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Suspect in New Castle teen’s homicide arrested in Maryland
A man wanted for homicide in a missing person’s case in New Castle was arrested in Maryland, New Castle police announced late Sunday. Connor Farris Henry, 20, who police charged with killing Amari J. Wise, 19, was arrested in Ocean City, Md., police said. Wise’s family reported him missing on...
Concerts to benefit Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank rescheduled to Butler drive-in
A benefit concert for the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank has been rescheduled. Rockers Gene the Werewolf, the Hawkeyes and the Clarks will now perform June 27 at the Starlight Drive-In along North Main Street Extension in Butler. It was originally booked as a two-night performance with Gene the Werewolf...
Girl rescued after falling from cliff at Buttermilk Falls Park in Beaver County
A girl was rescued Sunday after falling over a cliff in Beaver County. County dispatchers said a rescue call came in around 5:10 p.m. from Buttermilk Falls Park along First Avenue in Homewood Borough. State police and Beaver County Sheriff deputies were on scene, and emergency responders were able to...
Homewood mural’s creator was inspired by his own past to create ‘Liberation Wall’
Artist Kyle Holbrook knows firsthand about police brutality and violence. Twenty-two years ago, he said, he was kicked and beaten with batons by police officers in Cleveland. One of the officers tried to gouge out his eyes, Holbrook said. He was wearing handcuffs at the time, but he fought back....
Harrison walk calls for love, unity, healingVideo
Quinn Dickerson took to the streets of the Natrona Heights section of Harrison on Sunday holding up a sign that was at least twice as tall as he is. Its message was “Love One Another.” The 8-year-old Harrison resident, flanked by his mother, Michelle, and father, Seth, was among the...
Police: Man stabbed to death in Butler
A man was stabbed to death Sunday in Butler, according to authorities. Butler City Police identified him as Robert Wagner, 43, of West Jefferson Street. Police said they were called to Wagner’s address shortly after 2 a.m. for a report of an injured person. When they arrived, they found Wagner...
More than 100 turn out for Murrysville Black Lives Matter support walkVideo
Aryanna Hunter admitted she wasn’t sure what to expect Sunday after she organized a peaceful Black Lives Matter support walk through Murrysville. But after the three-hour event, Hunter said she was astonished with the turnout and support. “I thought I might be the only woman standing on a corner by...
Antique dealers and customers glad for return of outdoor sales at Hanna’s TownVideo
Collectibles dealer David McCartney said it “felt great” to return outdoors Sunday to the crisp spring air, sun and once again mingle face to face with hundreds of treasure seekers browsing at the Antiques & Collectibles Market at Historic Hanna’s Town in Hempfield. McCartney and Teresa Howell, his partner of...
Allegheny County reports 3 new covid-19 cases, no new deaths
Allegheny County health officials reported three new covid-19 cases, no new hospitalizations and no new deaths on Sunday. The county’s coronavirus total now stands at 2,079, according to county health officials. Of that total, 1,946 are confirmed cases and 133 are probable cases. The total number of hospitalizations remain at...
Philadelphia mayor criticizes group ‘protecting’ Columbus statueVideo
PHILADELPHIA — A group of people gathered around a statue of Christopher Columbus in south Philadelphia over the weekend, saying they intended to protect it from vandals amid the recent protests — despite criticism from the mayor. The Philadelphia Inquirer reports that about 100 people clustered around the statue of...
Pittsburgh police investigating after man shot in leg in Manchester
A man was shot in the leg Sunday morning in Pittsburgh’s Manchester neighborhood, according to police. Pittsburgh police responded to a Shotspotter alert for the 1300 block of N. Franklin Street around 10:35 a.m. When officers arrived, they found a vehicle that had been struck by gunfire, but no victim...
Westmoreland County adds 3 new covid-19 cases, no new deaths
Westmoreland County on Sunday reported three additional covid-19 cases, increasing the total number of cases to 490, according to state health officials. No new deaths from the virus were reported by the state or county coroner. The state continues to report 38 coronavirus-related deaths. Westmoreland County Coroner Ken Bacha continues...
Pennsylvania reports 336 more covid-19 cases, 4 more deaths
Pennsylvania on Sunday reported four more covid-19 deaths and 336 additional cases, bringing the state’s total number of cases to 78,798, according to state health officials. A total of 6,215 people have died from the virus. There are 630 patients who have a positive serology test and either covid-19 symptoms...
U.S. base namesakes include slaveholders, failed generals
CINCINNATI — As much as President Donald Trump enjoys talking about winning and winners, the Confederate generals he vows will not have their names removed from U.S. military bases were not only on the losing side of rebellion against the United States, some weren’t even considered good generals. The 10...
Atlanta officer fired after fatal shooting of black manVideo
ATLANTA — An Atlanta police officer was fired following the fatal shooting of a black man and another officer was placed on administrative duty, the police department announced early Sunday. The moves follows the Saturday resignation of Atlanta Police Chief Erika Shields, who stepped down as the Friday night killing...
Protesters in U.S. call attention to deaths of more black men
Protests initially ignited by the May 25 death of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police continued over the weekend, as anti-racism protesters in the United States sought to call attention to the deaths of two more black men and Black Lives Matter demonstrations unfolded in London and Paris....
1 killed, another injured in Brighton Heights shooting
Pittsburgh police say one man was killed and another critically injured after a shooting early Sunday in the Brighton Heights neighborhood. Police said they responded to multiple Shotspotter alerts for the 1200 block of Woods Run Avenue around 1:45 a.m. Responding Zone 1 officers and paramedics were directed to a...
6-year-old boy dies after retaining wall collapse in Larimer
Pittsburgh police say a 6-year-old boy died from injuries received after a brick retaining wall collapsed on him Saturday in the Larimer neighborhood. Police, paramedics and fire units responded to the 30 block of Carver Street after reports that a brick retaining wall had fallen on Kaimar Buchanan-Fuller, just before...
China reports 57 new coronavirus cases, highest daily number in 2 months
BEIJING — China on Sunday reported its highest daily total of new coronavirus cases in two months after the capital’s biggest wholesale food market was shut down following a resurgence in local infections. There were 57 confirmed cases in the 24 hours through midnight Saturday, the National Health Commission reported....
Vandergrift residents reflect after peaceful protests, see a better future
After a hectic two weeks of protests planned, canceled and rescheduled, many residents say there has been a shift in Vandergrift. The town braced itself for riots that never came June 4 after a planned protest spurred backlash and threatening messages online. The protest’s organizers called off their event, but...
3 injured in shooting during backyard party in Pittsburgh’s Manchester neighborhood
A shooting about 7 p.m. Saturday during a backyard party in Pittsburgh’s Manchester neighborhood injured three people, according to a report from WPXI. About 20 gunshots were fired in the area of Sedgwick and Liverpool streets, WPXI reports, and three people, including a woman and a juvenile female who were...
Jefferson Hills officer injured in June 3 crash has died
A Jefferson Hills officer injured in a violent crash earlier this month has died. Police Chief Gene Roach said Officer Dale Provins succumbed to his injuries Saturday. Provins was severely injured during an on-duty collision June 3 along the 200 block of Old Clairton Road. Police responded to the area...
A call for change, action, unity: About 300 attend Black Lives Matter gathering in New KensingtonVideo
New Kensington’s police station turned into the “people’s station” for a few hours Saturday afternoon as about 300 people took over the city hall parking lot for a Black Lives Matter protest. “This is the people’s station,” said Don Arner, resident and former professional wrestler, referencing Seattle protesters’ autonomous zone....
Study finds mask-wearing prevented tens of thousands of infections
NEW YORK — Recommending people wear protective face masks has prevented tens of thousands of coronavirus infections, according to researchers who assessed the effects of the measure in New York, Italy and Wuhan. Mask-wearing matters because airborne transmission is the dominant route for the spread of covid-19, researchers from the...
5 injured in head-on collision in South Huntingdon
Five people were injured, two seriously, Saturday in a head-on collision on Route 31 in South Huntingdon Township, according to fire officials. Yukon Fire Chief Mark Kite Sr. said two drivers were flown to an undisclosed Pittsburgh hospital after the 3:10 p.m. wreck in the Mendon area of the township....
