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Allegheny County District Attorney's Office experiences limited communication due to cyberattack
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - A cyberattack has impacted communications for the Allegheny County District Attorney's Office as of this morning. According to their website, their computer servers are shut down at this time. They also added that they have limited access to email and their desk phones are up and running, but they do not have voicemail capabilities. Anyone who has to contact the office can do so by calling one of two numbers: 412-915-6914 or 412-879-7548. People can also contact the general email address, inquiry@alleghenycountyda.us, or email the individual directly. This a developing story, stick with KDKA.com for the latest
Over 8K Pounds Of Electronics Recycled Last Quarter
Many Butler Township residents continue to take advantage of the recycling of electronics and hazardous household waste. Butler Township Manager Tom Knights recently provided Township Commissioners with an update about collection by Waste Management in the second quarter of 2024. According to the current figures, over 8,000 pounds of hazardous...
Fresh Produce Available At Broad Street
The Butler Area School District is offering local residents garden fresh produce. The Fresh Market at Broad Street Elementary School will be open on Thursday from noon to 2 p.m. or as long as the produce lasts. Fresh produce grown in school gardens will be free to the community but...
Dolly Parton's Imagination Library coming to Beaver County next month
NEW BRIGHTON ― A new program promoted by a country music icon is bringing books to Beaver County children starting in August. Representatives for the Beaver County Department of Human Services and The Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Beaver County have announced they will officially launch Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library program for children across the region. A part of the Dollywood Foundation nonprofit, the program provides books to young children each month.
America teeters on the brink of the heinous
ELIZABETHTOWN – In the small town of Butler, Pennsylvania, a heinous act Saturday almost took the life of former President Donald J. Trump. We live in a small town and it could have happened here. Although it didn’t – our town has been pulled into the political battle....
Long Lines Frustrate Concert Goers at 8 Great Tuesdays
After the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump, amping up security is a priority at many events. Organizers of the 8 Great Tuesdays Concert Series are leaning on the side of caution after the shooting in Butler, Pa. on Saturday. The added security checks created long lines and frustrated...
Trafford wins Junior title; West Point advances to finals
Dom Delio took a perfect game into the seventh inning Tuesday to lead Trafford to a 6-1 victory against 14th Ward (Woodland Hills) in the Westmoreland Junior League Championship. Jason Peyton led off the top of the seventh inning with a single to center. He came around to score on...
Dance Moms alum Christi Lukasiak arrested for DUI
Dance Moms vet Christi Lukasiak is in legal trouble. The former reality star, 47, was arrested on June 27 on a DUI charge in Murrysville, Penn., according to court records. Lukasiak has other traffic infractions documented in Pennsylvania court records, though this is her first infraction for driving under the influence.
Watch: The anticipated Paul Skenes-Aaron Judge matchup lasted just one pitch
The one matchup that the baseball world wanted to see in the 2024 MLB All-Star Game was Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes going against New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge.The best young power pitcher in baseball, getting the All-Star Game start just 11 starts into his career, going against the best power hitter in baseball and likely American League MVP winner. Given the way the regular season matchup between Paul Skenes and Shohei Ohtani went earlier this season, the prospect of the Skenes-Judge matchup was the type of thing that could draw in viewers. Baseball fans ended up getting that matchup...
New grocery store to open its doors in Johnstown
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WTAJ) — Save A Lot, a discount grocery store, announced that a store will be opening up in Johnstown, located at 346 Sheridan Street. The store will open on Wednesday, July 17 at 8 a.m. The first 100 customers will receive a Save A Lot reusable bag filled with “grocery favorites.” At noon […]
PASSHE governors approve state funding, freeze tuition for seventh year
HARRISBURG -- In a special meeting Wednesday morning, the Board of Governors of Pennsylvania's State System of Higher Education accepted the commonwealth's 2024-25 appropriation of nearly $614.8 million, an increase of 6% over 2023-24, as well as a tuition fee freeze for a seventh consecutive year for Indiana University of Pennsylvania and nine sister institutions.
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