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County medical examiner's office at scene in Oakmont of search for vehicles in Allegheny River
Emergency responders from multiple departments took to the Allegheny River in Oakmont to locate an overturned vehicle found by a fisherman Sunday afternoon. Oakmont fire Chief Joe Flanick said crews were dispatched around 5:20 p.m. for a call regarding a car in the river. As part of the investigation, a...
Video Reveals Bullying Of Attempted Trump Assassin Thomas Matthew Crooks
A recently surfaced video sheds light on the high school experiences of Thomas Matthew Crooks, the 20 year-old man accused of attempting to assassinate former President Donald Trump last Saturday. The footage, which was recorded during Crooks’ time at Bethel Park High School, shows Crooks being subjected to harassment by...
12 charged in Pittsburgh ‘street gang’ case
PITTSBURGH, Pa. – Twelve people from the Pittsburgh area, who investigators say are part of a street gang, have been charged with narcotics and firearms charges. The indictment against the men was unsealed Friday. According to the indictment, the defendants were members and associates of the Zhoove. street gang...
Pittsburgh Tragedy: Young Motorcyclist Pronounced Dead on Route 51 Following Crash
A tragic event unfolded on Route 51 in Pittsburgh last night, when a young man on a motorcycle met his untimely end. According to a statement obtained by the Pittsburgh Public Safety Department, the incident occurred just after 8:30 p.m. between Woodruff Street and Crane Avenue. First responders arrived at...
Investigation underway into Carrick fire that sent resident and three firefighters to the hospital
PITTSBURGH — A resident and three firefighters were taken to the hospital after a fire broke out in an apartment building in Pittsburgh’s Carrick neighborhood. The fire was reported a little after 7 p.m. Sunday at a building on the 2500 block of Brownsville Road. The assistant fire...
From ‘relieved’ to ‘hopeless,’ readers wracked and apprehensive following Butler shooting
The attempt to assassinate former President Donald Trump at the Butler Farm Show grounds on Saturday brought anxiety about our civic and political polarization to a boil. PublicSource invited readers to share their reactions. “PublicSource is an independent nonprofit newsroom serving the Pittsburgh region. Sign up for our free newsletters.”
Morning Roundup: Woman pulled from overturned car on Banksville Road
Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Friday, July 19:. One person was rescued after being pinned inside an overturned vehicle in Pittsburgh’s Banksville neighborhood. Public safety said first responders were called to Banksville Road at the intersection of Carnahan Road just before 7:30 a.m....
Penn Hills police investigating VFW break-in
PENN HILLS, Pa. (KDKA) -- Penn Hills police are investigating after a local VFW was broken into earlier this week.According to the Penn-Plum VFW Post Commander Michael Lynch, the incident happened Sunday night into Monday morning, where thieves damaged four gaming machines and stole two safes from inside. The Penn-Plum VFW is located on Milltown Road.Lynch estimates they got away with around $12,000."I don't even know how you could even look yourself in the mirror after you do something like this," Penny Lewethe said, a member of the Penn-Plum VFW.Lewethe and other members at the VFW said they were angry...
Man Fatally Shot by Churchill Police Officer in Forest Hills Disturbance, Allegheny County Homicide Unit Investigating
A fatal shooting involving a Churchill police officer and a 48-year-old man occurred Thursday night in Forest Hills, resulting in the man's death. The incident first unfolded around 9:30 p.m. when officers from Churchill, Forest Hills, and Swissvale were called to the 200 block of Glasgow Road after a disturbance was reported, as per TribLIVE.
Pittsburgh EMS rescue dog trapped inside burning home
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- Pittsburgh Fire and EMS rescued a dog trapped inside a house fire.A caller reported seeing the dog from the home's front window on South Matilda Street on Friday. Paramedics arrived on the scene and were able to enter the house and quickly rescue the dog.The dog was unharmed and is back with its owner.
Pittsburgh Police Make Additional Arrests in Arlington Avenue Homicide Case
PITTSBURGH, PA – The Pittsburgh Police Violent Crime Unit (VCU) and Fugitive Apprehension Unit, in collaboration with the Allegheny County Police Department and the U.S. Marshals Western Pennsylvania Fugitive Task…
Pittsburgh Public Safety Seeks Help in Locating Missing Teen Aniyah Davis-Stackhouse Last Seen Near Market Square
Local authorities are appealing to the public for assistance in the search for a missing teenager, 13-year-old Aniyah Davis-Stackhouse, whose disappearance follows a family disagreement, as per the official report released by the Pittsburgh Public Safety Department. Aniyah was last recorded in the vicinity of the 3900 block of Perrysville Avenue. However, investigators now believe that she might have moved to the bustling Market Square area in Downtown Pittsburgh.
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