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Law enforcement endorsements split between Bob Casey and Dave McCormick
In the battle over law enforcement endorsements, Pennsylvania’s U.S. Senate candidates have each picked up nods in recent months. Three-term Democratic incumbent Bob Casey received an endorsement from the Guardian Civic League – a group representing active and retired Black police officers – in Philadelphia Friday. Casey,...
Scammer to slammer: $2 million Central PA ringleader sentenced
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — The mastermind behind a $2 million bank fraud scheme in central Pennsylvania will spend up to five years in state prison, Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry announced Friday, Aug. 30. Tyreese Lewis, 23, who led an organized ring that targeted residents and financial institutions, pleaded guilty to charges of corrupt organizations, […]
Monster Truck Racing at Fayette County Fairgrounds
The Monster Trucks invaded Fayette County Fairgrounds in Dunbar, Pennsylvania, on July 31, 2024, featuring the skills competition, racing, and freestyle. The trucks that competed on the show were Spike, Avenger, Axe, Virginia Giant, and Brutus. Avengers Racing filmed this event. Subscribe to their YouTube Channel today.
Update: Prepare for strong thunderstorms in Allegheny and Westmoreland counties Friday evening
An updated weather alert was issued by the National Weather Service on Friday at 6:15 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 6:45 p.m. for Allegheny and Westmoreland counties. Residents may experience wind gusts of up to 50 mph. "At 6:15 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a cluster of strong thunderstorms over West...
Internship for young adults, high school seniors with disabilities offered at Ruby
MORGANTOWN, W.Va (WDTV) - Ruby Memorial Hospital welcomed its fifth class of Project SEARCH interns on Monday. Project SEARCH is an internship for high school seniors and young adults with mild to moderate disabilities. There are 11 interns from Marion, Monongalia, Preston and Taylor counties, officials said. The interns will...
Westmoreland County employees suspended amid investigation into alleged unauthorized raise
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- Two Westmoreland County employees have been suspended without pay as an investigation is underway into whether they gave themselves an unauthorized pay raise.Westmoreland County Purchasing Department Director Kristopher Cardiff and his assistant director Kristen Coyne were suspended on Aug. 15, the county said, over an extra half hour of pay every day last year that was allegedly never authorized.According to payroll records from the Westmoreland County Courthouse, Cardiff received $5,397.84 in overtime while Coyne received $3,619.36.Four other purchasing staffers who make up the rest of the department also received between $2,000 to $3,000 in overtime, according to...
Attack reported at Cathedral of Learning
At least two individuals were reportedly attacked at the Cathedral of Learning, according to Pittsburgh Scanner, which is not affiliated with the Pittsburgh Police Department, on X. Pittsburgh Scanner also reported that a suspect was detained following the incident, which occurred around 6 p.m. on Friday. The 911 dispatch line...
2 men arrested after multiple search warrants turn up drugs, guns in Aliquippa
Two men were arrested after several search warrants were executed throughout Aliquippa during August. Pennsylvania State Police in Beaver County said members of the Beaver County High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area task force, as well as DEA, Attorney General’s Office Narcotics Unit and District Attorney’s Office detectives, have been conducting various drug investigations throughout Aliquippa and Ambridge during the month. The investigations were a direct result of gang violence and homicides that have happened in Aliquippa, state police said. Investigators have focused on the violent incidents in the Valley Terrance and Main Street areas. >> Man shot at during argument outside apartment building in Aliquippa, police looking for suspect
North Braddock woman with history of violence arrested
26-year-old Cecilia Littlejohn had been a fugitive since February when a bench warrant was issued for a parole violation in a case in which she pleaded guilty to shooting someone in the chest with a pellet gun.
Legendary Pittsburgh radio host signs contract extension
Pittsburgh radio legend Mark Madden recently announced on social media that this may be his final week on 105.9 The X. However, his tune changed when it came time for Thursday’s edition of The Mark Madden Show. In a rather vague post on X Tuesday, Madden shared that this could be his final week on Read more... The post Mark Madden signs extension with 105.9 The X after hinting at retirement appeared first on Awful Announcing.
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