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Pittsburgh-area stations removed from cable providers
Some Pittsburgh-area cable subscribers expecting to view local television news won’t see it on WPXI-TV or Pittsburgh Cable News Channel — depending on who their provider is. In a statement released Wednesday, Cox Media Group, which owns WPXI, said that “after weeks of negotiations, Verizon has unexpectedly decided to remove...
Pittsburgh homicides hit lowest in 20 years
Homicides in Pittsburgh dropped by more than a quarter in 2019, the lowest the city has seen in more than two decades, according to data from city police and the Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s Office. Pittsburgh police reported 37 homicides citywide, down 29% from the 52 homicides in 2018. The...
The Stroller, Jan. 1, 2020: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
Happy New Year! May the year ahead be a healthy and prosperous one you and your family. Academy Singers seeking members The Academy Singers Community Choir is looking for new voices to join their group. The Academy Singers is for singers who want to learn more about choral singing. Selections...
First Night attendees in Pittsburgh enjoy New Year’s Eve eventsVideo
Thousands of people flocked to the streets of Pittsburgh’s 14-block Cultural District Tuesday for Highmark First Night Pittsburgh, an annual New Year’s Eve celebration hosted by the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust. The night consisted of a long list of artistic and cultural events, including various art displays like the Dream Wall...
As we enter a new decade, some Western Pa. things never change
MySpace, Nickelback, Vine, the Ravenstahl administration, hanging chads: all things that have come and gone since the Y2K meltdown turned letdown. Some things, however, are traditions — beloved staples (and not-so-loved annoyances) that remain constants in a chaotic world. Pittsburgh is steeped in them. Here are 10 Pittsburgh things that...
Man found dead during SWAT situation in McCandless
A man was found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot to the head following a SWAT situation in McCandless, news partners WPXI-TV reported. West Ingomar Road in McCandless reopened Tuesday night after being closed for several hours due to incident. County dispatchers said the ordeal began around 3 p.m. and ended...
One injured in Ligonier fire
One person was taken to the hospital after a house fire in Ligonier on Tuesday, according to Westmoreland County 911. The fire started in the basement of the Griffith Street home, a dispatcher said. It was reported at 4:12 p.m. and was quickly extinguished by Ligonier’s Waterford Fire Department and...
I-579 long-term ramp closures begin Saturday
Starting early Saturday morning, two Downtown Pittsburgh ramps to southbound I-579 will close for the next 140 days. The Bedford Avenue ramp and 7th Avenue ramp will be closed until May 23, according to PennDOT. The closures are part of the I-579 “Cap” Union Connector project on a mile-and-a-half stretch...
Red Cross helps three Penn Hills adults with shelter after house fire
A Penn Hills family of three was left homeless New Year’s Eve after a fire ripped though their Jay Drive home. Allegheny County dispatchers said the two-alarm blaze began shortly before 2:30 p.m. Tuesday. Authorities said a firefighter was treated at the scene and two cats died. A dog was...
Baseball merger coming to Greensburg, South Greensburg and Southwest Greensburg
Greensburg, South Greensburg and Southwest Greensburg are joining forces, combining their youth baseball programs in an effort to save the struggling sport. “All of our programs were dying off,” said Southwest Greensburg recreation Chairman Miles Webb. Starting in the spring, the newly created Greater Greensburg Athletics organization will administer baseball...
Butler man pleads guilty in child sex assault murder, faces 30 to 60 years
A 22-year-old Butler man pleaded guilty to sexually abusing a 4-year-old boy so severely that the child died. In a plea bargain, Keith Jordan Lambing pleaded guilty to third-degree murder, aggravated assault and child endangerment in the 2017 case. The plea agreement calls for a sentence of 30 to 60...
East Deer adopts $1.4M budget with no tax increase
East Deer Commissioners voted Tuesday to adopt a $1.4 million budget for 2020 that keep the real estate tax rate at 4.9 mills. The largest expenditure will be nearly $219,000 for police coverage and related services, while the public works department is allotted $174,000 for street maintenance. The budget includes...
Wilkinsburg man was shot 7 times by police, investigators say
Forty-three seconds elapsed from the start of the Dec. 22 pursuit of a Wilkinsburg man and the exchange of gunshots that led to his death by Wilkinsburg police, authorities said Tuesday. Romir Talley, 24, fired one round at an unidentified police officer, who returned fire, hitting Talley was hit seven...
Decade in review: Photos, stories that shaped Western Pa. during 2010s
The past decade was filled with major moments, both horrific and heartwarming, in local and regional news. Police officers, white and black, died in the line of duty. Protestors took to the streets after a white police officer shot and killed a black teenager. One Pittsburgh sports team ended a...
East Deer looks to demolish 3 homes damaged by natural gas fire
East Deer officials said three homes along Freeport Road that were severely damaged Friday when a pickup crashed into a gas meter and sparked a fire will be demolished. Efforts are being made to get one company to demolish all three buildings, officials said. A family of six was left...
Children celebrate the new year early in MonroevilleVideo
The New Year’s Eve celebration began a few hours early in Monroeville. The Monroeville Public Library held its own annual ball-drop celebration for children and their parents that started a little before noon Tuesday, complete with a countdown, noise makers and balloons. About 300 parents and children attended the free...
Former Pittsburgh Post-Gazette building sold to Moon developer
A Moon company is planning to renovate the landmark Post-Gazette Building at the tip of Pittsburgh’s Golden Triangle and build an office tower next to it, a company official said Tuesday. Lisa Hurm, the Post-Gazette’s vice president and general manager, confirmed the sale of its former headquarters at 34 Boulevard...
Benefit Deer Lakes hockey game exceeds fundraising goalVideo
A hockey game dedicated to raising money for mental health care programs in the Deer Lakes School District exceeded its fundraising goal. Organizers of the inaugural Maura C. Rupprecht Alumni Hockey Game, held Sunday at the Frozen Pond Arena in Middlesex, hoped to raise $5,000 for those initiatives. They raised...
Pig on the run eludes capture in Springdale Township until owner shows up
A wayward pig eluded capture for several hours Monday in Springdale Township after attempts by residents and police to lure and lasso the 100-pound, black-haired swine failed. No one was injured but jokes abounded on the Facebook page “Springdale Borough News,” with one poster wryly noting that Monday was National...
2 more Pa. deaths reported as flu cases continue to increase
The past week saw another sharp increase in confirmed influenza cases across Pennsylvania and two additional flu-associated deaths, according to data released Tuesday by the state Health Department. As of the week ending Dec. 28, a total of 17,349 laboratory-confirmed flu cases have been reported this season. That’s up 56%...
Hilltop Alliance approved for grant to renovate 2 Pittsburgh buildings
The Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development has authorized a $41,000 grant for a Pittsburgh community group to improve two buildings it owns in the city’s Allentown neighborhood. State Rep. Jake Wheatley, D-Hill District, said in a statement that the money would go to the Hilltop Alliance, which last...
Bumpy ride: $250K grant to fix pothole-riddled Low Grade Road
Harmar, Cheswick and Springdale Township were awarded a $250,000 state grant — about half of what they requested — to fix the pothole-riddled Low Grade Road. The road, almost a mile long, has been plagued by major drainage problems for years. State Sen. Lindsey M. Williams, D-West View, pushed for...
Take free boater safety course, get free admission to Pittsburgh Boat Show
The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission is offering a free boating basics class Jan. 18 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in conjunction with the Pittsburgh Boat Show that weekend at the Monroeville Convention Center. Anyone attending the free class will also receive free admission to the Pittsburgh Boat Show,...
New Year’s Eve weather could prove tricky in Pittsburgh region
As if being out on New Year’s Eve doesn’t present enough challenges, the weather may make it a bit more difficult for revelers to get around the Pittsburgh area. Temperatures at or below freezing along with snow showers and gusty winds will require folks heading Downtown for First Night Festivities...
Overdose deaths in Westmoreland, Allegheny counties on course to drop againVideo
Drug overdose deaths in Westmoreland County appear to have dropped for the second year in a row. Through Dec. 1, 90 people died from drug overdoses in the county and 14 more cases are being investigated as overdose deaths, according to coroner statistics. Coroner Ken Bacha said he expects eight...
