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Legal opinions vary on significance of testimony about Rosfeld’s emotions
It’s unclear whether the prosecution or defense will benefit from Wednesday’s testimony about the emotional state of former East Pittsburgh police Officer Michael Rosfeld after he shot Antwon Rose II, based on analysis from two legal experts. East Pittsburgh resident John Leach, a witness called by prosecutors, testified Wednesday that...
Witness: Gunshot residue ‘inconclusive’ for Frazer woman charged in husband’s death
Closing arguments are scheduled Thursday morning in Allegheny County Court for a Frazer woman accused of killing her husband two years ago after they argued about money and her having burned a casserole. Teresa Drum, 40, is charged with the Feb. 27, 2017, homicide of her husband, Dennis Drum Sr.,...
Work at 3 locations along Parkway North will result in lane restrictions on Friday
Work at three locations along the Parkway North will result in traffic restrictions on Friday, PennDOT announced. • Route 4021 Camp Horne Road between Stone Quarry Drive to Mt. Nebo Road — Single-lane and shoulder restrictions will be in affect through June 14 while crews replace and repair curbs do...
Traffic signal changes on Grant Street in Pittsburgh designed for pedestrian safety
Changes designed to increase pedestrian safety and the walkability of Pittsburgh’s Downtown Business District are coming to Grant Street. The Department of Mobility and Infrastructure is installing traffic signal timing changes, part of a larger traffic analysis, optimization and planning project to improve safety throughout Downtown. The most notable change...
Ross residents can now be part of the pothole patching patrol
Ross Township is making is easier for residents to report the plethora of pesky potholes that are already cropping up this spring. The township’s newly designed website provides an easy way to report those sworn enemies of your vehicle’s tires, rims and suspension. The Citizens Request Tracker provides more than...
Latrobe woman admits participating in money laundering conspiracy
A Latrobe woman pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in Pittsburgh to participating in a “mystery shoppers” money laundering scheme for five years. Susan Rings, 63, pleaded guilty Wednesday to a charge of money laundering conspiracy before Judge David S. Cercone, according to U.S. Attorney Scott W. Brady. In connection...
Officials: Convergence of Rosfeld trial, NCAA wrestling tourney shouldn’t create problemsVideo
About 100,000 people, many from out of town, are expected to attend the NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships starting Thursday at Pittsburgh’s PPG Paints Arena as the emotionally charged trial of Michael Rosfeld continues a few blocks away. At a news conference Wednesday, officials said they’re prepared to handle the...
Penn Hills man creates petition in response to Penn Hills mayor silencing resident
A Penn Hills resident has created an online petition in hopes of eliciting an apology from the Penn Hills mayor after she refused a woman a chance to speak at a recent public meeting. Corey Young, 30, created the petition Tuesday, March 19, after watching video footage of the Penn...
Ballot positions picked for Westmoreland primary election in May
Dan Galbraith hopes his luck is better in two months, when voters go to the polls and nominate Republican candidates for Hempfield supervisor. He was one of a handful of the more than 500 candidates running for office this year who gathered Wednesday at the Westmoreland County Courthouse to draw...
Former Mercer County DA sentenced in obstruction case involving his lover
The former Mercer County District Attorney who was convicted in January of abusing his position of power to influence criminal cases involving his lover was sentenced Wednesday to probation and community service. Miles Karson, 73, of Sharon was sentenced to four years of probation and 300 hours of community service....
Arnold woman who missed court date related to New Kensington cop killing turns herself in
It turns out, an Arnold woman likely wasn’t on the lam when she failed to appear in court for a hearing earlier this week. She just didn’t know when she was supposed to be in court. Lisa Harrington, 33, told a judge she believed her hearing on Monday had been...
‘Eucharistic miracles’ showcased at South Greensburg church
The age of miracles is not over — or so says an exhibit of “Eucharistic miracles” on display through Saturday at St. Bruno Parish in South Greensburg. The exhibit comprises 140 panels that explain and illustrate the phenomenon of Eucharistic miracles in the Catholic Church through the centuries, from the...
4 inured in Parkway West fatal crash released from hospital; no charges filed
Four people injured Tuesday in a Parkway West crash that killed a woman have been released from local hospitals, state police said. Victoria Elizabeth Brandt, 19, a college student from South Park, died from her injuries. She was one of four occupants in a silver Honda Civic about 2:30 p.m....
McKees Rocks man sentenced to federal probation for Nigerian marriage sham
A McKees Rocks man was sentenced in federal court to one year of probation after his conviction on charges of conspiracy to defraud the United States and to commit offenses against the United States. U.S. Attorney Scott W. Brady said Norman Lee McCullough, 59, conspired with two other individuals to...
It’s official: Jason Schaeffer is Leechburg’s new police chief
A police chief is only as good as the community that stands behind him. That’s what Leechburg’s new highest ranking officer says. “People that are willing to report things and talk to the police … I think that’s a really good thing for the community,” police Chief Jason Schaeffer said...
Grants available to help rural, low-income, disabled homeowners
Grants are available to help rural, low-income disabled homeowners in six southwestern Pennsylvania counties make repairs and renovations to their homes. Disability Options Network, a non-profit based in New Castle, is administering a recently-awarded Housing Preservation Grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The grants are provided to very low...
New obscenity complaints filed against Irwin man accused of hiding video camera in plant
A former employee at a North Huntingdon electrical parts manufacturing plant already accused of hiding a motion-activated camera inside a women’s restroom at the business was arrested again Wednesday on 49 additional counts. Nicholas R. Traill, 32, of Irwin, was arraigned before District Judge Wayne Gongaware on charges of burglary,...
New photo of Tom Hanks as Mister Rogers released on Rogers’ birthday
A new photo of Tom Hanks as Mister Rogers has been released on what would have been Rogers’ 91st birthday. The photo from the upcoming movie “A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood” shows Hanks as Rogers wearing a red sweater and playfully tossing a shoe in the air on the...
Leechburg police to get new uniform patches
Leechburg’s seven police officers will be receiving new patches for their uniforms. “Ever since I can remember, the patch and the uniforms have stayed the same here,” said newly appointed police Chief Jason Schaeffer. “Everybody wanted a change.” The words “Police” and “Leechburg” stretch across the top of the patch....
Allegheny County Controller Chelsa Wagner charged with felonies in Detroit incident
Allegheny County Controller Chelsa Wagner and her husband have been charged in connection to an incident involving police at a Detroit hotel earlier this month, prosecutors said Wednesday. Wagner, 41, of Point Breeze, Pittsburgh, faces two felony counts of resisting and obstructing the police and a misdemeanor count of disorderly...
Redevelopment plans for Ross Park Mall OK’d
The owners of Ross Park Mall have received the go-ahead for their plans to demolish the vacant Sears store and replace it with businesses that are expand its attractiveness as a destination for more than just shopping. Ross commissioners unanimously approved the plans on March 18. Simon Properties, which owns...
Special election will fill 11th state House seat vacated by Brian Ellis
A special election to fill former state Rep. Brian Ellis’ seat in the state House of Representatives will be held during the primary election on May 21. The date was set Wednesday by Speaker of the House Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny). The seat is in the 11th District in Butler County....
Springdale students’ empty dishes raise money for food bankVideo
Springdale Junior-Senior High School students got a chance to give back to their teachers and their community on Wednesday with their annual Empty Dish Luncheon. The event, formerly called the Empty Bowl Luncheon, was expanded this year to include mugs and other dishes. The school’s art class created the mugs....
Kennywood’s Steel Curtain coaster is on track for summerVideo
This new Steel Curtain is quite intimidating, and its name is fitting. Inspired by the Pittsburgh Steelers stifling defense of the 1970s, The Steel Curtain roller coaster at Kennywood in West Mifflin is massive and well on its way to throwing its riders for a loop. Media members toured around...
Letter from Antwon Rose’s mother to prosecutors doesn’t indicate rift, experts say
Michelle Kenney’s call for prosecutors to paint a more personal, positive picture of her son Antwon Rose II in their case against the police officer who shot him is understandable, but not a normal strategy in such cases, a legal expert said. Kenney made the request in a letter to...
