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Sheriff's deputies arrest woman accused of trying to pass drugs off to inmate at court hearing
PENN HILLS, Pa. (KDKA) -- Sheriff's deputies arrested a woman accused of trying to pass drugs off to an inmate at a court hearing.The Allegheny County Sheriff's Office says April Wright hid drug-soaked papers in a bathroom ceiling at the magistrate's office in Penn Hills earlier this week.Deputies found these papers while sweeping the bathroom. They say the sheets were soaked in synthetic marijuana.Wright told deputies she left them there, hoping to get them to her boyfriend before he went back to jail.
Saying farewell to Pittsburgh: '4 The Record' sits down with the Rabbi Ron Symons
PITTSBURGH — Rabbi Ron Symons, the founder of the Jewish Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh’s Center for Loving Kindness, is saying farewell to Pittsburgh as he heads to New York City after 18 years. In a recent edition of "4 The Record," host Shannon Perrine sat down with...
Man Fatally Shot in Attempt to Enter Carrick Residence, Pittsburgh Police Investigating
A fatal shooting in Pittsburgh's Carrick neighborhood on Saturday night has left one man dead. Officers responded to the intersection of Olivet and Antenor Avenue around 9:30 p.m., where they discovered a man who had sustained a gunshot wound to the shoulder. Despite being alert and capable of briefly communicating with first responders, the victim was transported to the hospital in critical condition, where he was later pronounced dead, as reported by TribLIVE.
Takeaways and Player Grades: Impotent Riverhounds’ woes exacerbated by defensive blunder in latest loss
If you thought the Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC season couldn’t get any worse, they found a way extend their dubious winless and goal-less scoring streaks in heartbreaking fashion. In a match that wasn’t expected to see a lot scoring chances, the Hounds shut down Monterey Bay FC, not even allowing...
A ‘Diamond and Pearl’ celebration for Rev. Brenda Gregg
Congregation throws elegant 75th birthday event for longtime pastor, community jewel. Reverend Dr. Brenda J. Gregg, pastor of Destiny of Faith Church, on the North Side, was celebrated on Sunday, June 9, in grand style; a banquet with the theme, “White Diamonds and Pearls,” by her congregation and the leaders of her church.
Man Charged with DUI and Child Endangerment After Crash in West Mifflin
A man is facing serious charges after allegedly driving under the influence and causing a collision in West Mifflin that involved several children, as reported by authorities. Clarence Newson allegedly ran a red light at the intersection of Lewis Run Road and Clairton Road, causing a crash with another vehicle that was executing a lawful turn, as detailed by CBS Pittsburgh.
When violence and trauma visit American places, a complex question follows: Demolish, or press on?
Parkland. Uvalde. Columbine. Sandy Hook. A supermarket in Buffalo. A church in South Carolina. A synagogue in Pittsburgh. When violence comes to a public place, as it does all too often in our era, a delicate question lingers afterward: What should be done with the buildings where blood was shed? This question has been answered differently over the years. In addition to intense emotion, other factors in the decision-making include whether a community can afford to rebuild, and whether the site might be a draw for people sympathetic to the crime that happened there. Ultimately, it's a community decision that turns out differently in different places.
Warm Sunday in Store for Pittsburgh With Temperatures Above Average, NWS Forecasts Dry Spell Until Monday
Pittsburgh, often recognized for its unpredictable weather patterns, is gearing up for a relatively stable climate today, according to the National Weather Service. The National Weather Service report has forecasted dry conditions to prevail until Monday, favored by high atmospheric pressure. However, early risers north of Pittsburgh might encounter some patches of fog, especially within river valleys, that could linger through mid-morning.
Pittsburgh has another sunny and warm day before temperatures climb this week
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - Today will be similar to yesterday with sunny skies and highs in the upper 80s. Humidity stays low today so tonight will be very comfortable. WEATHER LINKS: Current Conditions | School Closings & Delays | Submit Your Weather PhotosTomorrow we could hit 90 which would make it the 7th 90-degree day of the year so far if we don't hit it today. Areas east in the Laurel Highlands could have a few showers. Tuesday will be another hot, humid day with highs at or near 90. It'll feel in the mid-90s when you factor in the humidity. The chance for showers and storms arrives Tuesday and sticks around through the end of the week. It'll stay hot and humid through the end of the week with highs in the mid-80s. We could also see remnants of Beryl by the end of the week as it turns to the northeast as an area of low pressure. The heat isn't going anywhere - through mid-July we are still trending well above normal! Stay up to date with the KDKA Mobile App – which you can download here!
Penn-Trafford coaches pleased with offseason improvement at skill positions
Penn-Trafford football coach John Ruane gave his squad a break from summer workouts over the Fourth of July holiday. It was a deserved rest for a team that has worked hard to improve on its disappointing 2023 record of 5-6 overall, which included a WPIAL Class 5A playoff loss to Penn Hills.
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...
Anthrocon Parade in downtown Pittsburgh delights locals, out-of-towners
PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh's furry convention drew huge crowds to Downtown Saturday for the annual parade of the suited "sonas." The Anthrocon Parade went down Penn Avenue from the David L. Lawrence Convention Center, starting at 2 p.m. The attendance at Anthrocon had grown so much this year that, for the first time, organizers were unable to take a group photo.
Watch: Pirates manager ejected after call that shocked both teams' broadcasts
Pittsburgh Pirates manager Derek Shelton was ejected at a pivotal point in Saturday's 5-2 loss to the New York Mets when he took exception to a strike call that was so bad, that it left both teams' broadcasters utterly baffled.With the Pirates trailing by three runs, outfielder Jack Suwinski was called to pinch hit with the bases loaded and one out in the bottom of the seventh inning. That at-bat resulted in him striking out on a 3-2 pitch from Reed Garrett. But that decisive swing only came after home plate umpire John Tumpane made two extremely bad strike calls earlier...
Billy Price Band – “It Ain’t A Juke Joint Without the Blues”
Since Pittsburgh’s Billy Price Band is performing at People’s Natural Gas Park in Johnstown on Saturday (July 6) as part of Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield’s Free Summer Concert Series, our “Local Song of the Week” spotlights a live performance by Billy and his band from September, 2016 at Pittsburgh’s Club Cafe before a sold-out hometown audience. This song, “It Ain’t A Juke Joint Without the Blues,” can also be found on Billy’s 2017 album “Alive and Strange.” The song (and album) showcase the talents of Billy’s soulful vocals, backed by David Dodd on drums, Tom Valentine on bass, Steve Delach on guitar, Jim Britton on keyboards, Eric DeFade on tenor sax, Matt Ferraro on tenor and baritone sax, and Joe Herndon on trumpet.
Man charged in stabbing death of former roommate in Westmoreland County
NEW KENSINGTON, Pa. (KDKA) -- A man is dead, and another is behind bars in Westmoreland County following a stabbing at a home in New Kensington on Friday.The incident occurred on Freeport Road.When police arrived, they said they found 58-year-old David Risher stabbed to death inside the home. Risher was initially reported missing earlier in the day.Investigators named 40-year-old Nico Harris, a former roommate of Risher, as the suspect.Harris was arrested and now faces multiple charges.
Sunny and warm for Sunday
PITTSBURGH — Ample sunshine will continue for Sunday after some patchy river valley fog burns off tomorrow morning. We warm towards 90 on Sunday with us getting there on Monday and Tuesday. Rain looks to return late Tuesday with a cold front, making it an Impact Day. After Tuesday, there are questions of how much moisture from Beryl is able to make it here. Depending on the track of the remnants, we could see plentiful rainfall or nothing late week. For now, we will keep just clouds, but late next week could be soggy. We will dry out for sure next weekend.
Greg Brown praised for Paul Skenes strikeout call
Pittsburgh Pirates announcer Greg Brown had a feeling things were about to get wild at PNC Park Friday night. Pirates rookie phenom Paul Skenes was on the mound in front of a rare sell-out crowd in Pittsburgh. But with two outs in the seventh, the New York Mets had the potential tying run at the Read more... The post Pirates announcer Greg Brown lets Paul Skenes’ electricifying moment breathe appeared first on Awful Announcing.
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