• Traffic Will Be Altered For Arriving University Of Pittsburgh Students

    OAKLAND (KDKA) — Traffic patterns will be altered for the impending arrival of University of Pittsburgh students.
    The University of Pittsburgh Police Department announced traffic patterns Tuesday for when students arrive this weekend and next week.
    The police highlighted these roads, specifically:Bigelow Boulevard (Forbes to 5th): CLOSED August 19 – 22
    University Place (5th to O’Hara): CLOSED August 19 – 23
    Lothrop Street (5th to Victoria): CLOSED August 21 – 24
    Nor
  • Pittsburgh Weather: Storms Are Coming, Potential Flash Flooding

    PITTSBURGH (KDKA)– Clouds that are staying in place are limiting storm development along the cold front for today.
    Some heavier showers with a few lightning strikes are in Allegheny, Beaver and Washington Counties.A line of showers and a few storms are moving from west to east or New Philadelphia straight into Pittsburgh. These are producing some heavy rainfall.WEATHER LINKS:Current Conditions | School Delays & Closings | Local Radar | Weather App | Photos
    Showers and storms will conti
  • Mother of man slain in Penn Hills hopes police find killer

    Mother of man slain in Penn Hills hopes police find killer
    Curtiss Meeks Jr., 48, a motorcycle club member and electrician, was found shot dead Monday on Blackadore Avenue.
  • Soldiers and Sailors Hall To Host Town Hall Meeting On Climate Change

    PITTSBURGH (KDKA)–A town hall meeting on climate change will be held in Oakland on Wednesday.
    The meeting, organized by U. S. Rep. Mike Doyle, is scheduled for August 14 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall on Fifth Avenue.
    There will be two panels of experts to discuss reducing the greenhouse gas emissions that cause climate change and the technology that will be needed to meet these goals.
    In addition, Congressman Doyle will speak about action underway at the fede
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  • Search Warrant Finds Nearly 170 Grams Of Suspected Heroin In Home With Two Kids

    NEW CASTLE (KDKA) — Authorities in New Castle issued a search warrant that found nearly 170 grams of suspected heroin and other drug paraphernalia in a home with two kids.
    The New Castle Police Department issued the warrant on a residence Sunday at 1212 Randolph St, announced Tuesday by the department.
    Inside, officers found Client Carrington attempting to hide items in a floor vent. The authorities also found three other adults and an 8-year-old boy and 10-year-old girl in the home.One of
  • Bill Cowher On Antonio Brown: ‘He Does Sometimes Create Headlines That Can Be Disruptive To A Football Team’

    New York (KDKA)- Former Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown has made plenty of headlines over the last two weeks.
    He pleaded for the use of his old helmet, which has now been removed from the approved list of equipment by the league. Brown lost his grievance appeal against the league on Monday and returned to practice with the Oakland Raiders on Tuesday.
    Now that the helmet saga appears to be over, Brown will look to prepare for the Raiders Week 1 matchup against the Denver Broncos o
  • Cornerstone opens new health center in Clairton

    Cornerstone opens new health center in Clairton
    The wide range of options at Miller Avenue includes family practice, pediatrics, dentistry, orthodontics, psychiatry and counseling.
  • Traffic Alert: Northbound Boulevard of the Allies Lane Restrictions Expected Wednesday Morning In Pittsburgh

    PITTSBURGH (KDKA)–Road work could bring delays for motorists traveling the Boulevard of the Allies in the City of Pittsburgh overnight Wednesday.
    According to PennDOT District 11, a single-lane restriction will occur in the northbound direction of the Boulevard of the Allies between the Birmingham Bridge and the Liberty Bridge.
    Crews will conduct preparatory work for the uptown section of the improvement project.
    The work is weather permitting and will take place from approximately 12:01 a
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  • 71-Year-Old Sentenced For Robbing 2 Pittsburgh-Area Banks

    PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A 71-year-old man was sentenced for robbing two Pittsburgh-area banks.
    Robert Stiver of Pompano Beach, Florida, was sentenced Tuesday to 78 months in federal prison on two counts of armed bank robbery, United States Attorney Scott W. Brady announced. Stiver is also to pay restitution for the money he stole.
    Stiver was also ordered to serve an additional 33 months for committing the robberies while on federal supervised release after a 1992 narcotic conviction
    Stiver has
  • ‘We Just Suspended Your Social Security Number’: Police Warn Of Phone Scam

    RICHMOND, Va. (CBS Local) — State troopers are warning residents in Virginia about a Social Security scam.
    In this case, the scammers, pretending to be an employee of the Social Security Administration, claim that a Social Security number was compromised.
    “This call is from the Department of Social Security Administration,” according to the transcription of a call received by a resident in Harrisonburg, WHSV reported. “The reason you have received this phone call from our
  • Fire Chief: There Was A Lack Of Smoke Detectors At Erie Day Care Center Where 5 Children Died

    ERIE, Pa. (AP) – A fire chief says there weren’t enough working smoke detectors at an Erie home day care center where a fire killed five children.
    Fire Chief Guy Santone told a Tuesday news conference that state officials who inspect home day care centers do not check for smoke detectors.
    City authorities and state legislators are working on legislation that would make home day care centers register with the city, so it can deploy inspectors.
    A message seeking comment was left with t
  • Report: Man Accused Of Attacking Woman He Called ‘Grandma’ With Frying Pan

    CHARLOTTE, Mich. (CBS Local) — A Michigan woman is said to be “very lucky” to have survived after being beaten by a man who called her “grandma” with a cast iron frying pan.
    The 67-year-old Charlotte woman said she was struck her on the left side of her head while making dinner for two of her grandson’s friends, Ryan Goldsberry, 21, and a woman, in late May after hiring them to do some yard work. She had known Goldsberry for about 15 years.
    The victim said as
  • Armed Police Officers Coming To Every School In Plum School District

    PLUM, Pa. (KDKA) — Police officers will be on patrol in every school in the Plum School District this fall.
    The superintendent said the district just hired a sixth officer, allowing them to have an officer in each school.
    The officers are part of the newly assembled Plum School Police Department.
    The superintendent said the goal is to keep the schools safe, be proactive toward threats and engage with students.
  • Gov. Tom Wolf Pursues Changes To Pennsylvania’s Charter School Rules

    HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) – Gov. Tom Wolf says Pennsylvania needs to improve the operational and reporting rules for charter schools and wants to change the regulations and laws that govern them.
    The Democratic governor on Tuesday directed his Education Department to develop regulations to limit enrollment for underperforming schools and revamp admissions standards.
    He wants charter schools to meet stricter transparency, ethics and financial management standards and to prevent them from overcha
  • Missing Dentures Found Stuck In Man’s Throat 8 Days After Routine Surgery

    GORLESTON-ON-SEA, England (CBS Local)— A 72-year-old man who endured a harrowing eight days after his false teeth got stuck in his throat during surgery has finally recovered following additional surgery, doctors in Britain said.
    The man was having surgery to remove a benign lump in his abdominal wall. However, the operating team neglected to take out his dentures before the operation, according to one of his doctors, who wrote about the case in BMJ Case Reports on Monday.
    After the surger
  • President Trump Takes Credit For Beaver County Cracker Plant Announced In 2012

    PITTSBURGH (AP) — President Donald Trump is telling workers at Shell’s soon-to-be completed Pennsylvania Petrochemicals Complex that the largest investment in the state’s history would have never happened without me and us.”
    That’s despite the fact that Shell announced its plans to build the complex in 2012, when President Barack Obama was in office.
    Trump is speaking in Monaca to highlighting his support for manufacturing as he tries to hold support in the Rust Bel
  • Oakland Raiders Wide Receiver Antonio Brown Returns To Training Camp

    NAPA VALLEY (KDKA) — After frozen feet and a helmet dispute with the NFL, Antonio Brown is back in Napa Valley.
    Brown arrived to Raiders Training Camp with agent Drew Rosenhaus by his side.“Antonio Brown walks on to field with agent Drew Rosenhaus @KPIXtv”Antonio Brown walks on to field with agent Drew Rosenhaus @KPIXtv pic.twitter.com/73Hgga6c5m
    — Brian Stites (@bstites) August 13, 2019
    The superstar receiver was dealing with a foot injury after burning his feet in a cry
  • Lane Restrictions Scheduled For Parkway North In Ohio Township

    PITTSBURGH (KDKA)–Drainage improvement work is scheduled to begin Thursday night, August 15 on I-279 in Ohio Township.
    According to PennDOT District 11, the work on the Parkway North will occur from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. weeknights through late September.
    Single-lane restrictions will occur on the highway in each direction as needed while crews work in the median area between Mt. Nebo Road and Camp Horne Road.
    PennDOT urges drivers to use caution while traveling through the area.
    The drainage w
  • ScareHouse turns Strip District to Scream District for Halloween 2019

    ScareHouse turns Strip District to Scream District for Halloween 2019
    While building a new home, the Etna-based ScareHouse moves to the Strip with its telltale “The Basement” and a new escape room.
  • Spring Miller Road Closed In Plum For Drainage Repairs

    PLUM BORO (KDKA) — Spring Miller Road in Plum is closed between Pierson Run Road and Old Frankstown Road in Boyce Park.The closure is due to emergency repairs needed to the drainage system caused by recent storms.The work will take place from 7:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. on weekdays and is expected to last three weeks.Traffic will be detoured using Pierson Run Road and Old Frankstown Road.
  • Swissvale woman accused of embezzling $321,000 from nonprofit

    Swissvale woman accused of embezzling $321,000 from nonprofit
    Danielle Strother-Rush forged her supervisor’s signature on checks and made unauthorized ATM withdrawals, a grand jury alleged.
  • President Trump Visits Shell Cracker Plant In Monaca

    BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. (AP/KDKA) – President Donald Trump is showcasing the growing effort to capitalize on western Pennsylvania’s natural gas deposits by turning gas into plastics.
    Trump is also trying to hold onto the manufacturing towns that helped him win the White House in 2016.
    REPORTER UPDATE: Chris Hoffman, President Trump Visits Beaver CountyTrump will travel to Monaca, Pennsylvania, on Tuesday to tour Shell’s soon-to-be completed Pennsylvania Petrochemicals Complex. T
  • Pa. Lottery Ticket Worth $100,000 Sold In Westmoreland County

    BRADENVILLE, Pa. (KDKA) — Yet another big lottery winner in Western Pennsylvania, this time in Westmoreland County.
    Par Mar 65, a gas station and food mart along Route 982 in Bradenville sold a Pa. Lottery Treasure Hunt ticket worth $100,000 for Monday, August 12’s drawing.The ticket matched all five balls drawn: 02-03-04-16-29.Par Mar 65 will receive a $500 bonus for selling the winning ticket.
    Along with the $100,000 winner, over 32,000 Treasure Hunt tickets sold for Monday’s
  • Organizers Of Soul Food Festival Answer Concerns From Pittsburgh Leaders

    PITTSBURGH (KDKA)–An African American group called ‘Stop the Violence Pittsburgh’ is asking the city for a permit to hold an event Sunday, September 1 in Market Square.It will be a food fest called “A Soulful Taste of the Burgh.”
    Organizer, William Marshall says the city expressed some initial concerns.“They are alleging that they are concerned about food vendors being in market Square, when every Thursday they have the Farmer’s Market in Market Square.&
  • Washington Road, Route 19 Lane Restrictions Continue Wednesday

    PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Lane restrictions in Upper St. Clair and Mt. Lebanon will continue Wendesday, August 15 along Route 19, weather permitting.Crews will be conducting core drilling operations causing single-lane restrictions between McMurray Road and Ordale Boulevard along Route 19 between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Wednesday through Friday.
  • Bank robber, 71, sent to federal prison for 2016 heists in Shaler, Harmar

    Bank robber, 71, sent to federal prison for 2016 heists in Shaler, Harmar
    Robert C. Stiver blamed a lifetime of drug addiction for his lengthy stays in prison and the robbery of two banks in Allegheny County.
  • Former East Pittsburgh Man Convicted On Drug and Gun Offenses

    PITTSBURGH (KDKA)–A former East Pittsburgh man is awaiting sentencing after being convicted for violating federal narcotics and firearms laws.
    The jury of seven men and five women deliberated for approximately three hours before finding Douglas Tyrone Williams, Jr., aka “Chrome,” 39, guilty on four counts.
    According to a release from the U.S. Attorney’s office, the evidence presented at trial established that on or about July 20, 2016, Williams possessed with intent to di
  • US Appeals Court Hands Truckers Defeat In Turnpike Toll Suit

    HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) – A federal appeals court says high tolls on the Pennsylvania Turnpike don’t violate the right of truckers and other motorists to travel between states, upholding a lower-court dismissal of their lawsuit against state agencies and officials.
    The 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Tuesday that Pennsylvania’s use of turnpike tolls to pay other costs was authorized by Congress and therefore doesn’t violate the U.S. Constitution’s Commerce Clau
  • Wheeling Suspension Bridge Reopens

    WHEELING, W.Va. (AP) – A West Virginia suspension bridge has reopened more than a month after it was closed when a charter bus weighing well over the weight limit crossed the span.
    The state Division of Highways says in a news release the Wheeling Suspension Bridge was opened to traffic Tuesday.
    A charter bus weighing more than the bridge’s 2-ton (1.8-metric ton) limit crossed the bridge in late June, leading to the bridge’s closure. The driver of the bus was cited for the over
  • Penn State Police K-9 Handler Faces Animal Abuse Allegations

    PITTSBURGH (KDKA)–A K-9 handler on the Penn State Police force is on administrative leave following allegations of animal abuse.
    According to Penn State officials, University Police and Public Safety received a report of possible animal abuse in July.“The department immediately referred the matter to the Pennsylvania State Police so that an independent and thorough investigation could be conducted,” university officials said in a statement Tuesday.
    “The handler was placed
  • Pittsburgh Public Schools Making Changes To Bus Routes

    PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Pittsburgh Public Schools head back to school in two weeks and there will be changes to bus routes this year.Superintendent Anthony Hamlet rode along with bus drivers as they tested out the new routes.Hamlet says these route changes were made to make sure kids are getting to school on time, to reduce traffic and to address the nationwide shortage of bus drivers.“On our other bus routes, the number that we had, there were a lot of buses that were late,” Hamle
  • Pittsburgh lobbyist charged with defrauding small businesses for more than $100K

    Pittsburgh lobbyist charged with defrauding small businesses for more than $100K
    Authorities said Joseph Kuklis of Wellington Strategies forged signatures and prepared false letters announcing state grants.
  • Pittsburgh Steelers Head Coach Mike Tomlin Opens Up About The Loss Of Wide Receivers Coach Darryl Drake

    LATROBE (KDKA) — Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin was the first Steelers official to speak about the passing of wide receivers coach Darryl Drake.Tomlin spoke to reporters Tuesday morning at St. Vincent College, where the team is set to return to practice for the first time since Drake’s death.The 62-year-old assistant coach passed away in his sleep Sunday morning on campus.“Obviously, we are all devastated by that,” Tomlin said. “I really can’t think of any ot
  • Front Porch opens its doors to award-winning 'Fun Home'

    Front Porch opens its doors to award-winning 'Fun Home'
    In the company’s season finale, veteran Pittsburgh actor Daniel Krell plays the closeted father in a musical about family.
  • Man Behind ‘Storming Area 51’ Facebook Event Hosting Alienstock Festival

    (CNN) — Were you planning on storming Area 51? This festival is for you.
    The creator of the viral Facebook event page calling on people to “Storm Area 51” and “see them aliens” meant it as a joke. But when 2 million people on Facebook said they’d be totally into it, hotels in the area started filling up. Soon, the feds got involved, and creator Matty Roberts got a little worried.
    However, when one door closes, another opens. Roberts is now promoting something
  • Pittsburgh's newest dining options include the region's first shipping container restaurant

    Pittsburgh's newest dining options include the region's first shipping container restaurant
    Restaurants have gotten more casual as Pittsburghers continue to dine out often.
  • Accounting Coordinator Of Local Non-Profit Facing Fraud Charges

    PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Danielle Strother-Rush, the Accounting Coordinator for Eastern Minority Supplier Development Council, was indicted by a federal grand jury on charges of bank fraud and mail fraud.According to The Department of Justice, a nine-count indictment named Strother-Rush as the lone defendant.The indictment says from August 2014 until August 2016, Strother-Rush committed bank and mail fraud and embezzled approximately $321,000.Eastern Minority Supplier Development Council is a n
  • Precautionary Flush And Boil Advisory Issued For Lincoln-Lemington And Homewood North

    PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Due to an early water main break in the 1500 block of Lincoln Avenue and another on the 7100 block of Lemington Avenue, low pressure and no pressure has been reported in Lincoln Lemington and a small portion of Homewood North.
    As a precaution, the Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority has issued a flush and boil water advisory for those neighborhoods.Due to pressure loss, contaminants can enter drinking water.This limited area affects around 1,560 buildings and robocalls
  • Oakland Raiders Wide Receiver Antonio Brown On The Hunt For A New Helmet

    NAPA VALLEY (KDKA) — Antonio Brown is on the hunt for a new helmet just a day after the NFL ruled he would not be allowed to play with his old one.Brown took to Twitter Tuesday searching for a comparable helmet that would be allowed by the league for practice and games.“I’m looking for a Schutt Air Advantage Adult Large Helmet that was manufactured in 2010 or after.In exchange I will trade a signed practice worn @Raiders helmet.”"I'm looking for a Schutt Air Advantage Adu
  • Charges Brought Against Pittsburgh Lobbyist

    HARRISBURG (KDKA) — Joseph Kuklis of Wellington Strategies is charged with corrupt organizations, deceptive or fraudulent business practices, forgery and theft by deception after being accused of stealing over $100,000 from small business owners.According to Pa. Attorney General Josh Shapiro, the 48-year-old Kuklis is a lobbyist that operates a government consulting firm called Wellington Strategies.An investigation was launched into the company and discovered that starting in 2017, Kuklis
  • ‘She Was Throwing Up’: Mom Claims Baby Formula Was Replaced With Flour

    PHOENIX (CBS Local) — An Arizona woman is warning moms to be on high alert after her 9-month-old daughter got sick drinking formula that she believes was tampered with.
    Madeline Roque says she bought baby formula from a Walmart store in Phoenix last month. But when she prepared a bottle, her daughter, Adeline, didn’t want to drink it.
    “I just thought she was going through the teething process, which she gets cranky,” Rogue told KPNX.
    Rogue made a second and third bottle b
  • ‘Pumpkin:” Local Dunkin’ Rebrands, Giving Residents First Taste Of New Pumpkin Coffee

    PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — It may still be August, but one Dunkin’ is rebranding themselves as “Pumpkin'” and offering free tastes of their new pumpkin coffee.
    On Wednesday, August 14, the Dunkin’ on Clairton Boulevard will be one of eight cities getting an exclusive first taste of hot and iced pumpkin coffee as well as free pumpkin Munchkins lip balm, while supplies last.The first 250 customers interested can get the coffee and the first 25 customers interested can get th
  • ‘Disturbing Letter’ Causes Diocese To Cancel Our Lady Of Grace Parish Festival

    SCOTT TOWNSHIP (KDKA) — Due to what the priest administrator and the parish festival committee call a “disturbing message,” the Our Lady of Grace Parish Festival has been canceled.According to the diocese, an office in the Diocese’s Pittsburgh Pastor Center received a handwritten letter that they say read “Cancel August 14-17 Festival Security Problem is Huge.”
    The only parish scheduled to hold a festival those dates was Our Lady of Grace in Scott Township.Des
  • Coca-Cola Planning To Sell Dasani In Aluminum Cans And Bottles

    (CNN) — Coca-Cola is giving Dasani a green makeover to help meet its environmental goals and boost interest in its biggest water brand.
    Over the next year, the beverage company plans to unveil new Dasani packaging and products, including aluminum cans and bottles, “How2Recycle” labels and improved Dasani water coolers.
    Coca-Cola will continue to sell Dasani in plastic bottles too, but it will reduce the amount of plastic in those containers through a process called lightweighti
  • PTL Links: August 13, 2019

    Visit the links below for more on today’s guests & topics:Backpack For Hunger
    Brugge On North
    Ace Hotel
    Scoring Factory
    Gap RelaySeven Springs Mountain Resort
  • Nike Launching ‘Adventure Club’ A Sneaker Subscription For Kids

    (CNN) — Subscription clubs for clothing, meals and razors have changed the way people shop. Now Nike is wading into the subscription market for the first time.
    Nike announced Monday that it is debuting Nike Adventure Club, a sneaker subscription for kids ages two through 10. Nike will offer parents three options for their kids: four pairs of sneakers a year for $20 a month, six pairs for $30 a month or 12 pairs for $50 a month. Parents and kids will be able to choose from a selection of ar
  • Parkway West, Route 18 Restrictions In Place For President Trump’s Visit

    PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Roadway restrictions on the Parkway West and Route 18 will be in place Tuesday afternoon for President Donald Trump’s visit to the Shell Chemicals cracker plant in Beaver County.Rolling closures will occur as needed between Pittsburgh International Airport in Allegheny County and the Shell Chemicals cracker plant in Beaver County between 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.Those planning on traveling on the Parkway West near the airport should expect short-term stoppages, espe
  • Fortnite World Champion ‘Swatted’ At Pennsylvania Home

    POTTSGROVE, Pa. (AP) – The Pennsylvania teen who won $3 million as the first Fortnite World Cup solo champion had armed police show up at his house.
    Kyle Giersdorf was live streaming on Saturday when he was “swatted,” a prank that aims to prompt police and SWAT teams to respond to fake emergencies.
    Upper Pottsgrove Police Cpl. Albert Werner told USA Today a caller told police “he was Kyle and said he had shot his father multiple times.” Police called the home before
  • Pittsburgh Weather: Spot Showers And Storms Possible Through Thursday

    PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — It’s been a while since modeling has done such a poor job handling a system.Yesterday had spot showers along I-80 through most of the afternoon and even the Pittsburgh airport reported a hundredth of an inch of rain yesterday.
    Radar is showing spot rain showers moving through area already this morning.At this point, it looks like spot rain showers should be expected this morning through 10:00 a.m.
    After that, the rain coverage area will decrease but we may see a s
  • Trump visiting Shell cracker plant in Beaver County today

    Trump visiting Shell cracker plant in Beaver County today
    The $6 billion plant will be completed sometime in the next few years. It is just one part of an oil and gas ecosystem.

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