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Man charged with driving under the influence, endangering children in West Mifflin crash
WEST MIFFLIN (KDKA) - A man is being accused of driving drunk and crashing into a car with several children inside. According to police, Clarence Newson ran a red light at Lewis Run Road and Clairton Road in West Mifflin and slammed into another turning vehicle that had the right of way. They said they noticed signs of intoxication including observing glassy eyes, slurred speech, and a smell of alcohol. Witnesses told police they observed Newson exit his vehicle with two bottles of beer. They attempted to take him into custody but he resisted. Eventually, police were able to take him into custody and a search of his vehicle found marijuana. Newson had four kids with him in the car and they were all treated at the scene. The woman in the other car was also treated at the scene. Newson is now facing several charges including driving under the influence, resisting arrest, endangering the welfare of children, disorderly conduct, and several traffic charges.
No more invasive species planting along state highways
(The Center Square) – A new law now requires the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation to plant native species along state highways. Although the department began following the directive on its own, state Rep. Brett Miller said the “small, but mighty” bill makes the policy official and will “reach to every corner of Pennsylvania.” “We are all becoming more aware of the problems associated with non-native species and their negative impact on our ecosystem here in Pennsylvania,” he said on the House floor Wednesday. Burns said approximately 2,100 native plant species exist in Pennsylvania, including ferns, sedges, rushes, wildflowers, and vines. The new law defines non-native plants according to designation from the National Invasive Species Information Center. The center warns that invasive species threaten the extinction of native plants and animals and destroy the state’s biodiversity.
Central PA 4th Fest Celebrations
In State College and on the Penn State campus, it’s been a full day of activities for the Central PA 4th Fest. Thursday night, the stage was set for one of the state’s largest fireworks shows. Its that time when Beaver Stadium football parking lots become the staging...
ADHD patients in Pa. struggle to find medication and maintain normalcy amid ongoing shortage
This story first appeared in How We Care, a weekly newsletter by Spotlight PA featuring original reporting and perspectives on how we care for one another at all stages of life. Sign up for free here. Pittsburgh neurologist Wesley Kerr was diagnosed with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder at the age of 35. He’d recently moved with his wife and two young sons from California to take a fellowship at the University of Michigan, and work was stressful. ...
Pa. Democrats plan to introduce legislation to counter Supreme Court’s ruling on criminalizing homelessness
Democratic senators in Pennsylvania are drafting a bill to prevent the criminalization of homelessness in the state after the Supreme Court recently ruled that cities can enforce bans on homeless people sleeping outside in public places.
Man Charged with Criminal Homicide after McKeesport Shooting Leaves One Dead
A fatal shooting incident in McKeesport, Pennsylvania, has resulted in one man's death and the arrest of another. At approximately 2 p.m. on Friday, Allegheny County emergency services responded to a call and discovered a 39-year-old man, identified as David Gamble, with a fatal gunshot wound inside a Garbett Street residence. David Gamble was pronounced dead at the scene, as reported by CBS News Pittsburgh.
Penn-Trafford baseball receives Shining stars recognition
While the Penn-Trafford baseball team has been a strong program for more than a decade, the Warriors could never get over the hump in the WPIAL playoffs. That changed this spring, however, as PT captured gold for the first time in program history. The Warriors opened the season in March...
GOP turns the spotlight on Sen. Bob Casey's family ties in key Pennsylvania race
Bob Casey Jr. rode a wave of reform to the U.S. Senate in 2006, standing out with other Democrats who vowed to end a culture of scandal and self-dealing in Washington, D.C. A fixture of Pennsylvania politics whose late father had served as governor, Casey unveiled an ethics plan at the restaurant formerly owned by disgraced lobbyist Jack Abramoff. He later seethed over an ad in which his Republican opponent questioned his integrity.
Former WPXI sports anchor Jonas Chaney dies at 72
JONAS CHANEY (PHOTO BY BRIAN COOK SR.) In 2005, former WPXI-TV (Channel 11) sports and public affairs reporter Jonas Chaney won an Onyx Award for his acting role in the August Wilson play, “Fences.” Onyx Awards were given to those who excelled in African American theater, presented by the African American Council on the Arts.
Westmoreland Arts and Heritage Festival celebrates 50th anniversary this year
HEMPFIELD TOWNSHIP, Pa. (KDKA) — What started as a few booths back in 1974 at what was then Seton Hill College has now grown into hundreds of vendors spread out across Twin Lakes Park.If you are interested in enjoying handmade crafts, tasting delicious foods or listening to upbeat music from some great musicians, head to the Westmoreland Arts and Heritage Festival.Diane Shrader is the executive director of this event. She says that a festival this large doesn't happen without the continued support from the public and the festival's many merchants."We have many of our vendors that have been here close...
Battle of Homestead commemoration events planned for Saturday
Saturday marks 132 years since the Battle of Homestead — one of the most notorious attacks against workers in American history — and events to commemorate the anniversary are set. The Battle of Homestead Foundation will offer an in-person program that will link the buildup and aftermath of...
Pittsburgh woman arrested in Ohio after not returning 4 children to legal guardian
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - A Beaver Falls woman was taken into custody in Ohio for failing to return her children to their legal guardian. According to Allegheny County Sheriff Kevin Kraus, 33-year-old Ailah Jones is the biological mother of four children, ages 5 to 11 years old and those kids have been in the custody of a legal guardian for over a year. Also, the guardian has complete authority over custody and had arranged for Jones to visit with the children under the agreement she would return them at 4:30 p.m. on June 15. Jones ultimately did not return the children and hours...
Monterey Bay Earns Victory in Pittsburgh Behind Herrera’s Clean Sheet and Bouda’s Stoppage Time Winner
Monterey Bay Earns Victory in Pittsburgh Behind Herrera’s Clean Sheet and Bouda’s Stoppage Time Winner. PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania (Saturday, July 6, 2024) – Monterey Bay F.C. (7-8-4, 25 points) finished off a 1-0 smash and grab win over Riverhounds SC (3-9-6, 15 points) at Highmark Stadium in Pittsburgh on Saturday. Ousseni Bouda scored the game-winning goal in stoppage time in his first-ever start for the Crisp-and-Kelp, while goalkeeper Carlos Herrera earned a clean sheet and matched his career-high in saves with eight in his first start of the season to lift Monterey Bay to victory away from home.
Pittsburgh area to see more sunshine, warmer temperatures to end the weekend
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- The cold front has finally cleared our region, bringing lower humidity levels for the rest of tonight and tomorrow, with highs in the mid-80s today and upper-80s Sunday. Daily average High: 83° Low: 63°Sunrise: 5:56 a.m. Sunset: 8:54 p.m.FIRST ALERT: NoneAWARE: A hot start to next week, with highs around 90.Nighttime temperatures will dip into the mid-60s tonight. Heat returns Monday, with highs near 90. Tuesday will be another hot, humid day, with highs near 90 before a chance for a few showers and storms in the afternoon/evening. Scattered shower/storm chances each afternoon starting Wednesday, with temps in the mid to upper 80s. After that, there's more uncertainty as to the end of the week, with remnants of Tropical Storm Beryl possibly moving closer to us (we need the rain, with July running more than two inches below normal precip).WEATHER LINKS:Current Conditions | School Closings & Delays | Submit Your Weather Photos
Anthrocon Parade in downtown Pittsburgh delights locals, out-of-towners
PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh's furry convention drew huge crowds to Downtown Saturday for the annual parade of the suited "sonas." The Anthrocon Parade went down Penn Avenue from the David L. Lawrence Convention Center, starting at 2 p.m. The attendance at Anthrocon had grown so much this year that, for the first time, organizers were unable to take a group photo.
Sunny and warm for Sunday
PITTSBURGH — Ample sunshine will continue for Sunday after some patchy river valley fog burns off tomorrow morning. We warm towards 90 on Sunday with us getting there on Monday and Tuesday. Rain looks to return late Tuesday with a cold front, making it an Impact Day. After Tuesday, there are questions of how much moisture from Beryl is able to make it here. Depending on the track of the remnants, we could see plentiful rainfall or nothing late week. For now, we will keep just clouds, but late next week could be soggy. We will dry out for sure next weekend.
Billy Price Band – “It Ain’t A Juke Joint Without the Blues”
Since Pittsburgh’s Billy Price Band is performing at People’s Natural Gas Park in Johnstown on Saturday (July 6) as part of Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield’s Free Summer Concert Series, our “Local Song of the Week” spotlights a live performance by Billy and his band from September, 2016 at Pittsburgh’s Club Cafe before a sold-out hometown audience. This song, “It Ain’t A Juke Joint Without the Blues,” can also be found on Billy’s 2017 album “Alive and Strange.” The song (and album) showcase the talents of Billy’s soulful vocals, backed by David Dodd on drums, Tom Valentine on bass, Steve Delach on guitar, Jim Britton on keyboards, Eric DeFade on tenor sax, Matt Ferraro on tenor and baritone sax, and Joe Herndon on trumpet.
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