• Woman Flown To Hospital After Falling At McConnells Mill State Park

    Woman Flown To Hospital After Falling At McConnells Mill State Park
    PORTERVILLE, Pa. (KDKA) – A woman was flown to a Pittsburgh-area hospital after she fell while rock climbing at McConnells Mill State Park.According to authorities, the woman was rocking climbing with her family when she fell about 15 feet into a crevice, hitting her head.It took first responders nearly a half-hour to extract her from the scene.She was evaluated and flown to the hospital from there.Her condition is unknown at this time.Stay With KDKA.com For More Details
  • Ohio Agrees To Pay Nearly $2 Million In Wrongful Conviction Settlement

    Ohio Agrees To Pay Nearly $2 Million In Wrongful Conviction Settlement
    DAYTON, Ohio (AP) — The state of Ohio will pay out nearly $2 million to settle with a man and woman who were wrongly convicted of child sexual abuse and spent years in prison.
    The Ohio Court of Claims approved payments to Robert Aldridge and M. Jenny Reach, formerly M. Jenny Wilcox, of $527,255 and $726,315, respectively, the Dayton Daily News reported. The law firm that represented the two, Cooper & Elliott, will receive $646,430.
    Reach and Aldridge, formerly of the Dayton suburb of H
  • Iconic Prince Guitar, Once Considered Lost, Sold For Over $500,000 At Auction

    Iconic Prince Guitar, Once Considered Lost, Sold For Over $500,000 At Auction
    (CNN) — Prince’s “Blue Angel” Cloud 2 guitar that the late singer played during some of his most iconic moments was sold at auction for $563,500.
    The 1984 electric guitar was used by the famous singer on his tours for “Purple Rain” and “Diamonds and Pearls.” Prince also played it during Saturday Night Live’s “15th Anniversary Special,” Julien’s Auctions confirmed in a news release.
    “The guitar is considered one of the
  • Second WVU Football Player Tests Positive For Coronavirus

    Second WVU Football Player Tests Positive For Coronavirus
    MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (KDKA) — A second West Virginia University football player has tested positive for the Coronavirus, according to the university’s website.The athlete’s name was not given in the press release. The athlete will self-isolate for 14 days. Players who may have had exposure to the impacted person will also have to self-isolate.Voluntary workouts for Mountaineer football players who tested negative started on June 15.
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  • COVID-19 exposure closes Greensburg YMCA

    COVID-19 exposure closes Greensburg YMCA
    The YMCA said the individual with COVID-19 was in contact with campers Wednesday.
  • Second Rivers Casino Employee Tests Positive For Coronavirus

    Second Rivers Casino Employee Tests Positive For Coronavirus
    PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A second Rivers Casino employee has tested positive for Coronavirus, according to the casino.This means two employees have both tested positive for the virus in a single week.This employee has reportedly not worked the last seven days, and their last shift was on June 13. All employees and guests who were in contact with that employee will be notified by the Allegheny County Health Department.“Since health checks have proven effective for Team Members, Rivers Casi
  • Police, DEA bust pot, psychedelic mushroom grow operation in Stanton Heights house

    Police, DEA bust pot, psychedelic mushroom grow operation in Stanton Heights house
    Investigators found 72 marijuana plants, drug paraphernalia and weapons in the home on Trinity Street. 
  • Splash Lagoon To Reopen Next Week

    Splash Lagoon To Reopen Next Week
    ERIE (KDKA) — Splash Lagoon announced it will reopen next week.
    The popular water park says it is reopening to the public on June 26. They say employees have been busy spending more than 3,600 hours there, cleaning and sanitizing the entire resort.Splash Lagoon also say it will have a Sanitation Specialist, committed to regularly cleaning surfaces touched by guests. The Treasure Island Arcade has been expanded by 3,500 square feet to give guests more room and more games to play.More detail
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  • Point Park University Announces Students Will Learn Remotely Following Thanksgiving Break

    Point Park University Announces Students Will Learn Remotely Following Thanksgiving Break
    PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Point Park University has adjusted its plans for the upcoming fall semester.In a letter addressed to students, the university said on Thursday that classes would still begin on August 31 and end on December 14; however, students would not return to campus for in-person instruction after Thanksgiving break. All classes and exams will be completed remotely following Thanksgiving break.
    “We are moving to remote learning for the final two weeks of classes and exams to
  • Report: 180 Employees At Meadows Racetrack And Casino Face Permanent Layoffs

    Report: 180 Employees At Meadows Racetrack And Casino Face Permanent Layoffs
    WASHINGTON COUNTY (KDKA) — The Meadows Racetrack and Casino will permanently furlough 180 workers, according to a report from the state Department of Labor.The layoffs are set to take effect on August 15 of this year. Additionally, 22 employees at the Meadows’ CCR Racing Management site in Harmar Township will also be laid off in September.
  • Feed The Hood Honors Antwon Rose, Distributes Over 500 Meals In Neighborhood Where He Lived

    Feed The Hood Honors Antwon Rose, Distributes Over 500 Meals In Neighborhood Where He Lived
    PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Across southwestern Pennsylvania, people continue to help feed their communities.On Friday, the non-profit group, Feed The Hood, delivered food in the Mon Valley. Yesterday marked two years since Antwon Rose was fatally shot. Volunteers handed out food in Hawkins Village in Rankin where Rose lived.“Right here, we’re just celebrating the life of Antwon Rose,” said Carlos Thomas, a volunteer. “Miss Michelle reached out to us. We just wanted to cook
  • Pa. Health Dept. Reports 503 New Coronavirus Cases Along With 20 Additional Deaths

    Pa. Health Dept. Reports 503 New Coronavirus Cases Along With 20 Additional Deaths
    HARRISBURG (KDKA) — The Pennsylvania Department of Health is reporting 503 new cases of Coronavirus on Saturday, in addition to 20 new deaths.
    The statewide total number of cases has risen to 81,266 since Friday’s report.
    The Health Department says all 67 counties in Pennsylvania have had cases of COVID-19. Current patients are either in isolation at home or being treated at the hospital.
    The statewide death toll has reached 6,419.
    Most of the patients hospitalized are ages 65 or old
  • Ohio Health Officials Report Rise In Coronavirus Cases Among Children

    Ohio Health Officials Report Rise In Coronavirus Cases Among Children
    CLEVELAND (KDKA) — Ohio health officials are reporting a rise in Coronavirus cases among children.The Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital in Cleveland reports it is seeing a four percent increase in COVID-19 cases among children. Experts say that parents will have to make tough choices about summer camps and other group activities until the number of cases begins to decline.“And we want the world back to normal for our kids, but the world is not a normal place right now,&rdq
  • City Of Pittsburgh Distributes Thousands Of Meals To Children, Seniors Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

    City Of Pittsburgh Distributes Thousands Of Meals To Children, Seniors Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
    PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The City of Pittsburgh continues to help those in need amid the Coronavirus pandemic.This week, the Department of Parks and Recreation distributed 3,888 meals to vulnerable populations with the help of its partners. Senior citizens received 2,100 meals and children received 1,788 meals.In total, the city has provided 55,975 total meals since the pandemic first hit the Pittsburgh area in March.
  • Police seek woman, 33, in fatal shooting after argument in McKeesport bar

    Police seek woman, 33, in fatal shooting after argument in McKeesport bar
    Police say Gabrielle Parker killed Ericka J. Stevens, whose body was found Thursday in a car across from the McKeesport Beer Barrel.
  • Allegheny Co. Health Dept. Announces 20 New Coronavirus Cases, Bringing The County Total To 2,158

    Allegheny Co. Health Dept. Announces 20 New Coronavirus Cases, Bringing The County Total To 2,158
    PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Allegheny County Health Department is reporting 20 new Coronavirus cases Saturday and 1 additional death.The number of cases county-wide stands at 2,158 since March 14. This includes 2,021 confirmed cases and 137 probable cases.
    Officials report that 362 patients have been or are presently hospitalized among all cases, with 1 new patient hospitalized since Friday’s report.The death toll is 178, with 166 confirmed deaths and 12 that are probable. A probabl
  • Allegheny County Police Issue Arrest Warrant For Shooting Suspect, Suspect Still At Large

    Allegheny County Police Issue Arrest Warrant For Shooting Suspect, Suspect Still At Large
    MCKEESPORT (KDKA) — Allegheny County Police have issued an arrest warrant for a suspect in a recent shooting in McKeesport.Gabrielle Parker, 33, is charged with homicide, criminal conspiracy and carrying a firearm without a license. Police say Parker is known to frequent the McKeesport area.(Photo Credit: Allegheny County Police)
    Parker is accused by police of murdering Ericka Stevens, 29, early Thursday morning. Police responded to the shooting at the 500 block of Fifth Avenue, where Stev
  • ‘If I Get This Virus It Doesn’t Matter’: Steelers’ Zach Banner Explains Decision Not To Wear Mask During Antwon Rose Demonstration

    ‘If I Get This Virus It Doesn’t Matter’: Steelers’ Zach Banner Explains Decision Not To Wear Mask During Antwon Rose Demonstration
    PITTSBURGH (KDKA) —Pittsburgh Steelers’ Offensive Tackle Zach Banner attended a demonstration for Antwon Rose on Friday, but he received backlash for not wearing a face mask like other demonstrators.On Instagram, Banner said he got to the event and realized a mask was not in his car. He explained why he decided to participate anyway.“So I had one option. I was either gonna have to pull off and drive 30 minutes and possibly miss it, or I got out the car and I said if I get this
  • Motorcyclist killed after striking guard rail in Washington County

    Motorcyclist killed after striking guard rail in Washington County
    Zachary J. Greyshock, 28, of Monongahela was found early Saturday morning by a passing motorist on Gearing Road in Carroll.
  • The rabbi who stayed

    The rabbi who stayed
    Temple Sinai’s James Gibson, who succeeded a series of short-term rabbis, to retire after 32 years of leadership and interfaith work
  • Temple Sinai's Gibson to retire after 32 years of leadership, interfaith work

    Temple Sinai's Gibson to retire after 32 years of leadership, interfaith work
    Temple Sinai’s James Gibson, who succeeded a series of short-term rabbis, to retire after 32 years of leadership and interfaith work
  • Pittsburgh Buildings Light Up In Honor Of Juneteenth

    Pittsburgh Buildings Light Up In Honor Of Juneteenth
    PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Several Pittsburgh buildings lit up Friday night in honor of Juneteenth.
    PPG Paints Arena, the City-County Building, Fifth Avenue Place, and the BNY Mellon building were among those that were lit up for Juneteenth.
    (Photo Credit: KDKA Photojournalist Dennis Lane)
    Juneteenth is celebrated on June 19th to honor the emancipation of slavery in the United States.
  • Family Escapes Early Morning House Fire In Emsworth

    Family Escapes Early Morning House Fire In Emsworth
    EMSWORTH, Pa. (KDKA) — A family is safe early Saturday morning after escaping a house fire in Emsworth.
    When a fire started around 5:00 a.m. at a house in the 200 block of Bryson Avenue, 19-year old Patrick Gross helped his entire family escape the home without injury.
    It’s believed that the fire started in the rear addition of the home in a bathroom vent fan.Princess on the left. Roxy on the right. Two of the 3 dogs safe and secure after evacuating their owner’s burning home i
  • Pittsburgh Sign Uses Stanley Cups, Terrible Towels, Parking Chairs, And Ketchup Bottles As Social Distancing Guide For Yinzers

    Pittsburgh Sign Uses Stanley Cups, Terrible Towels, Parking Chairs, And Ketchup Bottles As Social Distancing Guide For Yinzers
    PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Signs around Pittsburgh are helping provide a social distancing measuring guide for Yinzers.
    Social distancing has become part of everyday life amid the Coronavirus pandemic.
    Markers in grocery stores, outside stores, and in other parts of life help people be able to maintain safe distance of six feet between others.
    In Pittsburgh, signs are around using different ways to measure six feet.
    The sign lists the following ways to measure six feet as a social distancing &lsq
  • Pittsburgh Weather: Summer Kicks Off With Hot And Humid Conditions

    Pittsburgh Weather: Summer Kicks Off With Hot And Humid Conditions
    PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Summer begins at 5:43 p.m., leaving today the longest period of daylight in the Northern Hemisphere.
    (Photo Credit: KDKA Weather Center)
    We will have to deal with some patchy fog this morning, but mainly dry conditions.
    High temperatures today will be in the low-to-mid-80’s with higher humidity than the past couple of days.
    (Photo Credit: KDKA Weather Center)
    With that, any showers and thunderstorms that pop up will be heat-driven this afternoon and evening.
    There
  • Hey Ray! Explaining What The Summer Solstice Means

    Hey Ray! Explaining What The Summer Solstice Means
    PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Today, at 5:43pm is the Summer Solstice, so what does that really mean?
    Well, we know that as the earth orbits the sun over the course of the year, giving us our different seasons, and we know some of these seasons hotter, and others colder than others.
    These differences occur because of the Earth’s 23.5 degree tilt.
    (Photo Credit: KDKA)
    Now, in space there’s no up, down, left or right, so the Earth’s tilt is in relation to its axis on the Orbital Plan
  • Murrysville Police Searching For Missing 15-Year Old Jared Reilly

    Murrysville Police Searching For Missing 15-Year Old Jared Reilly
    MURRSYVILLE, Pa. (KDKA) — Murrysville Police are searching for a missing nonverbal 15-year old.
    Police say that Jared Reilly left his house just before midnight on Friday, June 19.
    (Courtesy: Murrysville Police Department)
    Reilly may be wearing a Steelers hoodie and carrying a dark backpack.
    Reilly is deaf and does not communicate verbally.
    Anyone who has seen him or has any information is asked to contact 911 in Westmoreland County.
     
  • Missing 15-Year-Old Jared Reilly Found Safe By Murrysville Police

    Missing 15-Year-Old Jared Reilly Found Safe By Murrysville Police
    MURRSYVILLE, Pa. (KDKA) — Murrysville Police were searching for a nonverbal, deaf 15-year-old, Jared Reilly.
    As of 7:20 a.m. Saturday morning, police said that Reilly had been safely found and was being reunited with his family.
    Police say that Jared Reilly left his house just before midnight on Friday, June 19.
    (Courtesy: Murrysville Police Department)
  • Home On Shetland Street Destroyed By Overnight Fire

    Home On Shetland Street Destroyed By Overnight Fire
    PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — First responders were at the scene of a house fire in Pittsburgh early Saturday morning.
    The fire started overnight along Shetland Street in Pittsburgh’s Larimer neighborhood.
    It was a startling start to the morning for those living in the 6500 block of Shetland Street.
    Two ladder trucks were high above the scene, dousing the home with water.Fire destroyed a home in Larimer overnight. 6500 block of Shetland St. @KDKA pic.twitter.com/OL67iXAXz5
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  • Jefferson Hills Police Officer Dale Provins To Be Laid To Rest After Being Killed In Head-On Crash

    Jefferson Hills Police Officer Dale Provins To Be Laid To Rest After Being Killed In Head-On Crash
    ELIZABETH, Pa. (KDKA) — Dale Provins, the Jefferson Hills Police Officer who died after a head-on crash earlier this month will be laid to rest in Elizabeth today.
    Provins was on duty in his squad car when a pick-up truck crossed a center line and collided head-on with Provins’ patrol vehicle earlier this month.
    Provins died about 10 days later.
    He was a 15-year veteran of the Jefferson Hills Police Department and a Marine Corps veteran.
    The funeral service is expected to get underwa
  • One Person Killed In Motorcycle Accident In Carroll Township

    One Person Killed In Motorcycle Accident In Carroll Township
    CARROLL TOWNSHIP, Pa. (KDKA) — A 28-year old man was killed in a motorcycle accident early Saturday morning.
    28-year old Zachary Greyshock was driving a motorcycle traveling north on Gearing Road,Greyshock lost control of the motorcycle and struck a guide rail.
    A passing motorist discovered the accident shortly after midnight.
    Carroll Township Police are investigating.
  • Valmar Gardens Residents Facing Eviction Threat After Water Is Shut Off

    Valmar Gardens Residents Facing Eviction Threat After Water Is Shut Off
    PENN HILLS, Pa. (KDKA) — For a couple of years now, people who still live in a local housing complex have stood their ground, refusing to leave their apartments even though the buildings are uninhabitable according to authorities.
    Today, a new challenge arose — a water shut off and eviction threat.
    At Valmar Gardens in Penn Hills, there are no amenities and few utilities, but it’s still home to the handful of occupants who say they just can’t leave.
    “We take care of
  • Vigil Held In New Castle For Amari Wise

    Vigil Held In New Castle For Amari Wise
    NEW CASTLE, Pa. (KDKA) — A vigil was held Friday night in New Castle for Amari Wise.
    Dozens of people lit candles at Flora Field, writing Wise’s name on the ground.
    People also released lanterns.
    Police say that Connor Henry shot and killed Wise inside a garage on Adams Street.
    Connor, and his father Todd Henry are both in custody and facing charges in connection to Wise’s death.
    RELATED STORIES:20-Year-Old Suspect Accused Of Killing Amari Wise Extradited To Lawrence County, Ar
  • W. Va. Governor Calls For Masks, Testing As Coronavirus Outbreaks Emerge

    W. Va. Governor Calls For Masks, Testing As Coronavirus Outbreaks Emerge
    CHARLESTON, W. Va. (AP) — West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice is calling for face masks, social distancing and testing as local health officials report several coronavirus outbreaks linked to churches and travel.
    The Republican governor’s ask on Friday came as dozens of new cases have been connected to church services, including at least 33 at the Graystone Baptist Church in Lewisburg, as well as roughly 30 cases following travel to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
    Justice, who has lifted mo
  • Young Couple, Son Killed In Chateau Crash Remembered For Kindness, Fun Spirits

    Young Couple, Son Killed In Chateau Crash Remembered For Kindness, Fun Spirits
    PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — After a single-car crash killed a young couple and their 2-year-old son, dozens gathered in Allegheny Commons Park to remember.
    Twenty-four-year-old Dominick Hall and 25-year-old Lynika Barron died when Hall lost control of the car and crashed along Beaver Avenue on Saturday in Chateau.
    Hall and a dog inside the car were pronounced dead at the scene, while Barron was pronounced dead at a local hospital.
    (Photo Credit: KDKA)
    Hall and Barron’s son, Kingsley Hall, wa
  • Young Couple, Son Killed In Chateau Crash Remember For Kindness, Fun Spirits

    Young Couple, Son Killed In Chateau Crash Remember For Kindness, Fun Spirits
    PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — After a single-car crash killed a young couple and their 2-year-old son, dozens gathered in Allegheny Commons Park to remember.
    Twenty-four-year-old Dominick Hall and 25-year-old Lynika Barron died when Hall lost control of the car and crashed along Beaver Avenue on Saturday in Chateau.
    Hall and a dog inside the car were pronounced dead at the scene, while Barron was pronounced dead at a local hospital.
    (Photo Credit: KDKA)
    Hall and Barron’s son, Kingsley Hall, wa
  • AP Source: MLB Training Camps Will Temporarily Close For Coronavirus Cleaning

    AP Source: MLB Training Camps Will Temporarily Close For Coronavirus Cleaning
    NEW YORK (AP) – A person familiar with the decision tells AP that MLB training camps will temporarily close for COVID-19 cleaning.
    Philadelphia and Toronto closed their training sites in Florida and San Francisco shut down its facility in Arizona following positive tests for COVID-19 or symptoms that could indicate the disease.The Phillies said five players were among eight individuals who had tested positive.
    Texas also shut its camp in Arizona, saying no players or staff had tested posit
  • Coronavirus Exposure Temporarily Closing Greensburg YMCA

    Coronavirus Exposure Temporarily Closing Greensburg YMCA
    WESTMORELAND COUNTY (KDKA) — A local YMCA is temporarily closed due to a coronavirus exposure.
    The Greensburg YMCA is closed due to a COVID-19 exposure, according to its website.
    The YMCA will remain closed through Monday.
    Stay with KDKA for more on this developing story.
  • Coronavirus Exposure Temporarily Closes Greensburg YMCA

    Coronavirus Exposure Temporarily Closes Greensburg YMCA
    WESTMORELAND COUNTY (KDKA) — A local YMCA is temporarily currently closed due to a coronavirus exposure.
    The Greensburg YMCA is now closed due to a COVID-19 exposure, according to its website.
    The YMCA will remain closed through Monday.
    Stay with KDKA for more on this developing story.
  • Pittsburgh region marks Juneteenth with celebrations of history, calls for action today

    Pittsburgh region marks Juneteenth with celebrations of history, calls for action today
    Communities around the Pittsburgh region marked Juneteenth Friday with celebrations of history and calls for action against injustice today.
  • Pittsburgh region marks Juneteenth with celebrations of history, calls for action

    Pittsburgh region marks Juneteenth with celebrations of history, calls for action
    Communities around the Pittsburgh region marked Juneteenth Friday with celebrations of history and calls for action against injustice today.
  • Animal Friends Rescues Kitten From Storm Drain In Allegheny County

    Animal Friends Rescues Kitten From Storm Drain In Allegheny County
    OHIO TOWNSHIP, Pa. (KDKA) — Animal Friends rescued a kitten that got stuck in a storm drain in Ohio Township.
    (Photo Credit: Animal Friends)
    On Friday, Animal Friends said they received a call about a kitten stuck in a drain from a Good Samaritan.
    Animal Friends, with the help of Officer Beck, rescued the kitten.
    The cat was taken to safety and cared for, Animal Friends said.
    “Thank you to everyone who was involved in this remarkable and lifesaving rescue,” a post on Facebook s
  • ‘Incredible’: Former Penguins Kevin Stevens And Rick Tocchet Share What It Was Like To Play With Mario Lemieux

    ‘Incredible’: Former Penguins Kevin Stevens And Rick Tocchet Share What It Was Like To Play With Mario Lemieux
    PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Former Penguins Kevin Stevens and Rick Tocchet joined KDKA’s Bob Pompeani and Rich Walsh on Friday’s edition of “Living Room Sports.”
    Tocchet, who won three Stanley Cups with the Penguins, reminisced about his time in Pittsburgh.“When I got traded to Pittsburgh, I just thought of the team. I didn’t think of the city,” said Tocchet. “It’s one of my favorite places to live. I miss it dearly today.”
    Stevens also t
  • Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine Signs Bill Expanding Religious Freedom In Schools

    Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine Signs Bill Expanding Religious Freedom In Schools
    (AP) — A bill expanding religious freedom in Ohio public schools and allowing students to engage in religious expression in their school assignments was signed into law Friday by Republican Gov. Mike DeWine.
    The House bill introduced by Republican Rep. Tim Ginter in March 2019 became law after being passed in the GOP-controlled chamber last week in a near-unanimous vote.
    “This will ensure students’ rights at a public school to engage in religious expression in the same way stud
  • Survey Shows African Americans Much More Likely To Have Friends, Family Die From Coronavirus

    Survey Shows African Americans Much More Likely To Have Friends, Family Die From Coronavirus
    PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — African Americans are more likely to have family and friends die from COVID-19 or from a respiratory illness in the past few months, that’s according to a survey by the National Opinion Research Center at the University of Chicago.
    This is something Dr. Noble Maseru has noticed in both his professional and personal lives.
    “African-American, definitely yes. In terms of my Caucasian colleagues, no. Myself, about three weeks ago, I had 14 individuals that I kno
  • ‘We Are All Equal’: Roughly 200 Protesters Gather In Cranberry Commons Parking Lot On Juneteenth

    ‘We Are All Equal’: Roughly 200 Protesters Gather In Cranberry Commons Parking Lot On Juneteenth
    CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, Pa. (KDKA) — A demonstration was held in Cranberry Township on Thursday.
    Protesters gathered at the Cranberry Commons, spreading the message of Black Lives Matter on Juneteenth.
    The protest started at 3 p.m. and the crowd dispersed just before 5 p.m.(Photo Credit: KDKA)
    Roughly 200 people showed up for this demonstration, hoping to catch the attention of shoppers and passersby.They marched around the parking lot several times, carrying cardboard signs and chanting the n
  • Despite Hit From Coronavirus Pandemic, Westmoreland Co. Transit Authority Won’t Increase Fares

    Despite Hit From Coronavirus Pandemic, Westmoreland Co. Transit Authority Won’t Increase Fares
    GREENSBURG, Pa. (KDKA) – Like so many public and private sector entities, the Westmoreland County Transit Authority’s bottom line took a huge hit from the pandemic. Potential loss of revenue would certainly set up the possibility of fare increases.
    “With COVID-19, raising the price would be a big mistake,” said customer Jim Kilpatrick. “Big mistake.”
    “I can only spend so much a week,” Nichole Wolfe said. “And that’s bad for me. I try to
  • Furry Tails: Morticia, Cinnamon & Beau Are Waiting For Forever Homes

    Furry Tails: Morticia, Cinnamon & Beau Are Waiting For Forever Homes
    Are you looking to bring a pet into your home? Local animal shelters are a great place to find a furry companion. So, as part of Furry Tails, I’ll be doing an ongoing feature on adoptable pets from local animal shelters once a week. If you have room in your heart and are looking to bring a lovable ball of fur into your home, maybe one of these guys is meant to be a part of your family!_____________________________________________________________________________________
    Morticia
    Animal Frie
  • ‘People Are Screaming For Reform’: State Legislation Following Antwon Rose’s Death 2 Years Ago Expected To Be On Gov. Wolf’s Desk Soon

    ‘People Are Screaming For Reform’: State Legislation Following Antwon Rose’s Death 2 Years Ago Expected To Be On Gov. Wolf’s Desk Soon
    PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Friday marks two years since Antwon Rose II was shot and killed by an East Pittsburgh Police Officer.
    In the following months, lawmakers pushed for police reform with several bills, but it never came to be law.
    Senator Costa from Allegheny County proposed Senate Bills 458 and 459. They looked to create a registry of officers who have been reprimanded, call for additional training and require local governments to have a policy for deadly use of force.
    “We don&rsquo
  • Local Law Firm Launches Pro Bono Clinic Geared Towards Helping Black Business Owners And Entrepreneurs

    Local Law Firm Launches Pro Bono Clinic Geared Towards Helping Black Business Owners And Entrepreneurs
    PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – A local law firm is answering the call for systemic change in the Black community.Jackson Kelly Law Firm launched a pro bono clinic this week through its Pittsburgh office. The program is geared towards helping Black business owners and entrepreneurs.
    A team of legal experts from the firm is providing free consultations for Black businesses that have been disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, strained by systemic racism and other factors taking a negativ

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