June 24, 2025 4:42 am
PITTSBURGH — Heat and humidity will continue to push the heat index near 100 degrees again on Wednesday. An Extreme Heat Warning continues for Washington, Allegheny, Butler, Beaver, and portions of Westmoreland and Fayette counties through Wednesday evening as heat indices up to 105 are possible in these locations. A few isolated showers or storms may develop later in the day on Wednesday. Be aware of potential heavy downpours and the threat for damaging winds with any storm that develops.
June 24, 2025 2:24 am
UPMC Washington and UPMC Greene are welcoming a new Vice-President of Patient Care Services and Chief Nursing Officer. Jeff Alvarez, MSN, RN has been appointed to those positions. He transitioned from UPMC East and UPMC McKeesport where he held the same two positions. According to a news release from the hospital, Alvarez has goals of strengthening the entire patient and team experience by enhancing care delivery, access and operational excellence. Alvarez is a Donora native and lives in Monongahela. He earned his bachelor’s degree in nursing from the University of Pittsburgh and his master’s degree in nursing from Carlow University. Alvarez has been with UPMC in various nursing leadership positions over the last 20 years.
June 24, 2025 2:18 am
Washington and Greene Counties will be the beneficiaries of impact fee disbursements from Marcellus Shale gas well drilling. Washington County will receive $5 million. Washington County municipalities will be eligible for $8.6 million. Greene County will receive $3.4 million and Greene County municipalities will be eligible for $6.1 million. The disbursements are made through Act 13 of 2012. to ensure that communities affected by drilling recieve their fair share of funding for projects such as road and bridge repair, housing and other infrastructure needs.
June 23, 2025 2:38 pm
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran launched missile attacks Monday on a U.S. military base in Qatar, retaliating for the American bombing of its nuclear sites and escalating tensions in the volatile region. Qatar condemned the attack on Al Udeid Air Base attack, but said it successfully intercepted the missiles and no casualties were reported. It said its airspace is now safe. Iran said the attack in Qatar matched the number of bombs dropped by the United States on its nuclear sites over the weekend, signaling its likely desire to de-escalate. Iran also said it targeted the base because it was outside of populated areas.
June 23, 2025 5:06 am
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is calling into question the future of Iran’s ruling theocracy after a surprise attack on three of the country’s nuclear sites. The move seemingly contradicts his administration’s earlier calls to resume negotiations and avoid an escalation in fighting. Trump says on social media, “It’s not politically correct to use the term, ‘Regime Change,’ but if the current Iranian Regime is unable to MAKE IRAN GREAT AGAIN, why wouldn’t there be a Regime change???” The posting on Truth Social on Sunday evening marked something of a reversal from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s morning news conference that detailed the aerial bombing. Hegseth had said, “This mission was not and has not been about regime change.”
June 23, 2025 5:02 am
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The world is grappling with the enormous implications after the United States inserted itself into Israel’s war against Iran. The U.S. strikes on three nuclear sites raised urgent questions about what remains of Tehran’s nuclear program and how its weakened military might respond. Some observers warned Sunday that the future of worldwide efforts to contain the spread of nuclear weapons by peaceful means would be at stake in the days ahead. Iran lashed out at the U.S. for crossing “a very big red line.” The Trump administration indicated it wanted to resume diplomatic talks, directly this time. Fears of a wider regional conflict loomed large.
June 23, 2025 5:01 am
WAYNE, Mich. (AP) — A Michigan police chief says church staff fatally shot a man armed with a handgun and a long gun, averting a potential mass shooting at a church west of Detroit. Police Chief Ryan Strong said people gathered at CrossPointe Community Church in Wayne spotted the man driving recklessly Sunday morning and then saw him exit his vehicle armed and wearing a tactical vest. Strong said the man began firing and a parishioner struck the suspect with his vehicle. The chief said at least two staff members at the church fatally shot the gunman. Strong said the suspect’s motive remains unclear, but it appears he was suffering from a mental health crisis.
June 23, 2025 4:59 am
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan has condemned U.S. President Donald Trump for bombing Iran, less than 24 hours after saying he deserved a Nobel Peace Prize for defusing a recent crisis with India. Relations between Pakistan and India plummeted after a deadly gun massacre of tourists in April that India blamed Pakistan for. The nuclear-armed rivals took a step closer to war in the weeks that followed, attacking each other until intense diplomatic efforts, led by the US, resulted in a truce that Trump took credit for. It was this “decisive diplomatic intervention and pivotal leadership” that Pakistan praised in an effusive message Saturday night on the X platform when it announced its formal recommendation for him to receive the Nobel Peace Prize.
June 23, 2025 4:55 am
PITTSBURGH —The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Heat Warning for Washington, Allegheny, Butler, Beaver, and portions of Westmoreland and Fayette counties through Wednesday evening as heat indices up to 105 degrees are possible in these locations. A Heat Advisory has been issued for Armstrong, Indiana, Greene, Clarion, Venango, Forest and the ridges of Westmoreland and Fayette counties through Wednesday evening as heat indices could reach 102 degrees. A Code Orange Air Quality Alert will also be in effect again Monday. The air may become unhealthy for sensitive groups, including people who have asthma, heart disease or other lung diseases, and for children and older adults. Highs will soar into the 90s, and the humidity will make it feel more like 100+ degrees through at least Wednesday. High pressure keeps us sunny and dry, but a pop-up shower could be possible as early as Tuesday afternoon and evening. We will have a better chance of a few showers, storms to cool us off in spots late Wednesday or Thursday. Take precautions to limit time outside and overexertion during the heat of the day. Drink plenty of water. If you have to be outside, take breaks when you can and wear lightweight, light-colored clothes. Don’t forget to keep your pets cool as well.
June 23, 2025 4:54 am
Mick Ralphs, the singer, songwriter, guitarist and founding member of the classic British rock bands Bad Company and Mott the Hoople, has died. A statement posted to the band’s official website Monday announced Ralphs’ death at age 81. Ralphs had a stroke days after his final performance with Bad Company in 2016, and had been bedridden ever since. Ralphs is set to become a member of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Bad Company in November. He wrote Bad Company’s classic hit “Can’t Get Enough” and co-wrote “Feel Like Makin’ Love” with singer Paul Rodgers.
