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Nursing aides accused of dragging man at assisted living facility
VALENCIA, Pa. (KDKA) -- Two nursing aides are accused of dragging a 96-year-old man backward while he cried out in pain at The Arbors at St. Barnabas.Heather Kilgore and Allison Schrey are being charged in connection with the alleged incident on May 5.Adams Township police said once they were contacted, detectives spoke with the elderly man's daughter. She claims Kilgore and Schrey knew they were being recorded because she told them she placed a Ring camera in the living room.On May 6, she explained to investigators that through surveillance video, she witnessed her father in pain on the couch, which...
Changes coming to Greensburg diocese's Catholic schools
GREENSBURG, Pa. (KDKA) -- For Greensburg Central Catholic Principal Theresa Szmed, having students comfortable in the classroom, especially in the warmer months at the start and end of the school year, is a game changer."Originally, this building was built in 1959," said Szmed. "The whole building could not be air-conditioned, but our three main areas, the cafeteria, our main gym, and our auxiliary gym, have the new air conditioning that is installed there. We also purchased individual air conditioners for each one of the classrooms."The air conditioning improvements cost just over $1 million, and the project was financed through different...
Video shows Pittsburgh-area officer hitting suspect with police vehicle
SOUTH STRABANE TOWNSHIP, Pa. (KDKA) — A video shows a police officer in South Strabane Township hitting a suspect with his police truck.The South Strabane Township Police Department said the incident happened at the Trinity Point Plaza entrance off Route 19 on Tuesday. Police say they were trying to capture the man because he was wanted on outstanding warrants. Cierra Lynee Smith saw it all happen. "It was a crazy experience to witness with my own two eyes," she said.What she witnessed was a South Strabane police officer trying to take 39-year-old Trendon Mobley into custody on outstanding warrants. At first, Mobley...
Westmoreland County Prison reviews security protocols after inmate escapes
GREENSBURG, Pa. (KDKA) — Officials at the Westmoreland County Prison are reviewing security protocols after an inmate escaped from his cell and allegedly assaulted a guard.Initially, Warden Steve Pelesky said it was believed the inmate used a piece of paper to jam his cell door but told KDKA-TV that after reviewing security footage, it's believed it was officer error. The incident happened on Aug. 9 around 3 a.m."In this case, it does appear from the video that this officer didn't pull hard enough on the door to make it, or realize, that the door was not fully secured shut at...
Girl killed by car in Harrison Township remembered for joyful spirit
HARRISON TOWNSHIP, Pa. (KDKA) — An 11-year-old girl killed by the driver of an SUV in Harrison Township was playing with a friend when she was hit, her mother said. Roxanne Bonnoni was killed on Tuesday night after being hit by the driver of the SUV along Kuntz Street. Now, a makeshift memorial stands where she was killed, just steps from her front door. Neighbors plead with drivers to slow downAmber Bonnoni fought back tears on Wednesday when talking about her daughter."There's not going to be a day or a moment that I'm not going to think about my daughter,"...
Gov. Josh Shapiro to address DNC on Day 3 tonight
CHICAGO (CBS) — Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro will be one of the speakers on Day 3 of the 2024 Democratic National Convention tonight in Chicago. The assembled delegates are also expected to hear from New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker.Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz will deliver the keynote address as he officially accepts the Democratic vice presidential nomination. Other speakers include former President Bill Clinton, former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries.The theme for Day 3 of the DNC is "A Fight for Our Freedoms." The Democratic Party intends to highlight how Vice President Kamala Harris will protect Americans' freedoms...
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Wawa sets opening date for first central Pennsylvania store
MIDDLETOWN, Pa. (KDKA) -- Wawa will open its first store in central Pennsylvania next month.The gas station and convenience store chain announced on Monday that it will open its location in Middletown on Sept. 19. Wawa is expanding into territory that has traditionally been held by Altoona-based Sheetz, with its newest location on West Harrisburg Pike right next to an existing Sheetz store. Wawa said it plans to open stores in York, Dover, Williamsport, Hanover and Enola by the end of the year. In the next five years, Wawa said it wants to have up to 40 stores in the...
New video shows gunman outside Trump rally site before shooting
Newly surfaced video footage shows Thomas Matthew Crooks walking outside the grounds of the Trump rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, less than two hours before he opened fire on July 13. The four-second clip shows 20-year-old Crooks walking by a row of vendor tents selling Trump merchandise. The footage was captured by Joe Tomko, who owns Iron Clad USA, a merchandise company. Tomko said he has sent the video to the FBI. CBS News confirmed the footage was captured outside the secure perimeter of the rally. The video's timestamp indicates it was filmed at 4:26 p.m. — one hour and 45 minutes before...
7-year-old donates nearly 2,000 pairs of pajamas for Ronald McDonald House Charities
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- One Westmoreland County family is helping those people in need, and it's because of their seven-year-old with a story of her own.Wednesday's delivery was the culmination of donations from family, friends, and community members -- so many of them, there are nearly 2,000 pajamas.You know it's a big delivery when you have to bring a U-Haul. That was the case Wednesday morning at the Ronald McDonald House in Central Lawrenceville."That's awesome! It is awesome," Eleanor Reigel, CEO of the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Pittsburgh and Morgantown, W. Va., said.Awesome because of the 1,980 pairs of pajamas...
West Penn Hospital nurses to vote on possible strike action on Wednesday
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - The unionized nurses of West Penn Hospital are voting today on whether or not to go on strike. The vote comes after the union said they failed to reach an agreement with Allegheny Health Network last week. West Penn nurses have been negotiating with AHN in an effort to improve patient care as well as nurse retention and recruitment. A union representative told KDKA this morning that votes will be tallied tonight. Last week, dozens of nurses held a rally outside of the hospital on the eve of their final negotiations with AHN. "We haven't yet seen administration agree to a serious...
Starbucks is rolling out its pumpkin spice latte earlier than ever
It's still the height of summer, but Starbucks seems to want it to be fall already. Its 2024 fall menu, including its pumpkin spice latte, will debut earlier than ever this year. This year's early pumpkin spice latte launch comes as some Americans appear to be losing their taste for the Starbucks brand, with the company suffering from a slowdown in store traffic and dip in sales. Starbucks earlier this month tapped former Chipotle CEO Brian Niccol to replace ousted Starbucks CEO Laxman Narasimhan, amid a growing list of challenges facing the coffee giant.The early fall menu launch could be an effort to capture...
Woman hops fence, nearly gets bit by tiger at NJ zoo, video shows
BRIDGETON, N.J. (CBS) -- Video from the Cohanzick Zoo in New Jersey shows a woman antagonizing a tiger and nearly getting bit through a wire fence, police say.Police in Bridgeton, Cumberland County, are now looking to identify the woman seen in a video and photos from the zoo. The police department posted the images on Facebook Tuesday.The tigers are separated from zoo visitors by a tall wire fence. A few feet away from the wire, there's also a shorter wooden fence that butts up along the walking paths.The video shows a woman who's past the wooden fence - right up...
Tuscan Bread, Peach and Blackberry Salad recipe | Cooking with Rania
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- Rania Harris' farmers market salad series is getting fruity! She and Katie are adding fresh peaches and blackberries to this recipe.Tuscan Bread, Peach and Blackberry Salad Vinaigrette:3 tablespoons Champagne Vinegar1 small shallot, finely chopped1/3 cup Greek olive oilSea salt and freshly ground black pepper to tasteSalad:Greek olive oil4 cups cubed Ciabatta breadSea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste4 farm market peaches – firm but ripe – halved and pitted1 English cucumber – halved lengthwise and seeded 1 pint blackberries½ cup basil leaves – gently torn2 sprigs fresh tarragon – leaves removed2 sprigs fresh mint – leaves...
Penguins promote Amanda Kessel to manager of minor league operations and assistant GM
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - Earlier this week, the Penguins announced multiple hockey operations hires and promotions, including promoting Amanda Kessel to Manager of Minor League Operations and Assistant General Manager of the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins. This year will be Kessel's third with the Penguins and comes just a year after she was Special Assistant to the General Manager in the 2023-24 season. In her new role, Kessel will assist Jason Spezza, who was named the General Manager of the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins. She will also oversee the Penguins' ECHL affiliate the Wheeling Nailers. Kessel's promotion does raise questions regarding her professional hockey-playing career. Earlier this year,...
Hours-long SWAT standoff in Banksville ends peacefully, man taken into custody
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - A SWAT standoff came to a peaceful end in Pittsburgh's Banksville neighborhood and a man is in custody as a result. For several hours on Tuesday night, SWAT negotiators made several attempts to contact a man inside the home in the 2900 block of Banksville Road following a domestic assault. During the standoff, traffic was shut down between Carnahan Road and McMonagle Avenue on Banksville Road for an extended period of time. The woman involved in the domestic assault was safe, according to Pittsburgh Public Safety. Ultimately, the man was taken into custody just after midnight. He was evaluated by medics and cleared. His identity has not been made available at this time and he is expected to face multiple charges.
Compromise, cash, and cars - when is the best time to buy when you need a new one?
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - The beginning of the school year, the coming of all, and the threat of winter ahead are all driving forces behind a desire to find something new to drive. The question, as always, is when is the best time to buy?Let's start here: when you make your move, it can make a big difference when the signing time comes. There are some basic realities of buying new wheels like you always get a better deal on the less popular thing. This means a sedan rather than a small SUV or a pickup truck. "The end of a quarter, the end...
Pittsburgh's weather this week will feel like an early preview of fall
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - Meteorological fall is still a week and a half away but you're getting to kick the tires if you will… see if you like it today & tomorrow. WEATHER LINKS: Current Conditions | School Closings & Delays | Submit Your Weather PhotosThere's a little bit of an upcharge if you'd like it colder but don't you worry we can make it happen. We like to call these types of afternoons "crisp" & "refreshing." In all seriousness, this type of weather this early in the season isn't unheard of. We probably won't break any records. The record low for today...
Suspect facing attempted homicide charges after Pittsburgh police officer hit by vehicle
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- A Pittsburgh Police officer was injured while trying to arrest a burglary suspect in the South Hills on Tuesday, prompting a closure of Route 51 as police searched for him. Police shut down a busy stretch of Route 51 between Bausman Street and Warrington Avenue while searching for the suspect on Tuesday afternoon. Pittsburgh police were investigating a recent burglary when they ran into 36-year-old William Skinner, who was wanted on multiple warrants, on Charles Street in the Beltzhoover neighborhood around 12:30 p.m., Allegheny County police said. Skinner fled in a Chevy Blazer, which police tracked to the...
Part of Rt. 51 in Jefferson Hills is going to be shut down this weekend
JEFFERSON HILLS, Pa. (KDKA) -- Drivers in the South Hills need to get ready for a stretch of Route 51 in Jefferson Hills to be shut down this weekend.Starting Friday night at 10 p.m., a short stretch of the road will close in both directions for the entire weekend. The road is being closed so that bridge beams can be installed to the Mon-Fayette Expressway that sits high above Rt. 51.The portion of the road that will be closed is from Worthington Avenue to Peters Creek Road. It's expected to reopen on Monday morning at 5 a.m. A spokesperson for the Pa. Turnpike Commission tells KDKA that the detour around the closure is nearly 15 miles.The posted detour will direct drivers to use Rt. 837, Rt. 885, and Lebanon Church Road.The road is expected to be shut down again for another weekend in early September.
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