Pittsburgh news

• Pirates Fall To Dodgers 11-7, Dodgers Sweep Season Series

  26-05-2019 23:28
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — There was a lot of offense on the North Shore Sunday afternoon as the Pirates fell to the Dodgers 11-7.
  Both teams combined for 13 runs over the fifth and sixth innings.Archer pitched only four innings and surrendered six hits with six earned runs.Stay With KDKA.com For More Details
  
  Read more

• State Police: Two Dead In ATV Crash In Warren County

  26-05-2019 23:06
  WARREN, Pa. (AP) – State police say an all-terrain vehicle hit a deer in northwestern Pennsylvania over the weekend, killing two men.
  Police say the crash happened at about 7:20 a.m. Sunday in Triumph Township in southwestern Warren County.
  Police say the ATV was heading west on Campbell Hill Road when it hit the deer, left the roadway and rolled over multiple times in a field.
  The operator, 54-year-old Tidioute resident Frank Gariepy, was killed along with his passenger, 52-year-old Scott
  
  Read more

• State Police: ATV Hits Deer, 2 Men Killed In Warren Co.

  26-05-2019 23:06
  WARREN, Pa. (AP) – State police say an all-terrain vehicle hit a deer in northwestern Pennsylvania over the weekend, killing two men.
  Police say the crash happened at about 7:20 a.m. Sunday in Triumph Township in southwestern Warren County.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA)
  Police say the ATV was heading west on Campbell Hill Road when it hit the deer, left the roadway and rolled over multiple times in a field.
  The operator, 54-year-old Tidioute resident Frank Gariepy, was killed along with his passeng
  
  Read more

• Murray And McCann Take Home Silver, Malkin Wins Bronze At World Championships

  26-05-2019 22:58
  SLOVAKIA (KDKA) — Finland defeated Team Canada 3-1 Sunday afternoon in the gold medal game of the IIHF World Championships, giving Pittsburgh Penguins Matt Murray and Jared McCann silver medals.Canada opened the scoring in the first period when Shea Theodore of the Vegas Golden Knights scored with Jared McCann assisting on the goal. McCann would finish the tournament with two goals and three assists for five points.However, Finland would score one in the second and two in the third to ulti
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• Pittsburgh SWAT Team Called To Well-Being Check Early Sunday Morning

  26-05-2019 21:58
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Pittsburgh Bureau of Police SWAT responded to a well-being check on a male, military veteran in the 5400-block of Broad Street early Sunday morning.Officers from Zone 5 were initially called to the scene just after 10:00 p.m. when the veteran’s family told authorities he had not been eating or sleeping. They also had concerns he was suicidal.After speaking with the VA Hospital, police learned he also had male tendencies.When police arrived on the scene they found
  
  Read more

• Police Searching For Missing Teen In Cambria Co.

  26-05-2019 19:56
  RICHLAND TOWNSHIP, Pa. (KDKA) – The Richland Township Police Department is seeking the publics help with locating a missing teenager.Austin Massimo was last seen on Friday at approximately 9:20 a.m. at the ACRP school in Brownstown.
  The police department is urging anyone with information on this teens whereabouts to contact Cambria County 911 at 814-472-2100.
  Stay With KDKA.com For More Details
  
  Read more

• Police Locate Missing Teen In Cambria Co.

  26-05-2019 19:56
  RICHLAND TOWNSHIP, Pa. (KDKA) – The Richland Township Police Department has located a missing teenager.Austin Massimo was reported missing Friday after he was last seen at approximately 9:20 a.m. at the ACRP school in Brownstown.
  
  Read more

• Pittsburgh Zoo’s Baby Gorilla Frankie Celebrates First Birthday

  26-05-2019 19:03
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – It was a birthday celebration at the Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium on Sunday!Frankie, a Western lowland gorilla baby, celebrated his first birthday at the zoo.
  Photo Credit: (Pittsburgh Zoo)
  Zoo officials hosted a birthday party where guests were able to attend.In May 2018, 22-year-old gorilla Moka gave birth to her second son while on exhibit.Photo Credit: (Pittsburgh Zoo)
  The birthday celebration included streamers and wrapped presents with Frankie’s favorite
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• Pirates Place Catcher Francisco Cervelli On 7-Day Concussion List

  26-05-2019 18:27
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Francisco Cervelli was placed on the seven-day concussion list Sunday afternoon.Cervelli left in the fourth inning of Saturday evenings game against the Los Angeles Dodgers with concussion-like symptoms shortly after getting hit by Cody Bellinger’s bat.
  The Pirates have designated infielder/outfielder Jake Elmore for assignment.
  In another move, Jose Osuna was recalled from Triple-A Indianapolis. He began the season on the 10-day injured
  
  Read more

• Vehicle Overturned On Parkway East, Lane Restrictions

  26-05-2019 17:32
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – A vehicle overturned on the Parkway East Sunday morning.The accident happened just before 11:25 a.m. in the eastbound travel lanes near milepost 73, near the Churchill exit.Photo Credit: (PennDOT)
  Emergency crews are responding to the scene in the right travel lanes.
  Crash on I-376 eastbound at Mile Post: 73.0. There is a lane restriction.
  — 511PA Pittsburgh (@511PAPittsburgh) May 26, 2019
  The accident has since been cleared.It is unclear what caused the accident
  
  Read more

• T service down between Dormont and Downtown; Library service restored

  26-05-2019 16:25 via post-gazette.com
  
  Port Authority is running bus shuttles.
  
  Read more

• T service down between Dormont and Downtown; Library service also interrupted

  26-05-2019 16:25 via post-gazette.com
  
  Port Authority is running bus shuttles.
  
  Read more

• Port Authority T Service Restored Following Widespread Outages

  26-05-2019 16:10
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – The Port Authority T service was experiencing widespread outages on Sunday, but as of approximately 4:10 Sunday, it has been restored.
  Power has been restored to the main line. All rails willbe returning to normal service operations. We greatly appreciate your patience.
  — Port Authority Alerts (@PghTransitAlert) May 26, 2019
  Beginning around 5:00 a.m. Sunday, officials from the Port Authority posted to Twitter saying two separate power outages were affecting &ldqu
  
  Read more

• Port Authority T Service Experiencing Widespread Outages

  26-05-2019 16:10
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – The Port Authority T service is experiencing widespread outages.Officials from the Port Authority posted to Twitter saying two separate power outages are affecting “much of the rail system.”ICYMI: Much of the rail system is currently out of service due to two separate issues affecting power. For updates please follow @PghTransitAlert
  — Port Authority PGH (@PGHtransit) May 26, 2019
  Rail service is suspended from Lytle to Library. Shuttle buses will oper
  
  Read more

• Police Searching For Suspect That Killed One In A Stowe Township Bar

  26-05-2019 15:56
  STOWE TOWNSHIP, Pa. (KDKA) – Allegheny County Police are looking for 36-year-old Omar Harris after he was identified as the gunman who fatally shot a man inside Shooter’s Bar in Stowe Township.
  Police say Harris approached the victim, pulled a gun out of his waistband and fired a shot.The Medical Examiner identified the victim as 31-year-old Earnest Dixon, although details of what led up to the shooting are still unclear.
  Dixon was taken to the hospital where he died.It is not known
  
  Read more

• Man Killed Following Shooting Inside Stowe Township Bar

  26-05-2019 15:56
  STOWE TOWNSHIP, Pa. (KDKA) – One person is dead following a shooting inside a bar.The Allegheny County Police Department says that officers were dispatched at approximately 1:15 a.m. Sunday morning for the reports of a shooting inside Shooters Bar in Stowe Township.Emergency responders arrived on the scene in the 1100-block of Island Avenue to find a 31-year-old male suffering from a gunshot wound.Investigators say the unidentified man was taken to the hospital where he died of his injurie
  
  Read more

• New Castle Named Most Patriotic City In Pa.

  26-05-2019 15:41
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – The results are in!New Castle was recently named one of the most patriotic cities in the country.According to a report released by Insurify, New Castle is the most patriotic city in Pennsylvania and among the most patriotic in the nation.The report cites New Castle’s large number of residents that are active service members or veterans.“Joining the military is one of the most profound ways that a citizen can demonstrate their love for our country,” sai
  
  Read more

• Kennywood Offers Buy One, Get One Deal, Other Discounts

  26-05-2019 14:47
  WEST MIFFLIN, Pa. (KDKA) – Are you looking for something fun to do this Sunday? Visit Kennywood Park with their buy one, get one free offer.
  The amusement park is offering the discounted pricing for Sunday, May 26 only.
  RELATED STORIES:Seeing Red: Social Media Notices Kennywood Using Hunt’s Ketchup
  Kennywood Reconsiders Ride Policy For Amputees After Complaint
  Cheesy Controversy: After Social Media Backlash, Kennywood To Switch Back To Original Cheese On Potato Patch Fries
  Idlewild &
  
  Read more

• Vehicle Slams Into Utility Pole, Occupants Flee Scene

  26-05-2019 14:08
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Police in Pittsburgh are searching for the operator of a vehicle that slammed into a utility pole Saturday morning.Pittsburgh Police say the accident occurred just before 11 a.m. on Saturday when a vehicle hit a utility pole in the 3400-block of McClure Avenue.Photo Credit: (Jacob Dumont)
  The accident caused the vehicle to flip, hit a Duquesne Light utility pole and pull down live wires on top of the vehicle. But when police arrived at the scene, they say the occupants
  
  Read more

• Water Main Break Buckles Dormont Road

  26-05-2019 13:45
  DORMONT, Pa. (KDKA) – A water main break in Dormont caused a road to buckle.The water main broke at approximately 7:15 a.m. Sunday morning on Beacon Hill Avenue near Peermont Avenue.
  Water Main Break DormontPhoto Credit: (KDKA/Marty Rodgers)Water Main Break DormontPhoto Credit: (KDKA/Marty Rodgers)Water Main Break DormontPhoto Credit: (KDKA/Marty Rodgers)Water Main Break DormontPhoto Credit: (KDKA/Marty Rodgers)Water Main Break DormontPhoto Credit: (KDKA/Marty Rodgers)Water can be seen gus
  
  Read more

• One Injured In Shooting At North Union Township Bar

  26-05-2019 13:32
  UNIONTOWN, Pa. (KDKA) – A Saturday evening shooting sent one person to the hospital.Fayette County 911 dispatchers say that one person was injured during a shooting at Bar None in Uniontown.Emergency responders were called to the scene in the 200-block of Pittsburgh Road at approximately 11:28 p.m. on Saturday evening.According to state police, 26-year-old David Dwayne Brooks of Uniontown allegedly shot a 25-year-old male following an altercation.Investigation documents say that Brooks pur
  
  Read more

• FAA Investigating Two Airports Where Chick-Fil-A Restaurants Were Excluded

  26-05-2019 13:07
  (CNN) — The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating religious discrimination claims against two airports because plans for Chick-fil-A restaurants were scrapped after complaints about the fast food chain’s stance on LGBTQ issues.
  “The Department of Transportation has received complaints alleging discrimination by two airport operators against a private company due to the expression of the owner’s religious beliefs,” an FAA statement said.
  “FAA’s
  
  Read more

• Pittsburgh Weather: Pleasant Start Sunday Ahead Of Rain, Storms

  26-05-2019 12:54
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Above average temperatures will continue Sunday, but the warmest is still to come.At wake up Sunday in downtown Pittsburgh, temperatures began the day in the mid-60s.
  Photo Credit: (KDKA)
  The average temperature for this time of year is in the low to mid-70s. On Sunday, temperatures will climb to a high of 82 degrees.Across the western Pennsylvania region, temperatures will be coupled by humidity to create what would feel like an August day.WEATHER LINKS:Current Conditi
  
  Read more

• Ryu’s Shutout Streak Ends’ Dodgers Still Roll By Pirates 7-2

  26-05-2019 12:23
  PITTSBURGH (AP) — Hyun-Jin Ryu knew his scoreless streak wouldn’t last forever. So when it finally came to an end at 32 innings against Pittsburgh, the Los Angeles Dodgers’ veteran pitcher shrugged.
  “I wasn’t really thinking about the streak to begin with,” Ryu said.
  There were more pressing matters on Saturday night anyway. Namely trying to find his way on a night when he admittedly didn’t have his best stuff. Though he lacked the crispness that marked
  
  Read more

• Storage Tank Fire That Prompted State Assistance In W. Va Put Out With No Injuries

  26-05-2019 12:17
  FRIENDLY, W.Va. (AP) – A massive natural gas storage tank fire in West Virginia is out.
  News outlets report the West Virginia Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management said in a statement that the blaze was extinguished around 5 a.m. Sunday after all-night efforts by local fire departments and state agencies.
  Gov. Jim Justice had ordered that all necessary state resources be used to help battle the blaze that began Saturday afternoon when lightning struck a storage tank that h
  
  Read more

• Storage Tank Fire Prompts West Virginia Gov. Justice To Deploy State Resources

  26-05-2019 12:17
  FRIENDLY, W.Va. (AP) – West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice has ordered that all necessary state resources be used to battle a natural gas storage tank fire.
  In a news release, Justice’s office said the fire began Saturday afternoon when lightning struck a storage tank that holds 1 million gallons (3.8 million liters) of natural gas condensate.
  The tank is owned by Dominion Resources and is near the town of Friendly in Tyler County.I have ordered all state resources necessary to fight an o
  
  Read more

• Magnitude-8 Earthquake Strikes North-Central Peru

  26-05-2019 12:09
  LIMA, Peru (AP) — A large earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 8.0 struck north-central Peru early Sunday, the U.S. Geological survey reported.
  The quake, at a moderate depth of 114 kilometers (71 miles) struck at 2:41 a.m., 80 kilometers (50 miles) southeast of the village of Lagunas and 158 kilometers (98 miles) east-northeast of the larger town of Yurimaguas.
  There were no immediate reports of casualties or of major damage. Earthquakes that are close to the surface generally cause
  
  Read more

• Storm Causes Tree To Fall, Takes Down Power Lines In Brighton Heights

  26-05-2019 05:38
  BRIGHTON HEIGHTS (KDKA) — The Lower Fleming Avenue section of Brighton Heights tonight is without power after a massive tree fell and took out power lines due to the storm.
  Power lines and cables snapped and were hanging close to the road and over homes on Fleming Avenue, the snapped lines were dangling on either side of the street and one resident watched it happen while watching his grandchildren.“I had just got home from work and I was up in the room with my grandkids and I heard
  
  Read more

• Woodland Hills, Elizabeth Forward top 2019 Gene Kelly Awards

  26-05-2019 04:30 via post-gazette.com
  
  Acting honors go to Tyler Hepler of Pine-Richland and Morgan Traud of Baldwin, who will represent Pittsburgh CLO’s Kellys at nationals.
  
  Read more

• Light Rail Service Delayed After Man Falls On Tracks At Wood Street

  26-05-2019 04:12
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Police are investigating an altercation that led to an elderly man ending up on the tracks of the Wood Street Station, according to Port Authority.The incident happened around 9:00 p.m.
  The man was not injured, but in the interest of caution, Port Authority stopped all trains for about 15 minutes.He was transported to Mercy Hospital for evaluation and rail service has since resumed.
  
  Read more

• Actor Jon Voight Says Trump Is ‘The Greatest President Since Lincoln’

  26-05-2019 03:02
  (CNN) — Oscar-winning actor Jon Voight has posted a pair of videos to Twitter in which he affirms his long-held support for President Donald Trump and calls him “the greatest president since Abraham Lincoln.”
  The star of “Midnight Cowboy” and “Transformers” addresses his remarks to “the people of the Republican Party,” saying in the two-part video that Trump “has made his every move correct” and that “our country is stronger
  
  Read more

• Local Attorney Believes Pa. Castle Law Applies To Robinson Shooting

  26-05-2019 00:32
  ROBINSON TOWNSHIP (KDKA) — The Allegheny County District Attorney will decided if the Castle Doctrine applies to a deadly shooting that happened in Robinson Township Friday night.The Castle Doctrine permits the use of force, without retreat, when defending your home.An ongoing feud between two men ended overnight when one of them was shot to death. Police were called to the 2000 block of Forrest Grove Road in Robinson Townhips where they found 51-year-old Michael McDonald dead from a shotg
  
  Read more

• Police: Mars Pizza Manager Facing 48 Counts Of Theft

  26-05-2019 00:13
  MARS BOROUGH (KDKA) — Police have charged a Mars Pizza Shop manager for allegedly stealing thousands of dollars from the store cash register since December.He was able to take a lot of money in only a short period of time.
  Mars Pizza is a staple in the Borough.It’s been around since 1983, before that people remember it as Planet Pizza the kind of place that had an arcade and kids could come after school.
  The owner took ownership of Mars Pizza only in December, and now this has happen
  
  Read more

Follow @PittsburghNews_ on Twitter!