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FBI and state police share tips for protecting yourself from skimmers and scammers
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- Pennsylvania is one of the top states in the country for scam complaints and money lost to them, according to the FBI and state police. They want people to be alerted of scams impacting the Pittsburgh region.Phones are becoming a more common way to pay, and according to state police, it may be a safer way than the card in your wallet. Skimmers are easily installed by scammers and can steal your money through swipes and chips. Technology has not found a way to steal your money through paying on your phone."They can download with blank cards,...
Firefighters battled chemical fire at Pennsylvania plant
UPDATE (1:43 PM) : Officials say a partial building has collapsed. According to 7News CBS news partner KDKA, there’s diesel fuel in the building along with other hazardous materials. Consol Energy released the following statement to KDKA: “We are aware of a structure fire that occurred this morning at OMNIS Bailey LLC’s building located in […]
Pittsburgh will get its own Walk of Fame
PITTSBURGH ― Move over Hollywood, Pittsburgh might soon get its own Walk of Fame. A new nonprofit, Pittsburgh Walk of Fame Inc., has formed to establish a walkway honoring people from southwestern Pennsylvania who have made notable contributions to American culture. "Envisioned as a must-see tourist attraction at a...
Woman accused in deadly Churchill crash turns herself in
CHURCHILL, Pa. (KDKA) - More than a year after a deadly crash in Churchill, a woman has turned herself in.Tiffany Reese surrendered to Allegheny County sheriff's deputies on Monday morning.Police say tests show Reese was driving under the influence and speeding in bad weather when she lost control of her vehicle and hit a pole, her SUV rolling over.Charmaine Sewell, a passenger in the SUV, was killed.Police also say Reese did not have a driver's license.She's now in the Allegheny County Jail.
Pittsburgh-area police officers, Special Olympics athletes kick off torch run at PNC Park
Pittsburgh-area law enforcement officers and athletes came together Tuesday morning for the 13th annual Special Olympics Pennsylvania Be A Fan Torch Run, which kicked off at PNC Park.
Spork Pit BBQ closing down, owner & developer looking to take their business out of Pittsburgh
After getting rejected for an ambitious redesign and then facing too many delays for a more basic renovation, Andy Tepper and partner Steve Zumoff are ready to take their plans for a new Spork Island Trading Co. away from the South Side and outside the city.
Marathon runner repeats win, proposes to girlfriend at the finish line
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO/Gray News) - A marathon runner decided to make his winning finish even more special by proposing to his girlfriend. Will Loevner, of Pittsburgh, was the winner of the 47th Cleveland Marathon, finishing with a time of 2 hours, 19 minutes and 44 seconds. His girlfriend Emma Patterson...
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 […]
Dauphin County woman who took Lyft to Pittsburgh to attack son’s adoptive family pleads guilty
PITTSBURGH — A Dauphin County woman who took a Lyft ride to suburban Pittsburgh last year and opened fire on her biological son’s adoptive family and their neighbors pleaded guilty to multiple charges on Monday. Kayla Menne, a 26-year-old Middletown resident, pleaded guilty to three counts each of...
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.
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Pittsburgh Public Schools moving 39 facilities to remote learning because of heat
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- Pittsburgh Public Schools students at nearly 40 facilities will be learning remotely because of the heat on Tuesday and Wednesday.Superintendent Wayne Walters activated the district's extreme heat protocol, which will transition to 39 facilities to remote instruction. The list of schools can be found on Pittsburgh Public Schools' website.Pittsburgh Public Schools switches these facilities to remote learning when the National Weather Service forecasts temperatures reaching at least 85 or when the heat index is projected to hit at least 90.Grab and Go Meals will still be available at several locations, which are also listed on the school's website.Pittsburgh Public Schools says the health and safety of students and staff is a "top priority" and exposure to excessive heat can cause heat-related illnesses. First Alert Meteorologist Kristin Emery is forecasting highs of 87 the next two days with a high of 77 on Thursday.
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...
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