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Woman taken to hospital after being shot in West Oakland
PITTSBURGH - A woman was taken to the hospital after being shot in the buttocks in West Oakland. According to Pittsburgh Police, officers were called to the 2500 block of Wadsworth Street around 12:30 a.m. for a report of trespass/mischief call. The scene was cleared when officers learned that the suspect was gone from the area. Just after 1 a.m., a man called the police back to the same address after reporting he fired multiple rounds at another person, who came back to the residence. A short time later, a woman with a gunshot wound to the buttocks returned to her home on Ashlyn Street in Sheraden. EMS transported her to the hospital in stable condition.
Am I registered to vote in Pennsylvania? Making sure you're still registered ahead of the election
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - If you want to vote in this election, which is now 18 days away, you are facing a critical deadline. Monday is the deadline to register to vote and before then, you might want to check to see if you're registered. This is a contentious election and the last thing you want to do is find out when it's too late and you don't get to have a say in the outcome. For years, you've done your patriotic duty, stood in line, and voted to make your voice heard, but now, are you still on the election rolls? Some people...
Felony murder life sentence questioned in ‘landmark’ case
(The Center Square) – Advocates challenging the constitutionality of life sentences without parole for felony murder await a decision from the Pennsylvania Supreme Court in what could be a landmark case. Meanwhile, state legislators explore the merits of restorative justice programs. Derek Lee, now 36, was convicted in 2016 of second-degree murder for his involvement […]
15th Annual Stand Down Pittsburgh brining free services for veterans, families
PITTSBURGH — The 15th Annual Stand Down Pittsburgh event brought free services to veterans and their families on Saturday. Over 70 vendors were at the event to offer referrals and services to those who attended. Some of the services that were offered were haircuts, flu shots, legal assistance, veteran benefits/eligibility, education resources, counseling referrals and more. The Veterans Leadership Program is an organization that serves all those who have served. They assist in housing and career development to wellness and supportive services. Their passion is helping Veterans reach their fullest potential. Breakfast and lunch was served as well for those who stopped by the event.
Scirotto says he was prepared to step down if he couldn't officiate games
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Pittsburgh Police Chief Larry Scirottio said he was prepared to step down if he could not return to officiating college basketball games. On Thursday, Scirotto said he is returning to refereeing NCAA basketball games despite telling Mayor Ed Gainey when he took the job that he would no longer pursue the side job. "I have two passions in law enforcement and officiating that I love doing," Scirotto told KDKA-TV on Friday in a phone interview. "And they've always co-existed with each other. And I don't think it's fair for someone to arbitrarily make me decide between the two."In a joint statement...
The haunted legend behind a Millvale church's murals
MILLVALE, Pa. (KDKA) — St. Nicholas Croatian Catholic Church in Millvale is famous for not only being the first purposefully built Croatian Catholic church in the country, but it is also renowned for being the home to 25 nationally recognized murals, all painted in the 1930s and 40s by one famous artist, Maxo Vanka.While the murals are famous and each tell a story, it is the story of what allegedly happened to Maxo Vanka and his friend Father Albert Zagar while he was painting these murals that has gained some ghostly notoriety. "He painted at...
One-of-a-kind private school in the works for the city of Arnold
ARNOLD, Pa. (KDKA) -- An educator from South Carolina now living in the Alle-Kiski Valley is making it his life's mission to provide a one-of-a-kind education and change the city of Arnold.Matt DeHart, founder of the Teach from DeHart Foundation, is putting his heart into creating a school like no other.DeHart first laid eyes on the former school building on Fourth Avenue in Arnold about three years ago."Immediately had a very clear vision of what could be: a school that revitalizes a community," DeHart said."I fell in love with this community, my wife is from the area," he added.DeHart bought...
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