Team Trump had to start a war to learn how the global economy works

E arly Monday morning, financial markets surged when President Donald Trump claimed there had been productive talks with Iran about ending the war. Therefore he backed off a vow to bomb Iranian power plants if the Strait of Hormuz wasn’t reopened by Monday evening. Iran denies any such talks actually took place.

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‘Eggstravaganza’ at PennWest

April 3, 2026

Saylor Batovsky, 3, of Brownsville picks up an egg as PennWest California’s Office of Volunteer Programs and Service Learning held its annual “Eggstravaganza” on campus Thursday evening. Jenn Codelupp...

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Death penalty withdrawn in killing of police officer

April 3, 2026

The DA’s office made the decision after receiving Johnathan Morris’ psychiatric records. By PAULA REED WARD TribLive The man accused of killing McKeesport police Officer Sean Sluganski will not face t...

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Owner of Castle Blood receives national award

April 3, 2026

Ricky Dick was recognized by the Haunted Attraction Association last weekend. By STACEY FEDEROFF For the MVI Ricky Dick, who started what became Castle Blood in 1993, was among 10 awardees at the 2026...

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Probe into Donora man’s death could take 4-6 months

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

April 3, 2026

The Donora resident died after an encounter with police in March. More than two weeks after John “Koo Koo” Miller died following an encounter with Donora police, Pennsylvania State Police are waiting ...

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No tax increase in McKeesport Area’s preliminary budget

By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com

April 3, 2026

Board President David Seropian is concerned about using more than $4M from an existing surplus to bring it into balance. At Thursday’s work session McKeesport Area school board members discussed the d...

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McKeesport police to partner with county for A-Team; promotes officer

By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com

April 3, 2026

It will operate as a “fourth branch of emergency services.” McKeesport City Council gave its authorization Wednesday for the city’s police department to partner with Allegheny County to implement a su...