• Residents In Greensburg Unhappy About Loud Fire Siren

    GREENSBURG, Pa. (KDKA) — People who live near the West Point Volunteer Fire Company in Greensburg have had enough of a fire siren that keeps going off.
    The residents say the siren goes off several times a day and is scaring children.
    They also say it is too loud and goes off too often.
    (Photo Credit: KDKA)
    “It’s disheartening that the township put that siren in,” said resident Brittany Waterhouse. “And it makes me feel like they’re irresponsible, for the lack
  • Local Lawmakers Move Forward With Bill To Raise Minimum Age To Purchase Tobacco Products In Pa.

    PITTSBURGH (KDKA)– This legislation is designed to end what some are calling an epidemic among teenagers.
    Supporters say the bill will keep kids from smoking, but opponents think it would hurt the state financially.
    One of the goals of the bill passed by the State Senate is to deter young people from becoming addicted to tobacco products.
    The legislation raises the age to buy tobacco and vaping products from 18 to 21. 
    The bill will be on the agenda when the State House of Representat
  • Local Officials Weigh In On Later Start Times For Middle And High Schools

    PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Studies have shown that students who get more sleep do better in school.
    On Monday, California passed a law stating that middle school students will start the day no earlier than 8 a.m. and high school students no earlier than 8:30 a.m.
    KDKA’s John Shumway spoke to Governor Tom Wolf earlier today on KDKA Radio about the topic.
    “It actually is interesting,” Wolf said. “I think kids in high school and middle school age really actually do better if
  • Accused Tree Of Life Shooter Robert Bowers’ Offer To Plead Guilty Rejected By Federal Prosecutors

    PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – The accused Tree of Life shooter Robert Bowers’ offer to plead guilty in exchange for a sentence of life without release was rejected.
    According to court documents released Tuesday, his request was rejected by federal prosecutors, who are pursuing the death penalty.The Justice Department filed for the death penalty in August.RELATED STORIES:11 Dead, Several Others Shot At Pittsburgh Synagogue
    Pittsburgh Synagogue Shooter Identified As Robert Bowers, Yelled ‘
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  • Feds Investigate Mysterious Object That Falls Into Man’s Home

    BURGIN, Ky. (CBS Local) — A Kentucky man says an object that damaged his mobile home may have fallen from an aircraft.
    Tommy Woosley said he believes the foot-long object, described as “some type of pressurized canister,” fell into his rented mobile home in Burgin over the weekend.
    Luckily, Woosley was out of town so no one was at home at the time and no one was injured.
    “It’s a pretty heavy object,” he told CBS affiliate WKYT. “Its not like you would th
  • Air Canada Drops ‘Ladies and Gentlemen’ For Gender Neutral Greetings

    (CBS Local) — Flight attendants at Air Canada will no longer greet passengers as “ladies and gentlemen” or “mesdames et messieurs” as they switch “to remove specific references to gender,” according to an internal memo sent to staff.
    Flight staff at the company, including pilots, flight attendants and gate agents, will be replacing scripted greetings with neutral words like “everybody” or “tout le monde,” the French-language Canad
  • Pittsburgh Weather: Small Chance Of Snowflakes High Up In The Laurel Highlands

    PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – There’s a chance that if you go high up into the mountains of Laurel Highlands Thursday, you could see snow.KDKA’s Kristin Emery says that there’s a chance — emphasis on “chance” — the very tippy top of the Laurel Highlands could see the first snowflakes of the season early Thursday morning. But she also says it will be a fleeting chance.
    Chilly temps all around will be arriving.Tomorrow will be dreary, windy and chillier as a c
  • Kidsburgh: Talking To Children About School Violence

    PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – This time of year, many school children are taking part in safety drills that include what to do if there’s an intruder or violence at their school.
    It’s not a subject anyone likes to bring up with children of any age, but it’s a reality kids face today.
    KDKA’s Kristine Sorensen talks with parenting expert Dr. Deborah Gilboa, also known as Dr. G, about how to have this difficult conversation and why it’s so important.
    Here’s their edi
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  • Federal Third Circuit panel rejects appeal by convicted ex-state senator Jane Orie

    Federal Third Circuit panel rejects appeal by convicted ex-state senator Jane Orie
    The former state senator raised three issues with the federal court.
  • Man In Critical Condition After North Side Assault

    PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – A man is in critical condition after an assault on the North Side.
    Pittsburgh Police say they responded to reports of an assault in the 100 block of Eloise Street just after 1 p.m. Tuesday.When they arrived, police say they found a man with multiple wounds to the head.He was transported to the hospital in critical condition.
    Police say a man was seen running from the scene and he was arrested by officers near Merchant Street and Martindale Street.
    The man is currently i
  • West Virginia Governor Releases Substance Abuse Response Plan

    CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice has debuted a plan to help people get jobs as they recover from addiction.
    The Republican governor unveiled the program Tuesday at Putnam Career and Technical Center in Eleanor.
    Justice says the statewide collaboration will provide career training programs and help people in recovery navigate the job search process.
    State officials have also announced a series of public forums on substance abuse in the state. The first forum was plann
  • Former Gov. Mark Sanford, Challenger To President Trump, To Make Campaign Stop In Pittsburgh

    PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Former South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford, who is challenging President Donald Trump for the GOP presidential nomination, will be making a campaign stop in Pittsburgh.
    Sanford’s “Kids, We’re Bankrupt and We Didn’t Even Know It” Tour will stop in Harrisburg and Pittsburgh on Wednesday.
    (Photo Credit: Sean Rayford/Getty Images)
    The Republican will be at the Pennsylvania State Capitol Main Rotunda in Harrisburg at 12:30 p.m.
    His campaign will th
  • Pittsburgh International Airport To Auction Off Thousands Of Unclaimed ‘Lost And Found’ Items

    PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Thousands of items are left behind at the Pittsburgh International Airport each year, and this weekend, they’re up for auction.The Allegheny County Airport Authority, which is in charge of the Pittsburgh International Airport and Allegheny County Airport, will host its annual public auction of abandoned vehicles and unclaimed items this Saturday, Oct. 19.
    About 1,000 pieces of jewelry, 500 electronics and 15 abandoned vehicles will be up for auction.
    The oldest ca
  • Study: Stressful Pregnancy Could Reduce Chances Of Having Boy

    (CBS Local) — Physical or mental stress during pregnancy may determine the baby’s gender, according to a study published Monday.
    The National Academy of Sciences study found fewer boys were born to stressed out moms-to-be. Male fetuses are more vulnerable and long term stress could pay a role in pregnancies, the report’s lead author said.
    “The womb is an influential first home,” said lead author Catherine Monk, director of the women’s mental health program in
  • Conviction Of Former Pa. State Senator Jane Orie Affirmed

    PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – A federal court has affirmed the conviction of former State Senator Jane Orie.
    The Pennsylvania Federal Third Circuit Court affirmed Orie’s conviction on Tuesday.
    According to court documents, Orie had two trials. In one, the judge declared a mistrial. In the second one, she was convicted on multiple counts, including forgery and theft of services.The Federal 3rd Circuit Court has affirmed the conviction of former State Senator Jane Orie.https://t.co/rzguFeOUQT
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  • Gov. Tom Wolf Says Pa. Will Keep Accepting Refugees

    HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) – Pennsylvania’s governor is telling President Donald Trump he won’t be using state authority granted last month to refuse to accept refugees.
    Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf on Tuesday wrote Trump and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to say his state will continue to welcome those facing persecution and danger, including people that other states won’t accept.
    Wolf’s letter says refugees have long improved communities and that he’s dismayed that th
  • Cooking Corner: Fall Pumpkin & Squash Recipes

    PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Market District Chef Ben D’Amico stops by the Pittsburgh Today Live kitchen with pumpkin and squash recipes for the fall.
    (Photo Credit: KDKA)
    Roasted Butternut Squash & Brussels Sprout SaladCompliments of Market District Chef Benjamin D’Amico
    Serves: 4-6Prep Time: 20 minutesCook Time: 45 minutes
    Ingredients:2 lbs Butternut Squash, peeled, seeded, cut into 1’ cubes
    2 lbs Brussels Sprouts, rinsed, halved
    8 oz Bacon, cooked, rough chopped
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  • Cirque Du Soleil Returns To Pittsburgh This Winter

    PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Cirque Du Soleil is coming back to Pittsburgh this winter with their show OVO.Cirque Du Soleil’s OVO will open at the PPG Paints Arena on Jan. 23, 2020 and will stick around until Jan. 26.
    The show will see more than 50 performers doing high-level acrobatic acts like foot juggling, aerial straps and slackwire.
    Cirque du Soleil was last in Pittsburgh back in 2017 with the same show.A press release says OVO follows the journey of a community of insects who are shake
  • Westmoreland County walking tour offers history with a scary twist

    Westmoreland County walking tour offers history with a scary twist
    Scottdale Historical Society hosts series of Saturday walking tours that recount real (if frightening) stories borough history this Halloween season.  
  • Oakland Athletics Bench Coach Ryan Christenson Reportedly Set To Interview For Pittsburgh Pirates Manager Opening

    OAKLAND (KDKA) — According to reports, the Pirates will start the search for a new manager next week.The San Francisco Chronicle says Oakland Athletics bench coach Ryan Christenson will be heading to Pittsburgh to interview for the position.“The @sfchronicle has learned that A’s bench coach Ryan Christenson will interview for Pirates’ manager job”The @sfchronicle has learned that A's bench coach Ryan Christenson will interview for Pirates' manager job https://t.co/c
  • Norwin School District: Female students asked to swap nude pictures for money on Snapchat

    Norwin School District: Female students asked to swap nude pictures for money on Snapchat
    The school district said it was alerted by North Huntingdon police to the scheme being carried out by what it called a “male” Snapchat user.
  • After Delay, Sandusky Resentencing Set For Early November

    BELLEFONTE, Pa. (AP) – Former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky will learn next month what his new prison sentence will be for a 45-count child sexual abuse conviction.
    An order was filed Tuesday in Centre County that set Sandusky’s resentencing for Nov. 8 in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania.
    Judge Maureen Skerda, appointed last week to take over the case, also directed the sheriff to bring Sandusky to the courthouse from the State Correctional Institution at Laurel Highland
  • HOV lanes on I-279 to close for most of Wednesday and Thursday

    HOV lanes on I-279 to close for most of Wednesday and Thursday
    The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation will install equipment to detect drivers going the wrong way on the HOV lanes.
  • $740K Match 6 Lottery Ticket Sold In Washington Co.

    MONONGAHELA, Pa. (KDKA)– Check your Match 6 lottery ticket, you may be a winner.A jackpot-winning ticket, worth $740,000, was sold at the Span & Taylor Drug Co. in Monogahela on Saturday, October 12.
    The winning ticket matched the following numbers: 03-09-11-13-19-31.The convince store earns a $5,000 bonus for selling the winning ticket.The ticket must be validated and the prize must be claimed before the winner’s identity can be released.
  • 30 Of 117 Dogs Rescued From Ross Twp. Adopted, Others Still Looking For Homes

    PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Thirty of the 117 dogs rescued from a Ross Township home have been adopted, others have been moved to breed rescue organizations and the rest are still looking for loving homes.
    Animal Friends shared an update of the dogs in a Facebook post Tuesday evening.
    They said 30 of the dogs have so far been adopted.Meanwhile, 15 have been transferred to breed rescue organizations so the dogs, which weren’t in the healthiest condition when they were rescued, can receive spe
  • Pittsburgh’s CW extends WPIAL Partnership With Three-Year contract

    PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — KDKA-TV and Pittsburgh’s CW (WPCW) are proud to announce a three-year partnership with the WPIAL to remain the exclusive television home of the WPIAL football playoffs and championships games through 2021. Pittsburgh’s CW will air two regular season games (beginning Friday October 18th), two playoff matchups and all six championship games.
    “JUST ANNOUNCED: High School Football fans, We will be airing select WPIAL regular season and playoff games starti
  • Police Investigate Alleged Assault At Bethel Park High School

    BETHEL PARK, Pa. (KDKA) – It’s business as usual for students at Bethel Park High School Tuesday, but behind closed doors, a police investigation is underway.
    The Bethel Park police chief said his department is investigating an alleged fight as an assault on school property. He said charges could be filed against more than one person.
    Bethel Park Police Chief Timothy O’Connor said he believes the alleged assault happened last Friday in the daytime after school was over.Today at
  • Class-Action Lawsuit Filed After Yahoo! Data Breach

    PITTSBURGH (KDKA)– Yahoo! users can now submit a claim as part of a class-action lawsuit filed over recent data breaches.
    Officials say the breaches affected Yahoo email accounts, finance, fantasy sports, Flickr and Tumblr.Users who were affected by the breach can get two years of free credit monitoring or more than $350 in reimbursement.You have until July 20, 2020, to file a claim.Click here, to see if you qualify.
  • USGS: 2.2 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Near Washington, Pa.

    WASHINGTON, Pa. (KDKA) – A 2.2 magnitude earthquake hit southwest of Washington, Pa.According to the United States Geological Survey, a 2.2 magnitude earthquake hit about 10 kilometers southwest of Washington.It happened around 2:58 a.m. Tuesday night.If you felt it, you can go online and report the intensity to the USGS.
  • Pittsburgh Musical Theater aims to grow with $1 million matching grant

    Pittsburgh Musical Theater aims to grow with $1 million matching grant
    Tapping into the grant from the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant requires raising $1 million more for the West End company. 
  • Boil Water Advisory For 3 Pittsburgh Neighborhoods Lifted

    PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – A flush and boil water advisory for three Pittsburgh neighborhoods has been lifted.The precautionary flush and boil water advisory was in place for Ridgemont, Westwood and Elliott after a water main break, but Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority lifted the advisory Tuesday.Crews responded to a 16-inch water main break in Mt. Washington Saturday afternoon.
    It happened in the 300 block of Virginia Avenue in front of WM Slater and Sons Funeral Home.
    PWSA said the required
  • Walmart can drop off groceries in your fridge starting today

    Walmart can drop off groceries in your fridge starting today
    The Steel City is one of three select cities where the service is launching today.
  • White House Picks Christmas Tree From Pennsylvania Tree Farm

    PITMAN, Pa. (KDKA)– The Northumberland County Tree Farm will provide the White House with its Christmas tree this year.Agriculture Deputy Secretary Fred Strathmeyer, with help from the National Christmas Tree Association, picked a tree from the Mahantongo Valley Farm.“Pennsylvania Christmas tree growers have a big impact on the state’s economy,” said Deputy Strathmeyer.“And now, a Pennsylvania tree is making its way to America’s living room.”
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  • ‘I Snatched It From Him’: Airbnb Host Says His Toddler Nearly Swallowed Heroin Left By Guest

    PHOENIX (CBS Local) — A Phoenix homeowner renting out his studio on Airbnb says one of his guests trashed his place and left behind a packet of heroin that his toddler nearly swallowed.
    Jared Fiori said he was cleaning out his rental unit after the guests left when his one-and-a-half-year-old boy pick up a tin foil packet and began to put it in his mouth.
    “Ran right over, and I snatched it from him,” Fiori told CBS affiliate KPHO.
    Fiori works as a firefighter and paramedic in n
  • Pittsburgh Steelers Sign Familiar Face In Defensive End L.T. Walton

    PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — After losing Stephon Tuitt for the rest of the season to a torn pectoral muscle, the Steelers have brought back a veteran who is familiar system.The team announced the signing of defensive end L.T. Walton to the active roster Tuesday morning after officially placing Tuitt on Injured Reserve.“We have placed DE Stephon Tuitt on the Reserve/Injured List and signed DE L.T. Walton.”We have placed DE Stephon Tuitt on the Reserve/Injured List and signed DE L.T. Wal
  • Pennsylvania Expanding Tax To More Out-Of-State Corporations

    HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) – Pennsylvania will start collecting corporate income taxes from companies that don’t have offices, employees or property in the state, making it one of the last states to target such companies.
    Pennsylvania announced the change starting in the 2020 tax year through a tax bulletin published Sept. 30. It cites a ground-breaking U.S. Supreme Court decision last year as the legal basis to expand how it applies the tax.
    The change will undoubtedly result in more cash
  • Walmart Launches InHome Delivery Service In Pittsburgh Area

    PITTSBURGH (KDKA)– Pittsburgh is one of three locations across the country to begin Walmart InHome Delivery.
    Walmart announced that its delivery service was designed to save time for busy families and have their essentials sent directly to their homes.
    Items can be dropped off even if there is no one at home.
    Here’s how it works:• Visit InHome.Walmart.com to see if your address is eligible.• Choose either the garage or kitchen as your delivery area. It’s $49.95 for th
  • Laurel Highlands Bus Driver Fired For Allegedly Driving Drunk

    UNIONTOWN, Pa. (KDKA) – A Laurel Highlands bus driver has been fired after the district says the driver was intoxicated.
    The superintendent of Laurel Highlands School District tells KDKA he does not know when the driver allegedly started drinking that day.
    The district’s buses are run by the First Student company.
    The superintendent says the driver will not be employed by the district again.
    State police are investigating.
    The superintendent of Laurel Highlands School District says:&
  • Pittsburgh Weather: Another Dry Day With Sun, But A Cold Front Is On The Way

    PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The day started out chilly with temperatures falling into the mid-30s early this morning, but conditions are brightening up and a sunny and dry afternoon is expected.
    Conditions will change Wednesday though, with the arrival of a cold front that will move in from the west.
    (Photo Credit: KDKA)
    Places should expect to see upwards of a half inch or more of rain as the front slides through.The front moves in between 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., with the heaviest of the rain likely
  • PTL Links: October 15, 2019

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  • Two Swissvale brothers charged in fatal home invasion in Penn Hills

    Two Swissvale brothers charged in fatal home invasion in Penn Hills
    Detectives are still trying to identify a third suspect seen in surveillance video of the Oct. 9 encounter.
  • Arrest Warrants Issued For 2 Suspects In Deadly Home Invasion, Police Trying To ID 3rd Suspect

    PENN HILLS (KDKA) — Allegheny County Police have issued warrants for two of three suspects wanted in a home invasion and fatal shooting in Penn Hills last week.
    Police say Laron Howard, 19, and Laquon Perkins, 18, are facing charges of criminal homicide, burglary, robbery and criminal conspiracy. Howard also faces weapons violations.
    Laquon Perkins (L), Laron Howard (R) (Source: Allegheny County)
    According to investigators, the suspects were captured on surveillance video at the home. Poli
  • Munch goes to Duncan Street Sandwich Shop in Millvale

    Munch goes to Duncan Street Sandwich Shop in Millvale
    Kendyl Ryan and Dan Rodriguez’s new-ish spot is an extension of their novel and popular 4-year-old Duncan Street Dinners enterprise.
  • Sensory Path gives students a fun way to learn outside the classroom

    Sensory Path gives students a fun way to learn outside the classroom
    The path gives students a much-needed break from the classroom while stimulating their senses.
  • Police Make 2 Arrests After Chase, Crash Involving Alleged Stolen Vehicle

    PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Two people are in custody following a police chase and crash Monday night on the North Side.
    Police say they arrested 18-year-old Dorean Lampkin, who was the driver of a Chevy Trailblazer that was allegedly stolen from Ross Township. He is facing multiple charges.
    (Photo Credit: KDKA)
    Pittsburgh Police say they were contacted by Ross Township Police around 7:30 p.m. Monday about the vehicle, which was headed inbound into the city.
    According to the criminal complaint, th
  • Woman Dies After Crashing Into Tree In Derry Township

    DERRY (KDKA) — Police are investigating a fatal accident in Westmoreland County.The single-vehicle accident happened Monday afternoon just before 1:30 p.m. on State Route 217 in Derry Township.
    (Photo Credit: KDKA)
    Cleo E. Free, 76, died after she was transported to the Excela Latrobe Emergency Department.The coroner’s office says Free died from multiple blunt force injuries.
    Police say she was traveling south on State Route 217 when she lost control of her vehicle, drove through a f
  • Woman Dies After Crashing Into A Tree In Derry Township

    DERRY (KDKA) — Police are investigating a fatal accident in Westmoreland County.The single-vehicle accident happened Monday afternoon just before 1:30 p.m. on State Route 217 in Derry Township.
    76-year-old Cleo E. Free died after she was transported to the Excela Latrobe Emergency Department.The coroner’s office says Free died from multiple blunt force injuries.
    Police say she was traveling south on State Route 217 when she lost control of her vehicle, drove through a fence and struc
  • Police Arrest 2 People Following A Crash In Pittsburgh

    PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Two people are in custody following a crash Monday night on the Northside.Police say it happened near the intersection of Allegheny Avenue and Pennsylvania Avenue.Pittsburgh Police say they were assisting officers in Ross Township after a vehicle was reported stolen.The suspect vehicle crashed into another car after running a red light.No major injuries were reported.Ross Township Police are investigating.Stick With KDKA For Any Updates
  • Water And Sewer Authority Issues Boil Water Advisory In Clarion County

    FOXBURG (KDKA) — A Boil Water Advisory is issued for parts of Clarion County.The Foxburg Water and Sewer Authority says the advisory is due to a leak on River Road.They believe the leak might be causing contamination in the system and are asking customers in the area to boil any water before using it for drinking or cooking.Crews are working to fix the leak and make sure the system is clear.It is unclear how long the boil water advisory will stay in effect.Stick With KDKA As We Follow This
  • Water And Sewer Authority Issues Boil Water Advisory In Clarion

    FOXBURG (KDKA) — A Boil Water Advisory is issued for parts of Clarion County.The Foxburg Water and Sewer Authority says the advisory is due to a leak on River Road.They believe the leak might be causing contamination in the system and are asking customers in the area to boil any water before using it for drinking or cooking.Crews are working to fix the leak and make sure the system is clear.It is unclear how long the boil water advisory will stay in effect.Stick With KDKA As We Follow This

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