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Lieutenant governor holds event to highlight state budget investment for safer communities
LANCASTER, Pa. — Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis held an event at the Bench Mark Program building on Wednesday to highlight money passed in the state budget to fight gun violence. The bipartisan state budget signed by Governor Josh Shapiro earlier this month will invest in violence intervention and prevention...
Pittsburgh-area man finds armed intruder inside his house
LURERNE TOWNSHIP, Pa. (KDKA) — A community is pleading for a teenager to come forward after allegedly being involved in a home invasion in Fayette County.On Sunday afternoon in the quiet community of East Millsboro, a homeowner and his daughter returned home from an outing to find the front door open. The father told his daughter to stay outside while he investigated. That is when he encountered an intruder.Friend and neighbor Melissa Williams shared a Facebook post with KDKA-TV. In the video, she detailed the harrowing experience. "Dad goes to reach and grab him and the intruder turns around to...
84 Lumber advocates for veterans on National Hire a Veteran Day
EIGHTY FOUR, Pa. — 84 Lumber, the nation's largest privately held building materials supplier, proudly supports U.S. veterans and calls on companies to recognize the importance of National Hire a Veteran Day on July 25, 2024. This day serves as a critical reminder for employers to consider hiring American military veterans transitioning into civilian employment.
1 man dead, 2 hurt in Versailles Borough incident in which suspect fought with, injured police officer
One man is dead and a second man and a woman were hospitalized Thursday night after an altercation in Versailles Borough that started at one residence and spilled over to the adjacent home. Police said a suspect was arrested only after he fled the scene. He was apprehended in McKeesport...
Man charged after allegedly making racial threats to family in Monongalia County
A Morgantown resident was charged with violating his neighbors' civil rights after allegedly making racial threats at multiple victims, including children, over the course of several months.
Major renovation project at Elizabeth Forward High expected to start in September
ELIZABETH TOWNSHIP, Pa. (KDKA) — It's been nearly a year and a half since a large auditorium fire at Elizabeth Forward High School devastated students, staff and the community. Now, a new chapter is right around the corner.School district leaders and board members have a start date for major renovations. They said they're taking a bad situation and turning it into something great for the community."We lost our entire auditorium. It had to be actually demolished, just as a precaution. Our entire building was filled with smoke and soot. So, we had a lot of remediation to do so. It was...
Bakery Square expansion vote pushed back
Google’s Pittsburgh office in Bakery Square. (Photo by Justin Hayhurst/100 Days in Appalachia) Despite neighborhood support for Walnut Capital’s plans for more retail and housing in the East End complex, the City Planning Commission has concerns about sidewalks and parking. “PublicSource is an independent nonprofit newsroom serving the...
Kennywood rollercoaster reopens after photo appears to show cinderblocks supporting part of the ride
Two days after an alarming photo from oneBURGH media blew up on Facebook, Kennywood pumped the brakes on the Racer, temporarily shutting the rollercoaster down Wednesday.
WPIAL Profiles: Clairton 2025 WR Zaemear Correll
Sophomore stats: 37 rec. | 691 rec. yds. | 13 total TDs. Other sports: I will be playing basketball and track this year. Favorite hobby outside of football? Playing video games. Favorite type of song, music or artist to get you ready for a game? One of my local friends,...
Penn State students from Bangladesh host candlelight vigil to raise awareness about deadly protests
Penn State's Bangladesh Cultural Club, Bangladeshi Student Association, and their supporters gathered on the steps of Old Main Tuesday night to raise awareness about protests in Bangladesh, which led to almost 200 reported deaths and nearly 2,700 arrests. On July 15th, Bangladeshi college students started to protest against a quota...
2024 Trib HSSN Preseason Football All-Star Team: West Mifflin’s Armand Hill
West Mifflin senior Delron White was having a strong first part of the 2023 season as he carried the rushing load for the Titans. But when he went down with a leg injury in the second half of a 38-14 loss to conference rival Avonworth in Week 5, West Mifflin coach Rod Steele turned to Armand “Mondo” Hill, a freshman, to help lead the offense.
Pittsburgh Steelers Training Camp Showdown: Donte Jackson vs. George Pickens Sparks Excitement
Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Donte Jackson is eager to challenge wide receiver George Pickens in training camp, aiming to elevate the team's performance through intense competition. Pittsburgh Steelers drafted George Pickens in the second round in 2022. Donte Jackson joined the Steelers in a trade with the Carolina Panthers, exchanging for...
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