2 state police troopers injured in chase with erratic driver

By By BRIAN C. RITTMEYER TribLive

Two state police troopers were hurt at the end of a multi-county chase that began after state police responded to a report of an erratic driver on Interstate 79 in North Strabane, Washington County early Saturday morning.

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As electric bills rise, some states are focusing on utilities’ growing profits

May 18, 2026

Pennsylvania is one of several states that are currently working to block proposed rate increases. HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — The artificial intelligence boom is leading to fights in some states over grow...

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Monessen gets updates on STMP, Donner Avenue projects

By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com

May 18, 2026

A public appeal was made for donations to help repair the City Park walking track. Monessen City Council members received an update on the ongoing progress of the city’s Strategic Management Planning ...

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Skill games, sports betting interests spending big on 3 GOP primaries

By By STEPHEN CARUSO Spotlight PA

May 18, 2026

State Sen. Camera Bartolotta accuses the groups of “trying to take the Senate hostage.” HARRISBURG — Gaming and gambling interests whose industries were eyed for new or higher taxes in 2025 have spent...

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Four crew members eject safely after two Navy jets crash during air show in Idaho

May 18, 2026

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — All four crew members ejected safely after two Navy jets collided and crashed on Sunday during an air show at the Mountain Home Air Force Base in western Idaho, officials said. The...

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Drone strikes UAE nuclear plant as U.S., Iran signal they’re prepared to resume war

May 18, 2026

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A drone strike sparked a fire on the edge of the United Arab Emirates’ sole nuclear power plant on Sunday in what authorities called an “unprovoked terrorist attack....