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WATCH: Four-Star Dezmon Briscoe Includes Duquesne in Top Six, Explains Why
On Monday, the Duquesne staff extended an offer to Dezmon Briscoe, a 6-foot-8 center. The next day, he included the Dukes in his top six list. Duquesne basketball on Pittsburgh Sports Now is sponsored by The Summit Academy: setting young men on the path to a better future. He joined...
College Costs Fuel Rise of the Workforce Development Coordinator
(TNS) — When Dylan Beisler stepped onto the tarmac at the Pittsburgh International Airport last year and saw teams of people preparing snow removal equipment for the winter, his eyes lit up. The now-18-year-old knew he wanted to be part of the crew. That day, Mr. Beisler — a...
Pittsburgh Native Ricky Spicuzza Climbs to General Manager Role at Kennywood and Sandcastle
In a move that wraps nostalgia in a big bow of community pride, Pittsburgh native Ricky Spicuzza has been tapped to steer Kennywood Park and Sandcastle Water Park as their new general manager. Hailing from a background deeply woven into the fabric of Palace Entertainment's Pittsburgh-based parks, Spicuzza climbs the ranks from his post as assistant general manager, a position covered by CBS News Pittsburgh.
Trial to be held after wild brawl between undercover cops and Pagan Motorcycle Club
A wild bar brawl in Pittsburgh between undercover cops and members of the Pagans Motorcycle Club in 2018 will finally be reviewed in court now that a civil suit brought by the bikers has been approved by a federal judge. The Pagans are accusing the police of excessive force, false...
Two Taken To Hospital Following I-79 Crash
Traffic was delayed for a while this morning following a crash on I-79. This happened around 8:15 a.m. in the northbound lane, near mile marker 93—which is in between the Zelienople and Portersville exits. Dispatchers say a box truck rolled over and went down a hillside. At least one...
Strong to severe storms are possible for the Pittsburgh area Tuesday
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - Highs today are in the low 90s and feeling in the mid to upper 90s with extreme humidity. Today is another KDKA First Alert Weather Day where scattered strong to severe storms are possible from noon through late evening. We are under a slight risk for severe weather (2 out of 5). The biggest threats are damaging winds, hail and even one or two tornados. On Wednesday, we will finally get a break from the heat with highs in the low to mid-80s with scattered showers and storms through the afternoon.Thursday's humidity will be lower than what we've had with highs in the low 80s and plenty of sunshine. That weather will last through the weekend with highs in the mid-80s.9a: 81 Mostly SunnyNoon: 88 Scattered T-Storms3p: 88 Isolated Storm6p: 86 Isolated StormTuesday: Scattered StormsHigh: 94Wednesday: Scattered StormsHigh: 83Thursday: Partly CloudyHigh: 80Friday: Mostly SunnyHigh: 80Saturday: Partly CloudyHigh: 85
Italian Festival Organizer Says Event Will Not Happen
Organizers of a downtown Butler event are responding to issues raised by City officials by canceling the event. Last week, Mayor Bob Dandoy addressed Council about discussions he had with organizers for the Italian Festival scheduled for August 23rd, 24th, and 25th. The main issue was allowing set-up on Thursday which removes parking and negatively impacts businesses on Main Street.
Erie Zoo Unveils New River Otter Exhibit
The River Otters at the Erie Zoo have a new home to splash and play around in. Zoo officials and members cut the ribbon at a special ceremony on Tuesday. As Roo Kojancie, the President and CEO of the Erie Zoo explained, "The otter exhibit has always been one of our most popular exhibits, everyone loves the otters, they are fun, they are engaging, energetic and playful."
A history of political violence in the U.S., from Hamilton to Harvey Milk to Gabby Giffords
The attack on Donald Trump at his rally in Butler, Pa., Saturday, led to condemnations of political violence from all across the spectrum. But if anyone’s shocked that the attack happened, well, there’s actually a long history of such violence in the U.S., with duels between rivals, fights in Congress, and assassinations or attempted assassinations of presidents, other politicians, and civil rights leaders — including, from our own community, Harvey Milk.
Second fire consumes a vacant mobile home at Cherry Lane Estates
SOMERSET — A second fire has destroyed yet another vacant mobile home at Cherry Lane Estates Saturday. The first fire occurred just shy of eight weeks ago. No one was hurt in either fire. However, one tenant was displaced from his home because the first fire spread to his trailer.
VIDEO: Storms hit St. Marys, knocking out power for hours
ST. MARYS, Pa. (WTAJ) — Summer storms hit part of St. Marys, causing thousands to lose power on Monday. WTAJ Videographer Nick Thompson captured photos and videos of the damage, including in the areas of Chruch Street, Theresia Street and Brusselles Street. Penn Power says just 1.27% of Elk County Residents are still without power. […]
Dance Moms star Christi Lukaisak arrested for DUI after ‘crashing her car into a tree’
DANCE Moms star Christi Lukasiak Arrested has been charged with a DUI, The U.S. Sun can confirm. Christi, the mom of original series member Chloe Lukasiak, was arrested in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania on June 27. The Lifetime star crashed her car into a tree, leaving a telephone pole hanging over the vehicle, according to a […]
Police announce traffic, parking restrictions this week during services for Corey Comperatore
Police have announced times and roads that will be affected over the next several days by the viewing and funeral services for Corey Comperatore, who was killed Saturday while attending Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump’s campaign rally in Butler County. Traffic restrictions begin Wednesday in Freeport, according to Chris...
Thunderstorms with pea-sized hail to hit Washington County Monday
A weather alert was issued by the National Weather Service on Monday at 6:57 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 7:30 p.m. for Washington County. The storms are anticipated to bring pea-sized hail (0.25 inches) and wind gusts of up to 40 mph. "At 6:56 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong...
Polis orders flags to be lowered for volunteer firefighter killed at Trump rally
Gov. Jared Polis ordered flags to be lowered to half-staff in honor of the Pennsylvania volunteer firefighter who was killed during an assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump.
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