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Several homes damaged in West Virginia after tornado moves through Pittsburgh area
FAIRHAVEN, W.Va (KDKA) -- Several homes were damaged overnight after a tornado moved through eastern Ohio, the West Virginia panhandle, and parts of the Pittsburgh area.In the area of Sheperds Valley Road in Fairhaven, West Virginia, at least three homes were damaged. "It blew my mother-in-law's trailer off the blocks, it blew this one off the blocks, destroyed that one down there, it's completely gone," said William Hart. "It had to be a tornado."Significant damage was also found nearby along International Road where a house had part of its roof ripped off during the storm. People who live in the area spoke to KDKA and say that it sounded like a freight train as the storm moved through the area. Crews are out working in the area to try and clean up the damage. The National Weather Service said that that radar-confirmed tornado moved through Irondale, Ohio and Fairhaven, West Virginia around 1 a.m. as the storms traveled across the region.The National Weather Service says they expect at least one crew to be out surveying damage later today. WEATHER LINKS:Current Conditions | School Closings & Delays | Submit Your Weather Photos
From verbal abuse to physical assaults, Channel 11 digs into concern of violence against teachers
We surveyed teachers in eight different states to gauge their sense of safety in the classroom. See how Pittsburgh compares. The results are eye-opening - Thursday on Channel 11 News starting at 4 p.m.
How you can help out for this weekend's Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- In every neighborhood and in every town, there are families where the lack of food is an issue and this weekend you have a chance to help in a small way. At the Northside Common Ministries Food Bank, people are able to shop for free to get food to help feed themselves and their families -- and the food that helps stock the food bank comes by way of generosity. Postal carriers on Saturday will go door to door bringing your mail and collecting donations for the food bank. It makes the carriers' jobs a lot more challenging, but the smiles on the other end speak for themselves.If you'd like to donate, place a box or can of non-perishable food next to your mailbox and the carrier will do the rest!If it's raining, you're asking to put your donation in a plastic bag.This is a nationwide campaign, but donations will be distributed among local resources.
School bus company loses 2 contracts in Pa., impacting hundreds of workers
An Ohio school bus company has lost contracts with two school districts in Pennsylvania. First Student filed two WARN (Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification) notices with the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry informing the state it is closing its facilities at 1812 S. 12th St. in Allentown and 3740 State Route 136, Hempfield Township, Westmoreland County near Greensburg. The facilities will close on June 30 and 253 people will be laid off.
Westmoreland County home now uninhabitable after lightning strike causes fire
UNITY TOWNSHIP, Pa. (KDKA) - As Wednesday morning's storm rolled through Westmoreland County, a flash of lightning started a fire at a family's home. The Pleasant Unity fire chief told KDKA that flames broke out after lightning struck the chimney of a house in Unity Township. Thankfully, those inside heard it and escaped because they didn't have working smoke detectors.Rain was pouring down as flames erupted from a house on Lentz Road. Feet away, Susan Mough woke up to the weather. "I heard the storm, heard the thunder, the lightning, the hard rain, and then I heard a loud clap of...
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Bill poised to stop illicit use of dangerous animal tranquilizer to head to Gov. Shapiro’s desk
The “Zombie Drug” or “Tranq” are two nicknames for the powerful animal tranquilizer called Xylazine. While not made for human use, it’s often mixed with fentanyl, pressed into tiny pills and sold as a potentially deadly street drug. And until now, it was very difficult for law enforcement to target.
2024 Gene Kelly Award nominations for top high school musicals announced
PITTSBURGH — Nominations are out for this year's Gene Kelly Awards, a celebration of high school musicals and their incredible student performers. Among the shows being recognized is the Woodland Hills pilot production of "Wonderland," a grown-up version of "Alice in Wonderland." It scored multiple nominations, including Best Musical, Best Vocal Ensemble and Best Dance Ensemble.
PennDOT set to start roundabout-related work in Mt. Pleasant, Allegheny townships
PennDOT officials announced the following road work and related closures:. • A portion of Hecla Road between Aster Road and Mt. Pleasant Road will closed beginning May 13, as work crews complete the new Route 981 and Hecla Road approach to the roundabout. The work is part of the $55.2...
Amazon cuts ribbon on distribution warehouse in North Versailles
For McKeesport native and Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. Austin Davis, walking into Amazon’s 140,000-square-foot distribution center in North Versailles was a bit of a “full-circle” moment. “When I was growing up, we had the Eastland Mall here, which was a leader in its time,” Davis said. “It declined,...
Adorable photos show babies dressed up in floral outfits for first Mother's Day
Newborn babies at UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital wore homemade floral hats and special onesies to celebrate spring and Mother's Day. The newborn babies arrived just in time for Mother's Day. The babies wore colorful onesies and yellow floral hats that were handmade by UPMC Magee nurse Caitlin Pechin and other volunteers. The babies will be celebrating their first Mother's Day on Sunday. UPMC says the babies are "blooming" at Magee-Womens Hospital.
Crews fight house fire in North Braddock
Crews knocked down a house fire quickly in the 500 block of Seddon Avenue in North Braddock Wednesday morning. According to the fire chief, the fire was on the third floor of the home and they are not sure if the homeowner was there at the time of the fire. The Allegheny County Fire Marshal is on scene. This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.
Got a peeling license plate? AAA offers free replacement events in Pittsburgh area
PITTSBURGH — AAA is giving drivers in the Pittsburgh area a chance to replace their peeling license plates. Events will be held at the AAA branch offices at Robinson Town Centre (1760 Park Manor Blvd.) on May 15; Monroeville (2725 Mosside Blvd.) on May 29; Greensburg (5142 Route 30) on June 4; and Rochester (300 Adams St.) on June 5. Hours are 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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