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3 people killed, another in critical condition after Lawrence County crash
SLIPPERY ROCK TOWNSHIP, Pa. (KDKA) -- Three people are dead, and another remains in critical condition, after a crash in Lawrence County.The one-vehicle crash was reported on State Route 65 in Slippery Rock Township just after midnight Saturday morning.According to the Pennsylvania State Police, a Nissan Armada was traveling in the southbound lane before entering the northbound lane and eventually leaving the roadway altogether.The car struck two utility poles, entered a yard, and then struck a parked car before going airborne, and coming to a stop, according to a report from state police.The driver of the vehicle, 44-year-old Nathan Bogacki, and a 13-year-old boy, identified as Grant Bogacki, were both ejected from the vehicle and pronounced dead at the scene, according to Lawrence County Coroner Richard M. Johnson.A 17-year-old girl, identified as Emma Bogacki, was entrapped in the vehicle and later pronounced dead at the scene, Coroner Johnson added. A 10-year-old girl was removed from the vehicle by first responders and airlifted to Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh. She was last listed in critical condition.All three victims died as a result of blunt force trauma, according to the coroner's office.The Lawrence County Coroner's Office and Pennsylvania State Police will continue the investigation.
Pittsburgh EMS rescue dog trapped inside burning home
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- Pittsburgh Fire and EMS rescued a dog trapped inside a house fire.A caller reported seeing the dog from the home's front window on South Matilda Street on Friday. Paramedics arrived on the scene and were able to enter the house and quickly rescue the dog.The dog was unharmed and is back with its owner.
Trump gunman flew drone over rally venue before shooting, sources say
The shooter in the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump flew a drone over a field adjacent to the grounds where the rally was held on July 13, three law enforcement sources familiar with the federal investigation into the shooting told CBS News on Saturday.Investigators are still probing exactly when the shooter, identified as 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks, flew the drone, the law enforcement officials said. They believe, however, that it was within days of the rally, though it remains unclear if he flew the drone hours or days prior to the event.The Wall Street Journal was the first...
Pa. Department of Education offers help with FAFSA applications for students and families
HARRISBURG (KDKA) - The Pennsylvania Department of Education is teaming up with the national nonprofit uAspire to launch a free state-wide help desk to assist students and families with the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) application. Due to changes and other delays, the Pa. Department of Education said that FAFSA completion is at "crisis low levels" nationwide. "The best way to ensure access to affordable postsecondary education is by filling out the FAFSA, and this new helpdesk will make the process easier for all applicants," said Secretary of Education Dr. Khalid N. Mumin. "Over the summer months, students can't just...
Woman pulled from vehicle after crashing into Monongahela River in Washington County
SPEERS BOROUGH, Pa. (KDKA) - Emergency crews had to rescue a woman and her vehicle from the Monongahela River in Washington County on Friday night. The rescue happened in Speers Borough and the Charleroi Fire Chief Robert Whiten Jr. said the woman drove off the road at State Route 88 and Grandview Way, causing her vehicle to go down a hillside, over railroad tracks, and then going airborne. It ended up on its side and partially in the river as a result. The chief said crews were able to secure the vehicle and had to use cutting tools to save the woman. However, where the vehicle was located made it a tricky rescue. "I've been in the fire for almost 50 years, and that was probably one of the most challenging that I've seen and been involved in," Chief Whiten said. Crews called in river rescue and once the woman was pulled from the vehicle, they got her onto a boat and she was ultimately life-flighted to a nearby hospital. Her condition has not been released. This is a developing story, stay with KDKA.com for the latest.
"Our role was limited to providing the venue." Butler Farm Show issues statement one week after attempted assassination of Donald Trump
BUTLER, Pa. (KDKA) - Saturday marks one week since the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump. Over the past week, investigators have been trying to piece together how the gunman, Thomas Crooks, had such a clean shot at the former president. On Friday, the Butler Farm Show issued a statement six days after the assassination attempt, saying their involvement simply was renting the grounds to the former president's campaign. "We want to clarify that our role was limited to providing the venue, with no further involvement in the event," the statement began. You can read the full statement below: "We are grieved by the...
Disneyland workers vote to authorize strike, citing unfair labor practice
Thousands of workers at Disney's theme parks and resorts in Southern California announced late Friday night that they have authorized a strike, citing alleged unfair labor practices during recent contract negotiations.Four unions representing more than 14,000 workers at Disneyland, Disney California Adventure, Downtown Disney and Disney-owned hotels announced the walkout, saying its members overwhelmingly voted in favor after hundreds of alleged labor violations by Disney "interfered with the unions getting the fair contract cast members deserve." They said of the members who participated in the vote, 99% voted in favor of authorizing the strike; however, an exact number was not...
Have you ever noticed a difference in humidity in vegetation? It's called "Corn Sweat" | Hey Ray!
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - Summertime is full of heat and humidity. Usually, the combination of the two makes for a very steamy situation. You may have noticed though, that in the hotter parts of the year, when you're out and about it feels much more humid and steamy when you walk from low vegetation to higher vegetation.So why does this happen? Well, the non-scientific name of this phenomenon is "corn sweat." Yep. So people call it "corn sweat."Since this has to deal will all vegetation, we'll mainly call this process by its scientific name of "transpiration." It is the evaporation of moisture that...
Airlines, businesses rush to get back on track after global tech disruption
Transport providers, businesses, hospitals and governments on Saturday are rushing to get all their systems back online after long disruptions following a widespread technology outage.The biggest continuing effect has been on air travel. Carriers canceled thousands of flights on Friday and now have many of their planes and crews in the wrong place, while airports facing continued problems with check-in and security. On Saturday around 2 p.m. EDT, flight-tracking service FlightAware listed about 25,000 flight delays on its website.Both American Airlines and United Airlines said Saturday that most of its operations were restored and back up and running.At the heart of...
The weekend weather in Pittsburgh is shaping up to be gorgeous
By: KDKA First Alert Meteorologist Carl LamPITTSBURGH (KDKA) - There is no shortage of things to do this weekend around Pittsburgh! With Picklesburgh, Yinzapalooza at PNC Park, and so many other outdoor activities, it's great that the weather will cooperate too! Our day today will start off a bit on the cloudy side but temperatures will warm up quickly once we get some sun rolling through Western Pennsylvania. WEATHER LINKS: Current Conditions | School Closings & Delays | Submit Your Weather PhotosYou can expect more sunshine as we go into the afternoon and temperatures to climb into the mid 80s. For areas...
Man found unresponsive after motorcycle crash on Mt. Washington
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - One person is dead after a motorcycle crash on Route 51 on Friday night. According to Pittsburgh Public Safety, around 8:30 p.m. on Friday night, they, along with fire and EMS, were called to Route 51 between Woodruff Street and Crane Avenue for a reported motorcycle crash. Once they arrived on the scene, they found a motorcycle rider down and unresponsive on the road. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Police said the man is approximately 20 years old and he was traveling outbound on Route 51 when he lost control of the bike and crashed. Officers interviewed several witnesses and it's believed speed is a factor in the crash. Pittsburgh police's collision investigation unit is working to determine the cause of the crash. This is a developing story, stay with KDKA.com
Marc Fogel's mom was set to take stage with Trump at Butler rally before shooting
BUTLER, Pa. (KDKA) — The attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump robbed Marc Fogel's mother of an opportunity to publicize her son's plight in front of a national audience. Malphine Fogel, 95, said she was set to take the stage with Trump on July 13 in Butler County when Thomas Matthew Crooks opened fire, injuring the former president and two others, and killing Corey Comperatore.She was sitting in the front row of the event's VIP section."I thought it can't be happening," Malphine Fogel said. "We heard the shots. The man who was behind us was killed." She's been trying for years...
3 dead in Ohio plane crash
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Three people were killed in a plane crash in Trumbull County, Ohio, on Friday night. The plane crashed just after 7 p.m. at the Youngstown Air Reserve Station at the Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport, CBS news affiliate WOIO-TV reported. When first responders arrived at the scene near Route 11 and King Graves Road, they found a multi-engine aircraft that crashed near a runway, the TV station reported. Law enforcement reportedly believes a mechanical failure forced an emergency landing before the crash. The aircraft had one pilot and two passengers. All three people died. The victims have not been identified. It was not immediately known where the plane took off from or where it was scheduled to land. The Federal Aviation Administration will investigate the crash. Trumbull County is in northeast Ohio.
Pickle-flavored food and drinks bring thousands to Downtown Pittsburgh
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Friday marked day two of Picklesburgh in Downtown Pittsburgh. Pickle fans from all over flocked to the Steel City for the annual festival. Picklesburgh is in its ninth year, and it is a very big dill. "I came here, and I couldn't believe that there were this many people here to celebrate pickles," Tyler Emerick said.The festival has so many food options with a pickle twist. "Pickle watermelon sorbet," Enid Jame said."We have the pickle pizza, the spicy version," Kendall Brown said. "It is pretty good. Ten out of 10.""Pickle potatoes were also really good," Emerick said. "I was surprised...
KDKA-TV takes over Picklesburgh
Members of Pittsburgh Today Live, Talk Pittsburgh and other various KDKA-TV personalities were at Picklesburgh in Downtown Pittsburgh on July 19, 2024. Members of Pittsburgh Today Live, Talk Pittsburgh and other various KDKA-TV personalities were at Picklesburgh in Downtown Pittsburgh on July 19, 2024. Members of Pittsburgh Today Live, Talk Pittsburgh and other various KDKA-TV personalities were at Picklesburgh in Downtown Pittsburgh on July 19, 2024. Members of Pittsburgh Today Live, Talk Pittsburgh and other various KDKA-TV personalities were at Picklesburgh in Downtown Pittsburgh on July 19, 2024. ...
Bulldog of West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice gets own bobblehead after GOP convention
West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice's English bulldog is getting her own bobblehead.The National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum in Milwaukee announced plans Friday for a bobblehead doll for the 60-pound (27-kilogram) Babydog. It comes after her appearance on stage with the governor at the Republican National Convention in the city on Tuesday night."Already popular among West Virginians, Babydog added many more people to her growing fan club with her appearance at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee," museum co-founder and CEO Phil Sklar said in a statement. "This bobblehead will be a must-have for fans of Babydog!"It will be...
Pittsburgh nonprofit creates space for people on sobriety journey to socialize and learn
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A relatively new non-profit organization in Pittsburgh is creating a safe and vibrant space for people on a journey of sobriety to connect, socialize and learn. At the Teetotal Initiative, organizers plan unique activities and experiences at different locations around the city. It's all free of charge and free of alcohol. President Jackie Slaugenhaupt says Teetotal is marking its one-year anniversary. "We provide social space for people to go to that's sober-focused, so they can meet other like-minded people and have fun and be out and about in the community and just kind of have a good time and live life to the fullest." It's been life-changing for participants like Brett Hammon. "It's been really cool getting to meet people in a similar stage of life who are professionals and don't drink and want to go do something fun," Hammon said. "Just being out and about doing cool things with people is a big win for me."Mocktails replace cocktails at events like yoga sessions, bingo games, crafting, cooking and golf. There was even a comedy night featuring sober comedians.
West Overton Village continues to preserve Pennsylvania's rich whiskey history
SCOTTDALE, Pa. (KDKA) -- The West Overton Village historic site in Westmoreland County is popular for anyone looking to journey back to the industrial past of southwestern Pennsylvania.Many things have been brewing here over the last few years in terms of preserving Pennsylvania's rich whiskey heritage and tradition.A heritage that some assume left our state after the Whiskey Rebellion in 1794. Not so, says Co-Executive Director of West Overton Village Aaron Hollis."We sort of have a bit of a chip on our shoulder," said Hollis. "Because anytime we hear people talk about bourbon, especially here in Pennsylvania, just thinking of...
Penn Hills police investigating VFW break-in
PENN HILLS, Pa. (KDKA) -- Penn Hills police are investigating after a local VFW was broken into earlier this week.According to the Penn-Plum VFW Post Commander Michael Lynch, the incident happened Sunday night into Monday morning, where thieves damaged four gaming machines and stole two safes from inside. The Penn-Plum VFW is located on Milltown Road.Lynch estimates they got away with around $12,000."I don't even know how you could even look yourself in the mirror after you do something like this," Penny Lewethe said, a member of the Penn-Plum VFW.Lewethe and other members at the VFW said they were angry...
Microsoft outage disrupts several Pittsburgh-area businesses
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- The global IT outage caused a mess in the Pittsburgh area on Friday. Between canceled flights and delays, air travel may have been the hardest hit.Harold Lewis and his family were excited about their cruise out of Orlando. They made it through the long TSA lines and to the gate with plenty of time. They thought it was going to be a simple morning."We sat, and we saw the flight time come and go, and go, and go some more," Lewis said.They learned their Spirit flight was canceled, and their new Southwest flight doesn't leave until 9...
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