• Driver Charged For Leaving Student With Special Needs In Van

    PALMERTON, Pa. (AP) – A driver who left a Pennsylvania high school student with special needs unaccompanied in a school van for four hours has been charged.
    The Morning Call reports 75-year-old Rodger Sander, of Palmerton, was charged with reckless endangerment Friday.
    Palmerton police were called to assist emergency medical personnel Wednesday after Sander came back to the school van to find the 19-year-old Palmerton Area High School student inside.
    The Carbon Lehigh Intermediate Unit 21
  • Police Look To Identify Man Suspected Of Breaking Into Multiple Houses Overnight

    PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Police are looking for a man they say broke into multiple homes, most recently while the homeowners were sleeping.
    Police shared surveillance footage of a man they say had climbed a fire escape and entered a house through an open window.According to police, the homeowner was sleeping at the time of the break-in. The homeowner yelled and the intruder ran away.
    That’s when he was captured on surveillance footage.
    (Photo Credit: Pittsburgh Police)
    The same man is sus
  • Police Find 2 Bodies Inside Home In Arnold

    ARNOLD, Pa. (KDKA) — The authorities are investigating after two bodies were found in Arnold.
    The bodies were discovered inside a home on Fifth Avenue.
    Officials at the scene do not expect foul play, but they are investigating.The county coroner will be conducting autopsies.Stay with KDKA for more on this story.
  • How is Pittsburgh assisting with disaster relief for Dorian?

    How is Pittsburgh assisting with disaster relief for Dorian?
    More than 76,000 people and 13,000 homes in the Bahamas have been affected by Hurricane Dorian.
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  • Vice President Mike Pence to speak at Flight 93 Memorial on 9/11

    Vice President Mike Pence to speak at Flight 93 Memorial on 9/11
    The annual observance will begin at 9:45 am on September 11
  • Creepy: Red Balloons Left Floating Outside Pittsburgh Area Businesses To Promote Horror Movie IT Chapter Two

    PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Workers at a Pittsburgh area business got quite the creepy surprise as red balloons were found floating to promote the new horror movie “IT Chapter Two.”
    Aubry Stout says she was leaving work at Petromax in Carnegie when she notice two red balloons tied to the fence outside the business.When she went to check them out, she found out they were promoting the new horror movie “IT Chapter Two.”
    Photo Credit: Aubry Stout
    “Super cool surprise to
  • Fantasy Football Start And Sit Week 1: Start Lamar Jackson And Mark Ingram Against Dolphins

    (CBS Local/CBS Baltimore)- The first week of the NFL season is officially underway following the Packers 10-3 win over the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field on Thursday night.
    The return of football also means the return of fantasy football and decisions to make as you set your lineup prior to Sunday’s slate of games. Each week, we’ll bring you the opinions of CBS Sports HQ fantasy football experts Jamey Eisenberg, Dave Richard and Heath Cumming on the players that you should start and
  • Vice President Mike Pence To Speak At 9/11 Anniversary Ceremony In Somerset Co.

    SHANKSVILLE, Pa. (KDKA) – Vice President Mike Pence will speak at the 9/11 Observance at Flight 93 National Memorial in Shanksville.On the 18th anniversary of 9/11, Vice President Mike Pence and U.S. Secretary of the Interior David Bernhardt will deliver remarks at the Flight 93 National Memorial in Shanksville.The observance will begin at 9:45 a.m., and at 10:03, the time of the fatal plane crash, the names of the 40 passengers and crew who died will be read.The public is invited to atten
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  • ‘People That Look Like Us And Are Women Should Be The Norm’: Authors Antoinette Clarke & Tricia Clarke-Stone On ‘Double Down’

    (CBS Local)– Twin sisters Antoinette Clarke and Tricia Clarke-Stone have experienced a lot in their careers.
    Antoinette is the Vice President of Branded Entertainment & Innovation at CBS and Tricia is an entrepreneur and the co-founder of a marketing and advertising agency called WP Narrative_. The sisters have been called anomalies throughout their entire careers and decided to write a book about their experiences called “Double Down: Bet On Yourself And Succeed On Your Ter
  • Vehicle Overturns, Temporarily Shutting Down West End Road

    PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – A vehicle overturned in Pittsburgh’s West End, shutting down part of Noblestown Road.KDKA’s Meghan Schiller reports a crash had Noblestown Road blocked off at South Main Street around 3:30 p.m. Friday afternoon.
    A crash has one section of Noblestown Road blocked off at South Main Street. It’s hard to get a good view, but it looks like firefighters are cleaning up. No word of any injuries @KDKA pic.twitter.com/tujmljBB61
    — MEGHAN SCHILLER (@Meghan
  • “A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood” Debuts At Toronto Film Festival

    NEW YORK (AP/KDKA) -You can get your first look at the new Mr. Rogers film, but you’ll have to head to Canada.
    The 44th Toronto International Film Festival is kicked off this weekend with a variety of films.
    “A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood” begins with a journalist writing a story on the beloved legendary hero, Fred Rogers. As the trailer indicates, the reporter finds himself initially skeptical.The movie stars Hanks and Matthew Rhys, and tells the story of the real-life f
  • College campus pot dealer's girlfriend admits to laundering drug money

    College campus pot dealer's girlfriend admits to laundering drug money
    Holly Shrum, 29, of Overbrook, pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court on Thursday to one count of conspiracy to launder money.
  • Study: Living Near Gun Shop Or In Rural Area Puts You At Higher Risk For Suicide

    (CNN) — The suicide rate rose 41% in the United States from 1999 to 2016, and the people at the highest risk have a few factors in common, according to a study published in the journal JAMA Network Open on Friday.
    Men had higher suicide rates. Areas with the highest risk were in Western states, and in rural areas. Or, in a city, if there was a gun shop in the neighborhood.
    “With the gun shop, this is a new variable that hasn’t really been looked at, so that definitely needs mor
  • Police: Man Pulls Out Replica BB Gun Pistol At Indiana Co. School Bus Stop, Asks Student If It Looks Real

    WHITE TOWNSHIP, Pa. (KDKA) – A man who allegedly pulled out a replica Bb gun pistol at an Indiana County school bus stop was taken into custody.
    According to the Pennsylvania State police, it began when a 17-year-old Indiana Area Senior High School student was waiting at a school bus stop along East Pike Road at Gorman Avenue before 8 Friday morning when a man pulled out what the student believed to be a pistol.
    Police say the student reported the man put the pistol in the air, walked towa
  • Gov. Wolf says he hopes overseas gestures bring 'some solace' to Tree of Life survivors

    Gov. Wolf says he hopes overseas gestures bring 'some solace' to Tree of Life survivors
    The governor will visit two Holocaust memorials during his overseas trip next week.
  • Defense Attorney Challenges Charge Keeping Man Accused In Woman’s Disappearance In Jail

    PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The man police call a prime suspect in the disappearance of a Whitehall woman is still in jail.
    However, on Friday morning, Douglas Berry’s defense attorney filed a motion to challenge the charge keeping him locked up.
    Elizabeth Wiesenfeld’s daughter reported her mother missing in late April.
    L: Elizabeth Wiesenfeld (Photos Courtesy: Allegheny County Police); R: Douglas Berry (Photo Courtesy: Allegheny County)
    Police say they believe Berry, her handyman, may
  • Local Girl’s Cupcake Stand Will Raise Money For New Kensington Police Deptartment K9

    PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – A local girl who has previously raised tens of thousands of dollars for police is opening a cupcake stand in Natrona Heights to raise money for a K9 officer.
    Kaley Bastine, a young girl who loves to help police, will open up a cupcake stand on Sept. 28 from 3 to 8 p.m. at Bird Dog’s in Natrona Heights.
    (Photo Credit: Jamie Bastine)
    The funds will go to the New Kensington Police Department’s new K9, Deuce.
    RELATED STORIES:6-Year-Old Girl Raises Over $3K To He
  • Man Claiming To Be ‘Second Messiah,’ Threatening Church Ordered To Undergo Mental Evaluation

    CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP (KDKA) — A man who is accused of making threats inside a church in Butler County appeared in court today.
    Edwin Leech’s charges were waived to court, but he has to undergo a mental evaluation.
    (Photo Credit: KDKA)
    Leech, 43, is accused of causing a disturbance inside the sanctuary of the Victory Family Church during a morning prayer service in Cranberry Township.
    Police say he declared he was a “second messiah,” and when he was being escorted out of the
  • Lawn Love Launches In Pittsburgh Area

    PITTSBURGH (KDKA)– This new service is like the Uber of lawn care!
    Lawn Love is coming to the Pittsburgh area.It will allow users to schedule, review, and pay for yard services instantly on a mobile app or website.The platform uses satellite technology to review and generate quotes for any lawn service you may need right at the palm of your hand.Users can schedule services like lawn mowing, weeding, aeration, and gutter cleaning.“Traditionally consumers have had to wait for a lawn ca
  • Antonio Brown To Play Monday Night For Oakland Raiders

    PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Antonio Brown saga continues in Oakland, and the wide receiver will now play in Monday night’s game.“Antonio’s back today, we’re really excited about that. Ready to move on,” head coach Jon Gruden told reporters in Oakland.
    #Raiders coach Jon Gruden now confirms: WR Antonio Brown won’t be suspended and will play Monday night. Quite a 24 hours.
    — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) September 6, 2019Brown allegedly issued an “emoti
  • Crew To Hike 70 Miles In 3 Days To Raise Money For Local Veterans

    GREENSBURG, Pa. (KDKA) – Twenty Westmoreland County employees are about to undertake the challenge of hiking 70 miles in three days to raise money for veterans.
    The challenge, dubbed “The Crucible” will see 20 employees across several Westmoreland County departments, as well as their friends and family, hike all 70 miles of the Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail.
    The hike will raise money for the Veterans Leadership Program of Western Pennsylvania, a nonprofit that gives local veter
  • PWSA To Begin Stormwater Improvement Project Near Carrick

    PITTSBURGH (KDKA)– PWSA Board of Directors approved $500,000 to fund the new stormwater project in Phillips Park.
    The Stormwater Management Program is anticipated to reduce flooding and basement back-ups in the area.
    “Our engineering team has been collecting information on rainfall patterns, the state of our sewer system, and the layout of this neighborhood for several months,” said Executive Director Robert A. Weimar, “we are now prepared to implement a stormwater manage
  • Registration Opens For 29th Annual YMCA Turkey Trot

    PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Registration is now open for the 29th annual YMCA Turkey Trot in Pittsburgh.
    Thousands of people participate in the race every year.The race will be held on Nov. 28, which is where Thanksgiving falls this year.
    There will be a one-mile family fun run-walk, the Turkey Trot 5k, a five-mile run, and the Double Gobble which features the 5k and the five-mile race.You can register here on the Pittsburgh YMCA’s website.
    Last year, the YMCA collected about 10,000 pounds o
  • U.S. Health Officials Report 3rd Vaping Death, Repeat Warning

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    NEW YORK (AP) – U.S. health officials are again urging people to stop vaping until they figure out why some are coming down with serious breathing illnesses.
    Officials on Friday said they had identified 450 possible illnesses, including at least three deaths, in 33 states. The count includes a newly reported death in Indiana.
    Health officials say no single vaping device, liquid or ingredient has been tied to all the illnesses. Many of the sickened –
  • America Is Running Out Of White Claw Hard Seltzer

    PITTSBURGH (CNN) — White Claw is a victim of its own success: The hard seltzer brand confirmed a nationwide shortage in the United States, sparked by the drink’s rising popularity.
    “We are working around the clock to increase supply given the rapid growth in consumer demand,” Sanjiv Gajiwala, White Claw’s senior vice president of marketing, told CNN Business. “White Claw has accelerated faster than anyone could have predicted.”
    The company didn’t s
  • Pittsburgh Man Arrested For Shadyside Jewelry Store Burglary

    PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – A man was arrested after allegedly robbing a Shadyside jewelry store.Pittsburgh Police say a burglar alarm at Henne Jewelers on Walnut Street went off just after 5 a.m. Friday morning.When police arrived on scene, they say they found no signs of forced entry on the exterior of the building.After being let inside, police say they found debris and “ceiling tile remnants” on a desk. The ceiling above was reportedly damaged and an open air duct was exposed.Polic
  • Titans-Browns Preview: Can Mayfield, Beckham Make Cleveland A Contender?

    (KDKA/CBS Local) — Don’t look now, but the Cleveland Browns could actually be good. The operative word in that sentence is ‘could.’ They could also stumble and bumble to a 7-9 finish that keeps them from reaching the playoffs for the first time since 2002. The Browns will take that first step Sunday afternoon, in whatever direction, when they host the Tennessee Titans on CBS.
    With recent draft picks and key free agent acquisitions, Cleveland now has the talent to compete
  • ‘Even At 102 I Can Still Do Big Things’: Local Veteran’s Dream Of Riding Hot Air Balloon Comes True

    PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – A 102-year-old local veteran and hospice care patient just had a wild ride — a hot air balloon ride, that is.Russel is a patient at Three Rivers Hospice and a U.S. Air Force Recruiting Veteran.He’s always dreamed of flying in a hot air balloon, and Don’t Stop Dreaming’, a Western Pennsylvania-based organization that fulfills the wishes of Quality Life Services and hospice patients turned Russel’s dream into a reality.
    On Facebook, the organ
  • Report: Inspectors Missed Major Defect In Tracks Just Weeks Before Train Derailment

    PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — New details are emerging in last year’s train derailment that left a huge mess at Station Square.
    A new report shows the tracks were inspected just weeks before the massive derailment and inspectors missed a major defect in the tracks.
    The derailment put lives at risk and caused millions of dollars in damages. In fact, it damaged the Port Authority T rails so badly, weeks of repairs were needed before it could run again.
    The weekend freight train derailment sent t
  • Pennsylvania Gets $75M More In Federal Aid For Opioid Fight

    HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) – Pennsylvania will receive another $75 million in federal aid to fight the opioid-addiction crisis, money that Gov. Tom Wolf’s administration says will help with treatment, prevention, and education.
    Wolf’s administration said Friday that about $56 million will go to the Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs. The money will also help extend programs designed to help people in addiction treatment find stable housing and to attract treatment professionals
  • Treasure Hunt Lottery Ticket Worth $100,000 Sold In Armstrong Co.

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    FORD CITY, Pa. (KDKA)– Check your ticket, you may be a winner!
    A Treasure Hunt ticket worth $100,000 was sold in Ford City on Thursday, September 5.
    The jackpot-winning ticket matched these following numbers: 03-04-17-24-29.
    Sheetz, located at 410 Main St.,Ford City earned a $500 bonus for selling the winning ticket.
    A winner will be named once the ticket holder validates the ticket and claims the prize.Treasure Hunt winners have one year from the drawing
  • 2 Men In Custody After Shots Fired In Monroeville Mall Parking Lot

    MONROEVILLE (KDKA) — Two men are in custody after shots were fired overnight in the parking lot of the Monroeville Mall.
    KDKA spoke to police and they tell us despite what happened, the mall is still a safe place to shop.
    (Photo Credit: KDKA)
    It was just before 11:30 p.m. Thursday when police arrived on scene for shots fired near the Cinemark Cinema.
    “We have nobody that’s been injured that we know of at the moment, and no property damage that we can see,” said Monroevill
  • Celebration Of Mac Miller At Blue Slide Playground To Pay Tribute To Late Rapper

    PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – People will gather at the iconic Blue Slide Playground on Friday to remember Mac Miller on the eve of his death.The Celebration of Mac Miller begins at 4 p.m. Friday at the Blue Slide Park.One of Miller’s six albums was named after the “Blue Slide Park” portion of Pittsburgh’s Frick Park. Miller rapped about his childhood memories there.
    Miller died Sept. 7, but the vigil will be held on Sept. 6 due to another event at the park.The slide now has
  • Celebration Of Mac Miller At Blue Slide Playground Paying Tribute To Late Rapper

    PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – People are gathering at the iconic Blue Slide Playground on Friday to remember Mac Miller on the eve of his death.
    The Celebration of Mac Miller began at 4 p.m. Friday at the Blue Slide Park.
    People brought flowers and artwork of Miller to the park.Miller’s music is also playing.
    One of Miller’s six albums was named after the “Blue Slide Park” portion of Pittsburgh’s Frick Park. Miller rapped about his childhood memories there.
    Miller died
  • Angry Ohio Man Demands His Confiscated Marijuana Be Returned In Expletive-Laced Rant To Police

    SHARONVILLE, Ohio (AP) — A man confused about Ohio drug laws has called a police department demanding that officers return the small amount of marijuana they “stole” from him.
    WXIX-TV reports the man told a Sharonville police dispatcher in an expletive-laced call Tuesday that it’s legal to possess 100 grams (3.5 ounces) of marijuana, and the amount officers seized was just 4 grams (0.14 ounces).
    Sharonville police posted a recording of the call on their Facebook page. The
  • Styx To Perform At Rivers Casino Pittsburgh

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    PITTSBURGH (KDKA)– The popular Chicago rock band, Styx, is coming to the Rivers Casino Event Center this November.
    The multi-platinum rock icons will be at the Rivers Casino on Friday, November 8.The concert starts at 8 p.m.“We’re excited to have a legendary band like Styx play in The Event Center,” said Shannon Redmond, vice president of marketing at Rivers Casino Pittsburgh. “Guests will be blown away by the high-energy show and
  • Two festivals coming to Kennywood to cap summer season

    Two festivals coming to Kennywood to cap summer season
    The West Mifflin park closes out its season with Brews in the Park and Pittsburgh Pierogi Festival Sept. 21-22
  • Pittsburgh Weather: Weekend Forecast Includes Rain Chance For Saturday

    PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Another dry and pleasant day with plenty of sunshine.
    KDKA Meteorologist Ron Smiley has bumped up temperatures a couple of degrees.We hit 82 degrees Thursday for a high.The lack of rain and the earlier than expected sunshine helped push temperatures well past forecast highs.
    (Photo Credit: KDKA)
    Today will be dry with the next chance for rain coming Saturday afternoon into the evening hours.
    Highs today and Saturday should hit the upper 70s with mid-70s expected Saturda
  • PTL Links: September 6, 2019

    Visit the links below for more on today’s guests & topics:Yelp Pittsburgh
    Brew Gentleman on Yelp
    Enix Brewing on Yelp
    The Vault Taproom on Yelp
    Bierport on Yelp
    The Independent Brewing Company on Yelp
    Pittsburgh Cultural Trust presents “The Lion King”
    Aubrey Worek
    Pittsburgh Improv
    Corey Holcomb
    Tickets to Corey Holcomb’s Show
    PTL Puppy Penguin on Facebook
    PTL Puppy Penguin on Twitter
    Canine Companions for Independence on Instagram
  • Gun Found Near Campus Puts Taylor Allderdice HS On Lockdown

    PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A lockdown has been lifted at Taylor Allderdice High School after a gun was found near campus.
    Pittsburgh Police say the school security found the gun across the street from the gymnasium and called in city officers.
    (Photo Credit: KDKA Photojournalist Steve Willing)
    They took possession of the weapon.New Info from @PghPolice: School security located a gun across the street from the school and notified Pittsburgh Police. Our detectives responded, took possession of the
  • At Least 1 Person Injured In Georges Township Crash

    GEORGES TOWNSHIP (KDKA) — One person was rushed to the hospital this morning following a two-vehicle crash in Fayette County.
    The crash happened shortly after 6 a.m. at Smithfield-Masontown Road and Morgantown Road in Georges Township.
    (Photo Credit: KDKA)
    Emergency officials say one person became trapped, but first responders were able to pull that person to safety.
    Officials have not yet said what caused the crash.
    One person was flown from the scene by medical helicopter to a hospital f
  • Buying Here: How did they fit 3 bedrooms into this little Beechview cottage?

    Buying Here: How did they fit 3 bedrooms into this little Beechview cottage?
    After a top-to-bottom makeover, the house at 1658 Longmore Ave. in Beechview is on the market for $140,000
  • Firefighters Called Back To Etna Warehouse Badly Damage By Massive Blaze In May

    ETNA (KDKA) — Firefighters were called back to an Etna warehouse overnight that sustained major damage in a fire earlier this year.
    Police nearby noticed smoke coming from the building along Butler Street around 2:30 a.m.
    (Photo Credit: KDKA Photojournalist Scott Danka)
    Firefighters found a small fire in a hallway and got it under control.
    Back in May, fire ripped through the store-express warehouse and injured three firefighters.
    The cause of this morning’s fire is under investigati
  • Inspection showed broken track three weeks before Norfolk Southern derailment at Station Square

    Inspection showed broken track three weeks before Norfolk Southern derailment at Station Square
    An ultrasound inspection of tracks above Station Square showed a break three weeks before the derailment but inspectors didn’t investigate.
  • Student initiative, active involvement help make cafeterias 'green'

    Student initiative, active involvement help make cafeterias 'green'
    At North Hills, compostable food trays are being used in the four elementary schools and the middle school.
  • Bethel Park Physician And Councilman Helping Areas Impacted By Hurricane Dorian

    BETHEL PARK (KDKA) — A Bethel Park physician and municipal councilman is among the hundreds of volunteers who are helping out in areas impacted by Hurrican Dorian.
    The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services deployed more than 200 personnel to areas of greatest risk for impact.
    Dr. Timothy Campbell is one of them.Part of ‘DMAT’ – The Disaster Medical Assistance Team, Campbell just returned from a mission in Puerto Rico, Florida, and Georgia.He and his fellow medical
  • Brashear High School To Be On Modified Lockdown Friday

    PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Pittsburgh Police will be on-site to assist Brashear High School with student intake because of a threat made toward the school.
    According to Pittsburgh Public Schools, they were made aware of the threat on their “Safe 2 Say” tip line.They do not believe the threat to be credible but will be on a modified lockdown, meaning students will be in the building all day and visitors with prior appointments will be allowed to enter the school.
  • Brian And Colin Moran Face Each Other, Pirates Lose 10-7 To Marlins

    PITTSBURGH (AP) – Brian Moran became the first player in major league history to make his debut while facing his brother on the mound, striking out younger sibling Colin in the Marlins’ 10-7 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday night.
    Brian (1-0) entered in the fourth inning with the Marlins trailing 5-2. After Bryan Reynolds led off with a groundout, Colin stepped to the plate having doubled in each of his first two at-bats.
    The 30-year-old Brian fell behind 3-1 before th
  • New owner of Hill House properties wants to "honor legacy" in the Hill District

    New owner of Hill House properties wants to "honor legacy" in the Hill District
    A partnership of E Properties and Development and the Hill Community Development Corp. acquired four buildings from cash-strapped Hill House Association in July for $5 million. 
  • Record Store Finds Royalty Check To Kurt Cobain More Than 25 Years Later

    (CNN) — Staffers at this Seattle record store are used to coming across rare finds. But they never thought they would find a royalty check made out to Nirvana’s lead singer, Kurt Cobain.
    Easy Street Records found a check from Broadcast Music Inc. that was made out to Kurt D. Cobain of Olympia, Washington. It was dated March 6, 1991, a few months before Nirvana made it big with its rock album “Nevermind.”
    Store owner Matt Vaughan said he was tidying in the basement when he

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