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1 man killed, 2 others injured in shooting, Pittsburgh police say
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- An active police investigation is underway in Pittsburgh.Just before 8 p.m. Saturday, Pittsburgh police and other emergency personnel were dispatched to the intersection of Fifth Avenue and Marion Street along the Crawford-Roberts and Bluff neighborhood border for a 10-round ShotSpotter alert.Three victims with gunshot wounds were found in the street. One man was transported to an area hospital in grave condition. He was pronounced deceased at the hospital, according to a report from Pittsburgh Public Safety.Another man and a woman were transported to a local hospital in critical condition with "significant injuries." Both victims were immediately taken into surgery, police added.One of the victims was identified as 68-year-old Lawrence Kelley Jr. of Pittsburgh. Witnesses told police that an altercation occurred on Fifth Avenue before a man shot the three victims. Witnesses said the suspect fled on foot, heading north on Vine Street toward Colwell Street.The investigation is ongoing.
Kipona festival returns to Harrisburg for 2024: photos
Harrisburg’s Kipona Festival kicked off at 11 a.m. on Aug. 31, bringing in large crowds and families for the annual three-day celebration. Attendees enjoyed plenty of food trucks, a multicultural celebration, live music, and more. The festival will run from now until Sept.2. More information can be found on...
Kent States punt turns into Golden Flashes TD against Pittsburgh
Punting was the flavor of the day as Pitt played Kent State. Desmond Reid took a punt back 78 yards for a touchdown for the Panthers. However, another Golden Flashes kick didn’t turn out as well for the Panthers. Josh Smith kicked the football on a fourth-and-17. Konata Mumphfield...
28th Annual German Heritage Festival Begins
People lined up as they waited for the gates to open for the 28th Annual German Heritage festival on Saturday morning. Melissa Lesniewski, the Co-Chair of the German Heritage Festival said, "I think what's so exciting is to see people coming back year after year. They bring their grandkids now, when it was just their kids and they stay all the time. They come dressed in their clothing, which is the fun part of our festival."
Protester who interrupted Trump rally to face charges, police say
A protester who interrupted former President Donald Trump's rally Friday in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, will face misdemeanor charges, local police confirmed to NBC News on Saturday. The man, whose identity has not yet been released, will face charges of disorderly conduct, resisting arrest and disrupting a meeting or procession, Police Sgt....
Unionized workers at Allegheny Valley Hospital vote to authorize a strike
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - Unionized nurses at Allegheny Valley Hospital voted overwhelmingly to authorize a strike, making it the second Allegheny Health Network hospital to announce a potential strike in two weeks. The nurses, represented by Service Employees International Union Healthcare PA, voted 99% in favor on Friday of authorizing a potential work stoppage. "Nobody wants to strike, but we are ready to stand up for our patients and our professions, if necessary," said Kristi Valasek, emergency department nurse at Allegheny Valley Hospital. "There's an urgent need to raise standards for patient care and staff retention across the southwestern Pennsylvania hospitals, and we're...
Grove City celebrates 30 years of operation by announcing new store openings
When it first opened in 1994, the grove city premium outlets became the first large scale outlet shopping center in the region, and a popular destination for local and visiting shoppers. 30 years later, the outlet mall is marking their milestone anniversary with a 'sale-a-bration' event., complete with a champagne...
Harrisburg wins city brawl in thrilling OT shootout
It was the game everybody was waiting to see for a long long time. Battle for the Burg, Battle for the city, you name it whatever you want, but today’s game started slow and turned into a battle for the ages. Like two heavyweight boxers, Harrisburg and Bishop McDevitt danced around and didn’t land many punches for the first 20 minutes of the game. But when they started throwing hard, the blows came fast and furious until, in the end, McDevitt just missed it’s last punch and the Cougars left Rocco Ortenzio Stadium with the City Game Trophy and a 35-33 overtime win.
Olivia Brenneman Places First, Eagles Finish Second Overall
WESTMORELAND, Pa. – The women's cross country team dominated at the Westmorland-WCC Wolfpack Invite Friday evening as three Eagles placed in the top ten and the team finished in second overall. Olivia Brenneman, a first year from York, Pa. crushed her first collegiate race by placing first with a...
Road closures announced in Hershey ahead of Green Day concert
DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. — Road closures have been announced due to an upcoming concert at Hershey Park Stadium. The Derry Township Police Department announced that due to the upcoming Green Day concert, the following roads will be closed on Monday, Sept. 2 from 2-8 p.m. and from 10:30 p.m. to midnight:
Penn State commit, Pa.’s top player Kevin Brown out indefinitely with injury
If Harrisburg wants to knock off Bishop McDevitt in Saturday’s rivalry matchup, it will have to do so without the state’s top-ranked player, Penn State commit Kevin Brown. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
USPS to hold job fairs in central Pennsylvania in early September
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — If you’re looking for a job, the United States Postal Service is holding job fairs in the Midstate beginning next week. They are hiring for multiple positions, including city carrier, city carrier assistant, rural carrier associate, and clerk. USPS personnel will be at the...
Pittsburgh Soul Food Festival returns for Labor Day weekend
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- Market Square and several blocks of the Boulevard of the Allies are full of soul food this Labor Day weekend. Officially named A Soulful Taste of the Burgh, the festival is all about soul food, which organizers say is a staple of the Black community. "So soul food is the traditional African American food that we were raised on based on our slavery. So that is wings and ribs and mac and cheese and greens and pineapples, stuff like that. A variety of different foods," explained B. Marshall, producer of Soulful Taste of the Burgh.Chicken wings are a classic example of good soul food. Frank Smith runs his food truck around Pittsburgh and says he has the best."All natural ingredients, that's why we have the best wings in the city. We don't say it, the people do," Smith said. There's also more beyond soul food. There's also Asian, Greek, Indian and even carnival food. Last year, according to VisitPittsburgh, the festival pumped over $1 million a day back into the economy.
Man charged after fiberoptic internet lines damaged in Preston County
A City of Kingwood police officer in training at the West Virginia State Police Academy has been charged after Preston County deputies say he fired multiple shots in Brandonville, damaging Prodigi's fiberoptic internet lines on Saturday.
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