Local Sports Update – Thursday, 7/31

Local Sports Update – Thursday, 7/31

Thursday, July 31 by wcednews

Pittsburgh Pirates: The Pittsburgh Pirates have won five games in a row, and the Bucs have swept a pair of series in the past 10 days. Yesterday, the Pirates made it a sweep of the Giants in San Francisco with a 2-1 extra innings win.... Read More.

DuBois Mall Seeking Property Value Appraisal

Thursday, July 31 by wcednews

DUBOIS - The DuBois Mall is seeking their tax assessment to be reappraised. With declining property value, and an increase of stores closing, the mall is seeking a new appraisal in hopes of lowering their annual tax bill. Commissioners say that this appraisal will cost roughly... Read More.

Over the Influence to Perform in DuBois

Thursday, July 31 by wcednews

DUBOIS – DuBois’ “Music in the Park” concert series will continue tonight at the Edward V Cherry Amphitheater. Between 6:30pm and 8pm you can enjoy this week’s live performance by Over the Influence. So, bring your chair and your friends and enjoy the live music in... Read More.

Senate Democrats try to force DOJ to release Epstein files using little-known law

Wednesday, July 30 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Senate Democrats on Wednesday said they are attempting to force the release of the Jeffrey Epstein files through a little-known, decades-old law.All seven Democrats on the Homeland Security Committee invoked a law that requires federal agencies provide information about "any matter within the jurisdiction... Read More.

Texas Republicans propose new congressional maps that could allow GOP gains

Wednesday, July 30 by ABC News

(TEXAS) -- New congressional maps were proposed by Republican state legislators in Texas on Wednesday, following a push by President Donald Trump for maps more favorable to Republicans to help the GOP keep the majority in the U.S. House in 2026.The maps come as Texas... Read More.

Jeremy Renner on Marvel return: ‘I’m sure we’ll end up doing season 2’ of ‘Hawkeye’

Wednesday, July 30 by ABC News

Jeremy Renner thinks there will be a season 2 of Hawkeye.In a recent interview with Empire magazine, the actor said he is sure a second season of the Marvel Disney+ TV show, in which he plays the lead role of Clint Barton/Hawkeye, will... Read More.

Kamala Harris says she won’t run for governor of California in 2026

Wednesday, July 30 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Former Vice President Kamala Harris will not run for California governor in 2026, after months of considering the prospect of being the chief executive of her home state."In recent months, I have given serious thought to asking the people of California for... Read More.

Hegseth aide berates ‘sham’ review by IG office of secretary’s Signal chat

Wednesday, July 30 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- A top aide to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is berating independent auditors at the Pentagon for their ongoing review into the secretary's use of the Signal messaging app, calling the assessment "a political witch hunt" and a "sham."The statement by Sean Parnell,... Read More.

Grace Van Patten stars in ‘The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox’ trailer

Wednesday, July 30 by ABC News

The official trailer for The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox has arrived.Hulu released the trailer for the upcoming limited series on Wednesday.The show is inspired by the story of Amanda Knox's wrongful conviction for the murder of her roommate, Meredith Kercher, "and her... Read More.

Father accused of killing 9-year-old daughter he falsely claimed was kidnapped pleads not guilty

Wednesday, July 30 by ABC News

(NEW YORK ) -- A father accused of killing his 9-year-old daughter in upstate New York and then falsely claiming she was kidnapped pleaded not guilty on Wednesday.Luciano Frattolin, of Montreal, was arraigned in Essex County on an indictment charging him with second-degree murder... Read More.