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Jeannette abruptly eliminated its K-9 program. Here's why.
JEANNETTE, Pa. (KDKA) — The city of Jeannette is under fire after abruptly eliminating its K-9 program.Sources provided KDKA-TV with the letter sent to the city's two K-9 handlers on Tuesday informing them of the decision.The letter comes after the K-9 program filed a federal lawsuit against the city alleging the city violated labor laws by not paying them overtime for caring for their K-9s.Bill Sombo started the K-9 program in Jeannette in the 1990s. He is a master K-9 trainer, one of 65 in the country.He said according to federal law through the Fair Labor Standards Act, started in...
Training Camp Report: July 26
LATROBE, Pa. – It's still the acclimation period. Pads won't become part of the festivities until Tuesday, July 30, which is four days away. But during Friday's practice at Saint Vincent College, the Steelers did more things that made it look more like training camp and less like minicamp.
Latrobe, Seton Hill alum Kollar gets promoted to Padres' Triple-A affiliate
A day after his 26th birthday, pitcher Jared Kollar received a gift: a promotion in the minor leagues. Kollar, a Latrobe and Seton Hill alum, is headed to Triple-A with the San Diego Padres. His 9-3 record and 3.04 ERA in 15 starts were good enough to earn him a...
West Nile detected in several new mosquito samples in Pittsburgh
More Allegheny County mosquito samples have tested positive for West Nile virus. The samples were collected in Allegheny Commons, Fineview, Garfield, Perry South, Morningside and the Hill District. The Allegheny County Health Department said they will now treat the communities, with spraying to take place on Monday night. If it...
Fayette County woman charged with stealing $600K while caring for neighbor with dementia
UNIONTOWN, Pa. (KDKA) -- A Fayette County woman is facing more than a thousand felony charges after police say she preyed on a vulnerable member of the community. Lisa Costolo is accused of the unthinkable: stealing from the person who trusted her. After a lengthy investigation, state police uncovered she stole more than a half a million dollars."Norma Scott worked her whole life, saved, managed her money so it would be there for her when she needed it most," said Fayette County Assistant District Attorney Melinda Dellarose. Norma Scott was a widow and never had any children. When she became...
1 injured in CDC facility explosion in South Park
SOUTH PARK TOWNSHIP, Pa. — One person was injured in a small explosion of hazardous waste material Friday at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention facility in South Park Township, Allegheny County. It happened shortly before 1 p.m. on Bruceton Research Center property on Cochran Mill Road, a...
Downtown Pittsburgh sushi restaurant hit with consumer alert
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- A sushi restaurant in Downtown Pittsburgh was hit with a consumer alert after an inspection. The Allegheny County Health Department issued the consumer alert for No. 1 Sushi Sushi following an inspection on Thursday. According to the inspection report, there were multiple malfunctioning coolers. "There is not sufficient refrigeration capacity to operate safely," the report said. The inspector said packaged salmon, white fish and romaine lettuce had to be thrown away because they weren't being held at low enough temperatures. The report also notes that there are ten seats for customers, but there are no public bathrooms.The violations involving food holding temperatures are considered medium risk, meaning they're hazards that may add to the risk of food-borne illness or injury.The health department issues a consumer alert when a food facility is out of compliance with minimum food safety standards, potentially posing a risk to public health. When the consumer alert is removed, the health department's website will be updated.
Buffalo Township Honors Fallen Fire Chief Corey Comperatore with Statue and Tributes
The small community of Buffalo Township is in collective mourning, paying homage to one of its own, Corey Comperatore, at the Buffalo Township Volunteer Fire Company. Comperatore's legacy is now eternally encapsulated by a statue standing where he once served as chief, an area now laden with American flags and fresh flowers, CBS News Pittsburgh reports.
Sounding Off on Soccer: Robbie Mertz on midseason turnaround and work that remains to be done
In his sixth season as a professional, Pittsburgh-area native Robbie Mertz has taken a leadership role with his hometown club, the Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC. The former Upper St Clair, University of Michigan standout joins Pittsburgh Soccer Now’s John Krysinsky to talk about the Riverhounds’ challenging 2024 season, the ups and downs, how he’s and the team have persevered and work that remains to be done as the club pushes to contend for a postseason spot and more!
Millennium Park Baseball Field in Bethel Park Closes for Lighting Upgrade, Community Eager for Night Games
Heads up, sports enthusiasts and park-goers in Bethel Park! The well-trodden turf at Millennium Park's baseball field is set for an upgrade with new lighting fixtures poised to illuminate evening plays, but this means you'll need to pause your game plans. The field will be closed off starting this Monday, July 29, until the folks with hardhats give the all-clear signal, according to a recent update on the Bethel Park official website.
Interview: Sleater-Kinney's Corin Tucker discusses 'Little Rope' and more before Pittsburgh concert
In the course of 30 years touring the world with Sleater-Kinney, singer/guitarist Corin Tucker has learned that things don’t always go smoothly. Take, for instance, Thursday night, when the band’s bus lost power and air conditioning on the drive from Nashville to Michigan, requiring a late-night vehicle exchange.
Why can't planes fly when it's too hot? Meteorologist Ray Petelin explains.
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- One thing I love getting is questions from people wondering how things work, or in today's case, why things don't work!David asks: Hey Ray, why is it when it gets too hot, airplanes cannot fly? This is a great question because it can actually become too hot for some aircraft to fly.Thinking of hot air balloons, that may seem counterintuitive, but when temperatures get too hot, planes start to lose their ability to take flight. Just to calm fears, those temperatures are exceptionally high.Before we get to temperatures, we need to talk about the big thing that keeps...
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