Suspect in shooting of two National Guard members faces murder charge

WASHINGTON (AP) — Charges against the man accused of shooting two National Guard members have been upgraded to first-degree murder after one of the soldiers died, the U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia announced Friday, while investigators continued to seek a motive.

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AUGUST FUN FEST DELIVERS SMILES & THRILLS

August 3, 2026

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Pa. asks Trump admin how it identified potential noncitizens registered to vote

By By CARTER WALKER Votebeat

August 3, 2026

The Department of Homeland Security has said there may be more than 14,000 noncitizens registered to vote in the state, but hasn’t provided details. Pennsylvania state officials are pushing back on th...

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Final plans underway for the Cook Farm 250th celebration

By MICHAEL VINSICK mvinsick@yourmvi.com

August 3, 2026

The festivities will be from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday at 347 Cook Road, Belle Vernon. Final preparations are underway for the 250th anniversary celebration for the historic Cook Farm this weekend. Ma...

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Pa. Senate hearing focuses on lowering grocery costs

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

August 3, 2026

State Sen. Nick Pisciottano, D-West Mifflin, was among the Senate Democrats who participated. As grocery prices continue to strain household budgets, Pennsylvania lawmakers heard from farmers, labor l...

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August 3, 2026

Find out what happens at the Elizabeth Township commissioner’s meeting in tomorrow’s MVI.

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CRIME BRIEF

August 3, 2026

Allegheny County police are investigating what they said was a robbery that turned into a shooting early Saturday morning. Officers were called to the 800 block of Jenny Lind Street just before 1 a.m....