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Fire breaks out at Ambridge home
AMBRIDGE, Pa. — Firefighters are battling flames at a house in Ambridge, Beaver County, early Friday evening. Sky 4, Pittsburgh's only news chopper, flew over the fire on Laughlin Street, just off Route 65 (Ohio River Boulevard). It was not immediately known if anyone was injured in the fire.
PSP: charges filed after human remains identified as missing Beaver Co. woman
BEAVER COUNTY, Pa. — Charges have been filed against two Beaver County individuals after human remains were identified as a woman who went missing in 2022, state police said. According to a press release, state police were requested by the Aliquippa Police Department April 18 just before noon to...
Pittsburgh looking at another day where temperatures will hit 80 degrees again
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - Yesterday temperatures surged to the 80s with Pittsburgh hitting 81 for the daily high. The warmth will continue today with another day of us hitting the 80s. I have Pittsburgh seeing a high of 84 today and 85 for the high tomorrow. I just looked back at the data and found that hitting our first 85-degree or warmer day of the year normally happens after May 1. WEATHER LINKS: Current Conditions | School Closings & Delays | Submit Your Weather PhotosIn the 150 years of keeping records at the airport, we have only seen 34 years where...
Flames engulf building in Sharpsburg
SHARPSBURG, PA. (KDKA) - Massive flames could be seen shooting from the roof of a building in Sharpsburg on Sunday.Emergency crews were called to Fifth and Main Street just after 7 p.m. Heavy black smoke billowing from the roof could be seen as a result of the blaze.Sources tell KDKA-TV that the building was vacant.
In no-suspense presidential primaries, Allegheny County map shows weaknesses for both Trump and Biden
Someone watches as the first dump of mail-in ballot results come in at the election night party for U.S. Rep. Summer Lee, D-Swissvale, on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at the Renaissance Pittsburgh Hotel in Downtown. (Photo by Stephanie Strasburg/PublicSource) Voters that showed up for low-turnout primaries Tuesday determined the course...
Ambridge police searching for second suspect in 2023 shooting death of Beaver County teen
AMBRIDGE, Pa. (KDKA) - Charges have been filed against a second suspect in the murder of a 15-year-old boy in Beaver County.Police tell KDKA-TV the teenager was shot execution-style last July.According to police, 15-year-old Asaun Moreland was shot on Church Street in Ambridge. It's been 10 months of heartbreak for the family and frustration for the police. One suspect is in custody, and another is still at large. Investigators say they want the second suspect in custody as soon as possible."Being an ex-combat veteran, I know what an ambush looks like, and that's exactly what happened to my 15-year-old nephew....
Rikiah Griffie Found Dead 18 Months After Disappearance
The remains found in an abandoned building in the 100 block of Fifith Avenue in Aliquippa on April 18 have been identified Rikiah Mahrquis Griffie, officials confirmed to Daily Voice. Ronda Duke dropped her sister Rikiah off at her boyfriend's house on Oct. 7, 2022, she was last heard from...
2 people arrested as protesters, police clash near University of Pittsburgh campus
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - After multiple days of no interactions with police, the protest currently occupying Schenley Park clashed with law enforcement, leading to at least two people being taken away in handcuffs.The protest near the University of Pittsburgh is calling for the institution to break ties with any company that supports the nation of Israel, as its conflict with Hamas continues overseas.Pro-Palestinian protesters had their arms locked for hours. An organizer told KDKA-TV they would not move unless Chancellor Gabel or members of the Board of Trustees came to negotiate.Among their demands is the University of Pittsburgh divest from Israel.Earlier,...
Police and TSA agents confiscate guns hidden inside briefcase and foil at Pittsburgh International Airport
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - An Ohio man was taken into custody on Friday at Pittsburgh International Airport after he was found to be in possession of multiple firearms. Just before 9 a.m., TSA agents notified Allegheny County Police that multiple firearms and ammo were found inside the Youngstown man's briefcase. The guns appeared to be concealed in the briefcase lined in roofing tape and sheet metal and were hidden inside another piece of checked luggage. Agents ultimately found three handguns, three boxes of ammo, and multiple magazines. All of those items were individually wrapped in foil inside the briefcase. The luggage belonged to 26-year-old Luis Cay and officers learned that Cay is currently on probation in Ohio and is not permitted to possess firearms. He is now facing multiple firearms violation charges. The FBI was contacted and county police seized the guns.
Sewickley Bridge reopens to traffic
PennDOT announced that the Sewickley Bridge reopened to traffic on Friday. The Sewickley Bridge closed to traffic on April 19 to allow crews to conduct expansion dam repair work, according to a press release. The work has been completed and the bridge has reopened to traffic, three days ahead of schedule. Drivers can check road conditions on the 511 PA website.
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