Pittsburgh news

• Beaver Man Convicted Of Arranging Parents’ Slayings As Teen Has Chance For Parole After Re-Sentencing

  26-01-2019 23:45
  Follow KDKA-TV: Facebook | Twitter
  BEAVER, Pa. (AP) – A man convicted as a teenager of hiring a pair of classmates to kill his parents in their western Pennsylvania home more than two decades ago could now have a chance of parole beginning at age 76.
  Thirty-nine-year-old Brian Samuel was sentenced in 1997 to two consecutive life terms without possibility of parole, but a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling required him to be re-sentenced.
  The Beaver County Times reports that a judge last week
  
  Read more

• Two men tending to disabled car are killed after falling from the Parkway East

  26-01-2019 22:43 via post-gazette.com
  
  All eastbound lanes of the interstate have been shut down between Downtown and Oakland.
  
  Read more

• Two men tending to disabled car are killed after falling from Parkway East

  26-01-2019 22:43 via post-gazette.com
  
  All eastbound lanes of the interstate have been shut down between Downtown and Oakland.
  
  Read more

• Two killed after falling from Parkway East; highway has reopened

  26-01-2019 22:43 via post-gazette.com
  
  All eastbound lanes of the interstate have been shut down between Downtown and Oakland.
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• Parkway East outbound shut down after fatal multi-vehicle crash near Downtown

  26-01-2019 22:43 via post-gazette.com
  
  All eastbound lanes of the interstate have been shut down between Downtown and Oakland.
  
  Read more

• 2 Fall Off Overpass After Parkway Accident

  26-01-2019 22:31
  Follow KDKA-TV: Facebook | Twitter
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Two people fell off a Parkway overpass onto Second Avenue after an accident in the outbound lanes on Saturday afternoon, sources confirmed to KDKA.
  Police, EMS and fire first responders are on the scene.UPDATE: Multi vehicle crash on I-376 eastbound between Exit 71A – Grant St and Exit 72A – Forbes Ave/Oakland.All lanes closed.
  — 511PA Pittsburgh (@511PAPittsburgh) January 26, 2019
  The accident happened near the Birmi
  
  Read more

• 2 Dead Falling Off Parkway Overpass Onto Second Avenue

  26-01-2019 22:31
  Follow KDKA-TV: Facebook | Twitter
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Two men are dead after they fell from a Parkway overpass onto Second Avenue near the Oakland exit on Saturday afternoon.
  Photo Credit: Bryce Lutz/KDKA
  The accident happened around 4 p.m. and the traffic is deadlocked in every direction around it as of 7:30 p.m.The early information indicates there was a disabled vehicle on the Parkway. A second car stopped to assists the disabled vehicle. There were two people out of their vehicles whe
  
  Read more

• 2 Dead After Falling Off Parkway Overpass Onto Second Avenue

  26-01-2019 22:31
  Follow KDKA-TV: Facebook | Twitter
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Two men are dead after they fell from a Parkway overpass onto Second Avenue near the Oakland exit on Saturday afternoon.
  Photo Credit: Bryce Lutz/KDKA
  The accident happened around 4 p.m. and the traffic was deadlocked in every direction around it. The Parkway reopened at about 8:30 p.m. on Saturday.The early information indicates there was a disabled vehicle on the Parkway. A second car stopped to assist the disabled vehicle. There wer
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• Prepare for coldest period in two decades: "Mother Nature is going to put the hate on us"

  26-01-2019 20:12 via post-gazette.com
  
  National Weather Service forecasts 10-degree and below temperatures this week to be the coldest stretch in Pittsburgh since 1994.
  
  Read more

• Trump Donates $100,000 From Salary To Alcoholism Research

  26-01-2019 17:41
  Follow KDKA-TV: Facebook | Twitter
  WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has donated his salary from the third-quarter of 2018 to the federal agency that researches alcoholism and alcohol-related problems.
  The White House says Trump donated $100,000 to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism.
  Alcoholism is a personal issue for the president. His older brother, Fred Jr., died in 1981 after struggling with alcoholism, and the president has said he learned from his brother&r
  
  Read more

• Football Great Joe Montana Looking To Score With Marijuana

  26-01-2019 16:31
  Follow KDKA-TV: Facebook | Twitter
  SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Hall of Fame quarterback Joe Montana, looking to hit pay dirt in the legal marijuana industry, is part of a $75 million investment in a pot operator, it was announced Thursday.
  San Jose, California-based Caliva said it will use the investment to grow a company that includes a farm, a retail store, distribution center and delivery service. It also distributes its branded products in dozens of other retail outlets in the state.
  The form
  
  Read more

• Amazon Testing Delivery By Self-Driving Robots

  26-01-2019 16:24
  Follow KDKA-TV: Facebook | Twitter
  NEW YORK (AP) — Amazon is bringing delivery robots to the streets of a Seattle suburb.
  The online shopping giant says it started to test self-driving robots in Snohomish County, Washington, Wednesday that can bring Amazon packages to shoppers’ doorsteps.
  The robots are light blue, about the size of a Labrador, have six wheels and the Amazon smile logo stamped on its side, according to Amazon photos. Six of them will be roaming the sidewalks and stre
  
  Read more

• Golden State Warriors Visit Former President Barack Obama

  26-01-2019 15:11
  Follow KDKA-TV: Facebook | Twitter
  WASHINGTON (AP) — The Golden State Warriors spent about an hour with former President Barack Obama.
  The meeting took place Thursday at Obama’s office in Washington before the defending NBA champs beat the Wizards 126-118.
  Players and coach Steve Kerr were reluctant to talk about it.
  A photo was posted on Instagram but has since been deleted.
  Stephen Curry said he had no idea where the idea came from. All-Star forward Kevin Durant said it was amazing
  
  Read more

• The week's best reads: Josh Dobbs might not rest this offseason, refugees here find a new reason to move, and more

  26-01-2019 15:00 via post-gazette.com
  
  Josh Dobbs has a busy offseason. Refugees here find a new reason to move. Government workers turn to a Robinson basement. Here are the week’s best reads.
  
  Read more

• Blind Woman Says Uber Driver Denied Ride Because Of Service Dog

  26-01-2019 14:57
  Follow KDKA-TV: Facebook | Twitter
  Denver, CO (KMGH) — A legally blind Denver woman tried to take an Uber to class Thursday morning, but she said when the driver saw her service dog, he refused to let her in. But Uber’s response to that is what made her want to share her story.
  “I have a rare eye condition, and I can’t see things unless they are very close to me,” said Mollie Baland, who has learned how to adapt with her guide dog Ferris by her side. “He was b
  
  Read more

• North Strabane K-9 Officer Drago Back To Work After Life-Threatening Illness

  26-01-2019 14:48
  Follow KDKA-TV: Facebook | Twitter
  NORTH STRABANE TOWNSHIP (KDKA) – A North Strabane Township K-9 is back on the job after overcoming a “life-threatening” medical condition.In a Facebook post to the North Strabane Township Police Department’s page, K-9 Officer Drago was back to work Friday.RELATED STORY: Police K-9 With ‘Life-Threatening’ Medical Condition Showing Signs Of Improvement
  “Drago received his medical clearance and he reported for work this mo
  
  Read more

• Man shot dead in Penn Hills parking lot

  26-01-2019 14:41 via post-gazette.com
  
  Police arrived at The Lounge on Verona just after 1 a.m. and discovered a 48-year-old man inside his vehicle with multiple gunshot wounds.
  
  Read more

• Man killed in Penn Hills parking lot

  26-01-2019 14:41 via post-gazette.com
  
  Police arrived at The Lounge on Verona just after 1 a.m. and discovered a 48-year-old man inside his vehicle with multiple gunshot wounds.
  
  Read more

• Louis C.K.'s Improv set: outrageous, offensive and often funny

  26-01-2019 13:56 via post-gazette.com
  
  The troubled comedian road-tested material across three sold-out shows in Homestead this week.
  
  Read more

• Digital Media Company BuzzFeed Cutting 15 Percent Of Jobs

  26-01-2019 13:55
  Follow KDKA-TV: Facebook | Twitter
  NEW YORK (AP) — Digital media company BuzzFeed is cutting 15 percent of its jobs, or about 200 people, to trim expenses and become profitable.
  BuzzFeed CEO Jonah Peretti wrote employees Wednesday that the layoffs will help BuzzFeed avoid having to raise money from investors again.
  The privately held company has not been profitable for several years. It has raised hundreds of millions from such investors as Comcast’s NBCUniversal.
  Based in New York,
  
  Read more

• One Person Injured In Early Morning Penn Hills Shooting

  26-01-2019 12:32
  Follow KDKA-TV: Facebook | Twitter
  PENN HILLS (KDKA) – One person was injured during a shooting in Penn Hills.The shooting happened at approximately 12:10 a.m. in the 4300-block of Verona Road. Officers were dispatched to the parking lot of The Lounge where they found a male inside his vehicle suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.
  Officials later identified the victim as 48-year-old Paul McMillian of Verona. Police say McMillan was transported to an area hospital where he later died from
  
  Read more

• Driver Flees Rollover Crash, Leaves Passenger Trapped In Vehicle

  26-01-2019 05:16
  Follow KDKA-TV: Facebook | Twitter
  DUQUESNE HEIGHTS (KDKA) — One person ran from a crash that left another person trapped in Duquesne Heights on Friday night.
  It happened around 10:30 p.m. on Republic Street near Greenleaf Street.
  One vehicle rolled over in the crash.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA)
  Pittsburgh Police say according to a preliminary investigation, the driver of the vehicle managed to get out and run away from the crash.
  The driver left a female passenger, who was trapped in the vehicle
  
  Read more

• 10-Year-Old In Critical Condition After Being Found Under Van

  26-01-2019 04:30
  Follow KDKA-TV: Facebook | Twitter
  POLISH HILL (KDKA) — A 10-year-old boy is in critical condition after he was discovered under a van in the parking lot of the West Penn Rec Center in Polish Hill.
  Police say he was part of a group of 12 kids who were getting on the van to leave around 8:35 p.m. Friday, when somehow the little boy wound up underneath the vehicle.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA)
  A police commander said that it’s unclear if the van was moving forward or backward before the child
  
  Read more

• 10-Year-Old In Critical Condition After Apparently Slipping Under Van

  26-01-2019 04:30
  Follow KDKA-TV: Facebook | Twitter
  POLISH HILL (KDKA) — A 10-year-old boy is in critical condition after he was discovered under a van in the parking lot of the West Penn Rec Center in Polish Hill.
  Police say he was part of a group of 12 kids who were getting on the van to leave around 8:35 p.m. Friday, when somehow the little boy wound up underneath the vehicle.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA)
  A police commander said that it’s unclear if the van was moving forward or backward before the child
  
  Read more

• Man's death in Carrick fire ruled homicide

  26-01-2019 04:23 via post-gazette.com
  
  Martin Boehm, 53, was killed Aug. 18 in a blaze in the 1600 block of Leolyn Street.
  
  Read more

• Death Of Man Killed In Carrick House Fire Ruled A Homicide

  26-01-2019 04:19
  Follow KDKA-TV: Facebook | Twitter
  CARRICK (KDKA) — Officials say the death of a man killed in a Carrick house fire back in August is being considered a homicide.
  A large fire engulfed a home on Leolyn Street back on Aug. 18, 2018.
  As demolition and excavation crews were digging through the rubble of the home on Aug. 21, officials found the remains of 53-year-old Martin Thomas Boehm.
  RELATED STORIES:Officials: Body Found In Rubble Of Carrick House Fire
  Carrick Woman Jumps From Burning Home
  
  Read more

• Police Searching For Runaway Teen From Indiana County

  26-01-2019 03:14
  Follow KDKA-TV: Facebook | Twitter
  AULTMAN, Pa. (KDKA) — Police are searching for a runaway teen in Indiana County.
  Pennsylvania State Police say 16-year-old Taylor Blystone, of Aultman, Pa., left her home on 3rd Street around 1 a.m. Friday. She possibly left in a dark blue vehicle.
  She is described as 5-feet-8-inches tall and weighs about 120 pounds. She has brown eyes and brown wavy hair that is below shoulder length.RUNAWAY JUVENILE. Taylor Blystone, 16 YOA, Female, of Aultman, PA. Left
  
  Read more

• Pa. Fish & Boat Commission Recruiting Waterways Conservation Officers

  26-01-2019 02:51
  Follow KDKA-TV: Facebook | Twitter
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission is recruiting waterways conservation officers.
  They’re looking for up to 20 recruits to begin training this summer.
  The application period is Jan. 30 through Feb. 19.Applications will be available here after Jan. 30.Applicants must meet the following basic criteria:• Pennsylvania residency• Possess a valid driver’s license• Be at least 21 years of age• High Schoo
  
  Read more

• ‘We Can Make It Fair’: Port Authority CEO Announces Plans For Fare Capping

  26-01-2019 02:02
  Follow KDKA-TV: Facebook | Twitter
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The next time you hop on the bus or grab the T, know that the Port Authority of Allegheny County is working to save you money.
  “Is it fair? Is it appropriate to balance your budget on the backs of your patrons? And I’m going to say no on that one,” Katharine Kelleman, Port Authority CEO, said.
  Kelleman discussed fair prices for bus fare Friday.
  “We know that folks that don’t have access — convenient
  
  Read more

• Police: 89-Year-Old Man Swindled Out Of Thousands In Sweepstakes Hoax

  26-01-2019 00:46
  Follow KDKA-TV: Facebook | Twitter
  HEMPFIELD TOWNSHIP (KDKA) — An 89-year-old Westmoreland County man was swindled out of thousands of dollars in a sweepstakes hoax.
  State police say the Hempfield Township man was advised to accept a $35,000 reward in the mail or else he would be taken to a court by a representative claiming to be from the “American Senior Citizens Award.”
  The scammers then told the victim to send a $10,000 check to them in order to receive the $35,000 reward a
  
  Read more

• Route 51 Shut Down Twice After Car Fire, Accident

  26-01-2019 00:42
  Follow KDKA-TV: Facebook | Twitter
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Route 51 was shut down twice Friday afternoon after a car fire and an accident that happened within hours of one another.
  The first incident happened just after 4 p.m. near Crane Avenue. Viewer video from Melanie Jo Meiser showed flames and smoke pouring from underneath the hood of a four-door sedan. 
  One northbound lane and two southbound lanes were shut down between Woodruff Street and Crane Avenue for about an hour.
  The car was
  
  Read more

• Chatham University mourns the death of their 'campus cat'

  26-01-2019 00:28 via post-gazette.com
  
  University loved the “mysterious, magical” brown mackerel tabby cat that frequently visited Chatham’s Shadyside campus.
  
  Read more

• High school students get their shot on 'Hamilton' stage

  26-01-2019 00:27 via post-gazette.com
  
  About 2,700 students from local high schools participated in the Hamilton Education Program, which Broadway with the classroom. 
   
  
  Read more

• Stung by an FBI agent's death, the Pittsburgh cop who tried to save him now aids traumatized officers

  26-01-2019 00:14 via post-gazette.com
  
  Detective Carla Kearns launched the Pittsburgh police peer assistance program after FBI agent Sam Hicks was fatally shot in 2008.
  
  Read more

Follow @PittsburghNews_ on Twitter!