• Remains Found In Yard In 2018 Identified As Woman Last Seen In 1960s

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    PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Pittsburgh Police say human remains found buried in a yard in Garfield last year have been identified as a woman who was last seen in 1964.
    No missing person report was ever filed when Mary Arcuri went missing in the fall of 1964. According to investigators, she and her husband, Albert Arcuri, lived in a home on Black Street in Garfield during the early 1960s.
    Now, the confirmation of the remains found in the backyard of the home in Fe
  • Police Arrest 4 Suspects In Bell Twp. Theft Ring

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    BELL TOWNSHIP (KDKA) — Police have arrested two men who allegedly stole go-carts, cans of fuel, tools, auto parts and more in Westmoreland County back in December.
    According to investigators, the four suspects hit several locations before being caught.
    According to state police, 42-year-old Dennis Riley, 33-year-old Jessica Caldwell, and Michael Lint and David Ziegenhagen, both 36, are responsible for at least six thefts around Bell Township starting last
  • City Officials In Talks To Replace Closing Hill District Shop ‘N Save

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    HILL DISTRICT (KDKA) — City officials are in talks to try to replace the Shop ‘n Save that’s going out in the Hill District.
    Getting the Shop ‘n Save to open in an economically declining area took years of effort, so when it opened five years ago, it was a big deal. Now it’s just as big a deal that the store is closing.
    It’s the only full-service grocery store in the Hill, and come next month, it will close its doors.
  • Imperial Man Arrested For Allegedly Having Child Porn On His Computer

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    IMPERIAL (KDKA) – It began in October 2018 with an undercover investigation by state police into the sharing of child pornography on the internet.The investigation lead officers to 2803 Timberglen Drive in Imperial, the home of 37-year-old Kenneth Ricker.A search warrant was issued and this week officers from the state police searched his home, seizing a desktop computer, where investigators found filed of child porn.
    Police say Ricker admitted to downloa
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  • PWSA: Smallman Street water/sewer line project to finish on time, under budget

    PWSA: Smallman Street water/sewer line project to finish on time, under budget
    Part of PWSA’s focus was to separate combined storm and sanitary sewer lines.
  • ‘Do Not Call’ Bill Receives Unanimous Approval By House Lawmakers

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    HARRISBURG (KDKA) – Legislation to improve and strengthen the states “Do Not Call” list was unanimously approved by lawmakers.According to a statement from Representative Lori Mizgorski, Pa. House of Representatives unanimously passed House Bill 318. The legislation backed by the Allegheny County lawmaker will improve and strengthen the states “Do Not Call” list.“I am excited to share that the House has unanimously passed my
  • Hempfield Area High School Gun Rumors Lead To Increased Police Presence

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    HEMPFIELD TOWNSHIP (KDKA) — There will be an increased police presence at Hempfield Area High School on Friday.
    School officials say the administration received reports Thursday afternoon about rumors of a student or students bringing guns to the high school on Friday.
    The administration and school police investigated but did not find any evidence to substantiate the rumors.
    Superintendent Dr. Tammy S. Wolicki says there will be an increased police presen
  • Study Finds Spike In Pa. Child Abuse-Related Deaths

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    HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) – A new study says the number of Pennsylvania children killed or nearly killed after abuse had occurred spiked recently, likely driven by changes to state law and heightened awareness in the wake of the Jerry Sandusky and Roman Catholic clergy child sexual abuse scandals.
    The state Human Services Department issued a report Thursday into fatalities and near fatalities during 2015 and 2016.
    It shows both types of reports were up sharply
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  • Fund Set Up For Westmoreland Co. Couple Who Lost Home, 7 Pets In House Fire

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    ALLEGHENY TOWNSHIP (KDKA) — People are hoping to raise money for a Westmoreland County couple who lost their home in a fire.
    It happened along Route 356 in Allegheny Township on Valentine’s Day.
    Mike and Suzanne lost everything they owned, along with two dogs and five cats.
    Friends have set up a fire recovery fund. 
    You can make donations through PayPal by using the email address [email protected].
    Checks (with “Donnelly
  • Pa. auditor general wants to brainstorm with community to fix Penn Hills School District

    Pa. auditor general wants to brainstorm with community to fix Penn Hills School District
    The grand jury report noted that the district’s dire financial position makes it unclear how it will recover or even continue to operate.
  • Sen. Casey: Federal Money For Pittsburgh Aircraft Construction Project May Be At Risk

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    HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) – U.S. Sen. Bob Casey’s office says federal money for submarine manufacturing in Philadelphia, aircraft construction in Pittsburgh and other projects in Pennsylvania could be at risk of being diverted by the Trump administration to help finance a U.S.-Mexico border wall.
    Casey’s office said Thursday that there’s nearly $200 million in congressionally approved money for military construction projects in Pennsylvania.
  • Ex-Penn State President Spanier’s Request For Appeal Denied

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    HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) – The man who served as Penn State’s president when the Jerry Sandusky child molestation scandal erupted may soon be headed to jail after Pennsylvania’s highest court said it will not take up his appeal.
    The state Supreme Court on Thursday declined to hear Graham Spanier‘s appeal of a misdemeanor child endangerment conviction related to his handling of a 2001 complaint about Sandusky showering with a boy in the footb
  • Bellevue Police Issue Warning About ’48 Hour Challenge’

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    BELLEVUE (KDKA) — Bellevue Borough Police have issued a warning about a 48-hour challenge circling social media.
    The Bellevue Borough Police Department posted the warning on their Facebook page Tuesday.
    (Photo Credit: Bellevue Borough Police Department/Facebook)
    Police say the challenge encourages teenagers to “go missing” for 48 hours and says participants will “receive points” for social media posts about their disappearance.
    The
  • Police: Man Wearing Gorilla Suit Accused Of Breaking Into Home

    SULPHUR, La. (CBS Local) — A Louisiana man allegedly broke into a home while wearing a gorilla suit and is under arrest, authorities said.
    Jeremie Moran was found Feb. 13 wearing a black gorilla suit and hiding under a mattress in a home in Sulpher, according to police.
    Officers had responded to a call about a suspicious person in an all-black costume, who was looking through windows of homes and sneaking through yards, KPLC reported.
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    — KNOE 8 News
  • Garfield woman who disappeared in 1964 found buried in her own backyard

    Garfield woman who disappeared in 1964 found buried in her own backyard
    Retired Assistant Chief Therese Rocco, who once led the bureau’s missing person unit and was the Arcuris’ neighbor, helped crack the case.
  • City to enforce 'clean construction' law on new bridge in Swisshelm Park's Duck Hollow

    City to enforce 'clean construction' law on new bridge in Swisshelm Park's Duck Hollow
    The remaining bridge will not be demolished, but kept as a pedestrian and bike trail.
  • Pittsburgh Steelers Running Back James Conner Highlights The 83rd Dapper Dan Awards

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    PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Pittsburgh Steelers running back James Conner earned Dapper Dan Sportsman of the Year honors at the 83rd annual dinner Wednesday night.Conner earned the award after a stellar season in replace of former running back Le’Veon Bell. Los Angeles Rams all-pro and fellow Pitt Alum Aaron Donald presented the award to Conner.
    “I couldn’t be Pittsburgh Dapper Dan Sportsman of the Year without getting that call,” Conner s
  • Woman Charged With Stealing, Injuring And Refusing To Give Back 9-Week-Old Puppy

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    NORTH UNION TOWNSHIP (KDKA) — A Fayette County woman is facing charges, accused of stealing a tiny puppy from the front porch of a home, injuring it and then refusing to return the dog to her family.
    State police have charged 18-year-old Kizzy Smith of Uniontown with animal cruelty, animal neglect, theft by unlawful taking and receiving stolen property.
    Investigators say Smith took Ginger, a 9-week-old Chihuahua mix, from the front porch of a home on John
  • Woman Arrested For Allegedly Shooting Pet llama That Attacked Her

    OPELOUSAS, La. (CBS Local) — A woman in Louisiana charged with animal cruelty said she shot her pet llama three times in self-defense.
    Madeline Bourgeois of Opelousas said she was working in her pasture Feb. 15 when her pet llama, Earl, attacked her, CBS affiliate KLFY reported.“Bourgeois stated she hit the llama repeatedly in an attempt to stop the attack,” the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office said. “Once at the gate, she was finally able to exit the pasture, the
  • Man Dies Almost 2 Weeks After Being Struck By Vehicle Downtown

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    PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A man has died almost two weeks after he was struck by a vehicle in Downtown Pittsburgh.
    The incident happened around 6:45 p.m. on Feb. 7.
    Fifty-five-year-old Michael May, of Charleroi, was struck by a vehicle on Fifth Avenue near PPG Paints Arena. Police say the vehicle was speeding and the driver fled the scene after striking May.
    May was transported to a local hospital in critical condition.
    The Allegheny County medical examiner&rsq
  • ‘The Twilight Zone’ Drops Official Trailer For New Series On CBS All Access

    Earlier today CBS All Access premiered the first official trailer for their new series, The Twilight Zone. This modern take on the classic series will feature Academy Award winner Jordan Peele as the host, filling the shoes of iconic original Rod Sterling. 
    See the trailer above for a sneak peak at the show and prepare to dive into the dimension of imagination when The Twilight Zone begins streaming April 1st, only on CBS All Access.
  • Remains Found In Yard In 2018 Identified As Woman Who Went Missing In 1960s

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    PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Pittsburgh Police say human remains found buried in a yard in Garfield last year have been identified as a woman who was last seen in 1964.
    On Feb. 28, 2018, crews were doing construction in the yard of a home on Black Street when workers digging in the yard found human remains.
    The remains had been buried under a slab of concrete and brick.
    (Photo Credit: Paul Spradley/KDKA)
    Allegheny County medical examiner’s office investigato
  • Customers Angry That Walmart Greeter With Cerebral Palsy May Lose His Job After Policy Change

    SELINSGROVE, Pa. (CBS Local) — A disabled Walmart employee in Pennsylvania fears he’ll soon be out of work after he was told his job description was changing to include tasks he is unable to do.
    Adam Catlin, who suffers from cerebral palsy, has been greeting customers at the Walmart in Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania for about a decade. He loves his job and he is a customer favorite.
    “When the customers come in, I greet the customers. And then if they have a return, I scan it and put
  • Mon Wharf Reopens Friday After Flood Cleanup

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    PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Mon Wharf will reopen Friday.
    The Public Parking Authority of Pittsburgh says the flood advisory for Friday has been lifted, so the Mon Wharf will reopen for parking.
    The Stanwix Street side of the lot reopened Monday.
    The Parking Authority says a large portion of the Wood Street side of the Wharf will also be available for parking Friday.
    Crews have been cleaning after flooding left heavy mud and debris behind.
  • WPIAL Hall Of Fame Announces Class Of 2019

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    PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Plenty of big names from professional sports highlighted the WPIAL’s Hall of Fame class for 2019.Former Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Charlie Batch joins NFL players Bruce Gradkowski, Sean Lee and Paul Posluszny.Former MLB standout Sean Casey and basketball star Billy Knight also headline the list.“2019 WPIAL Hall of Fame class includes NFL, NBA and MLB players”
    2019 WPIAL Hall of Fame class includes NFL, NBA and ML
  • Mayor: Next grocery store in Hill will have better market

    Mayor: Next grocery store in Hill will have better market
    Mr. Peduto said that the redevelopment of the 28-acre former Civic Arena site, to include housing, will make a grocery store more viable.
  • Bricks Cover Sidewalk After Partial Building Collapse In Beltzhoover

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    BELTZHOOVER (KDKA) — Part of a sidewalk along Beltzhoover Avenue is blocked after a partial building collapse.
    It happened at the intersection of Beltzhoover Avenue and Sylvania Avenue.
    (Photo Credit: KDKA Photojournalist Brian Smithmyer)
    The building is abandoned.
    It’s unclear at this time if the building needs to be demolished.
  • ‘Mr. Big Chest’ T-Shirts Mocking Steelers WR Antonio Brown Set To Hit The Strip District

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    PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Just days after Antonio Brown met with Pittsburgh Steelers President Art Rooney II for the official “break-up,” a new shirt taking a dig at Brown is set to hit the shelves.
    Yinzers In Da Burgh, one of the more notable Strip District vendors, has come out with a “Mr. Big Chest” t-shirt. The shirt is mocking an Instagram live video that Brown posted the night before the Rooney meeting where he said that he wanted
  • WWE Roster Changes, As NXT Takes Over Raw And SmackDown

    By Chuck Carroll
    (CBS NY/CBS Local) — WWE is in the midst of a major roster shakeup, the likes of which are typically only seen during the period shortly after WrestleMania. But in this new era of sports entertainment, Vince McMahon and company have pulled the trigger nearly two months early.
    Viewers of Monday Night RAW this week were surprised to see four of NXT’s biggest names hit the ring, including current NXT Champion, Tommaso Ciampa, and North American Champion, Johnny Gargano.
  • Email exchange reveals rifts on West Mifflin Area school board over embattled superintendent

    Email exchange reveals rifts on West Mifflin Area school board over embattled superintendent
    The board has been in the midst of proceedings that would allow it to fire Superintendent Daniel Castagna, who is on unpaid leave. 
  • Former Pittsburgh Penguin Carl Hagelin Acquired By Washington Captials

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    WASHINGTON (KDKA) — The Washington Capitals have traded for former Pittsburgh Penguin winger Carl Hagelin.“NEWS | Capitals have acquired forward @CarlHagelin from the Los Angeles Kings for a third round pick in the 2019 NHL Draft and a conditional sixth round pick in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft. #ALLCAPS”
    NEWS | Capitals have acquired forward @CarlHagelin from the Los Angeles Kings for a third round pick in the 2019 NHL Draft and a conditional si
  • Former Pittsburgh Penguin Carl Hagelin Acquired By Washington Capitals

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    WASHINGTON (KDKA) — The Washington Capitals have traded for former Pittsburgh Penguin winger Carl Hagelin.“NEWS | Capitals have acquired forward @CarlHagelin from the Los Angeles Kings for a third round pick in the 2019 NHL Draft and a conditional sixth round pick in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft. #ALLCAPS”
    NEWS | Capitals have acquired forward @CarlHagelin from the Los Angeles Kings for a third round pick in the 2019 NHL Draft and a conditional si
  • Massive Potholes On Route 22 Damaging Vehicles

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    MONROEVILLE (KDKA) — PennDOT crews worked Thursday morning to patch the potholes that were causing serious problems for drivers on Route 22.
    At least three drivers said they hit the same pothole on Route 22 east on Wednesday night.
    “I was driving up 22 and hit a pothole, and it blew out my rim. This is the third time that I’ve had a tire blown out within six months on the same road,” said driver Carissa.
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    The drivers
  • Ohio Cleaning Services Company Laying Off Workers Due To GM Plant Shutdown

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    LORDSTOWN, Ohio (AP) – More job losses are coming as part of the shutdown of a General Motors plant in Ohio that makes the Chevrolet Cruze.
    A company that supplies janitors and other cleaning services for the GM plant in Lordstown says it will lay off 73 workers next month.
    The Vindicator in Youngstown reports that Leadec Corp. announced the job cuts this week.
    RELATED STORIES:Ohio Governor, GM CEO Discuss Future Of Lordstown Plant
    Union Sues GM, Says Lai
  • Armstrong Co. Man Killed In Crash

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    BRADYS BEND TOWNSHIP (KDKA) — An Armstrong County man was killed in a crash late Wednesday night.
    It happened in Bradys Bend Township just before midnight.
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    The Armstong County coroner’s office says 27-year-old Kevin James Bowser, of Bradys Bend Township, was driving north on Seybertown Road when he went off the road.
    His vehicle traveled about 110 feet before it hit a guardrail, went airborne and crashed into a tree.
    Bowser was
  • Castle Shannon to utilize crime-fighting app

    Castle Shannon to utilize crime-fighting app
    Chief Truver said he hopes to establish a “robust open dialogue with our residents to share valuable information in two-way communication.”
  • Penn Hills native participates in flyover honoring trailblazing Naval aviator

    Penn Hills native participates in flyover honoring trailblazing Naval aviator
    Navy Cmdr. Leslie Mintz, a Penn Hills native, was part of the first all-female flyover held in honor of U.S. Navy Capt. Rosemary Mariner.
  • Pittsburgh Native Joe Manganiello To Make Guest Appearance On ‘The Big Bang Theory’

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    PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The final season of “The Big Bang Theory” is winding down with just nine new episodes left.
    As the end nears, the cast and crew are pulling out all the stops, bringing in some big names this season.
    On tonight’s new episode, you’ll find a Pittsburgh-area native on the show.
    Actor Joe Manganiello, of Mount Lebanon, is making a guest appearance with some other big name celebrities..@JoeManganiello, @ThatKevinSmith
  • Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Kevin Smith And William Shatner Guest Star On An All-New ‘The Big Bang Theory’

    The Big Bang Theory returns with an all-new episode tonight at 8:00 PM ET/PT, only on CBS. Tonight’s episode features a litany of guests stars including Joe Manganiello, Kevin Smith, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and the show’s great white whale – William Shatner.
    Check out the clip above for a behind-the-scenes look at the series’ latest episode and be sure to tune in tonight to see Leonard, Sheldon, Penny and the gang mix it up on screen with these massive stars. Check you local
  • Margaret Brennan On Hosting Face The Nation, President Trump & 2020 Election

    (CBS Local)– 2018 was one of the craziest years of Margaret Brennan’s life.
    She became the host of Face The Nation, a new mother and found herself in the middle of one of the most action-packed presidencies in American history. Each Sunday morning, Brennan talks with the top newsmakers from around the country and has even been one of the few network news anchors to interview President Donald J. Trump. She is still trying to get the hang of balancing everything in her life.
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  • McKeesport district's JROTC program participation continues to grow

    McKeesport district's JROTC program participation continues to grow
    Prior to 2016, the high school had been without a JROTC program since the early 1990s.
  • Broken Pipe Causes Extensive Damage For Multiple Mt. Lebanon Businesses

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    MT. LEBANON (KDKA) — Nearly half a dozen businesses in Mt. Lebanon are cleaning up after a broken pipe caused water damage throughout a building.
    It happened at a building on Mt. Lebanon Boulevard near Hoodridge Drive.
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    Business manager Stephen Perdziola said when he came in about 6:15 a.m. Thursday, he noticed the water damage in his business and called the fire department and the landlord.
    “Water was
  • Home Depot Hiring For The Spring Season

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    PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Home Depot is hiring.
    It’s looking for 700 new workers for its Pittsburgh-area stores as it prepares for spring.
    Some of the open positions include sales, cashiers and online order fulfillment.
    You can apply online, by clicking this link.
    Home Depot is also hosting hiring events at some of its stores on Thursday.
  • Reba McEntire On The ACM Awards: ‘Like A Big Old Family Reunion’

    Reba McEntire will celebrate her very own Sweet 16 this April as she hosts the ACM Awards for a record 16th time. This year’s awards will mark the show’s 54th anniversary and will feature performances from the biggest names in country music, including Ms. McEntire herself.
    CBS Local spoke with McEntire to discuss what makes Las Vegas such a special place for the awards to be held, her new album and what it means to her to be welcomed back to the ACMs stage year after year.
    CBS: This
  • High School Student Banned From Wearing MAGA Hat On Campus

    FRESNO, Calif. (CBS Local) — A high school student in California claims her school district violated her First Amendment constitutional rights by refusing to allow her to wear a “Make America Great Again” hat on campus.
    Maddie Mueller, a senior at Clovis North High School in Fresno, is a member of the conservative activist group Valley Patriots. The group asked their members to wear their MAGA hats on Wednesday, but she said school officials denied her permission.
    “How do
  • Teen with autism asked to leave swim meet at Canon-McMillan

    Teen with autism asked to leave swim meet at Canon-McMillan
    Canon-McMillan Superintendent Michael Daniels described the incident as "heart-wrenching" and "embarrassing."
  • NBA Playoff Picture: Western Conference

    By Norm Elrod
    (CBS SF/CBS Local) — The stretch run for the NBA Playoffs begins tonight, with the Golden State Warriors sitting atop the standings. They’re the NBA Finals favorite out of the West, and seem almost destined to extend their streak of championships. But they’re not the only contender, as the Denver Nuggets and Oklahoma City Thunder continue to keep pace.
    The rest of the West includes plenty of familiar faces, the Houston Rockets and Portland Trail Blazers among them
  • TSA Stops Venango County Man With Loaded Gun At Pittsburgh International Airport

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    PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Police are investigating after detaining a man for having a loaded gun at the security checkpoint at Pittsburgh International Airport.
    According to officials, TSA officers stopped the Venango County man on Wednesday and called in Allegheny County Police.
    TSA officials say the man from Kennerdell, Pennsylvania, had the .22-caliber gun in his carry-on bag. It was loaded with 10 bullets.
    (Source: Transportation Security Administration)
    Al
  • Mars Area turns a classroom into a lab for learning life skills

    Mars Area turns a classroom into a lab for learning life skills
    Classroom converted into mock apartment and a coffee shop at Mars high school help special students learn life skills
  • Massive Pothole On Route 22 Damaging Vehicles

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    MONROEVILLE (KDKA) — Some drivers are complaining about a massive pothole along Route 22 in Monroeville.
    At least three drivers say they had to pull over Wednesday night at a nearby gas station to change flat tires or wait for a tow truck.
    “I was driving up 22 and hit a pothole, and it blew out my rim. This is the third time that I’ve had a tire blown out within six months on the same road,” said one driver.
    (Photo Credit: KDKA)
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