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New 911 Call Transcript and Texts from Surviving Roommates in Idaho Murders Case Released

New 911 Call Transcript and Texts from Surviving Roommates in Idaho Murders Case Released

Jadyn Barker
March 12, 2025

A group of University of Idaho students were murdered inside of an off campus home in 2022. Newly released text messages show the panicked conversation between the two surviving roommates. These text messages lay out a timeline that prosecutors aim to lean on in their case against...

Former Steelers Lineman, Broadcaster Craig Wolfley Passes Away at Age 66

Former Steelers Lineman, Broadcaster Craig Wolfley Passes Away at Age 66

Jadyn Barker
March 12, 2025

Former Steelers lineman Craig Wolfley passed away at the age of 66. Wolfley was a fifth-round pick from Syracuse in 1980. He played 10 seasons with the Steelers, and he joined them on the heels of their fourth Super Bowl win. After his on-field career ended, Wolfley remained...

Pittsburgh’s $1.57 Billion Landside Terminal Set to Transform the Passenger Experience

Pittsburgh’s $1.57 Billion Landside Terminal Set to Transform the Passenger Experience

Amere Keasley
March 10, 2025

Moon Township - Construction on Pittsburgh’s $1.57 billion landside terminal is nearing completion and is on track for a fall 2025 debut. The new terminal will replace the outdated, 33-year-old facility, addressing inefficiencies and accommodating growing passenger demand...

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro Signs Executive Order to Hire Federal Workers Recently Fired

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro Signs Executive Order to Hire Federal Workers Recently Fired

Brooke Hart
March 10, 2025

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro has signed an executive order to hire federal workers that have been fired by the Trump administration. In a public statement, Josh Shapiro said, "If they're qualified and they want to serve Pennsylvanians, well, here me on this, we want...

Trump to Eliminate Department of Education: What Does it Mean for Your Student Aid and Loans?

Trump to Eliminate Department of Education: What Does it Mean for Your Student Aid and Loans?

Rilee Dillon
March 7, 2025

President Donald Trump is set to sign an executive order to “take all necessary steps” to close the Department of Education (DoE). This is the first step in his attempt to fulfill the campaign promise to eliminate the department that he claims spends “more than $1 trillion...

Trump Administration to fire 80,000 Veterans Affairs Employees.

Trump Administration to fire 80,000 Veterans Affairs Employees.

Brooke Hart
March 7, 2025

According to an internal memo, the Department of Veterans Affairs will be undergoing a "reorganization" that will lead to the loss of over 80,000 jobs. The Department of Veterans Affairs is a governmental agency that provides healthcare and various services for millions of...

A Journey of Education, Leadership, and Culture: Reflections of a Rooney Scholar

A Journey of Education, Leadership, and Culture: Reflections of a Rooney Scholar

Amere Keasley
March 7, 2025

Dr. Rijasoa Andriamanana Josoa, an assistant professor at the University of Mahajanga, is serving as an International Rooney Scholar at Robert Morris University this semester. Rijasoa has a background in foreign language education, highlighting the issues faced in Madagascar's...

Shell Explores Sales of Chemical Assets in U.S and Europe - Including Beaver County Plant

Shell Explores Sales of Chemical Assets in U.S and Europe – Including Beaver County Plant

Isabella Timpano
March 7, 2025

The Shell Petrochemical Plant located in Beaver County is playing a part in sales talks. Shell is exploring potentially selling its chemical assets in Europe and the U.S., including the $15 billion petrochemical complex in Beaver County. Any potential buyer is still currently...

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Trump’s Tariffs are Back On, How Will They Affect Pittsburgh?

Caden Hyde
March 4, 2025

Negotiations between the Oval Office and the leaders of Mexico and Canada have proven to be fruitless, as Trump's 25% tariff on our northern and southern neighbors will resume at 12:01 a.m. on Tuesday, March 4. The 10% levy on all imports from China that Trump enacted in February...

Gene Hackman and Wife Betsy Arakawa Found Dead in their New Mexico Home

Gene Hackman and Wife Betsy Arakawa Found Dead in their New Mexico Home

Ellie Schroeder, Head News Editor
March 1, 2025

Gene Hackman, 95, and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, 65, were found dead in their New Mexico home on Feb 26. Gene Hackman was an Oscar-winning actor, best known for his roles in The French Connection and Unforgiven. Betsy Arakawa was a classical pianist. The couple was reported...