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Washington County community installing new emergency siren
NORTH FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, Pa. (KDKA) -- After several tornadoes have impacted the Pittsburgh area this month, how can we keep our neighbors safe? One way to catch your attention is with an emergency siren.Loud? Yes. Effective? Hopefully.That's the idea behind the early warning systems in North Franklin Township, Washington County. There are three sirens in the township now, with a fourth on the way at the new municipal building."What's the price on one life? Seconds matter. We've found that out in the last week," North Franklin Township Commissioner and Emergency Management Coordinator Bob Sabot said.Sabot said they got the sirens back...
Coroner identifies woman killed in motorcycle crash on Highway 544 near Conway
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — The Horry County Coroner’s Office has identified a woman who was killed in a motorcycle crash on Highway 544 near Conway on Wednesday. Tara Posey, 52, of Belle Vernon, Pennsylvania, died in the crash, the coroner’s office said. The crash happened along Highway 544 near Tiffany Lane. The motorcycle was […]
High school roundup for May 16, 2024: Sydney Sekely sparks South Park into 3A semifinals
Sydney Sekely threw a two-hit shutout with 10 strikeouts to lead No. 3 South Park to a 4-0 win over No. 6 Central Valley in the WPIAL Class 3A softball quarterfinals Thursday. Grace Kempton doubled and homered and Kylie Mettrick singled, tripled and drove in a run for the Eagles (18-1), who will meet No. 2 Ligonier Valley in the semifinals. Abigale Stewart and Maddie Spirnak had hits for the Warriors (12-3).
In the '90s, Century III Mall had security guards on bike patrols
WEST MIFFLIN, Pa. — As demolition crews continue totear down Century III Mall, this WTAE archive report looks back to 30 years ago when a new concept debuted at what was then a thriving shopping mall. In the spring of 1994, security officers began making rounds on bicycles while...
Man accused of punching 84-year-old outside Sam's Club arrested
The Allegheny County Sheriff’s Office says Byars was also wanted by Monroeville Police after allegedly punching an 84-year-old man in the face in the parking lot of a Monroeville Sam’s Club on William Penn Highway.
Public input needed on use of U.S. Steel settlement funds
CLAIRTON, Pa. (KDKA) -- Mon Valley residents will get an opportunity to weigh in on how Allegheny County Economic Development uses the $2.25 million the agency is getting in a lawsuit settlement with U.S. Steel.It was Christmas Eve 2018 when a fire broke out at U.S. Steel's Clairton Coke Works, knocking out pollution controls."U.S. Steel chose to run the plant for 100 days after that without these legally required pollution controls, and in that time residents in the community faced serious health problems, many went to the hospital with asthma issues," said Zachary Barber, clean air advocate with PennEnvironment Research...
Political group offering $2.38 gasoline this coming Monday
A group called Americans for Prosperity is offering gas for $2.38 this coming Monday. The location of the discounted gas will be released 24 hours from the event, but will be at a gas station within the City of Pittsburgh.
Allegheny County Sheriff's office announces arrest of man wanted after 9 months on the run
NORTH VERSAILLES (KDKA) - Allegheny County Sheriff Kevin Kraus announced on Thursday morning that a man who had been on the run for nearly nine months has been taken into custody. According to the sheriff's office, 25-year-old Donte Robinson-Veranon has been on the run since August 2023 when he failed to appear in court for a probation violation connected to cases that involved theft and firearms violations. Detectives learned that he was located at an apartment in North Versailles. On Thursday, detectives went to the apartment and Robinson-Veranon attempted to flee out of the back window but ultimately failed, returning to the apartment. He was taken into custody without incident. A search of the apartment found a firearm inside a laundry basket inside of a child's room. When detectives checked the firearm, they learned it had been stolen. Robinson-Veranon was taken to the Allegheny County Jail and now along with the charges included in the bench warrant, he is now facing new charges of receiving stolen property and two more firearm violations.
One person injured in late-night McKeesport shooting
McKEESPORT, Pa. (KDKA) -- One person was taken to the hospital following a late-night shooting in McKeesport.The shooting happened along Scott Street just before midnight on Wednesday.Dispatchers tell KDKA that police and medics were called to the area just before midnight and that one person was taken to the hospital by medics.KDKA's overnight unit captured video of a car that appeared to be hit with bullets and had a window shot out as well.It's unclear what led up to the shooting or if police will be releasing any suspect descriptions.The condition of the person who was taken to the hospital is unknown at this time.
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