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5 people, including 7-month-old, killed in Pa. car crash: police
Five people, including an infant, were killed in a car crash in Fayette County on Tuesday. Fayette County Coroner Bob Baker identified the victims as: Harold Nibert, 55; Bradley Thivener, 47; Krystal May, 36; Amanda Dawson, 33; and her son, Kullen Dawson, 7 months, WTAE reported. All five were from...
Chestnut Ridge official facing charges for not reporting sexual assault gets bail reduced
BEDFORD COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — 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...
South Park Township residents concerned about buffalo preserve and new housing development
SOUTH PARK TOWNSHIP, Pa. — Some people who live in South Park said they want the South Park Buffalo Preserve and the area around it to stay peaceful, and that's why they are fighting against a proposal for a new housing development. There is a petition to stop the...
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...
Grande Jr. Pizza Express closing after six years
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- A popular pizza place in Washington County is closing its doors after six years in business. Grande Jr. Pizza Express has announced that their time has come to a close after what they called 'a tremendous six years' at the shop along Racetrack Road near the Meadows Casino.The shop says they'll keep pizza in stock for as long as they can ahead of their final day on Saturday, but as they run out of items this week, those items will be gone from the menu.The shop also thanked all of their supporters for the six years of business.Earlier this year, Grande Jr. Pizza Express was ranked #1 in the 2024 Best Pizza in Pittsburgh contest hosted by 100.7 Star and judged by a list of local panelists. The pizza provided during the contest was a Detroit-style pizza.
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...
Pittsburgh-area family-owned farm offers Easter egg hunt rain or shine
MCMURRAY, Pa. (KDKA) -- On Tuesday, despite the rainy weather, about a dozen kids showed up at Simmons Farm for arts and crafts, fun photos and of course, an Easter egg hunt.Scott Simmons runs the family-owned farm that has been around for over 40 years. He says that an Easter egg hunt in the lead up to the holiday is a great way to kick off their spring season."My wife has been planting plants here all spring to get the greenhouse going," said Simmons. "And we kind of look forward to having the kids come out. It sort of makes...
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...
Jaromir Jagr bobbleheads were stolen. A "special cargo recovery team" tracked them down
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) —Nearly two weeks after the Jaromir Jagr bobbleheads were stolen in California, they have been recovered, the Pittsburgh Penguins announced on Monday. In a news release, the team said the stolen bobblehead truckload was secured. The Penguins said they learned last week that a "special cargo recovery team negotiated the return" of the bobbleheads to a "secure warehouse in Ontario, California." The Penguins didn't release any more details about where the truck was found or how it was stolen. The truckload of bobbleheads arrived in Pittsburgh on Monday and is expected to be delivered to PPG Paints Arena within the next seven...
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