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Morning Roundup: Woman injured in Brentwood crash
Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Monday, June 12: Woman injured in Brentwood crash A woman was injured early Monday when she crashed the car she was driving into a Brentwood building, according to Tribune-Review news partner WPXI-TV. Crews were called just before 3 a.m....
Quarter-inch of rain breaks 3-week dry spell; more coming
The nearly quarter-inch of rain that fell across the Pittsburgh region since Sunday night broke a three-week dry spell that had caused drought-like conditions in Western Pennsylvania. Officials at the National Weather Service in Pittsburgh said another half-inch of rain is expected Tuesday. “We still need more, but every little...
Neighborhood vibes keep smaller grocers afloat as chains battle for supremacy
Some people want to shop where everybody knows their name. “I see some people three or four times a week,” said Gene Tommasi, who runs Golden Dawn grocery store in New Kensington. “It’s a little like ‘Cheers,’ ” he said, referring to the TV show about regulars at a bar...
14-year-old accused of fatally shooting man in Uniontown arrested, faces multiple felony charges
A teenager has been arrested in connection with a man’s fatal shooting in Uniontown on Tuesday. State police charged Antonyo Owens, 14, with felony counts of criminal homicide, possession of a firearm, carrying a firearm without a license and possession of a firearm by a minor, along with a count...
A lavender haze: Businesses anticipate Taylor Swift windfall that could ‘blow Kenny Chesney out of the water’
Tia Muscarella is already leaning into the Taylor Swift phenomenon, and The Eras Tour is still a week away from its Pittsburgh stop. The North Shore Tavern, where Muscarella is the bar manager, has been featuring the specialty cocktail Lavender Haze, a concoction of butterfly pea blossom gin laced with...
Here’s the skinny on the diabetes drug Ozempic and its popularity as a weight loss wonder
For Diane Lang, the big push to focus on her health and weight came from her grandchildren. “I was exhausted,” she said. “When they would visit, I would just try to keep up with them. I want to run with them and play with them. I want to be here...
Police: Teen dead after 3 juveniles shot at New Castle playground
One of three three juveniles who were shot early Saturday morning at a playground in New Castle has died, according to authorities. The New Castle Police Department posted on its Facebook page that the shooting happened at Bollinger Playground “during a graduation celebration.” Police Chief Robert Salem confirmed to the...
Conneaut Lake Park owner wants to evict Hotel Conneaut operator
Conneaut Lake Park’s owner wants to oust the operator of its Hotel Conneaut for alleged lease violations. In a May 28 letter, Keldon Holdings LLC notified On the Lake Enterprises LLC to voluntarily vacate the Hotel Conneaut by June 12 or face formal eviction proceedings. Hotel Conneaut remains open and...
Horse safety, health the focus of racing community amid spate of thoroughbred deaths
Veteran sport horse trainer and harness race driver Mike Wilder respects the art of balance. After 38 years as a driver and more than 8,800 wins in his career, he scrutinizes many factors when it comes to taking care of his athletes — the horses expected to run at least...
UPMC doctor steps aside as head of cardiothoracic surgery after false billing settlement
A cardiothoracic surgeon at UPMC who was at the center of a federal investigation is stepping aside as chair of the health system’s Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery. Dr. James Luketich will continue to have a role within the health system, according to UPMC spokesman Paul Wood. Luketich will continue to...
Air quality in Western Pa. continues to improve, could return to normal levels by Monday
With Canadian wildfires still burning and sending smoke into the Northeast, a government website has proved to be a valuable, easy-to-use resource for people looking for the latest information about air quality in their communities. The website AirNow.gov allows users to search for air quality data by city, state or...
SCI Laurel Highlands prisoner dies after being taken to hospital
An inmate at SCI Laurel Highlands died on Saturday. Richard Lundberg, 39, of Somerset, died after being taken from the prison to a hospital, according to the Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s Office. He was found “lethargic,” the office said. An official cause of death was not immediately released, but Pennsylvania...
Crime Stoppers offer reward for information on 1983 cold case from Washington County
Pennsylvania Crime Stoppers are offering a cash reward for information pertaining to a 1983 homicide in Cecil. State police responded to the homicide on June 24, 1983, according to Crime Stoppers. Betty Pieczynski, 63, was shot with a .25-caliber automatic weapon and found in her residence. Anyone with information on...
Arrest warrant issued for 14-year-old in connection to deadly Uniontown shooting
An arrest warrant was issued for a 14-year-old boy in connection with a fatal shooting in Uniontown Tuesday. Court records show Antonyo Owens, 14, is wanted for criminal homicide in connection to the shooting death of Anthony Jones, 38. He also is facing several firearms charges. Police are actively seeking...
Morning Roundup: Free produce stand opening in Hill District
Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Friday, June 9: Free community produce stand coming to Hill District A free community produce stand will open Friday in Pittsburgh’s Hill District neighborhood. The stand will be open from noon to 4 p.m. every second and fourth Friday...
1 killed in Washington County wreck
One motorist was killed in a crash Thursday afternoon in Washington County. Derek Hartzog, 32, of Washington, died following the wreck in South Franklin Township, Washington County Coroner Tim Warco reported. The cause of death is pending autopsy results. Hartzog was driving a northbound vehicle that left the road and...
Air quality alert issued for region
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection has declared a Code Orange Action Day for air quality on Friday in Western Pennsylvania because of smoke from wildfires in Canada. The orange alert indicates unhealthy pollution levels for sensitive groups of people. Young children, the elderly and those with respiratory problems such...
Morning Roundup: Mars woman charged with homicide after deadly Butler Township wreck
Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Thursday, June 8: Mars woman charged with homicide by vehicle after deadly Butler Township wreck A woman who was driving one of the vehicles involved in a fatal crash in Butler Township Tuesday was charged with homicide by vehicle,...
American Red Cross: Shortfall of blood donations last month
American Red Cross officials said they experienced a “concerning shortfall” in blood donations last month, collecting 26,000 fewer donations than needed to meet patient needs in May. World Blood Donor Day is June 14, and Red Cross officials are offering a $10 gift card for donors through the end of...
Breeze Airways adds flights between Pittsburgh and Maine
Maine’s many wonders, including Acadia National Park and lobster shacks along the Atlantic coastline, just got easier to reach for Pittsburghers. Low-cost carrier Breeze Airways announced last week that it has begun offering direct, nonstop flights between Pittsburgh International Airport and Portland, Maine. Round-trip flights will run twice a week,...
Western Pa. air quality worsens as Canadian wildfires continue to burn
Air quality in Western Pennsylvania dropped to unhealthy levels Wednesday and could remain that way until at least Sunday as smoke from Canadian wildfires continues to pollute the Northeast. Pittsburgh’s air quality index, or AQI, hit 155 around 3 p.m., according to the government website AirNow.gov. The reading had dropped...
Morning Roundup: Vehicle catches fire in Penn Township garage
Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Wednesday, June 7: Vehicle catches fire in Penn Township garage A vehicle caught fire in a Penn Township home’s attached garage early Wednesday. Crews were called to the 100 block of McDermott Road around 1:15 a.m., according to Tribune-Review...
Homer City power plant closing won’t impact electric grid reliability, group says
The closure of the Homer City Generating Station — the largest coal-fired power plant in the state — will not adversely impact the power grid serving Pennsylvania and 12 other states, a regional electricity transmission organization said Tuesday. The Indiana County facility is scheduled to be decommissioned as of July...
Part of Hatfield’s Ferry power plant to be razed
The cooling towers at another closed coal-fired power plant in Southwestern Pennsylvania will be demolished Thursday morning. Two concrete hyperbolic cooling towers — one 500 feet tall and the other 550 feet tall — will be imploded at FirstEnergy Corp.’s former Hatfield’s Ferry Power Station along the Monongahela River in...
1 killed, 2 injured in Butler Township crash
One person has died and two others were injured Tuesday in a crash at the intersection of Route 8 and Litman Road in Butler Township. A Butler County 911 operator said the crash occurred shortly before 7 p.m. The county coroner was called to the scene. One fatality was confirmed....
