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Multiple trailers caught fire overnight at Camping World RV Sales in Westmoreland County
ALLEGHENY TOWNSHIP, Pa. (KDKA) -- Explosions burst into flames at a Westmoreland County camper dealership Wednesday morning. Allegheny Township Police Chief Daniel Uncapher told KDKA that at least 18 campers were destroyed or damaged. No one was hurt. Now investigators are trying to figure out what caused it to start.Bright orange flames shot into the sky from the back lot of Camping World off Route 356. Rachel Ramsey and her husband woke up to loud explosions."It just looked like a huge bonfire," Ramsey said. "You just hear like pop, pop, pop."They got nervous and ran outside to see what was going...
PA Turnpike increasing lanes and safety patrol during Labor Day weekend
The Pennsylvania Turnpike is ramping up resources ahead of Labor Day weekend travel. The PA Turnpike commission is projecting an estimated 2.9 million motorists to travel the turnpike system starting Thursday, August 29th. In an effort to make the roadways more efficient, the turnpike will suspend construction projects starting Thursday at 3:00 p.m., as well […]
Mail ballots cause headaches for tracking vote totals
(The Center Square) — A proposal for election transparency has one state legislator going against the Department of State. At the center of the split: changes made to Pennsylvania’s elections stemming from the passage of Act 77 of 2019. Rep. Brad Roae, R-Meadville, introduced House Bill 2542 to require the Department to again update precinct counts online, allowing voters to see how the count is progressing. “The election returns portion...
Morning roundup: Fatal fire in North Braddock; police cars burned in McKeesport
Authorities are investigating after multiple vehicles were burned in a parking lot near the McKeesport police station early on Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024. WTAE. Here are the latest news items from this morning, Wednesday, Aug. 28:. Man’s body found after North Braddock fire. A man’s body was found after...
Public voices often ignored in states’ opioid settlement money decisions
The public, including people who have lost loved ones to the opioid crisis or are dealing with it daily, are routinely shut out of having a meaningful say in how opioid settlement money can be best used to address the damage.
Investigation underway after multiple McKeesport police vehicles catch fire
McKEESPORT, Pa. (KDKA) -- An investigation is underway in McKeesport after multiple police vehicles in a parking lot caught fire.Several SUVs in the parking lot were burnt out in the lot that's located along Lysle Boulevard and is used for police cars and other city vehicles. Four police vehicles in total were burnt out, sources tells KDKA. Dispatchers tell KDKA that the incident started just before 3:15 a.m. when police officers and firefighters were called to the scene.Investigators from the ATF and the Allegheny County Fire Marshal's Office were also on scene pictures and collecting evidence.It's unclear whether the vehicles were intentionally set on fire. Stay with KDKA-TV and KDKA.com for the latest on this developing story.
How volunteers are restoring Pennsylvania’s trails to withstand Climate Change
On a muggy August evening at Wizard’s Ranch preserve in York County, a lawyer, an insurance officer and a new grandma were among the trail-worker volunteers surrounded by thorny locust trees and invasive plants. Two years ago, the group was here bushwacking, following deer paths and the sound of...
Accident during truck-pull leaves pit Jeep driver and 3 spectators badly hurt
Four people are recovering from serious injuries received during a Friday night vehicle accident at Wagler Motorsports Park in Greene County. The 7:15 p.m. incident, in which a Jeep rolled onto its side after striking three spectators, happened during the 28th Scheid Diesel Extravaganza truck pull and drag racing event. Two people from Tennessee,...
Poor air quality and bad smells consume parts of Pittsburgh area
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- Parts of Western Pennsylvania are experiencing poor air quality due to temperature inversions increasing ground-level ozone, and it's been stinky outside because of high hydrogen sulfide levels.Multiple things are happening in the air at once, and it's keeping people who care about air quality very busy this week. The Breathe Project and the Group Against Smog and Pollution are asking how can it be prevented in the future."We have different types of pollution happening simultaneously right now," said Matthew Mehalik, executive director of the Breathe Project.Over the past couple of days, the air quality hasn't been great,...
Allegheny Township woman loses part of leg in fence hole digging mishap
Aug. 27—A 42-year-old woman suffered a leg amputation in an accident that happened while digging holes for a fence Monday evening, Allegheny Township police Chief Dan Uncapher said. The incident in the 1300 block of Route 356 was reported shortly before 6 p.m. According to Uncapher, the woman and her husband, 43, were using an auger device attached to a tractor to dig holes for fence posts. ...
Zakye Barker looking like a potential breakout candidate for ECU's defense
Entering his third year with the Pirates, Zakye Barker is ready to take on new challenges and responsibilities that will solidify his role as a key leader on the team. Although Barker is a sophomore in the classroom due to an ACL injury that derailed his freshman season, his maturity and football intelligence are evident as he prepares for what could be a breakout season.
Pittsburgh has the possibility of severe weather on Wednesday - high winds, hail
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - Yesterday's high of 94° is tied for the hottest day of the year so far. We've hit 94° four times this year so far.Do we beat it today?WEATHER LINKS: Current Conditions | School Closings & Delays | Submit Your Weather PhotosPlease be prepared for severe weather today. The chance for severe weather is highest from 6 p.m. through 11 p.m. tonight. Right now it looks like most of your day is going to be dry and there are going to be a lot of folks that don't see a drop of rain throughout the entire day. Model data...
MLB fans left stunned by ‘worst strike call of year’ with Pirates broadcast crew in fits of laughter at umpire decision
MLB fans could not believe their eyes during the ninth inning of Monday night’s game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and Chicago Cubs. The Cubs poured on the runs Monday night, scoring a whopping 18, prompting the Pirates to substitute first baseman Rowdy Tellez to pitch in the last inning. With one out in the ninth […]
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