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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.
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...
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...
Kids 17 or younger need a chaperone at Allegheny County's pools
PLUM, Pa. (KDKA) -- A new chaperone policy aimed at increasing safety and creating a more enjoyable experience was implemented Tuesday at all four Allegheny County pools. The countywide restriction went into effect Tuesday morning. From now on, if you're 17 or younger you must have an adult chaperone with you who is at least 21 with photo identification. "We found that a lot of teenagers were coming in the afternoon unsupervised. We feel it will be a safer environment," said Andy Baechle, the director of Allegheny Parks. Allegheny County's announcement follows a trend of other local pools, malls and amusement parks cracking...
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...
Westmoreland County man's death was a homicide, police say
The death of a Westmoreland County man following an early July arrest on public drunkenness charges is being investigated as a homicide, Allegheny County police said Monday. West Mifflin Police arrested the 31-year-old man, whom police did not identify, around 3 a.m. July 5 after they responded to a report of an intoxicated man trying to enter a residence near the intersection of Worton Boulevard and Pennsylvania Avenue.
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