Why Butker’s speech was embraced at Benedictine College

By By PETER SMITH & HEATHER HOLLINGSWORTH Associated Press

Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker may have stirred controversy in some quarters for his proclamations of conservative politics and Catholicism on Saturday, but he received a standing ovation from graduates and other attendees of the May 11 commencement ceremony at Benedictine College in Atchison, Kansas.

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WASHINGTON COUNTY

Chamber alleges breach of contract, seeks $459K

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

December 5, 2025

The organization claims that it is entitled to a full year’s notice before its contract with the county can be terminated. Washington County’s split with its longtime economic development partner took...

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WORLD BRIEFLY Trump praises Congo, Rwanda as they sign peace deal

December 5, 2025

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump praised the leaders of the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda for their courage as they signed onto a deal on Thursday aimed at ending the conflict in eas...

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December 5, 2025

TODAY IN HISTORY Today is Friday, Dec. 5, the 339th day of 2025. There are 26 days left in the year. Today in history: On Dec. 5, 2013, Nelson Mandela, the anti-apartheid leader who became South Afric...

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POLICE LOG

Rostraver Township

December 5, 2025

• Loran Michele Musser, 27, of Monongahela was charged with DUI, intent to possess a controlled substance, use/possession of drug paraphernalia, driving without inspection and driving an unregistered ...

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Allegheny County homicide detectives probing man’s death

December 5, 2025

Police believe the July 12 death of William Daley Jr. of West Mifflin was related to a March 30 incident. By TribLive Allegheny County homicide detectives are investigating the death of a West Mifflin...

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A budget failure doesn’t earn a pay raise

December 5, 2025

FOR MOST PEOPLE, GETTING A RAISE is not a given. It is also a process. You have a performance evaluation. Your whole scope of work over the last year is reviewed. Did you meet expectations? Did you ex...