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Kiski Township erred in withholding details of police chief's severance, legal expert says
Jul. 5—The Kiski Township Board of Supervisors accepted Lee Bartolicius' resignation as police chief Wednesday night, but residents — and even some officials — still are in the dark about the circumstances of his departure, including severance pay. That made informed public comment at the meeting difficult, possibly spelling legal trouble for the township, according to Melissa Melewsky, media ...
Penn Hills’ new boys soccer coach Kevin Truman seeks to make impact beyond the pitch
Kevin Truman would like to win soccer games when he takes over as head coach of the Penn Hills boys soccer team this fall. However, Truman believes his job will go beyond what happens in the field. Truman, who is the senior pastor at McKeesport Alliance Church and has five...
Burglary Blunder as Man Charged with $20K Sneaker Heist Falls Through Roof During Getaway in Homestead
Homestead police made an arrest following a burglary at SmartStop Self Storage, after about $20,000 worth of sneakers were reported stolen from the facility located at 1235 NE 12th Ave; the suspect's attempt to flee the crime scene was unusual to say the least. According to WSVN, Tyvarius Tygwyan Straoudmattison was caught by police officers inside the unit after he had climbed through the roof and tried to make an escape across adjoining unit ceilings, which resulted in him falling through one of them.
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...
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.
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.
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...
Riverhounds Post Match: Bob Lilley and Robbie Mertz interviews plus Twitter/X reaction to heartbreaking loss
The Riverhounds SC found yet another way to break the hearts of Pittsburgh soccer fans, this time waiting until the very late moments of stoppage time to surrender a goal in a match they controlled throughout. PSN’s Griffin Floyd has the match recap from Highmark Stadium, where the fans went...
Defensive lapse in stoppage time haunts Riverhounds in 1-0 loss to Monterey Bay FC
Another day, another zero for the Pittsburgh Riverhounds’ offense. The Riverhounds (3-9-6) played to a scoreless draw for 90 minutes against Monterey Bay F.C. at Highmark Stadium on Saturday, pushing their ongoing scoring drought well north of 500 minutes: Pittsburgh’s last goal came on June 1. And with...
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