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Allegheny County District Attorney's Office experiences limited communication due to cyberattack
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - A cyberattack has impacted communications for the Allegheny County District Attorney's Office as of this morning. According to their website, their computer servers are shut down at this time. They also added that they have limited access to email and their desk phones are up and running, but they do not have voicemail capabilities. Anyone who has to contact the office can do so by calling one of two numbers: 412-915-6914 or 412-879-7548. People can also contact the general email address, inquiry@alleghenycountyda.us, or email the individual directly. This a developing story, stick with KDKA.com for the latest
Pennsylvania sees first human case of West Nile Virus this year
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- A Baldwin resident has been hospitalized with Allegheny County's first human case of West Nile virus this year. The Allegheny County Health Department said the Baldwin resident experienced fever and weakness, leading to hospitalization. The health department won't be releasing any more information but said the patient reported being outside frequently.
Pa. GOP county councilman says Democratic colleague ‘has to go’ over Trump shooting joke
A Pennsylvania Republican county councilman is calling on a Democratic colleague to resign after she made a social media post that jokingly referenced the assassination attempt on President Donald Trump. Allegheny County Councilman Sam DeMarco, who is also chairman of the Allegheny County Republican Committee, said Councilperson Bethany Hallam “has...
Two Pennsylvania Cities Ranked Among State’s Most Dangerous
A recent report by MoneyGeek, a personal finance site, has revealed that two small towns in Pennsylvania have topped the list of the state’s most dangerous places to live. McKees Rocks and Darby, both with populations under 100,000, have surpassed larger cities in terms of violent crime, property crime, and the overall cost of crime per capita.
I-376 Fort Pitt Bridge Ramp Inspection Tuesday in Pittsburgh
PennDOT District 11 is announcing inspection work on I-376 (Fort Pitt Bridge) in the City of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County will occur Tuesday, July 23 weather permitting. Bridge inspection activities requiring a single-lane restriction on the Fort Pitt Bridge upper deck (inbound) ramp to the Boulevard of the Allies/Liberty Avenue/PPG Arena (Exit 70A) will occur from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday. The rest of the bridge and the ramp being inspected will remain open while work occurs.
Route 65 Ohio River Boulevard, Brighton Heights Boulevard Intersection Overnight Lane Closures Monday Night in Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA – PennDOT District 11 is announcing lane closures at the Route 65 (Ohio River Boulevard) and Brighton Heights Boulevard intersection in the City of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County will occur Monday night, July 22 weather permitting. Single-lane closures and temporary stoppages of 15 minutes or less will occur...
Police: Man shot in Frazer, in stable condition
A man was shot Wednesday afternoon at a location off of Clarks Pike Road in Frazer, police said. The incident occurred at about 4:50 p.m. in which an unidentified man was shot in the leg. Allegheny County Police said the victim was transported to an area hospital and was listed...
Trump’s ‘strength’ in response to assassination attempt won him critics’ support: Pittsburgh GOP leader
The Republican leader of Pennsylvania’s second-most populous county said Friday the way former President Trump responded to his assassination attempt likely won him the support of critics and undecided voters alike. Allegheny County Republican Committee chairman Sam DeMarco – whose area was rocked by news that shooter Thomas Crooks...
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