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McKeesport School District superintendent requests leave of absence after internal investigation
We’ve obtained the separation agreement between the McKeesport Area Superintendent Dr. Tia Wanzo and the district. What is not included in the agreement is the reason why, but Channel 11 found out from sources it comes after an internal investigation found the Superintendent had multiple failures when it came to the alleged sexual relationship between a school security guard and a student. “Dr. Wanzo has requested a leave of absence from the district effective August 14th, 2024 to November 14, 2024,” said School Solicitor Gary Matta at Thursday night’s board meeting. That statement prompted an outcry from the public as Wanzo signed the agreement from the district. She’s taking home over $173,000 plus benefits then will voluntarily resign after that November date. What the public wants to know is why and repeated the question to the board on Thursday.
Pittsburgh Market Scene Turns Confrontational as Security Guard Discharges Weapon
Gunfire interrupted the daily bustle at a local Pittsburgh market yesterday, resulting in a dramatic encounter between a security guard and a belligerent customer. Pittsburgh Police were called to the 1100 block of Highwood Street after a security guard at Kuhn's Market was forced to take aggressive measures when facing a potentially armed individual, as reported by the Pittsburgh Public Safety blotter.
UPDATE: Pittsburgh Man Charged with Murder Following Fatal Altercation on Railroad Ave, Authorities Seek Additional Information
A Pittsburg community is grappling with the aftermath of a fatal altercation that occurred early Tuesday on Railroad Ave. According to a report by the Hoodline, a 65-year-old man suffered significant facial trauma during a fight and, despite efforts by emergency responders, was pronounced dead at the scene. The incident...
Firefighters share confusion, realizations of arriving to Flight 427 crash site
HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP, Pa. — Three decades after the disaster of Flight 427, we’re still learning more about the people who jumped into action to help on that fateful day: the firefighters from Hopewell Township Volunteer Fire Department, the man who would one day become the chief for Pittsburgh’s Bureau of Fire and a US Air employee who raced to the scene from his home.
Convicted felon serving life sentence found guilty of assaulting attorney
(WJET/WFXP) – A Pennsylvania man currently serving a life sentence has been found guilty of misbehavior in court and for striking his court-appointed attorney. James Taric Byrd, 47, of Pittsburgh, was found guilty on Aug. 22 of “one count of contempt of court by misbehavior that obstructs the administration of justice and one count of assault” for assaulting his appointed attorney in court.
Man Wounded in Mysterious Shooting at Pittsburgh Bus Stop, Police Probe Ongoing
Last night, an incident of aggravated assault disrupted the peace of a Pittsburgh neighborhood when a 32-year-old man was shot in the leg. The victim arrived at Shadyside Hospital's emergency room just after 9:35 p.m., seeking urgent medical attention for his injuries. According to the statement he gave, he was standing at a bus stop near Centre Ave. and S. Negley Ave, when the unexpected sound of gunshots pierced the night—followed closely by a sharp pain in his leg, as reported by the Pittsburgh Public Safety Department.
Houston Tragedy: Four Siblings Injured in Home Shooting Linked to Social Media Feud!
Three masked suspects are on the run after a late-night shooting in southeast Houston left four siblings, aged 10 to 16, injured. According to the Houston Police Department, the shooting took place around 9 p.m. on Thursday at a home located on Collier Street near Carrollton Street. Family members revealed...
Pittsburgh Secret Service agents on leave after Trump assassination attempt
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- More than a month since the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump, the Secret Service has placed the head of its Pittsburgh office and multiple other agents on leave. Sources confirm that as a result of the Secret Service's investigation, the Pittsburgh special agent in charge, three others with the Pittsburgh field office and one agent with Trump's detail have been placed on leave. Thomas Crooks opened fire at a Trump rally in Butler County on July 13, killing Corey Comparatore and wounding three people, including Trump. Butler Township manager Tom Knights says he's not surprised by the move, saying it...
Housing Authority police chief to lead statewide association, tackle issues of recruitment, pay, regionalization and more
Mike Vogel prides himself on learning from others. Now Vogel, Allegheny County Housing Authority police chief since 1998, will be doing that on a statewide scale. Vogel, 57, of Bethel Park, was installed as president of the Pennsylvania Chiefs of Police Association in July. His tenure begins during a time...
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