NEW YORK (AP) — Federal prosecutors in New York have decided not to file any additional charges in their investigation of illegal hush money payments orchestrated by President Donald Trump’s lawyer before the 2016 election. That’s according to two people who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity. They were briefed on the decision but were not authorized to speak about it publicly. Michael Cohen pleaded guilty last year to violating campaign finance law by arranging the payments.

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Online casino-style gambling is now available around the clock in Pennsylvania. Regulators said Thursday that two casinos passed this week’s tests to begin operating online gambling portals 24 hours a day for patrons statewide who are at least 21 years old. Nevada, New Jersey and Delaware are the only other states where it is legal. Parx Casino and Penn National’s Hollywood Casino are now operating online casino games on websites and mobile applications.

Pennsylvanians would be allowed to hunt three Sundays out of the year under legislation passed by the state Senate. Don Rooney has details…

As Congress takes up legislation (HR 3375) to prevent robocalls this week, a new survey says too many Pennsylvanians are vulnerable to phone scams, and 9% of respondents said they’ve fallen for one. AARP Pennsylvania is urging them to report scam calls to local and federal authorities, to help reduce their frequency and hold scammers accountable. More from Jenn Stanley…

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania’s highest court is overturning lower court decisions and ruling that Pittsburgh has the authority to require paid sick leave for workers. Wednesday’s ruling by the state Supreme Court lets the city’s 2015 ordinance stand. Mayor William Peduto is calling it a huge win for people who live and work in Pittsburgh.

MARIANNA, Pa. (AP) — Authorities say an ATV rider was killed when he was thrown off it and struck by another vehicle on a road in western Pennsylvania. Marianna police say borough resident Tyler Raymond Markoff was driving his ATV on Rosewood Avenue when it overturned around 5:15 p.m. Wednesday as he tried to make a right turn. Markoff landed in the opposite lane of traffic and ended up in the path of the other vehicle. Markoff was taken to a hospital but later died there. No other injuries were reported.

UNIONTOWN, Pa. (AP) — Police say two brothers, ages 1 and 3, have drowned in their swimming pool in Fayette County. Uniontown Police were called to the home on Whiteman Avenue around 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. Police say adults were at home. Authorities are investigating how the boys ended up in the pool.

A baby who was born in a convenience store bathroom in New Castle has died. Emergency responders say they found the boy’s mother giving her son CPR in the women’s restroom at a Sheetz store in Lawrence County on Tuesday. Emergency responders say they found the boy’s mother giving her son CPR in the women’s restroom on Tuesday. Shenango Fire District Chief David Rishel tells the New Castle News the woman told responders she did not know she was pregnant.

(Photos, taken by Sandy Giordano, of Charlene Geffel addressing the board)

BOTH THE AMBRIDGE AND BADEN LIBRARIES ARE UPSET WITH THE SCHOOL BOARD’S DECISION TO CUT FUNDING. BEAVER COUNTY RADIO NEWS CORRESPONDENT SANDY GIORDANO HAS MORE. Click on ‘play’ to hear Sandy’s report…

WEATHER FORECAST FOR THURSDAY, JULY 18TH, 2019

 

*** EXCESSIVE HEAT WAVE FROM 12 NOON FRIDAY UNTIL
8PM SATURDAY ***

TODAY – SOME MORNING CLOUDS…FOLLOWED BY SOME
AFTERNOON SUNSHINE. A STRAY SHOWER OR
THUNDERSTORM IS POSSIBLE. HIGH – 88.

TONIGHT – MOSTLY CLEAR. LOW – 72.

FRIDAY – HAZY, HOT AND HUMID. A STRAY SHOWER OR
THUNDERSTORM IS POSSIBLE. HIGH – 93.

SATURDAY – PARTLY SUNNY, HAZY, HOT AND HUMID.
HIGH – 94.

SUNDAY – PARTLY CLOUDY WITH AFTERNOON SHOWERS
OR THUNDERSTORMS. HIGH NEAR 90.