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Milene Mazeroski, wife of Pirates legend Bill Mazeroski, dies
Milene Mazeroski, wife of legendary Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Bill Mazeroski, has died. Milene, 85, died early Sunday morning in Lansdale, Pa., according to the Pirates. Milene was born in Braddock. She was married to Bill, 87, for 64 years. They met while she worked in the Pirates front office...
PSP chase ends with stolen car arrest
DINGMAN TWP., PIKE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A woman was arrested after state police say she led them on a high-speed chase in a stolen car. On May 20 around 6:00 a.m. troopers said they were patrolling Interstate 84 in Pike County when they saw a car traveling at a high speed. State police say they […]
5 tornadoes formed on Friday, NWS says
Five tornadoes hit Western Pennsylvania and Ohio on Friday, meteorologists from the National Weather Service confirmed after sending teams out Saturday to investigate the damage. The fastest-blowing tornado touched down in Pittsburgh’s Highland Park neighborhood, while four other tornadoes hit , Elrama, Harrison City, the Allegheny County Airport in West...
Assault on unborn child charge dismissed as part of New Kensington man's plea deal
A New Kensington man pleaded guilty to the simple assault of his pregnant girlfriend last year and nearly a year later to ransacking the home of a former girlfriend in Monessen. Jamar Al Gee Jr., 22, was ordered to serve up to two years on probation after he pleaded guilty...
How is Pennsylvania addressing its teacher shortage?
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- There are simply not enough teachers to teach all the children, so what's the state doing to solve the problem? And will it work? The state of Pennsylvania doesn't have nearly as many teachers as it needs. More and more positions are available every day as teachers for a number of reasons walk away from a profession that was once highly respected. "In Allegheny County, we're seeing there are no subs. We're seeing teachers and support staff can barely get time off whenever they need it," said Annie Briscoe with PSEA.And that is just one of the many reasons...
Cinema in the Park: Free movies coming to Pittsburgh city parks in Summer 2024
PITTSBURGH — Grab your blanket or lawn chair and enjoy a free movie under the stars in Pittsburgh city parks this summer. Below is the schedule of movies announced for "Dollar Bank Cinema in the Park." For more information, go to the Special Events page on the city's website.
Detroit man pleads guilty in $14 million pandemic relief fraud scheme
(CBS DETROIT) - A Detroit man pleaded guilty in federal court to a fraud conspiracy in connection with a pandemic fraud scheme in Pennsylvania, officials announced. Between March 2020 and August 2021, Matthew Lloyd Parker, 37, allegedly conspired with other people to defraud lenders out of $14.5 million by submitting fake applications for COVID-19 relief loans."Parker, a licensed CPA from Detroit, recruited hundreds of small businesses in Pittsburgh and Detroit and falsified PPP loan applications in their names," officials said. Of the applications that were submitted, the Small Business Administration approved 226. U.S. Attorney Eric G. Olshan said this is the largest known Paycheck Protection Program scheme in the Western District of Pennsylvania. Parker is scheduled to be sentenced on Sept. 17. He faces a maximum sentence of 30 years in prison and/or a $1 million fine.
Woman injured in overnight shooting in Mt. Oliver Borough
MT. OLIVER BOROUGH, Pa. (KDKA) -- One woman was taken to the hospital overnight following a shooting in Mt. Oliver Borough.The shooting happened in the area of Transverse Avenue and Margaret Street around 1:30 a.m.Allegheny County Police say that one woman was shot. She was taken to the hospital and was treated and released.Anyone with information concerning this incident is asked to call the County Police Tip Line 1-833-ALL-TIPS. Callers can remain anonymous.
Significant drop noted in Pittsburgh police enforcement
(The Center Square) — On Dec. 4, 2023, police in Pittsburgh pulled over a man for vehicle and licensing violations. During the traffic stop, the suspect fled and hit two vehicles. The city issued a press release and the incident made the rounds among local news outlets. It’s the type of police enforcement that the department has cut back on significantly over the years. ...
When someone in jail needs surgery, it’s no simple operation
A few dozen times a year, someone held in the Allegheny County Jail gets surgery. Getting medical attention, staff approval, transportation and the needed procedure can be a painful process. The post When someone in jail needs surgery, it’s no simple operation appeared first on PublicSource. PublicSource is a nonprofit news organization serving the Pittsburgh region. Visit www.publicsource.org to read more.
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