity with television and film producers. It wasn’t clear when or if state officials would act on the recommendation made by Michael Baker International. The consultant’s plan calls for razing all 42 buildings at the former State Correctional Institution Pittsburgh, including the main penitentiary. It also recommends that just over 5 acres of the property along the Ohio riverfront be set aside as a public park, part of which would be integrated into the Three Rivers Heritage Trail that runs by the old prison.
August 5, 2023 3:00 am
Washington Mayor Scott Putnam has announced that the city and the Washington School District are finalizing plans to cooperatively make improvements to the Colt League baseball field in Washington Park. The field will be covered with artificial turf and will have a dual use as a baseball and softball field. The field will be used by the school district and city youth league baseball. In other business, Council took on an agenda full of personnel moves. First off, James Kubacki was sworn in as an officer for the City of Washington Police Department. Then, Sergeant John Hritz was promoted to Lieutenant and Corporal Kent Mitchell was promoted to Sergeant. Council approved the purchase of 6 additional body cameras for the police department at a cost of $24,152. Funding for the purchase is through a Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency grant. An $1800 funding gap for the purchase was filled by a $2000 donation from Neal and Dan Isiminger and their families. Fire Chief Chris Richer thanked council for the funding necessary to outfit the 2023 Pierce Saber Fire Engine. Richer stated that the truck will be in service on October 1. Council also hired three new public works employees and appointed Carole DeAngelo to the Washington Business District Authority.
August 5, 2023 3:00 am
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania’s state budget moved closer to completion on Thursday after Senate Republican leaders summoned their colleagues back to the Capitol to complete the work they held up when budget negotiations with Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro soured a month ago. More work remains to be done, with a billion dollars still in limbo. A final signature in the Senate sent the main spending plan to the governor’s desk on Thursday afternoon, allowing millions of dollars to begin flowing to counties and school districts that were preparing to empty out their reserves or consider taking out loans to continue necessary operations.
