Pittsburgh news

• Penn State Survives Road Test At Iowa On Final Play

  24-09-2017 23:52
  Follow KDKA-TV: Facebook | Twitter
  IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Most teams with designs on a championship need to survive at least one game when the outcome is uncertain until the final whistle.
  No. 4 Penn State (4-0, 1-0 Big Ten) needed every second to get past Iowa on Saturday, despite a box score that suggested that the Nittany Lions dominated the Hawkeyes.
  Penn State outgained Iowa 579-273. It had 29 first downs to 11 for the Hawkeyes (3-1, 0-1) and held the ball for nearly 40 minutes.
  Yet i
  
  Read more

• Georgia Tech Overwhelms Pittsburgh 25-17 In ACC Opener

  24-09-2017 23:43
  Follow KDKA-TV: Facebook | Twitter
  ATLANTA (AP) — KirVonte Benson is taking advantage of his unexpected opportunity to lead Georgia Tech’s running game.
  Benson ran for a career-high 196 yards with two touchdowns, TaQuon Marshall added 112 yards rushing with two scoring runs, and Georgia Tech beat Pittsburgh 35-17 on Saturday in the Atlantic Coast Conference opener for each team.
  Benson, a third-year sophomore, was in line to be a backup before Dedrick Mills, the team’s leading
  
  Read more

• Grier, Crawford Help West Virginia Put Away Kansas, 56-34

  24-09-2017 23:41
  Follow KDKA-TV: Facebook | Twitter
  LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — West Virginia did what most people expected it would against Kansas in the first half Saturday, building the kind of lopsided advantage that should have made it an easy afternoon in Memorial Stadium.
  Instead, the banged-up Mountaineers blew much of that lead during a stagnant third quarter.
  It wasn’t until the fourth that Will Grier and Co. got rolling again. The star quarterback scored twice on the ground in the closing minute
  
  Read more

• Howard’s 19-Yard TD In OT Leads Bears Over Steelers 23-17

  24-09-2017 23:23
  Follow KDKA-TV: Facebook | Twitter
  CHICAGO (AP) — Jordan Howard scored on a 19-yard run in overtime to lead the Chicago Bears to a 23-17 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday.
  Howard’s winning score came two plays after rookie Tarik Cohen broke off an electric run for what appeared to be a 73-yard game-winning touchdown. But he was ruled out at the Pittsburgh 37. Howard took over from there, and the Bears (1-2) came away with a surprising victory.
  Howard had 138 of Chicago&r
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• Pirates Beat Cardinals For Second Straight Day, 4-1

  24-09-2017 23:18
  Follow KDKA-TV: Facebook | Twitter
  PITTSBURGH (AP) — The St. Louis Cardinals stumbled against the Pirates for the second straight day, allowing home runs to Starling Marte and rookie Jordan Luplow in a stinging 4-1 loss to Pittsburgh on Sunday.
  St. Louis began the day 1½ games behind Colorado for the NL’s second wild card.
  With the score 1-1, Pat Bostick singled against Seung Hwan Oh (1-6) leading off the fifth and Marte followed with his seventh home run. Luplow went deep an
  
  Read more

• Pirates End Cardinals’ Winning Streak With 11-6 Win

  24-09-2017 23:12
  Follow KDKA-TV: Facebook | Twitter
  PITTSBURGH (AP) — Lance Lynn said he felt fine. He and the St. Louis Cardinals just slipped up Saturday night.
  Lynn allowed eight runs in the first inning, and the Cardinals ended a four-game winning streak with an 11-6 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates.
  Lynn (11-8) got two outs before being pulled after six hits and eight runs in his shortest outing since Aug. 13, 2015, also at Pittsburgh.
  “There were a couple balls up, and then a couple things didn&r
  
  Read more

• 1 dead, 7 others hurt in Tennessee church shooting

  24-09-2017 22:54
  
  A gunman has been captured after opening fire at a Tennessee church, killing 1 and wounding 7.
  
  Read more

• 2017 Great Race Finish Line Videos

  24-09-2017 22:36
  Follow KDKA-TV: Facebook | TwitterPITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Thousands of runners participated in the 40th annual Richard S. Caliguiri City of Pittsburgh Great Race on Sunday.
  Samuel Mueller, of Auburn, Ala., won the 10K with a time of 21:02. Jennifer Bigham, of Pittsburgh, was the female 10K winner with a time of 53:23.
  Clay Burnett, of Chagrin Falls, Ohio, won the 5K with a time of 15:05. The female 5K winner was Natalie Bower, of Pittsburgh, who finished with a time of 17:22.
  At least 25 peopl
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• Steelers lose to Bears in OT, final score 23-17

  24-09-2017 22:26
  
  The Steelers gained national attention Sunday after head coach Mike Tomlin announced the team would remain in the locker room for the National Anthem.
  
  Read more

• Chiefs CEO Clark Hunt issues statement in wake of President Trump's criticism of the NFL

  24-09-2017 22:06
  
  Trump targeted players who kneel during the national anthem
  
  Read more

• Alejandro Villanueva stands outside of Steelers tunnel during National Anthem

  24-09-2017 21:54
  
  He was the only one on the field during the National Anthem.
  
  Read more

• Woman struck, killed in crosswalk by vehicle in Ross

  24-09-2017 21:49 via post-gazette.com
  A woman walking in a crosswalk outside the Faith Lutheran Church on Sixth Avenue in the Laurel Gardens neighborhood of Ross was struck and killed by a vehicle Sunday morning, according to Ross police.
  
  Read more

• Elderly churchgoer struck, killed in crosswalk by vehicle in Ross

  24-09-2017 21:49 via post-gazette.com
  An elderly woman crossing the street from her home in Ross to Faith Lutheran Church for Sunday morning services was struck and killed by a vehicle, authorities said.
  
  Read more

• Jennifer Lopez pledges $1 million to Hurricane Maria relief

  24-09-2017 21:41
  
  New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo and entertainer Jennifer Lopez announced relief efforts to help hurricane-ravaged Puerto Rico.
  
  Read more

• Elderly woman struck, killed by vehicle in Ross Township on her way to church

  24-09-2017 21:40
  
  Officials said the woman was hit while walking in the crosswalk.
  
  Read more

• Steelers players did not stand on sideline for National Anthem

  24-09-2017 21:35
  
  Head coach Mike Tomlin said team will be staying in the locker room before the game against the Chicago Bears.
  
  Read more

• Elderly Woman Struck By Car, Killed In Ross Township

  24-09-2017 21:30
  Follow KDKA-TV: Facebook | Twitter
  ROSS TOWNSHIP (KDKA) — An elderly woman was struck by a car and killed in Ross Township on Sunday morning.
  It happened on 6th Avenue in the Laurel Gardens neighborhood.
  Ross Police say the woman was crossing in the crosswalk as she was heading to the Lutheran Church around 9:30 a.m. when she was hit by a car.
  She was transported to Allegheny General Hospital, where she died from her injuries.
  The woman has not yet been identified.
  According to police, the
  
  Read more

• At least 100 NFL players kneel for national anthem

  24-09-2017 21:04
  
  "Our players have exercised their rights as United States citizens in order to spark conversation and action to address social injustice."
  
  Read more

• Penguins accept invitation to White House, President calls them 'great team'

  24-09-2017 20:34
  
  The team issued a statement Sunday morning.
  
  Read more

• PHOTOS: NFL players kneel to protest Trump's remarks

  24-09-2017 20:13
  
  More than 100 players sat or knelt during the national anthem to protest Trump's comments on Sunday.
  
  Read more

• Extra liquids, medical personnel helped runners cope during hot Great Race

  24-09-2017 20:05 via post-gazette.com
  Three runners were transported to local hospitals with heat-related injuries during and after Sunday’s Richard S. Caliguiri City of Pittsburgh Great Race — held on one of the hottest days in the event’s 40-year history.
  
  Read more

• Official Says At Least 6 Hurt In Tennessee Church Shooting

  24-09-2017 19:34
  Follow KDKA-TV: Facebook | TwitterNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – Authorities in Tennessee say at least six people were injured in a shooting at a church in the Nashville area.
  Nashville fire department spokesman Joseph Pleasant tells the Tennessean newspaper that at least six to eight people were hurt and were being transported to Vanderbilt Medical Center. The nature of the injuries weren’t immediately known.
  A dispatcher quoted by the newspaper said that the scene was still “active&
  
  Read more

• Several people injured in Tennessee church shooting

  24-09-2017 19:29
  
  Multiple shots were reportedly fired at the Burnette Chapel Church of Christ in Tennessee, injuring several people.
  
  Read more

• Pedestrian struck, killed by vehicle in Ross Township

  24-09-2017 19:25
  
  The accident was reported on 6th Avenue.
  
  Read more

• NFL players kneel for national anthem in London

  24-09-2017 19:17
  
  "Our players have exercised their rights as United States citizens in order to spark conversation and action to address social injustice."
  
  Read more

• Shooting In Mt. Washington Leaves 2 Injured

  24-09-2017 18:53
  Follow KDKA-TV: Facebook | TwitterPITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Two men were injured in a shooting in Mt. Washington early Sunday morning.
  Officers arrived at the scene to find one man was shot in the hand and the other was shot in the foot.
  Paramedics transported both men to UPMC Mercy where they are reported to be in stable condition.
  There is no description of the suspect at this time.
  
  Read more

• Man Gets 8 To 17 Years After Voluntary Manslaughter Plea

  24-09-2017 18:43
  Follow KDKA-TV: Facebook | TwitterUNIONTOWN, Pa. (AP) – A man has been sentenced to eight to 17 years in prison in the shooting death of a man who had just shot and killed another man in his Pennsylvania home last year.
  The (Uniontown) Herald-Standard (http://bit.ly/2hr7gnc) reports that 62-year-old Bennie Fletcher Jr. apologized after pleading guilty in to voluntary manslaughter, aggravated assault, evidence-tampering and a firearms charge in the June 2016 slaying in Uniontown.
  Fletcher s
  
  Read more

• Slain Pa. trooper's widow sues parents of Eric Frein

  24-09-2017 18:35 via post-gazette.com
  The parents of convicted cop-killer Eric Matthew Frein were aware of and fostered their son’s disdain for law enforcement that led to his slaying of state police Cpl. Bryon K. Dickson II outside the Blooming Grove barracks three years ago, the officer’s widow alleges in a lawsuit.
  
  Read more

• Crews clearing crash on Parkway East westbound

  24-09-2017 18:24 via post-gazette.com
  A car hit the road dividing barrier and overturned in the left-hand, westbound lane of the Parkway East at about noon today, closing that lane as well as the left outbound lane, Pennsylvania State Police said.
  
  Read more

• 3-year-old boy accidentally shoots uncle from backseat

  24-09-2017 17:56
  
  "It appears at some point, that three-year-old child got loose from his car seat, got a hold of the weapon and fired it."
  
  Read more

• Walmart wants to take home delivery service one step further

  24-09-2017 17:45
  
  The superstore chain wants to put your groceries away, even if you're not home.
  
  Read more

• Penguins accept invitation to White House

  24-09-2017 17:44
  
  The team issued a statement Sunday morning.
  
  Read more

• Tomlin: Steelers will not participate in National Anthem on field Sunday afternoon

  24-09-2017 17:38
  
  The team will be staying in the locker room before the game against the Chicago Bears.
  
  Read more

• Steelers Skip National Anthem But Former Army Ranger And Current LT Villanueva Stands Near Tunnel

  24-09-2017 17:25
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA/AP) — Every member of the Pittsburgh Steelers, except for one, remained in the locker room as the national anthem played before their game with the Chicago Bears.Former Army Ranger and current left tackle Alejandro Villanueva stood near the tunnel with his hand over his hear for the national anthem, the rest of the team remained in the locker room.
  ##Alejandro Villanueva emerges from locker room during playing of national anthem #MilitaryHero pic.twitter.com/gSqZvoKl7M
  &md
  
  Read more

• Woman bitten by venomous copperhead snake at restaurant

  24-09-2017 16:50
  
  "Initially, it felt like I was stung by a bee or a hornet or something," said victim Rachel Myrick.
  
  Read more

• Good Samaritans, volunteers from Miami Dolphins help woman recover from Hurricane Irma

  24-09-2017 16:42
  
  "My husband and I are big Dolphins' fans, and this is a total coincidence that they're here to clean up for us."
  
  Read more

• Police: Man Shot From Another Vehicle On Pittsburgh Bridge

  24-09-2017 16:38
  Follow KDKA-TV: Facebook | TwitterPITTSBURGH (AP) – Police say a man was wounded as he was shot by someone in another vehicle on a Pittsburgh bridge.
  Officials were called when a man arrived at a hospital shortly before 7 p.m. Saturday with a gunshot wound to the buttocks.
  Investigators said a sedan was heading across the Birmingham Bridge from the South Side to the Hill District when another vehicle pulled up on its right side and multiple rounds were fired into the sedan.
  Police said the
  
  Read more

• Recall Rundown: Everything pulled from shelves September 17-23

  24-09-2017 16:24
  
  Did you miss any of these recalls last week?
  
  Read more

• About two dozen players kneel for national anthem in London

  24-09-2017 16:07
  
  The two sides in the nation's most popular professional sports league united on Saturday in a manner unseen in years.
  
  Read more

• Unity Township municipal building on fire

  24-09-2017 16:06
  
  Municipal building in Unity Township on fire
  
  Read more

• Woman fights for right to paint her business pink

  24-09-2017 16:02
  
  "It's positive. It's beautiful, I think it's a beautiful color - people know me as 'pink girl.' That's just who I am, that's my business - everything I own is pink."
  
  Read more

• Fire destroys nearly half of Unity Township's public works trucks

  24-09-2017 15:59 via post-gazette.com
  Unity Township’s public works garage was destroyed by fire Sunday morning, along with nearly half of the municipality’s trucks inside it that handle road maintenance, snow plowing, hauling and other duties.
  
  Read more

• Fire crews respond to blaze at Unity municipal complex

  24-09-2017 15:59 via post-gazette.com
  A fire was reported in a service shed behind the Unity Township municipal building on Sunday morning, according to a Westmoreland County emergency dispatcher.
  
  Read more

• Police looking for 2 suspects in East Liberty gas station robbery

  24-09-2017 15:09 via post-gazette.com
  Pittsburgh police are looking for two males accused of robbing an East Liberty gas station Saturday night.
  
  Read more

• Two hurt in Mount Washington shooting

  24-09-2017 14:59 via post-gazette.com
  Two males were injured in a shooting overnight on Mount Washington, according to Pittsburgh police.
  
  Read more

• Oakland’s Maxwell First MLB Player To Kneel During Anthem

  24-09-2017 14:49
  Follow KDKA-TV: Facebook | TwitterOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) – Bruce Maxwell of the Oakland Athletics has become the first major league baseball player to kneel during the national anthem.
  Maxwell dropped to a knee just outside Oakland’s dugout on Saturday, adopting a protest started by former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick in response to police treatment of blacks. Maxwell’s teammates stood in a line next to him. Teammate Mark Canha, who is white, put his right han
  
  Read more

• Heroic school bus driver saves family in distress

  24-09-2017 14:43
  
  "I got a call from my daughter...she told me that her daddy was...sitting on the couch asleep with his eyes open. I left five minutes before that. Everything was fine."
  
  Read more

• Record Challenging Heat Today

  24-09-2017 14:33
  
  Record Challenging HeatToday
  
  Read more

• Man born with no arms prepares for swimming championships

  24-09-2017 14:04
  
  "He's the number one, most inspirational swimmer I've coached. And he works so hard."
  
  Read more

• Trump Travel Ban Expires Sunday; New Restrictions Expected

  24-09-2017 13:17
  Follow KDKA-TV: Facebook | TwitterWASHINGTON (AP) – President Donald Trump is expected to announce new restrictions on travel to the United States as his ban on visitors from six Muslim-majority countries sunsets Sunday, 90 days after it went into effect.
  The Department of Homeland Security has recommended the president sign off on new, more targeted restrictions on foreign nationals from countries it says refuse to share sufficient information with the U.S. or haven’t taken necessar
  
  Read more

Follow @PittsburghNews_ on Twitter!