• Local Leaders Investing Time And Money Into Revitalizing Wilkinsburg

    WILKINSBURG (KDKA) — There is an effort underway to revitalize Wilkinsburg.There are many vacant buildings in Wilkinsburg that were once part of a thriving shopping district.
    But some of the empty storefronts represent new hope in the effort to make a comeback, including opening a restaurant in the train station.
    “Wilkingsburg’s business district is very large,” Tracey Evans of the Wilkinsburg Community Development Corp. said. “It is larger than the Waterfront in Ho
  • ‘It Hurt’: Parishioners Upset About Local Church’s Letter Telling Them Their Memberships Are Canceled

    PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – A letter mailed out to parishioners in a Catholic church is raising some eyebrows.
    Reverend Robert Grecco says he’s trying to clean up the church rolls and tell who is and who is not a real parishioner in light of a future merger.
    But one man who got the letter said it’s too harsh and he feels like he was being shamed.
    “I had to sit down,” said Rich Poploski of Bridgeville.“I had tight pit feeling in my stomach, like you are not worth it. I
  • Petition circulates to get Arnold's Tea on the North Side out of hot water

    Petition circulates to get Arnold's Tea on the North Side out of hot water
    Late rent payments and garbage violations threaten meeting place on Pittsburgh’s North Side that many call a community asset. 
  • ‘No One Is Above The Law’: Democrats Announce Impeachment Proceedings Against President Trump

    PITTSBURGH (AP) — Democrats have announced they will proceed with impeachment proceedings against President Trump.
    Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced the impeachment inquiry following reports that Trump may have sought a foreign government’s help in his reelection bid.
    Georgia Rep. John Lewis, the Democratic civil rights icon, has endorsed impeachment proceedings in the House after withholding his opinion on the matter for several months.
    Lewis said in a speech on the House floor Tuesday
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  • ‘No One Is Above The Law’: Democrats Announce Impeachment Inquiry Against President Trump

    PITTSBURGH (AP) — Democrats have announced they will proceed with impeachment inquiry against President Trump.
    Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced the impeachment inquiry following reports that Trump may have sought a foreign government’s help in his reelection bid.
    Georgia Rep. John Lewis, the Democratic civil rights icon, has endorsed impeachment proceedings in the House after withholding his opinion on the matter for several months.
    Lewis said in a speech on the House floor Tuesday mor
  • ‘Rely On Running Game, No. 1 Receiver’ Brandon Marshall On Steelers QB Mason Rudolph

    PITTSBURGH (KDKA)- Following a 24-20 loss to the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, in which the defense forced five turnovers, the Steelers are 0-3 and looking for answers.
    The injury to starting quarterback Ben Roethlisberger hurt, but the team believed in backup Mason Rudolph’s ability to take the reins and lead the team to a win. Rudolph wasn’t bad by any stretch in his first start, throwing for 174 yards and two touchdowns. But, there were certainly points to improve upon, namely hi
  • Nissan Recalls 1.3M Vehicles Due To Fix Faulty Backup Cameras

    DETROIT (AP) — Nissan is recalling 1.3 million vehicles mainly in the U.S. and Canada to fix a problem with the backup camera displays.
    The recall covers the 2018 and 2019 Nissan Altima, Frontier, Kicks, Leaf, Maxima, Murano, NV, NV200, Pathfinder, Rogue, Rogue Sport, Sentra, Titan, Versa Note and Versa Sedan. Also included are the Infiniti Q50, Q60, QX30 and QX80 vehicles.
    From the 2019 model year, the Nissan GT-R and Taxi and Infiniti QX50, QX60, Q70, Q70L also are included.
    The recalled
  • Study: Wawa Has The Best Gas Station Coffee In Pennsylvania

    PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Sorry Sheetz fans: Wawa has been declared the best gas station coffee brand in Pennsylvania.
    A study done by GasBuddy reveals that when it comes to the best gas station coffee, over 2 million ratings point to Wawa.
    (Photo Credit: GasBuddy)
    Not only did Wawa take home the title as best gas station coffee in Pennsylvania, but it also won in Delaware, Florida, Maryland, New Jersey and Virginia.
    Sheetz was looking a little worse. It was only the highest-rated coffee in Nort
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  • Fantasy Football Waiver Wire: With Saquon Barkley Sidelined, Wayne Gallman An Option At Running Back

    Matt Citak
    (CBS Local/CBS Boston)- Week 3 was yet another wild one in the NFL.
    Due to numerous injuries and benchings, eight new quarterbacks started under center this past Sunday. Five of the eight emerged victorious, but more surprisingly, a few of them looked legitimately good.
    While we don’t want to get ahead of ourselves after one game, there were certain performances in Week 3 that are impossible to ignore. These are the players you’re going to want to pursue for your fantasy t
  • Woodland Hills Graduate Trevon Mathis Released By The Pittsburgh Steelers

    PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A Western Pennsylvania native has been released by the Pittsburgh Steelers.
    The team announced Tuesday that they released defensive back Trevon Mathis.They also added DB Alexander Myres to the practice squad.
    Mathis attended Woodland Hills High School and played college football at Toledo.
    He signed as an undrafted free agent with the Minnesota Vikings in 2018.We have added DB Alexander Myres to our practice squad and released DB Trevon Mathis.
    — Pittsburgh Steele
  • Feds Charge Medical Professionals From West Virginia And Ohio For Overprescribing Opioids

    CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – Federal prosecutors say they’ve charged multiple medical professionals for overprescribing millions of opioids across Appalachia.
    Assistant Attorney General Brian A. Benczkowski on Tuesday announced charges against 13 people in West Virginia, Ohio and Tennessee. Eleven of those charged are doctors.
    Benczkowski says the charges involve more than 17 million illegally prescribed opioid pills. Authorities used data that detailed prescriptions, insurance informati
  • Construction fumes sicken six at Propel Schools Pitcairn

    Construction fumes sicken six at Propel Schools Pitcairn
    Three students and three teachers at Propel Schools Pitcairn were treated at a local hospital and classes were dismissed as a result.
  • Raccoon In Bethel Park Tests Positive For Rabies

    BETHEL PARK (KDKA) — A raccoon spotted in Bethel Park has tested positive for rabies.
    The Allegheny County Health Department announced Tuesday that a raccoon delivered to its lab tested positive for the deadly virus.The raccoon was spotted along Villahaven Drive.
    It is the 21st rabid animal reported in the county this year.
    Rabies is a virus transmitted by an animal bite or scratch. Exposures due to a bite or scratch are nearly always fatal when left untreated.
  • ‘The Toughness Came From Living In New York’: NCIS Star Cote de Pablo On Her Inspiration For Character Of Ziva

    New York (CBS Local)- Fans of CBS’ hit show NCIS got a shock at the end of last season when Ziva David, played by Cote de Pablo, returned after being thought to have died two seasons ago.
    As the show ramps up to the premiere of its 17th season tonight, de Pablo sat down for an interview with CBSN New York to discuss the return of the character and what it means for Gibbs and the gang this season.
    “She comes back to save Gibbs from a potential threat and it’s a very big thr
  • Man Pleads Guilty To Defrauding Pa. Medicaid Program Of Over $300,000

    PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – A man has pleaded guilty to taking part in a conspiracy to defraud Pennslyvania’s Medicaid program to gain millions of dollars.A resident of Georgia, 33-year-old Luis Columbie-Abrew pleaded guilty before United States District Judge Cathy Bissoon, United States Attorney Scott W. Brady announced Tuesday.The Department of Justice said in a press release that Columbie-Abrew admitted to being an employee of Moriarty Consultants, Inc. — one of four home health ca
  • About 80 Contracted Google Employees To Join United Steelworkers Union

    PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – About 80 contracted Google employees voted to join the United Steelworkers union.
    The workers voted in favor of unionization at the East Liberty Carnegie Library on Tuesday.Votes are in. 49 in favor 24 against.
    — Chris Hoffman (@NewsmanChris) September 24, 2019
    The vote came in with 49 in favor and 24 against.
    The workers are employed by Google contractor, HCL Technologies in the Bakery Square office.Here is the response by their company, HCL. pic.twitter.com/NVvG
  • Penguins Hire 2 New Scouts, Promote 5 Hockey Operations Staff Members

    PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Penguins announced the hiring of two new scouts and the promotion of five hockey operations staff members.Derek Clancey, the former Director of Professional Scouting, has been promoted to Director of Player Personnel. Clancey is in his 13th season with the Penguins and was part of the decisions to bring in players such as Bill Guerin, Chris Kunitz, Matt Cullen, Trevor Daley, Carl Hagelin, Justin Schultz, and Ron Hainsey during the team’s Stanley Cup runs in 20
  • Judge shortens maximum prison time for shooter in drive-by that led to Antwon Rose II death

    Judge shortens maximum prison time for shooter in drive-by that led to Antwon Rose II death
    Zaijuan Hester now must serve six to 17 years in prison, followed by five years’ probation.
  • Audit: City tax sales slow, ethically vulnerable

    Audit: City tax sales slow, ethically vulnerable
    The city gets around 700 applications to buy property each year, per the audit. The city finalized just 166 sales in 2016, and 110 in 2017.
  • Antonio Brown Attends Court Deposition As Footage Of Condo Furniture Throwing Emerges

    MIAMI (KDKA) — Video evidence of the furniture throwing incident has surfaced as Antonio Brown attends a court deposition surrounding the events.Brown was scheduled to appear in Miami court on Tuesday as a part of an ongoing lawsuit that claims he trashed his Florida apartment in April of 2018. During that same incident, Brown allegedly threw furniture off of his balcony to the pool area below, narrowly missing multiple people on the ground, including a toddler walking nearby. A separate l
  • Missing 81-Year-Old Georgeanne Faison Found Dead In Overturned Vehicle

    NORTH VERSAILLES (KDKA) — According to the family of the missing 81-year-old woman from North Versailles, she has been found dead.
    Georgeanne Faison was found inside her vehicle and it was overturned in a creek off of Cochran Mill Road in South Park.
    Faison was reported missing Monday evening and she last spoke with her family early on Monday morning, calling her son at 1 a.m. before calling her grandson at 2 a.m. while at her home on James Street in North Versailles. The family believed s
  • Police: ‘Working Incident’ At Pitcairn School, First Responder Activity On Wall Street

    PITCAIRN, Pa. (KDKA) – Police are warning people to avoid the area of Propel Pitcairn because of a “working incident.”
    According to the Pitcairn Police Department, residents should avoid the area of Wall and Agatha streets because of what police called a “working incident” at Propel Pitcairn, a charter school.The alert was issued just after 1 p.m. Monday.Police did not say what the incident was nor if anyone was injured.911 dispatch says there is currently police, f
  • Pitcairn Propel Evacuated After Fumes Make Multiple Teachers, Students Nauseous

    PITCAIRN, Pa. (KDKA) – A local charter school was evacuated when fumes made teachers and students nauseous.
    KDKA’s Bob Allen reports that 280 teachers and students had to be evacuated from Pitcairn Propel.
    The Monroeville Bororough was doing work on a sewer when fumes got into the school.
    Three teachers and four students were taken to the hospital. None of the injuries are life-threatening and all have been released.Police are warning people to avoid the area of Propel Pitcairn becau
  • Marshalls Opens Its First Online Store

    PITTSBURGH (CNN) — Marshalls has more than 1,000 US stores and a healthy business selling a variety of big-name clothing brands for men and women, home goods, accessories and beauty products. The discount retailer has done just fine without an online store, but now is finally launching one.
    On Tuesday, Marshalls announced that its new website will have an “ever-changing, fresh mix of merchandise” that mimics its famous in-store treasure hunt experience. Retu
  • Pittsburgh-Area Dog Adoption Events To Be Held For National Adoption Week

    PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Those looking to adopt a new furry friend are in luck this weekend.Multiple Pittsburgh-area locations will be hosting adoption events for the “Homes for Dogs” National Adoption Weekend from Sept. 28 to 29.
    Coldwell Banker Real Estate Services has partnered with local shelters for the event. Shelters across the nation will also have plenty of dogs in need of good homes.“We are lucky enough to help people in Pittsburgh and the greater western Pennsylvani
  • South Side building management to evict lessee linked to fatal ODs

    South Side building management to evict lessee linked to fatal ODs
    Management sent a letter to tenants of Southside Works City Club Apartments alleging fraud by the resident in whose unit the ODs occurred.
  • Zombie Den Opens Its Doors For The Upcoming Halloween Season

    PITTSBURGH (KDKA)–ScareHouse and The Original Oyster House have teamed up again to present the Zombie Den!
    Pittsburgh’s original horror-themed pop-up bar will operate Tuesdays through Saturdays from 4 p.m.- 12 a.m, starting September 24 to November 2.
    The Zombie Den is located in The Original Oyster House at 20 Market Square in Downtown Pittsburgh.
    “This is a great time of year to relax and put your feet up, even if they fall off of your body – and if they do, you’r
  • Gun Debate Revived In 2-Day Pa. Senate Committee Hearing

    HARRISBURG, Pa. (KDKA/AP) – The debate over guns is reviving in Pennsylvania’s Legislature, although Democrats say the process ignores their top priorities and could end up loosening gun laws.
    Tuesday marked the start of a two-day Senate committee hearing on gun violence and a slate of House committee votes on gun-related legislation.
    The action follows a burst of gun violence in Philadelphia and the wounding of six city police officers in a standoff. Pennsylvania’s Republican-
  • FDA Expands Recall Of Multiple Blood Pressure Medications

    PITTSBURGH (KDKA)– Torrent Pharmaceuticals Limited has expanded its recall for Losartan Potassium Tablets USP and Losartan Potassium/hydrochlorothiazide tablets for all consumers.
    The FDA reported that traces of unexpected impurities, N-Methylnitrosobutyric acid (NMBA), were found in batches manufactured with active pharmaceutical ingredients.
    Losartan is used to treat patients with Left Ventricular Hypertrophy and nephropathy in Type 2 diabetics.
    The products included in the expanded reca
  • Study: Pennsylvania Roads Rank 5th Worst In U.S.

    PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – If you think Pennsylvania has some of the worst road infrastructure in the country, you wouldn’t be wrong.
    A new study says Pennsylvania’s roads have the fifth-worst infrastructure in the nation.
    QuoteWizard said they analyzed Federal Highway Administration data to rank U.S. states based on their road infrastructure quality.
    Rhode Island, Oklahoma, West Virginia and Mississippi are the only states to beat out Pennsylvania.
    The findings report that 30 percent
  • Demonstrators Calling For More Action After Gas Station Assault Charges

    PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — We’re into day four of protestors standing outside of the Exxon station on Marshall Avenue.
    They say they’re disappointed in the charges filed against the men involved in the attack.
    Saying it makes him “sick,” Mayor Bill Peduto referenced the violent fight between two black women and the men who own the Exxon gas station on Twitter.Viewing the video of two black women from our community being assaulted made me sick. We cannot be a civilized soci
  • 'A stupid act.' Judge sends Indiana County man to prison for killing two in Plum DUI crash

    'A stupid act.' Judge sends Indiana County man to prison for killing two in Plum DUI crash
    Edward Cass III killed Beth Ann Beveridge and Michael Zier in a crash in August 2017 while he was high on fentanyl and pot.
  • Shady Side Academy Forfeits Upcoming Football Game Due To Injuries

    PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Shady Side Academy is forfeiting their Friday football game because too many of their players are injured.Shady Side Academy shared a photo from Head Coach Chuck DiNardo on Facebook.In the statement, the coach said Shady Side Academy was canceling their Friday game against Apollo-Ridge due to “mounting injuries.”
    The coach says the amount of injuries puts the team in a difficult situation where playing Friday’s game might be unsafe.“The safety of
  • Monongahela Man Pleads Guilty To Possession Of Sexual Images And Videos Of Children

    PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A man from Monogahela pleaded guilty in federal court to a charge of possessing sexual images and videos of children.Eric Allard, a 48-year-old of Monongahela, made his guilty plea after it was brought to the court’s attention that he had the images and video on his computer.According to the Department of Justice, the production of the video and images involved minors engaging in sexually explicit conduct and some of them were under 12-years-old.He is scheduled to
  • Somebody Scream! A new season of Halloween scares

    Somebody Scream! A new season of Halloween scares
    The ScareHouse is spending the fall of 2019 at a temporary location in the Strip.
  • Man Convicted Of Killing 2 While Driving High Sentenced To Up To 14 Years

    PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – A man convicted on two counts of homicide by vehicle while DUI will serve up to 14 years in prison.
    According to the Allegheny County District Attorney’s Office, Judge David Cashman sentenced Edward Cass III to seven to 14 years in prison, followed by seven years probation.Judge David Cashman sentences Edward Cass to 7 to 14 yrs. in prison and 7 yrs. probation for August 2017 fatal accident on Golden Mile Highway in Plum Borough that killed Beth Ann Beveridge and
  • Man Accused Of Killing 2 While Driving High Sentenced To Up To 14 Years

    PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – A man convicted on two counts of homicide by vehicle while DUI will serve up to 14 years in prison.
    According to the Allegheny County District Attorney’s Office, Judge David Cashman sentenced Edward Cass to seven to 14 years in prison, followed by seven years probation.Judge David Cashman sentences Edward Cass to 7 to 14 yrs. in prison and 7 yrs. probation for August 2017 fatal accident on Golden Mile Highway in Plum Borough that killed Beth Ann Beveridge and Mich
  • Weight Limit Violations Close Wheeling Suspension Bridge Indefinitely

    WHEELING, W.Va. (AP) – Vehicles exceeding the weight limit of a West Virginia suspension bridge have led officials to close it indefinitely.
    News outlets report the Wheeling Suspension Bridge closed Tuesday morning and won’t be open to vehicular traffic for at least a year. Pedestrians can still walk or bike across.
    A charter bus weighing well over the weight limit caused the bridge to close for more than a month earlier this year. The bridge passed inspections and officials added ba
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  • Four Students At Yough School District Treated For Possible Impetigo

    HERMINIE, PA (KDKA) — Four students in the Yough School District have been treated for possible impetigo.Impetigo is a common skin infection that mainly affects infants and children. It is highly contagious and is usually spread when people come into contact with items someone infected with impetigo has touched.“Since the beginning of school a total of four students have been treated for possible impetigo,” said Superintendent Dr. Janet Sardon. “As with any health issue,
  • New Haunted House, 4D Movie Planned For Kennywood’s Phantom Fright Nights

    WEST MIFFLIN (KDKA) — Fall is here and that means it’s time for Kennywood’s Phantom Fright Nights.This year, the new roller coaster The Steel Curtain highlights the main attractions along with a brand new haunted house and a 4D theater.The new haunted house, Shady Grove Memorial Hospital, will act as a murder-mystery of sorts. Guests will be haunted by a murderous doctor that stalks patients and staff and it’s on the guests to find the culprit.Offered in the 4D theater wi
  • ‘The Simpsons’ And ‘Rick & Morty’ Producer J. Michael Mendel Dies At Age 54

    (CNN) — J. Michael Mendel, the Emmy-winning producer who worked on “Rick and Morty” and “The Simpsons,” has died two days short of his 55th birthday.
    Adult Swim, the US television network which has broadcast Rick and Morty since its debut in 2013, released a statement on Twitter saying: “All of us at Adult Swim are devastated by the untimely passing of Rick and Morty producer Mike Mendel.
    “He guided and supported a generation of artists, writers and crea
  • Pittsburgh Named Among Best Cities For Coffee

    PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Looking for a good cup of coffee? No worries, Pittsburgh is one of the best cities in the United States to grab a cup of joe.According to WalletHub’s study of coffee-friendly cities, Pittsburgh ranks 19th out of the 100 largest cities in the US.The study used several metrics to determine what made a city great for coffee lovers, including the average price per pack, spending on coffee per household, affordable coffee shops, price of coffee-style drinks, and presen
  • Disney Theme Parks Offering Vegan Food Options Starting In October

    (CNN) — In a sign that veganism is making its way into the American mainstream, Disney announced Tuesday that plant-based food options will be added to every dining location in their US theme parks.
    More than 400 vegan dishes will be available at quick-service and table-service restaurants in Orlando, Florida’s Walt Disney World in early October, followed by Anaheim, California’s Disneyland in spring 2020.
    It’s a major undertaking: There are more than 602 places to eat at
  • Google subcontractor workers vote for union representation

    Google subcontractor workers vote for union representation
    Results must be certified by National Labor Relations Board
  • Google subcontractor workers to vote for union representation

    Google subcontractor workers to vote for union representation
    Results must be certified by National Labor Relations Board
  • Kenny Chesney Returns To Heinz Field In 2020

    PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Kenny Chesney announced he’s heading out on a stadium tour in summer 2020 and Pittsburgh is on his list of stops.On May 30, Chesney’s “Chillaxification 2020 Tour” will make its way to Heinz Field.Joining Chesney on the tour will be Florida Georgia Line, Old Dominion and Michael Franti & Spearhead.Tickets go on sale for the show Friday, October 4 at 10:00 a.m.
  • W.Va Governor Adds Exclusions To Outdoor Burning Ban

    CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice has amended his ban on outdoor burning to add an exclusion that would allow certain fires at federal and state recreation areas.
    A statement by Justice’s office says that the Monday addition was at the request of officials with the state’s Division of Forestry and Division of Natural Resources.
    The exclusion allows fires within fireplaces or fire rings at designated federal and state recreation areas, provided area manager
  • Pittsburgh Weather: First Full Day Of Fall Brings Cooler Temperatures

    PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Tuesday is the first full day of fall and the weather certainly reflects that.
    Temperatures return to 50s for morning lows and winds make it a bit breezy out of the west.
    Photo Credit: KDKA Weather Center
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    The dewpoint will drop throughout the day as the winds turn out of the north. There is a small chance for isolated rain for those north of I-80.
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  • Grown-up solutions to combat child poverty

    Grown-up solutions to combat child poverty
    Southwestern Pennsylvania has no unified plan, goal, leadership or information clearinghouse for addressing its concentrated child poverty.

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