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State Reaches Settlement With Towing Company That Targeted College Students
HARRISBURG, PA — Attorney General Michelle Henry has reached a settlement with Walk’s Service Center Inc. and its owner, Bradley Karch, concerning the company’s private ticketing practices in State College.…
Three headless deer lead to dozens of charges in Pennsylvania
BEDFORD, Pa. (WTAJ) — Multiple dead deer — three with their heads allegedly cut off — led to charges for three men in Bedford, game commission officials said. The Pennsylvania Game Commission charged Kai Bardell, 22, Edward Ilgenfritz, 27, and Harlan Group, 21, with a slew of charges relating to the illegal hunting of deer […]
Major Interstate Car Theft Ring Busted in Pennsylvania and Maryland
In a significant development, law enforcement agencies in Pennsylvania and Maryland have apprehended two individuals connected to a series of high-profile thefts at car dealerships across both states. The suspects, identified as London Flores and his accomplice Ventura, were detained following a detailed investigation that utilized advanced tracking and surveillance technology.
Courier’s Diane Daniels wins ‘Distinguished Neighbor Servant Leader’ award
DIANE DANIELS AND HER SUPPORTERS … (PHOTOS BY J.L. MARTELLO) She’s written for the New Pittsburgh Courier for decades. She’s very, very, very well-respected in the Pittsburgh (and of course, McKeesport) communities. Her business acumen, her community service, and her tireless ability to be everywhere all the...
Pittsburgh travelers react to Southwest Airlines ending open seating for the first time in its history
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - For the first time in the history of Southwest Airlines, the company announced Thursday it's going to start assigning seats, similar to its competitors. Travelers at Pittsburgh International Airport said they have mixed feelings."I can get my seat when I go on," Farah Middleton, who lives in Pittsburgh, said.This has remained the Southwest model for more than 50 years. You pick your seat on the plane and get the better choice, based on your boarding position and the earlier you check in.While Middleton doesn't mind it, others feel there's always a rush that comes with flying the...
Pitt All 105: DE Maverick Gracio Will Continue to Grow at Pitt
All 105 is a Pittsburgh Sports Now series profiling each of the 105 members of the Pitt 2024 training camp roster. Maverick Gracio, a redshirt freshman defensive end from Cardinal Newman in West Palm Beach, Fla. 2023 season: Gracio redshirted last season and didn’t play in any games during his...
Jeannette police K-9 unit terminated
JEANNETTE, Pa. — The Jeannette Police Department K-9 unit has been terminated effective immediately. On Tuesday, officers received a letter stating that the K-9 unit was terminated due to budget constraints, but Pittsburgh's Action News 4 spoke with those who say both K-9 handlers fundraised tens of thousands of dollars for the program.
Hikes & History Poker Hunt: A Family-Friendly Event
Join the Westmoreland Conservatory for an exciting Hikes & History Poker Hunt! This family-friendly event offers a unique way to explore selected historical sites and the beautiful reserves of the Westmoreland Conservancy. Participants will collect playing cards at various locations, and the best poker hand wins!. Event Details:. Date: Saturday,...
Subtle changes by 1st day make clear this Steelers training camp is... different
Jul. 25—Mike Tomlin's booming voice still carried well over Chuck Noll Stadium. His command of practice was the same, and the dark sunglasses and full, cropped beard appeared as familiar as ever. Still, there was something that longtime observers of Pittsburgh Steelers training camp found jarringly different about Tomlin during the first practice of this camp Thursday. Tomlin's shirt was ...
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...
WYEP Nominated for PGH City Paper’s Best of PGH 2024
Thanks to all the WYEP listeners who nominated us for Best Radio Station in Pittsburgh City Paper's 2024 Best of Pittsburgh readers' poll! WYEP is nominated in City Paper's "Music and Nightlife" category, and voting is open through Aug. 9. You can vote for us by clicking the link below...
WPIAL announces 2024 championship schedule for fall sports
Jul. 25—Eight months before the world's top golfers converge on Oakmont Country Club for the U.S. Open, some of the WPIAL's best players will try to tame the historic course. The WPIAL will hold its Class 3A boys individual golf tournament there Oct. 1, part of a fall championship schedule announced Thursday. Many of the venues, including the use of Oakmont, were revealed previously, but the ...
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