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Class action lawsuit accuses Kennywood of withholding information on Steel Curtain closure
A Kennywood season ticket holder has filed a lawsuit against the company that owns the park, alleging they intentionally withheld knowledge that a flagship ride would be closed for the entirety of the 2024 season.
3 arrested after several months long investigation into drug trafficking crack cocaine and crystal-meth
Three people have been arrested after a several months long investigation into drug trafficking. The Brooke County Sheriff’s Office said that on April 18, the Hancock-Brooke-Weirton Drug and Violent Crimes Task Force, The Brooke County Sheriff’s Office and Weirton Police Department arrested Larry Reagan of Weirton WV, Ashley Guiler of Weirton WV ,and Kenneth Jett […]
Demonstrators move protest off Pitt campus to Schenley Plaza
A group that includes University of Pittsburgh students began Tuesday occupying the lawn outside of the Cathedral of Learning to demand the school divest itself from war-related investment in Israel. As the crowd grew throughout the day, the protest moved across the street to Schenley Plaza. The students announced their...
Bar/restaurant in city of Pittsburgh ordered closed
A restaurant/bar in the City of Pittsburgh has been ordered closed by the Allegheny County Health Department. Choices Lounge on the 2400 block of Webster Avenue in the middle Hill District was hit with seven total violations.
Police searching for second suspect in fatal shooting
AMBRIDGE, Pa. — Police are searching for 17-year-old Nyeheame Kirksey, who they say was the one who pulled the trigger in a shootingthat left 15-year-old Asaun Moreland dead back in July of last year. "Due to the continued investigation and the hard work of the Ambridge Police Department, they...
Rick’s Racing Roundup: Rain Cooperates to Launch Season at Area Tracks
Despite unfavorable weather most of the week, the rain stopped long enough on Friday for Lernerville Speedway to get their 2024 season underway. Despite the cooler temps, a good crowd filled the stands along with a full pit area for the first Fab 4 racing program of the season. The track was in great shape and fans were treated to some great racing all evening.
Judge orders mom of accused McKeesport cop killer to remove online video of shooting
A judge Monday ordered the mother of a man charged with killing a McKeesport police officer to remove video of the shooting and other material from an online fundraising page within 24 hours. The order, by Allegheny County Common Pleas Judge Bruce Beemer, followed a hearing to address prosecution fears...
Bee swarms are active around Pittsburgh, here's how to deal with them
This is the time of year when bees are active around the Pittsburgh area. Flowers are blooming and bees are looking for nectar and pollen. As the temperatures continue to get warmer, swarming behavior increases, per Penn State Extension.
Get to know the horses in the Allegheny County Police Department's Mounted Patrol Unit
SOUTH PARK, Pa. (KDKA) — Like every officer to serve in uniform, the eight horses serving in the Allegheny County Police Department's Mounted Patrol Unit all have a story and a little personality.Bobbie Bertalan, the community relations officer for the Allegheny County police, is also a member of the mounted unit. She says that the biggest personality trait these horses have is that they are all approachable and they help bridge the gap between officers and the community."Horses are such a great community relations tool," said Bertalan. "Where you might not want to approach a police officer if they are...
Live election results: 2024 Pennsylvania primaries for president, Congress and more
Pennsylvania voters went to the polls today to choose party nominees for the 2024 General Election. The White House, congressional seats, seats in the Pennsylvania House and Senate and state row offices are on the ballot. The post Live election results: 2024 Pennsylvania primaries for president, Congress and more 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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