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Homicide Investigation: Baby Boy Found Dead In Western PA, Police Say
The West Mifflin Police were called to the report of the unresponsive baby in the 2600 block of Glenny Lane at 7:47 a.m. on March 27, the ACPD detailed in a release. "First responders arrived and the child was transported to an area hospital where he was pronounced deceased," the police said.
US Steel consent decree approved
A consent decree for U.S. Steel's Clairton Coke Works is one step away from being official. The Justice Department and EPA authorized the consent decree Tuesday, sending it on to a judge for final approval. "This is an exciting thing that we've settled this litigation," Patrick Dowd, acting director of...
South Park residents sound off on proposed housing development
SOUTH PARK (KDKA) — Planning commissioners received an earful from people trying to block a proposed housing development in South Park.Developers want to build 108 single-family homes, but it's where they want to build that has people pushing back. In a meeting that lasted more than three hours on Wednesday, residents sounded off. "This is not your typical undeveloped piece of land that we are discussing today," one resident said on Wednesday night. "This property is a hidden gem." South Park's Sleepy Hollow is known for 60 acres ideal for walking, hiking and bison. A new housing development is being proposed...
Candlelight vigil held in honor of family affected by Jeannette fire
JEANNETTE, Pa. — It's been one week since a house firetragically claimed the lives of five people in Jeannette. The community is still coming together to show their support. Wednesday night, a vigil was held by a special community the family was associated with and they say they will be there for the family for as long as they need.
Pittsburgh-area school district says it has recently welcomed nearly 200 immigrant students
CHARLEROI, Pa. (KDKA) -- School districts across the country and right in the Pittsburgh area are finding themselves on the front lines of the migrant crisis.Laurel Highlands, Ringgold and Charleroi districts have seen an influx of immigrant students. Charleroi alone has welcomed 172 students from numerous countries.The Charleroi School District has seen an overwhelming influx of immigrants that has created many challenges and is calling on the state to help. "It's a big challenge that we just couldn't have seen coming," said Amy Nelson, who offers student support. The children at Charleroi Elementary School don't speak English and often endured...
Prosecutors ask judge to revoke $500K bond for East Huntingdon man accused of shooting at troopers
Westmoreland County prosecutors asked a judge to revoke the $500,000 bond posted by an East Huntingdon man accused of shooting at state troopers in January. Meanwhile, the defense on Wednesday secured access to James R. Miller’s cellphone in an effort to see whether a Ring doorbell video exists of the incident.
Demolition of abandoned, dilapidated Pa. mall to begin today
It starts coming down today. The first phase of demolition for the Century III Mall in West Mifflin, Allegheny County, is scheduled to begin today, March 26, according to a story from KDKA. It’s not known what time demolition will begin, but it is expected to start at the parking...
1 person dead from motorcycle crash in Scottdale
A man is dead from a motorcycle crash in Fayette County Wednesday afternoon. County dispatch confirmed the fatal crash in the 100 block of Crossroads Road near the George's Trading Post car dealership in Scottdale. The crash happened around 3:40 p.m., according to county coroner Bob Baker. Baker's office identified...
John Chapman, man accused of kidnapping and killing Jaime Feden, set for April 22 trial
LAS VEGAS (KDKA) - The man accused of kidnapping and killing a Bethel Park woman in Nevada will head to trial next month. John Chapman, the accused killer, allegedly confessed to police that he drove his girlfriend Jaime Feden to Nevada claiming it was a vacation. RELATED STORIES: 'Just Dumped Off Like A Piece Of Trash': Man Says He Found Body Believed To Be Missing Bethel Park Woman Jaime Feden In Las Vegas DesertJaime Feden Previously Spoke With KDKA About Discrimination She FacedInvestigators Expect Homicide Charges To Be Filed Against John Chapman In Jaime Feden CaseJohn Chapman, Suspect In Jaime Feden's Murder, Formally...
Chestnut Ridge official facing charges gets bail reduced
Patrick Isgan is facing charges for a reported role he played as Chestnut Ridge's Middle School Vice Principal in not allegedly not reporting sexual assault incidents involving students. Isgan made a court appearance Wednesday looking to lower his bail. A judge's decision was made to reduce the bail amount from...
Pleasant Hills neighborhood fights proposed Verizon cell tower
PLEASANT HILLS, Pa. (KDKA) — Residents in Pleasant Hills are against a Verizon cell tower being built in their neighborhood.The company wants to build the 100-foot tower on Tel Star Drive. Resident Ashley Malley started a petition that has already collected 100 signatures."We did that due diligence of going door to door to see which people were against this because Verizon is pushing down our throats," she said. The petition was presented to the borough's planning commission on Tuesday during a meeting. The commission sided with residents and unanimously recommended that the borough council denies approval for the tower in May...
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