Pittsburgh news

• ‘Just Getting My Money’s Worth:’ Mother Of Groom Unable To Attend Wedding, Still Wears Dress

  29-03-2020 23:54
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Ann Emge was unable to attend her son’s wedding due to the coronavirus outbreak.However, that didn’t stop her from making sure she could show off her “Mother of the Groom” dress.Emge, an employee at Pittsburgh International Airport, wanted travelers to see the dress in all its glory.Photo Credit: Ann Emge/Facebook
  Her son Matt and his bride Sarah were married in Ohio in what she called a “pop-up” wedding on her Facebook. The couple wa
  
  Read more

• Country Music Star Joe Diffie Dies Of Complications From Coronavirus

  29-03-2020 23:21
  
  (CNN) — Joe Diffie, a country music singer known for his lighthearted odes to country life that reached mainstream success in the 1990s, died Sunday from complications of coronavirus, his publicist said in a news release.
  Diffie, a native of Tulsa, Oklahoma, made 13 albums and had more than 20 Top 10 hits to his credit, his publicist said. Sporting a mustache and mullet, his boot-scooting, crowd-pleasers included the hits, “If the Devil Danced (In Empty Pockets)” and “Hon
  
  Read more

• Tree Falls On Mother And Child In New Castle

  29-03-2020 22:55
  
  NEW CASTLE, Pa. (KDKA) — A mother and 3-year-old child are injured after a tree fell on them in Cascade Park in New Castle.The incident happened around 3:45 p.m. reportedly according to dispatch. New Castle Police are on the scene.
  They were taken to area hospitals. They had to be flown to the hospitals.Stay with KDKA as we follow this story
  
  Read more

• Mother And Daughter Taken To Hospital After Tree Falls On Them

  29-03-2020 22:55
  
  NEW CASTLE, Pa. (KDKA) — A mother and her 3-year-old daughter are injured after a tree fell on them in Cascade Park in New Castle.Diana Palumbo suffered a series of fractures and a punctured lung. Her daughter suffered a fractured skull and her father had to administer CPR.The incident happened Sunday afternoon in between the park pavilions and the creek. They were taken to Shenango Fire Hall. From there, choppers took them to two separate hospitals.Photo Credit: Shelby Cassesse
  The mother
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• Mother And Daughter In Critical Condition After A Tree Fell On Them In New Castle

  29-03-2020 22:55
  
  NEW CASTLE, Pa. (KDKA) — A mother and her 3-year-old daughter are injured after a tree fell on them in Cascade Park in New Castle.The incident happened Sunday afternoon in between the park pavilions and the creek. They were taken to Shenango Fire Hall. From there, choppers took them to two separate hospitals.The mother was taken Youngstown Hospital while the daughter was flown to UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh.
  Both the mother and the daughter were in critical condition.The S
  
  Read more

• Crews Battle Large Fire In Dormont

  29-03-2020 22:55
  
  DORMONT (KDKA) – Several fire crews are on the scene of a large fire in Doromont.The fire call came in around 3:45 p.m. in the 1000 block of Kelton Avenue.The occupants of the home were able to evacuate.No injuries have been reported.Stay With KDKA.com For More Details
  
  Read more

• Coronavirus In Pittsburgh: Catholic Diocese Priest Tests Positive For Coronavirus

  29-03-2020 22:33
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A priest in the Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh has tested positive for the coronavirus.Father Adam Potter had been exposed to someone “in the faith community” who had also tested positive, and he has been in isolation since. He is following quarantine guidelines, according to the diocese.Father Thomas Gramc is awaiting test results.
  
  Read more

• Wolf Administration Lays Off Nearly 2,500 State Employees Amid Coronavirus Outbreak

  29-03-2020 22:20
  
  HARRISBURG (KDKA) – The Wolf Administration has laid off nearly 2,500 part-time and seasonal employees and interns.According to our news partners at the Post-Gazette, the workers were placed on “leave without pay” on Friday.The workers affected are temporary clerical staff and employees who work in departments during busy periods.They work in departments such as revenue and transportation.The state health and labor departments were not included in these layoffs.There has been n
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• Armstrong County Neighbors Creatively Celebrate 90-Year-Old Korean War Veteran’s Birthday During Coronavirus Outbreak

  29-03-2020 21:40
  
  ARMSTRONG COUNTY (KDKA) — Friends, family and neighbors hopped behind the wheel for a “Drive By” 90th birthday celebration.Issac Schrecengost, 90, was surprised when the community rallied to plan this big surprise for his birthday.
  He sat outside in the front yard with his wife of 68 years, Norma, as countless cars and even fire trucks drove by.(Photo Credit: Kristin Brink)
  The coronavirus canceled the Korean War veteran’s big party, but that didn’t stop him and his
  
  Read more

• Disneyland And Walt Disney World Close Indefinitely Due To Coronavirus Outbreak

  29-03-2020 20:50
  
  (CNN) — Disneyland in California and Walt Disney World resort in Florida will remain closed until further notice as the coronavirus outbreak continues to spread in the United States, the company said.
  Disney earlier this month announced the closure of Disneyland and Walt Disney World — the only two of Disney’s eleven parks around the world that still remained open amid the global pandemic. The company had originally planned to keep the US parks closed through the end of March.
  
  Read more

• Wind Advisory Issued For Southwestern PA

  29-03-2020 20:15
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A wind advisory has been issued for the entire area until 9 p.m. this evening.The sustained, or consistent wind speeds will range between 15 and 25 mph, while gusts could reach 45-55 mph.
  Winds at this speed could easily blow around unsecured objects, and bring down tree limbs. With the storms that blew through the area, Saturday, there may be some limbs already loose.
  
  Read more

• Restrictions Introduced To Control Traffic To Local Food Bank

  29-03-2020 19:44
  
  DUQUESNE (KDKA) — The City of Duquesne Police Department is restricting traffic to control lines to the Greater Community Food Bank.Traffic will be restricted from at least 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, and people can collect food from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.Two lanes will be available for traffic to enter the South Linden Street entrance to the RIDC Park, opposite of Center Street along SR 837, where the food bank will be set up. No traffic is permitted to enter the park on Grant Avenue except for
  
  Read more

• Pittsburgh Police Search For Missing Woman

  29-03-2020 19:16
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Pittsburgh Police are asking for help in finding a 78-year-old missing woman.Erekaty Skrekis was last seen wearing a shiny silver coat, gray pants and brown shoes in East Carnegie at 8 p.m. Saturday.(Photo Credit: Pittsburgh Police Twitter)
  Anyone with information is asked to call 412-323-7141.
  SVU detectives seek the public’s help in locating a missing woman.
  Erekaty Skrekis, 78, walks slowly and was last seen wearing a shiny silver coat, gray pants and brown sho
  
  Read more

• Local 97 Year Old Woman Shares Recipes In Facebook Live Videos To Cheer People Up During Coronavirus Outbreak

  29-03-2020 19:03
  
  LATROBE, Pa. (KDKA) — 97-year-old Lucy Pollock has lived through the Great Depression, World War II and a cancer diagnosis–so she’s not letting the coronavirus outbreak get her down.Pollock of Unity Township has started doing baking tutorials via her daughter’s Facebook page. Pollock’s daughter, Mary Ellen Raneri, says it all started last week with her mother baking bread. Several people watched and baked along with Pollock.Today, she is showing people how to make n
  
  Read more

• Wolf asks Trump for major disaster declaration

  29-03-2020 19:02 via post-gazette.com
  
  The declaration would provide more money for unemployment and crisis counseling.
  
  Read more

• Severe Weather: Local Severe Thunderstorm Watch In Effect

  29-03-2020 18:31
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect for areas north of Pittsburgh.The counties affected include Beaver, Butler, Columbiana and Mercer.
  The watch is in place until 6 p.m., but KDKA meteorologists are expecting that it will end earlier.
  SEVERE THUNDERSTORM *WATCH* until 6pm, for areas north of #Pittsburgh.It will likely end earlier, though. https://t.co/gg6uaS8CJz pic.twitter.com/YGB8bhckvW
  — Ray Petelin (@RayPetelinWx) March 29, 2020
  
  Read more

• Pittsburgh Weather: Local Severe Thunderstorm Watch In Effect

  29-03-2020 18:31
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect until 6 p.m. for Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, Clarion, Indiana, Jefferson, Lawrence, Mercer and Venango Counties.
  Thunderstorms developing this afternoon could produce damaging winds and large hail. While an isolated tornado warning cannot be ruled out, in a set up like this, the biggest threats will be the wind and hail.
  A “watch” means there are ingredients in the atmosphere that could lead to these stronger storms, h
  
  Read more

• Police: Local Man Shot In Leg

  29-03-2020 18:18
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Pittsburgh Police are investigating after a man was shot in the leg late this morning in the Hill District.Pittsburgh Police from Zone 2 said they responded to the scene around 11:20 a.m. The victim was found outside on the 2400 block of Bedford Avenue. He had one gunshot wound in his left leg. Officers applied a tourniquet, and medics transported the victim to an area hospital. The man is in stable condition.Police continue their investigation.Stay With KDKA.com For Mo
  
  Read more

• Pa. Health Dept.: 643 New Coronavirus Cases Pushes Statewide Total To 3,394

  29-03-2020 18:04
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Pennsylvania Department of Health confirmed 643 new positive cases of the coronavirus on Sunday, bringing the total to 3,394.
  More information on the Coronavirus pandemic:CDC Coronavirus Information
  CDC Global Map of Confirmed COVID-19 Cases
  Pennsylvania Department of Health Information
  Pennsylvania County-By-County Map
  Allegheny County Health Department InformationStay with KDKA for the latest on this developing story.
  
  Read more

• Community Rallies Around Local Animal Shelter Hit By Major Flooding

  29-03-2020 17:29
  
  KITTANNING (KDKA) — The Orphans of the Storm animal shelter is recovering after being hit with massive flooding from storms on Saturday.[Photo Credit: Orphans of the Storm (No Kill Animal Shelter) Facebook]
  All animals made it out safely, according to the shelter. Many in the community already reacted to the shelter’s news and volunteered, provided donations and gave support.[Photo Credit: Orphans of the Storm (No Kill Animal Shelter) Facebook]
  [Photo Credit: Orphans of the Storm (No
  
  Read more

• Allegheny Co. Health Dept. Confirms 265 Positive Coronavirus Cases County-Wide

  29-03-2020 17:01
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Allegheny County Health Department says there are 265 active coronavirus cases.
  35 patients have been hospitalized, and two people have died.
   
  More information on the Coronavirus pandemic:CDC Coronavirus Information
  CDC Global Map of Confirmed COVID-19 Cases
  Pennsylvania Department of Health Information
  Allegheny County Health Department InformationStay with KDKA for the latest on the developing story.
  
  Read more

• Coronavirus In Pennsylvania: Governor Wolf Requests Major Disaster Declaration From President Trump

  29-03-2020 16:08
  
  HARRISBURG (KDKA) — Governor Wolf requested a major disaster declaration from President Trump today, according to a new release from Harrisburg.“The COVID-19 outbreak has taxed our commonwealth and our communities in ways that are almost incomprehensible,” said Governor Wolf. “I am calling on the President and the federal government to make available to us the assistance that will make a tangible difference in the lives of our friends and neighbors, and the dedicated publ
  
  Read more

• Powerful Storms Lead To Transformer Erupting In Blaze

  29-03-2020 15:02
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — During last night’s powerful storms, a transformer was struck.
  The aftermath was caught by one of KDKA’s viewers.(Photo Credit: Ashley Cristiano)
  (Photo Credit: Ashley Cristiano)
  (Photo Credit: Ashley Cristiano)
  (Photo Credit: Ashley Cristiano)
  (Photo Credit: Ashley Cristiano)
  
  Read more

• Pittsburgh Weather: A Marginal Severe Weather Threat In Place Sunday

  29-03-2020 13:49
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — It was a wild weather day yesterday around the area.
  There is still an Areal Flood Warning in effect for all of Washington County along with parts of Allegheny, Westmoreland and Fayette County as well.
  Just a sliver of the northern edge of Greene County is included.
  Several roads are closed in advised areas.
  The warning goes through 8:45 a.m.A low level (marginal) severe weather threat will remain in place today, but nothing like what we saw yesterday.
  There was a recor
  
  Read more

• Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission's traffic signal program improves traffic, air quality

  29-03-2020 13:30 via post-gazette.com
  
  SPC says the program helps traffic flow easier and cuts pollution by reducing stops through better red light equipment and coordination.
  
  Read more

• Seniors’ health at significant risk due to isolation and loneliness

  29-03-2020 12:00 via post-gazette.com
  
  “The effect [of loneliness] is greater than that of other well-established risk factors for mortality ...” according to one 2012 study.
  
  Read more

• U.S. Census Bureau Extending Suspension Of Field Operations Due To Coronavirus

  29-03-2020 07:15
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The U.S. Census Bureau is suspending its 2020 Census field operations for two additional weeks to April 15.
  The Census Bureau previously announced a two week suspension of operations on March 18th.
  The delays in workers going into the field come as the growing Coronavirus outbreak continues.
  
  Read more

• City Of Pittsburgh Trash Pickup To Continue Monday

  29-03-2020 07:08
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — City of Pittsburgh crews will continue collecting trash on Monday.
  Crews continued to catch up with pickup on Saturday after a pause earlier in the week amid the Coronavirus outbreak.
  Crews were in the process of picking up on Saturday and were interrupted due to thunderstorms.
  Trash left out for collection will be picked up on Monday.
  
  Read more

• City Of Monessen Urging The Use Of ‘Abandoned and Blighted Property Conservation Act’

  29-03-2020 06:52
  
  MONESSEN, Pa. (KDKA) — The City of Monessen is encouraging the usage of the ‘Abandoned and Blighted Property Conservation Act’ in an effort to begin to tackle blight.
  Mayor Matt Shorraw announced the news on Saturday via a press release.
  The encouragement to use PA ACT 135 OF 2008 is being done to promote property reinvestment to attract new residents.
  The act allows a third party to take possession of a property, so they can they make repairs and return the property to product
  
  Read more

• Route 837 In West Mifflin Closed Due To Landslide

  29-03-2020 04:18
  
  WEST MIFFLIN (KDKA) – A portion Route 837 in West Mifflin is closed until further notice due to a landslide.Both directions are shut down between the Boswell Oil Company in Dravosburg and the McKeesport-Duquesne Bridge.No timetable has been made available for the road’s reopening.
  
  Read more

• Man In Critical Condition After Being Stabbed In Pitcairn

  29-03-2020 03:05
  
  PITCAIRN (KDKA) – A man was taken to the hospital in critical condition after being stabbed multiple times in Pitcairn.According to Allegheny County Police, the 60-year-old man was stabbed multiple times in the 200 block of Broadway Boulevard just after 5:00 p.m.
  Allegheny County Police are investigating.
  Anyone with information is asked the call the County Police Tip Line at 1-833-255-8477.
  Stay With KDKA.com For More Details
  
  Read more

• Coronavirus In Pittsburgh: Two Clergy Teams In The Diocese Of Pittsburgh Self-Quarantined

  29-03-2020 01:57
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Two clergy teams and two priests in the Diocese of Pittsburgh are in isolation after they were exposed to coronavirus.
  According to the diocese, Father Adam Potter and Father Thomas Gramac have shown mild symptoms of coronavirus and are being tested.Both were exposed to a positive case of coronavirus on Friday.
  The entire clergy teams at the parish groupings of Oakland, Greenfield, Hazelwood, Mt. Lebanon, and Scott Township have begun their 14-day quarantine on Saturday
  
  Read more

• Man Dies After Being Swept Into Storm Pipe In Sewickley Township

  29-03-2020 01:31
  
  SEWICKLEY TOWNSHIP (KDKA) – A man died after being swept into a storm pipe in Herminie.According to Sewickley Township Supervisor Brian Merdian, the man was attempting to free up a blockage on his property on Clay Pike Road around 5:30 p.m. and was swept into the current.
  #BREAKING: The Sewickley Township Supervisor tells KDKA a Herminie man was killed trying to clear a blockage to a storm pipe on his property when he was swept in by the current during extremely heavy rains and flooding. T
  
  Read more

• Bethel Park Emergency Food Drive Expands To Include Support For Military

  29-03-2020 01:07
  
  BETHEL PARK (KDKA) – The Bethel Park Emergency Food Drive has now expanded to include support for military members and their families.The food drive has added Operation Troop Appreciation as a recipient along with South Hills Interfaith Movement and Bethel-St. Clair Meals on Wheels.The food drive is asking the community for donations at the front entrance of the Bethel Park Community Center on Park Avenue from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. on weekdays.“So far, our drive has exceeded our
  
  Read more

• Allegheny County Camp Cadet Delivers Food To 14 EMS Stations In Pittsburgh

  29-03-2020 00:42
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – The coronavirus outbreak has several first responders working longer shifts and more hours across the state.That includes here in Pittsburgh.
  Photo Credit: Allegheny County Camp Cadet/Trooper Melinda Bondarenka
  On Saturday, Allegheny County Camp Cadet showed its appreciation for EMS workers by ordering food from Walter’s Southern Kitchen in Lawrenceville and delivering it to 14 stations in Pittsburgh.To follow Governor Wolf’s orders two board members picked
  
  Read more

• Ross Township Board Of Commissioners Promotes Ordering Takeout From Local Restaurants

  29-03-2020 00:04
  
  ROSS TOWNSHIP (KDKA) – The coronavirus outbreak has people across Pennsylvania staying at home and cooking more often.
  This can cause a strain on small businesses and local restaurants.However, the Ross Township Board of Commissioners is encouraging residents to take a night off and support local restaurants.The #RossTownshipTakeOutChallenge took hold on the township’s Facebook page, with its board of commissioners sharing photos of their food from establishments around town.“S
  
  Read more

Follow @PittsburghNews_ on Twitter!