• Man Accused Of Drowning 11-Month-Old Girl In East Huntington Will Stand Trial

    WESTMORELAND COUNTY (KDKA) — A man accused of drowning an 11-month-old girl he was supposed to be babysitting will stand trial.Derrick Bass was in court Wednesday for a preliminary hearing, and all charges were held for the man accused of killing 11-month-old Niomie Miller in East Huntington.According to the police, Bass was watching Miller while her mother was at work.
    (Photo Credit: KDKA)
    When the mother returned home July 14, she called police after midnight to say she found the girl co
  • Four People Indicted In Monroeville And Pittsburgh Robberies

    PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Four individuals are facing several charges in connection to robberies that took place in Monroeville and Pittsburgh between late 2018 and early 2019.
    According to authorities, the four men conspired to commit robberies between October 2018 until February 2019. Rudolph McBride, a 21-year-old from Penn Hills; Jaron Davis, a 23-year-old from Penn Hills;True Kinnon, a 20-year-old from Pittsburgh; and Wayne Edwards a 20-year-old from Monroeville were all named in the indict
  • Houston, Pa. Man Pleads Guilty Federal Drug And Firearm Violations

    PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A resident of Houston, Pa. pleaded guilty in federal court to federal drug and firearm violations after an investigation revealed he was intending to sell fentanyl, cocaine and possessed multiple firearms.Vashaun Lasalle Wright, 30-years-old of Houston, pleaded guilty after it was found he had over 40 grams of fentanyl, a quantity of cocaine packaged to distribute, and possession of firearms and ammunition of a convicted felon.According to the prosecution, the Washingto
  • Post-Gazette newsroom donates Pulitzer monetary award to Tree of Life congregation

    Post-Gazette newsroom donates Pulitzer monetary award to Tree of Life congregation
    The $15,000 donation will be used to help rebuild the Squirrel Hill synagogue, Rabbi Jeffrey Myers said.
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  • Police: Woman Missing Since July Rescued From Captor At Convenience Store

    STUART, Iowa (CBS Local) — A New York woman missing since mid-July has been found safe at a convenience store in rural Iowa.
    Police said Amber Garrison, 26, of Smyrna, New York, was taken from a Pennsylvania truck stop, assaulted and held captive for six weeks by a truck driver she meet on a dating app.
    According to investigators, the pair were waylaid off Interstate 80 in Stuart, Iowa, for two weeks because the suspect had issues with his driver’s license.
    Garrison made multiple 911
  • Woman Dies After Being Struck By Lightning While Jogging In Cemetery

    CINCINNATI (CBS Local) — An Ohio woman was fatally struck by lightning Friday afternoon while jogging in a cemetery, officials said.
    Danielle Brosious, 27, of Green Township was struck while she was at Spring Grove Cemetery, according to Cincinnati Fire officials. She died later that day, CBS affiliate WKRC.Green Township woman killed by lightning strike.https://t.co/cmTLlbfw8b pic.twitter.com/JTiez5NCcB
    — Local 12/WKRC-TV (@Local12) September 3, 2019Brosious was with with her mother
  • Group Doesn’t Plan To Host Gettysburg Re-Enactment In 2020

    GETTYSBURG, Pa. (AP) – The organization behind the annual re-enactments of the Civil War battle of Gettysburg says it doesn’t plan on hosting such an event in the summer of 2020.
    The Gettysburg Anniversary Committee said in a post on its website that after a quarter-century of organizing the annual July observance, at this time it “does not anticipate organizing or hosting a 157th re-enactment.”
    Operations Manager Randy Phiel told the Gettysburg Times that he considers th
  • PSWA Replacing Valves In South Side Slopes, Some Customers Will Have No Water

    PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority is planning to replace valves at the intersection of Arlington Avenue and South 18th Street in the South Side Slopes.
    Certain customers will be without water service between 8:00 a.m. and approximately 4:00 p.m.
    Arlington Avenue between Loyal Way and 1821 Arlington Avenue
    Arlington Court between South 18th Street and the dead end
    South 18th Street between Arlington Avenue and Rugraff Street
    Roads are not expected to be closed dur
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  • Driver Crashes Into An Attached Garage In Everson

    EVERSON, Pa. (KDKA) — A driver crashed into an attached garage in Everson.
    Fayette County officials confirm police, fire and EMS are on the scene in the 100 block of Pennsylvania Avenue after there was entrapment following the crash.
    All the individuals are OK.
    The call came in around 3:47 p.m.
    Stay with KDKA for more on this developing story.
  • Doctor Testifies, Asked Teen What Happened To Her Baby

    LEBANON, Ohio (AP) – A doctor says a 20-year-old woman on trial for murder in southwest Ohio broke into tears when asked why she wasn’t pregnant anymore.
    Dr. Casey Boyce testified Wednesday that Brooke Skylar Richardson sought a refill for birth-control pills on July 2017, less than three months after another doctor informed her she was pregnant.
    Dr. William Andrew testified earlier that Richardson became upset in April 2017 when told she was pregnant, exclaiming: “I can’
  • Penguins Announce Training Camp Schedule, Rosters

    PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Penguins are set to open their 2019 Training Camp on Friday, September 13.The team announced that all their practices at the UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex will be free to the public.Practices will begin on Friday at 9:00 a.m. and last through 1:30 p.m.
    The full schedule can be found here.The Penguins have invited 54 players to their annual training camp. The rosters include 31 forwards, 17 defensemen, and six goalies.FORWARDS
    Andrew Agozzino
    Justin Almedia
    Zach Aston-
  • Study: Local Transits Should Offer Services For Late-Shift Workers

    PITTSBURGH (KDKA)– The results of a recent study are encouraging transit services to accommodate travelers with later evening shifts.The American Public Transit Association said late-shift employees earn less than daytime employees.
    The study concluded that 17% of employees in urban areas start work after 4 p.m. and have trouble finding a way to or from work.These employees also earn a median salary of around $30,000, which the study says is $5,000 lower than daytime salaries — which
  • Hurricane Dorian Washes Up Brick Of Cocaine On Florida Beach

    (CNN) — Weird things wash up on beaches all the time.
    It happened again Tuesday morning, when a package containing a kilogram of cocaine washed ashore near Florida’s Paradise Beach Park just as Hurricane Dorian began impacting the state’s east coast, local officials said.
    A beachgoer found the drugs, pointing out a “suspicious package” to a patrol officer monitoring the beach, Melbourne city spokeswoman Cheryl Mall told CNN. The officer took the package into custody
  • Man Charged For Selling Fentanyl-Laced Pills In Connection With Mac Miller’s Death

    LOS ANGELES (KDKA) — Federal prosecutors have charged a Hollywood Hills man in connection with the death of Mac Miller.
    Cameron James Pettit, 28, is accused of giving the Pittsburgh native counterfeit oxycodone pills containing fentanyl two days before his death, the Department of Justice said.
    Pettit was arrested Wednesday by DEA agents on one count of distribution of a controlled substance.The release from the DOJ said Pettit and others distributed narcotics to 26-year-old Miller before
  • Private Kayla: Pittsburgh Obama senior returns to school after graduating from Army boot camp

    Private Kayla: Pittsburgh Obama senior returns to school after graduating from Army boot camp
    Kayla Page, 17, of Homewood did something most of her peers did not: join the U.S. Army Reserve before getting her diploma. 
  • Study: Drinking 2 Glasses Or More Of Soda Per Day Increases Risk Of Dying

    (CNN) — Brace yourself, lovers of diet sodas and sugary drinks.It’s more bad news and yet another reason to consider ditching your favorite soda or soft drink.
    A new study followed more than 450,000 people from 10 European countries for up to 19 years and found those who drank two or more glasses of any type of soda a day had a higher risk of dying from any cause of death than people who drank less than a glass each month. None of the people had cancer, diabetes, heart disease or str
  • ‘I Can’t Go Out There’: Vegan Sues Neighbors Over Barbecue Meat Smells

    GIRRAWHEEN, Australia (CBS Local) — A vegan has taken her neighbors all the way to Australia’s Supreme Court after complaining about the smell of meat and fish emanating from their barbecues.
    Cilla Carden has been locked in a legal battle for two years with two of her neighbors, claiming that the odors have ruined her quality of life at her home in the Perth suburb of Girrawheen.
    “All I can smell is fish,” Carden told told Nine News. “I can’t enjoy my back yar
  • Google, FTC Reach $170M Settlement Over Alleged Violations Of Kids’ Privacy On YouTube

    By Brian Fung, CNN Business
    (CNN) — Google has agreed to pay a record $170 million penalty to settle accusations that YouTube broke the law when it knowingly tracked and sold ads targeted to children, the Federal Trade Commission and the state of New York said Wednesday.
    The settlement involves the largest-ever penalty under the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act, which YouTube allegedly violated by collecting user information from kids to fuel its behavioral advertising busine
  • Students Accused Of Serving Tainted Crepes Face Charges

    POWELL, Ohio (AP) – Seven Ohio middle school students accused of being involved in serving teachers crepes tainted with bodily fluids face juvenile felony charges.
    The Columbus Dispatch reports several teachers at Olentangy Hyatts Middle School in Powell ate crepes reportedly laced with semen and urine during a cooking class on May 16.
    Three boys were charged in Delaware County with delinquency felony assault for either putting semen on a teacher’s crepe, planning to put semen on a c
  • Lane And Ramp Closures Coming To Homestead Grays Bridge

    HOMESTEAD (KDKA) — Lane and ramp closures begin this week on the Homestead Grays Bridge.
    The Allegheny County Department of Public Works announced Wednesday the bridge will be reduced to one lane in each direction between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. Sundays through Fridays.
    The work to replace a damaged bridge expansion dam begins this Sunday.
    There will also be alternating lane closures, and the bridge’s East Fifth Avenue ramp will close between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. Sundays through Fridays.
    Tr
  • ID Of Man Wanted On Homicide Charges Recovered In Mount Pleasant

    MOUNT PLEASANT, Pa. (KDKA) — An identification card belonging to a man wanted on homicide charges was found in Mount Pleasant.
    The Pennsylvania State Police announced Wednesday in a tweet that an ID card belonging to Carlos Avalia Jr. was found in Mount Pleasant.9/3/19 PSP encountered A male on Helca RD in Mt Pleasant. In his possession were multiple ID cards. One belonging to Carlos Avalia JR. Avalia JR has a warrant for homicide from Fort Wayne IN & has been an associate of the man e
  • House Committee On Homeland Security Holding Discussion In Pittsburgh On Domestic Terrorism

    PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The House Committee on Homeland Security is holding a public roundtable in Pittsburgh.
    The briefing on Wednesday is on homeland security issues related to acts of domestic terrorism and the impact on the community at Pittsburgh City Council Chambers, a release said.
    Members of the conference and invited members of the community are expected to discuss the Tree of Life shooting.
    The panel includes:
    Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto
    Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Ag
  • Pittsburgh Named One Of Most Livable Cities In United States

    PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A research group noted Pittsburgh as one of the most livable cities in the United States.
    The Economist Intelligence Unit ranked the most livable cities in the United States, and Pittsburgh is No. 3.
    Honolulu is the highest-ranked U.S. city, followed by Atlanta and Pittsburgh.
    Pittsburgh beat out Seattle and Washington D.C. for a top-three spot.
    The study looked at stability, healthcare, culture, environment, education and infrastructure.
    Vienna, Austria held onto its t
  • Pitt Football Loses Defensive Tackle Keyshon Camp For Season After Knee Injury

    PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — For the second time this season, Pitt has lost a key defensive lineman to injury for the year.The team announced season-ending surgery for junior defensive tackle Keyshon Camp, who injured his knee in the season opener against Virginia at Heinz Field.“Coach Pat Narduzzi announced that defensive tackle Keyshon Camp will undergo season-ending surgery for an injury sustained in the opener.”Coach Pat Narduzzi announced that defensive tackle Keyshon Camp will und
  • Major Upgrades Coming To Fifth Avenue Place In Downtown Pittsburgh

    PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A major upgrade is coming to a prominent building in downtown Pittsburgh.
    Highmark Health officials announced a makeover for a building first constructed more than three decades ago at a press conference on Wednesday with Allegheny County Chief Executive Rich Fitzgerald, Pennsylvania Sen. Wayne Fontana and Mayor Bill Peduto.
    The $20 million investment is for building upgrades throughout Fifth Avenue Place.
    (Source: Highmark Health)
    Once the site of the iconic Jenkins Ar
  • Couple Who Won $500,000 Lottery Jackpot Charged In Home Invasion Spree

    BAY CITY, Mich. (CBS Local) — A Michigan couple who won a $500,000 lottery jackpot three years ago is accused of several home invasions across five counties.
    Stephanie Harvell, 28, Mitchell Arnswald, 29, of Bay County were arrested Thursday following a burglary in Merritt Township, about 110 miles northwest of Detroit, MLive.com reported.
    Investigators say they believe the couple have broken into homes in Bay, Tuscola, Midland, Saginaw and Arenac counties in a span of two months.
    “I
  • 15% Of American Adults Will Bet On NFL In 2019 Season, Survey Says

    (CBS Local/CBS Philly)– A new NFL season is upon us and with that, American adults now have the opportunity in several states to wager on the games.
    According to a new survey conducted by Morning Consult on behalf of the American Gaming Association, 38 million Americans, a full 15 percent of the country’s adult population, is expected to wager on games during the upcoming season. In the survey, the number of respondents who said they would place a bet in-person at a casino sportsbook
  • Wholey’s Cold Storage Facility May Be Converted Into New Use

    PITTSBURGH (KDKA)– The New Federal Cold Storage building in the Strip District, most likely recognized for Wholey’s fish on the side, could be demolished to make way for a new skyscraper.
    JMC Holdings of New York purchased the building at 1501 Penn Avenue last year.It recently revealed on its website that it has plans for an office tower on the site.
    “JMC plans to take advantage of advantageous zoning to construct the first new office tower in the Strip District while also deli
  • Community Paying Respects To Nalani Johnson At Makeshift Memorial

    BLAIRSVILLE, Pa. (KDKA) — A makeshift memorial continues to grow at a local park created for a 2-year-old Penn Hills toddler found dead.
    The shrine is for Nalani Johnson, whose body was discovered Tuesday at Pine Ridge Park in Indiana County.(Photo Credit: KDKA)
    People have been dropping off stuffed animals, flowers and candles.
    “She was a beautiful little girl,” said Christin Buckles, who visited the memorial on Wednesday.
    Mariah Olechovski and Buckles held back tears while ta
  • National study encourages more transit service for late-shift workers

    National study encourages more transit service for late-shift workers
    Late-shift workers routinely earn less than daytime workers but have less access to public transportation to get to work, the study said.
  • Kidsburgh Kidcast: Reading With Kids!

    KDKA's Kristine Sorensen chats with Elaine Volke, from the Allegheny County Library Association, about the importance of reading with your kids.
  • Assault Charges Dismissed In Separate Case Against Rachael DelTondo’s Mother

    ALIQUIPPA (KDKA) — The mother of Beaver County murder victim Rachael DelTondo is no longer facing charges in a separate case.
    A judge dismissed assault and harassment charges Tuesday against Lisa DelTondo.
    (Photo Credit: KDKA)
    The case involved a confrontation on Election Day between Lisa and the Catroppa family, who are relatives of Rachael’s ex-fiancé.
    According to the Beaver County Times Online, the police report from the incident alleges Lisa and the Catroppas were at a po
  • Former Pittsburgh Steelers Wide Receiver Antonio Brown Not Happy With Fines Dished Out By Oakland Raiders

    OAKLAND (KDKA)– Mr. Big Chest is not happy with his new team as the first week of the NFL Season gets underway.Antonio Brown posted a letter addressed to him from Raiders General Manager Mike Mayock to Instagram Wednesday. The letter reveals $53,950 of fines levied to Brown for missing practice.“Chest is unhappy with #Raiders after Mike Mayock fines him for missing walk thru. Chest does not like it!!”Chest is unhappy with #Raiders after Mike Mayock fines him for missing walk th
  • Lack Of Interest Thwarts Latest Pennsylvania Casino Auction

    HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) – Lack of interest has thwarted Pennsylvania’s latest casino expansion attempt.
    The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board on Wednesday received no bidders for a casino license auction ordered by lawmakers as part of an aggressive gambling expansion launched by a cash-hungry state government.
    Pennsylvania is already the nation’s No. 1 state in tax revenue from casino gambling. But lawmakers in 2017 authorized the auction of 10 mini-casino licenses to help plug a
  • Pa. Supreme Court Takes Up Doctor Liability In Western Psych Shooting Lawsuit

    PITTSBURGH (AP/KDKA) — Pennsylvania’s highest court will determine if a woman shot in the psychiatric clinic where she worked can sue the University of Pittsburgh over the assailant’s treatment before the attack.
    The Supreme Court announced Tuesday it will decide if a county judge should have dismissed the lawsuit by Kathryn Leight against the school and a physicians’ group.
    The lawsuit concerns injuries suffered by Leight, a receptionist, during the March 2012 rampage by
  • Pittsburgh Steelers Wide Receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster Set To Take The Cover Of Sports Illustrated

    PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Steelers wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster is ready for his number one role on the field, but he is also the feature of the next edition of Sports Illustrated.The rising star is set to take the cover of SI next week. The title of the featured article is “Millennial Man.” The cover also calls JuJu the “Perfect NFL Star” while saying ” He’ll carry your fantasy team, fill up your feed and destroy you in Fortnite.”Photo Credit: Spor
  • Two Popular Food Festivals Mark End Of Summer At Kennywood

    WEST MIFFLIN, Pa. (KDKA)– There are only two weekends left in Kennywood’s Summer Season, but some special events are coming up that will leave your stomach satisfied.
    On Saturday, September 21, Brews in the Park bring a variety of craft beers to Kennywood.An Oktoberfest area, including a polka band and German treats, will be a new addition to the annual event.
    Guests will be able to ride from 1-3 p.m. and food will be served from 3-7 p.m.
    All guests must be 21 and older to attend Bre
  • A Fair in the Park hits 50

    A Fair in the Park hits 50
    The popular three-day fair coming up Sept. 6-8 at Mellon Park in Shadyside showcases works by the Craftsmen’s Guild of Pittsburgh.
  • Court Paperwork: Nalani Johnson’s Mother Filed For PFA Against Girl’s Father

    PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The mother of Nalani Johnson filed for a Protection from Abuse Order from the girl’s father, Paul Johnson, earlier this year.
    KDKA’s Meghan Schiller has confirmed through court paperwork that Nalani’s mother, Gladys Duarte, filed the temporary PFA on April 15, 2019.
    In the PFA paperwork, Duarte alleges Johnson threatened to harm her and allegedly “admitted to almost killing” Nalani. It lists the girl as a “protected person.”
    In
  • Pittsburgh Weather: Cooler Temperatures Moving In As Forecasters Watch Dorian’s Path

    PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A passing cold front will help to cool us off for the rest of the work week.
    Radar showed a couple of isolated thunderstorms near the city of Erie early this morning.The front stretches from just south of Toronto to Detroit and then down to Fort Wayne.
    The best chance for rain today, associated with the front, comes this morning, but KDKA Meteorologist Ron Smiley says he also expects to see isolated rain showers this afternoon.
    (Photo Credit: KDKA)
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  • PTL Links: September 4, 2019

    Visit the links below for more on today’s guests & topics:Eye on Health
    Together In Teal: Ending Ovarian Cancer Run/Walk
    Irish Festival
    Back to School Stress Relief with Dr. Marlene Boas
    Rusmur Floors
    Rania’s Catering
    Rania’s Recipes
  • Cooking With Rania: Chocolate Chip Zucchini Muffins

    PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Rania Harris, of Rania’s Catering, is back in the Pittsburgh Today Live kitchen making snacks your kids will love now that they’re back in school!
    Chocolate Chip Zucchini Muffins
    Ingredients:1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
    3/4 cup white sugar
    1 teaspoon baking soda
    1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
    ½ teaspoon salt
    1 egg, lightly beaten
    ½ cup vegetable oil
    ¼ cup milk
    1 tablespoon lemon juice
    1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    1 cup shredded zucchini
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  • WVU Student Beaten Into Vegetative State In 2009 Has Died

    ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — A former West Virginia University student has died, a decade after he was beaten into a vegetative state.
    News outlets report 29-year-old Ryan Diviney was with his family at their West Virginia cabin for the holiday weekend when he began struggling to breathe. Ken Diviney said his son died Saturday as they sped to a hospital in Winchester, Virginia.
    Authorities have said Ryan Diviney and a friend got into an argument with a group of men outside a convenience store in Mo
  • 2 People Injured In Multi-Vehicle Crash In Penn Twp.

    PENN TOWNSHIP (KDKA) — Two people have been rushed to the hospital following a multi-vehicle crash in Butler County this morning.
    According to emergency officials, the three-vehicle crash happened around 8:30 a.m. at Pittsburgh and Airport Roads in Penn Township.BUTLER COUNTY: RT-8 accident in Penn Township—Pittsburgh Rd at Airport Rd…stay with @KDKA for updates. pic.twitter.com/i36O9BNRM1
    — Celina Pompeani (@CelinaPompeani) September 4, 2019
    At least two people have bee
  • Pittsburgh celebrates its international community with a party at Market Square

    Pittsburgh celebrates its international community with a party at Market Square
    World Square will be held on three Friday evenings in September.
  • Police: Beaver Co. Teen Responsible For Online Hate Crime Threat

    PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Police say they have traced an online threat warning about a hate crime in Pittsburgh to a teenager in Beaver County.
    Pittsburgh Police say have interviewed the teen and his family, and determined he “had no intentions of carrying out the threat.”UPDATE: @PghPolice trace threat to Beaver County. Police interviewed a male juvenile and his family this morning and determined the teen had no intention to carry out the threat. pic.twitter.com/7Uf5VkbnH9
    — A
  • Planned closure of Polk Center marks the end of an era and the start of a battle

    Planned closure of Polk Center marks the end of an era and the start of a battle
    Most disability advocacy groups hailed the planned closure as another needed step toward closing all remaining large-scale institutions.
  • Two Men Arrested For Double Shooting In New Castle

    NEW CASTLE, Pa. (KDKA) — Two men are in jail in connection to a shooting in Lawrence County.
    New Castle Police say Timothy Hill and Marquan Payne have been charged with attempted homicide and aggravated assault from a double shooting back in May.
    New Castle Police
    Two women were injured in an alley off of Lutton Street.
    Both women were taken to the hospital for their injuries.
    Payne was arrested in June for charges related to a different shooting, but Hill was arrested Tuesday.
    The boyfrie
  • 2 Men Arrested For Double Shooting In New Castle

    NEW CASTLE, Pa. (KDKA) — Two men are in jail in connection to a double shooting in Lawrence County.
    New Castle Police say Timothy Hill and Marquan Payne have been charged with attempted homicide and aggravated assault from the shooting iincident back in May.
    New Castle Police
    Two women were injured in an alley off of Lutton Street.
    Both women were taken to the hospital for their injuries.
    Payne was arrested in June for charges related to a different shooting, but Hill was arrested Tuesday.
  • Police investigate possible online threat against hospital

    Police investigate possible online threat against hospital
    Pittsburgh Police are investigating an online threat made Tuesday to commit a hate crime in the city.

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