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SOUTHWESTERN PENNSYLVANIA — Sheetz is lowering the price of unleaded 88 gas to $1.99 per gallon for the next week, the convenience store chain announced Monday.
The price is only available at the 368 Sheetz stores that offer unleaded 88. Sheetz operates 642 stores in Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia, Ohio and Maryland.
Only vehicles from 2001 and newer can use the blend.
Source: Sheetz Offering $1.99 Per Gallon Gas For Thanksgiving Holiday
State police are seeking the public’s help in identifying a fraud suspect in an incident last month at the Hempfield Walmart. Police said a man shown in surveillance photos they released on Monday is suspected of making a fraudulent return of gift cards at the store at about 3 p.m.
Source: Police seek suspect in Hempfield gift card fraud
Twitter is losing employees on its sales teams.
Elon Musk announced a new wave of layoffs affecting Twitter’s sales teams on Monday, according to a report from Bloomberg. Sources familiar with the situation told Bloomberg that Musk is cutting more workers to balance out each team, but it’s still not clear how many people lost their jobs.
Source: Elon Musk is laying off even more Twitter workers
President John F. Kennedy, the nation’s 35th president, was assassinated in Dallas, Texas, on this day in history, Nov. 22, 1963, while riding in a motorcade during a campaign trip.
Source: On this day in history, Nov. 22, 1963, John F. Kennedy, 35th president, is assassinated
Richard Peluso, 53, is facing multiple charges
Source: ‘Boom, boom, boom’: New Castle Dollar General robbery suspect arrested after tense moments near home
Family members told police Naggy claimed she and the girl were being called by God and would be dying soon.
Source: Greensburg woman accused of attempting to kill 8-year-old with fentanyl
Police vehicles and evidence markers were evident in the area of the reported incident Monday evening.
The victim’s sister identified him as 40-year-old Walter Freeman Sloan.
Source: Fatal shooting in Wilkinsburg leaves one dead
Rescuers were digging through debris on Tuesday to find survivors of a powerful earthquake that toppled homes and buildings in a highly populated area of Indonesia’s West Java province, killing at least 268 people.
Source: Search underway as magnitude-5.6 earthquake leaves over 200 dead in Indonesia | CNN
Lower Burrell police accused a man of strangling a woman during an argument inside a toy store on Leechburg Road after she showed them a video recording of the incident. Jaison Lacava, 39, of the 600 block of Riverside Drive in Freeport was charged with a felony count of strangulation
Source: Lower Burrell police charge man with strangulation after woman turns over video of altercation
PITTSBURGH — Joe Burrow gave Steelers rookie Kenny Pickett an NFL quarterbacking clinic Sunday when he sliced the Steelers for four touchdown passes and 355 yards in a 37-30 victory that gave the Bengals their sixth win in the last eight games.
The Bengals also got a monster game from wide receiver Tee Higgins (nine catches for a season-high 148 yards) and three touchdown catches from running back Samaje Perine, when he stepped in after Joe Mixon left the game with a concussion. Cincinnati also got a boost from a suffocating defense in the second half that held Pittsburgh to fewer than 70 yards after half time before a touchdown drive in garbage time as Trey Hendrickson racked up two sacks after he briefly left in the first half with a knee injury.
The Bengals moved to 6-4 to remain a game in back of the first-place Ravens with their first AFC North win of the season.
That last-minute score by the Steelers did cut the lead to 37-30 and it came down to who else grabbing the on-side kick with 44 seconds left?
Source: Bengals Upend Steelers With Second Half Onslaught
Allegheny Valley Regional Police charged a man with intimidating a witness after an East Deer woman reported he threatened to beat her and her husband because they alerted police that he tried to steal items from their rental property. Christopher Thomas Beckett, 42, of the 900 block of Hancock Avenue
Source: Vandergrift man charged with witness intimidation
Twitter has become the first mainstream social media platform to reinstate the former president, who was banned from many sites after his supporters breached the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.
Musk polled Twitter users on Friday and Saturday asking them whether Trump should be reinstated, and a narrow majority voted for Trump. On Saturday evening, Musk tweeted, “The people have spoken. Trump will be reinstated. Vox Populi, Vox Dei.” The Latin phrase means “the voice of the people is the voice of god.”
Musk had previously said he would not make any “major content decisions or account reinstatements” before convening a “content moderation council with widely diverse viewpoints.”
The Steelers take on the Cincinnati Bengals at Acrisure Stadium
Salute to Service: The Steelers will honor active duty service members and veterans during the Steelers Salute to Service game. The Salute to Service game, an annual NFL initiative, honors our nation’s service members, veterans, and their families.
The Terrible Towel Twirl will be led by Steelers legend and Vietnam Veteran Rocky Bleier, along with actor and Pittsburgh-native Joe Manganiello, a strong supporter of the military whose family has served dating back to the Continental Army in the American Revolution and Lieutenant General Jody Daniels, Chief of Army Reserve and the Commanding General of the U.S. Army Reserve Command.
The Terrible Towel unfurl will be led by Lieutenant General Donna W. Martin, The Inspector General for the entire U.S. Army and Brigadier General Jake S. Kwon, Commander of the 316th Expeditionary Sustainment Command of U.S. Army Reserve. In addition, members from the 28th Infantry Division Band and 316th Expeditionary Sustainment Command of U.S. Army Reserve will take part.
The Color Guard will be a Joint Services on representing the Army, Marines, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard and Space Force.
The National Anthem will be performed by the United States Army Herald Trumpets. Following the Anthem and prior to coin toss, a team inspired Salute to Service video will play, followed by a PA announcement inviting active and veteran service members to stand
The 28th Infantry Division Band will perform at Stage AE prior to the game and throughout stadium grounds pregame.
Source: Pregame Blog: Steelers vs. Bengals
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) – 5 people are dead and 18 people are injured after a shooting at a Colorado Springs gay nightclub Saturday night.
Just before midnight, the Colorado Springs Police Department said that they received a call for an active shooter at Club Q, a known LGBTQ+ nightclub, on 3430 North Academy Boulevard. CSFD also responded with at least 11 ambulances were on scene.
Police say the suspect is in custody at the hospital, but has not yet been identified publicly Sunday morning. The FBI is also assisting in the investigation.
North Academy Boulevard between North Carefree Circle and Village Seven Road will remain closed. Police are asking people to avoid the area. Anyone who is looking for their loved one can reach out to CSPD.
Source: 5 dead, 18 injured in shooting at Colorado Springs gay nightclub Saturday night
As the sun began its descent, an elegant and shivering wedding party posed for pictures in front of PPG Place, while inside Santas from around the world drew a crowd.
Pittsburgh police maintained an obvious but not encroaching presence during the festivities. Officials said they had prepared for the event by assigning officers to work 12-hour shifts and engaging other safety agencies, including Port Authority Police and officers from the state and the county.
Pittsburgh outreach professionals and first responders also were on site.
Anya Litvak: alitvak@post-gazette.com
Source: Light Up Night festivities draw thousands to Downtown Pittsburgh
Some of the University of Idaho students had defensive wounds and each was stabbed multiple times, police said, citing autopsies.
Source: Four Idaho college students were likely asleep when they were fatally stabbed, officials say
Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro wants irate Swift fans who were unable buy tickets to her 2023 tour to contact his office.
Source: Taylor Swift Ticketmaster Fiasco Draws PA Attorney General’s Scrutiny
Rachel Cravotta doesn’t think a new state law regulating snow- and ice-covered vehicles will change the way she gets her Mercedes GLS 550 ready on snowy mornings this winter. “I have a pretty big SUV — even if I gave it my all, I don’t think I could reach the whole roof.”
Source: It’s now law in Pennsylvania: Clear those cars of snow and ice
Elon Musk sent a flurry of emails to Twitter employees on Friday morning with a plea.
“Anyone who actually writes software, please report to the 10th floor at 2 p.m. today,” he wrote in a two-paragraph message, which was viewed by The New York Times. “Thanks, Elon.”
About 30 minutes later, Mr. Musk sent another email saying he wanted to learn about Twitter’s “tech stack,” a term used to describe a company’s software and related systems. Then in another email, he asked some people to fly to Twitter’s headquarters in San Francisco to meet in person
The $50 scratch-off lottery ticket revealed a $5 million prize for one very lucky player.
Source: Lottery ticket worth $5 million sold at Giant Eagle Market District in Allegheny County
The Pittsburgh Penguins defeated the Minnesota Wild 6-4 last night in the opening game of a three-game road trip. Sidney Crosby led the Pens with two goals and two assists
The Penguins visit Winnipeg Saturday night for a 7pm face-off. Hear the pre-game beginning at 6:30pm on WISR.
The Penguins visit Chicago Sunday night before returning home. They will host Calgary Wednesday.
Source: Penguins top Wild behind Crosby’s four point night – ButlerRadio.com – Butler, PA
A business owner has been arrested for selling prescription pain pills out of his drive-thru window in Monroeville, officials said. Police and federal agents said they observed Brian Schlagel of Murrysville buy and sell pills out of his business and home over the course of several months, according to Tribune-Review
Source: Murrysville man sold drugs out of drive-thru business in Monroeville, police say
HARRISVILLE BOROUGH, Pa. (EYT) – A local man was seriously injured after police say he was struck by a vehicle in a parking lot in Butler County last week. According to a release issued by Butler-based State Police on Thursday, November 17, the incident happened at 6:02 a.m. on Thursday.
Source: Knox Man Seriously Injured After Being Struck by Vehicle in Parking Lot
Kevin McCarthy has indicated that he would reinstate Marjorie Taylor Greene and Paul Gosar on committees
“I mean beyond unpunished, Kevin McCarthy has made a very clear statement – has stated that he intends to reward some of the most racist members of Congress that we have served in recent years,” she told The Independent.
Ms Ocasio-Cortez has been subjected to numerous death threats and verbal harassment since she won her primary election in 2018 against House Democratic Caucus chairman Joe Crowley. She has specifically become a subject of right-wing anger and vitriol. In addition, her campaign regularly spends fees as large as $5,000 a month for security consulting since members have to pay for their own security.
In addition, Representative Pramila Jayapal, chairwoman of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, expressed concern.
“I’m worried about a lot of things in terms of the danger to our country, the danger to us personally. The danger to our democracy, I think it’s going to be a very difficult time,” she told The Independent.
Source: AOC says Kevin McCarthy ‘intends to reward’ some of the most racist Republicans
Two more discount stores are cutting back, as Family Dollar and Nordstrom Rack have confirmed they’re closing locations soon.
Source: Family Dollar and Nordstrom Rack Are Closing Stores — Best Life
Pittsburgh officials outlined the city’s plans for snow removal efforts this winter in a virtual meeting Tuesday evening, saying they hope to have all of the city’s roads cleared within 24 hours of snowfall. “We’re going to do all we can to make sure these streets (are clear),” Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey said. “We know that snow’s a big, big question in the city.”
Source: Pittsburgh sets goal to clear roads within 24 hours of snowfall
Police responded to the intersection of Smithfield Street and Fourth Avenue in Downtown Pittsburgh on Tuesday afternoon.
Public safety officials said a woman was found with a gunshot wound to her lower leg and was taken to the hospital in stable condition.
This content is imported from Twitter. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site.The shooting happened after an argument between two men. Police said the woman was not involved.
Police say the intended victim stayed on scene and talked with officers.
No suspects are in custody at this time and no gun was recovered.
Source: Woman grazed by bullet in downtown Pittsburgh shooting
A home in the Sarver area was significantly damaged in a fire this morning.
The initial call came in around 8:15 a.m. for a wood burner that had caught on fire inside a home in the 500 block of Fleming Road in Buffalo Township.
When crews arrived on scene, they said the two-story structure had turned into a fully involved fire.
In addition to fire crews from Butler County, other firefighters were called in to assist from Allegheny and Armstrong Counties.
At least one person was taken to the hospital, but the extent of their injuries is not known at this time.
Source: Crews Respond To House Fire In Sarver – ButlerRadio.com – Butler, PA
