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Fire crews believe bolt of lightning caused house fire in northern Allegheny County
PINE TOWNSHIP (KDKA) - Homeowners and first responders believe a house fire in Pine Township may have been started due to a bolt of lightning. Fire crews were called to the home on McFadden Drive around 4 p.m. on Saturday as the fire broke out. They said that the fire was contained to the second story of the home and only in two rooms. It's believed the fire started because of where the house is located. "Where this house is sitting it's on the highest part of the elevation here, and with the lightning strikes hitting we believe that since it was on the high part of the hill that's where it got struck," said Wexford Volunteer Fire Company Assistant Fire Chief Jacob Ballard. No injuries were reported in the fire as everyone was able to get out safely, but firefighters did rescue three cats from the home.
2024 Gene Kelly Awards winners announced
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- The winners of the 2024 Gene Kelly Awards, honoring the Pittsburgh area's talented high school musical performers, were announced this weekend. The 33rd annual Pittsburgh CLO Gene Kelly Awards for Excellence in High School Musical Theater was held on Saturday with a sold-out crowd at the Benedum Center. The ceremony included live performances from nominees, and over $75,000 in scholarships were presented.The judges panel made their decisions after attending performances at 33 Allegheny County schools. The winners of this year's awards can below.Best scenic designBudget Level IBishop Canevin High SchoolALL SHOOK UP School EditionBudget Level IIAvonworth High SchoolINTO THE WOODSBudget...
Black Keys canceling 2024 North American dates, including Pittsburgh
The Black Keys are canceling their North American tour so they can make some changes. That includes their stop here in Pittsburgh. That concert was planned for Oct. 10 at PPG Paints Arena. The rock band wrote on social media they "will be announcing a revised set of dates shortly"...
Rochester man drowns in Donegal Township pond
A Rochester man’s apparent drowning death Friday in Donegal Township is under investigation by state police and Westmoreland County Coroner Tim Carson. Carson said it appears that Glenn T. White, 58, was the victim of an accidental drowning when he jumped into a pond to retrieve an injured bird, went under the water and didn’t resurface.
New Cumberland residents come together for Memorial Day
HANCOCK COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) – The New Cumberland community came together this Memorial Day to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice. The day started with the annual memorial mile followed by a ceremony hosted by the VFW. After the ceremony, the community prepared for the parade, which traveled down Ridge Avenue and ended […]
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Scott Township FD accepting donations for Western Kentucky counties
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - In the wake of this weekend’s violent storms, Scott Township Fire and EMS wants to help. The fire department is accepting donations to take to places like Dawson Springs, Earlington and Eddyvile. They’re accepting items such as water, canned goods and even building materials.
National Cemetery of the Alleghenies pays tribute to fallen U.S. veterans
BRIDGEVILLE, Pa. (KDKA) -- Memorial Day is considered the unofficial start of the summer, but the true meaning of this weekend is the ultimate sacrifice so many have made for our country. The Nation Cemetery of the Alleghenies honored the fallen on Sunday morning.The almost 300 acres of hallowed ground in the South Hills are now the home of 26,500 people who are buried there."It's just a day that means so much to me. I was one of the fortunate ones," Wayne McGinnis of Bridgeville said.McGinnis served in Vietnam and volunteers at the cemetery. He said the few hours a...
Case Against Tionesta Woman Accused of Stuffing Over $500 Worth of Stolen Items in Plastic Bags at Cranberry Walmart Held for Court
VENANGO COUNTY, Pa. (EYT) — The case against a Tionesta woman accused of allegedly stealing over $500 worth of items from Walmart in Cranberry Township was held for court on Wednesday. According to court documents, the following criminal charge against 28-year-old Destiny Nichole Altman, of Tionesta, was held for...
In brief: Pedestrian safety on Beaver Street, summer reading and more in Sewickley area
Sewickley officials are working with Gateway Engineers to address pedestrian safety issues along Beaver Street. Council received reports of people being stuck by vehicles while in crosswalks at various intersections, including one of a woman who was struck in September and is still recovering. Council president Cynthia Mullins said they have “some good ideas and are getting good guidance” on how to address these issues. However, actual plans on how to improve the intersections have not yet been released.
Aliquippa football will stay 4A after winning lawsuit against PIAA
ALIQUIPPA, Pa. (KDKA) -- After a long, hard fight, a judge has finally ruled in a dispute affecting the future of Aliquippa High School football.Aliquippa won its lawsuit against the PIAA, preventing the school from being moved up to class 5A because of the state's competitive balance rule. The Quips will remain in 4A for football this upcoming season unless the PIAA appeals Common Pleas Judge James Ross' decision.Ross, who heard three days of testimony, made it clear his decision only affects this upcoming season. Aliquippa filed the lawsuit because the district thought it was unfair moving up to 5A,...
Evart motorcyclist killed after trying to avoid deer in the road
MECOSTA COUNTY — On Sunday evening just after 5, deputies from the Mecosta County Sheriff’s Office responded to a single-vehicle accident in Chippewa Township. Deputies said Dustin Hyden from Evart was traveling east on 20 Mile Road approaching 80th Avenue. He was riding a motorcycle and attempted to miss deer in the road way, causing him to go off the roadway and crash, deputies said. Mecosta County EMS performed life-saving measures before transporting Dustin to Corewell Health, officials said.
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