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'Cats are just going to find their way in': In two weeks, 11 cats found at Kennywood
WEST MIFFLIN, Pa. — Although the gates may close every night at Kennywood, there are some guests that are proving to be a little harder to escort out of the park. In the last two weeks, 11 cats have been rescued from the park, according to the founder of a local rescue organization called Rescue and Relax.
Attempted homicide suspect arrested after overnight search in Brackenridge
BRACKENRIDGE, Pa. (KDKA) -- A man wanted on attempted homicide charges out of Westmoreland County was arrested early Monday morning in Brackenridge.According to court paperwork, Tarentum Police say that 37-year-old Iven Miller was taken into custody after an overnight search outside of the Devil Dog Saloon along 6th Avenue. Police say that the incident started just before midnight on Sunday night after receiving a tip that a man inside the bar was wanted for homicide in New Kensington. Tarentum Police then contacted New Kensington Police to confirm the tip they received and learned that a Miller was wanted on multiple counts of attempted homicide in connection with an incident that took place in June of 2023. Officers from a number of nearby departments then responded and helped keep a perimeter around the bar, but Miller left the area in a vehicle belonging to another person. Officers ultimately found Miller in the weeds nearby. He was arrested and turned over to New Kensington Police.Court records show that Miller was arraigned before a judge on Monday morning. His bail was denied and he is scheduled to have a preliminary hearing early next month.
Pittsburgh man accused of punching officer after chase in Mercer County
A man was arrested Sunday morning after allegedly punching an officer in Mercer County. According to the report, a Pennsylvania State Trooper attempted a traffic stop on Interstate 79 South in Springfield Township when the car tried to escape. State police chased the 2016 Ford Fusion to the end of...
Heavy downpours and storms possible for Memorial Day holiday throughout Pittsburgh area
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- Heavy rain and storms could be possible today throughout the Pittsburgh area.ALERT: Today is a First Alert Weather Day. Heavy downpours leading to flooding, damaging winds and isolated tornado can't be ruled out.AWARE: Storms could be possible south of Pittsburgh in the afternoon. Right now, there is no severe weather outlook. These past three days and the setup look worse than what tomorrow is. Temperatures will be cooler Wednesday with showers.This morning the line of storms moving in from the west are breaking up but we still have pockets of heavy rain that could lead to flooding. This afternoon...
Fire crews believe bolt of lightning caused house fire in northern Allegheny County
PINE TOWNSHIP (KDKA) - Homeowners and first responders believe a house fire in Pine Township may have been started due to a bolt of lightning. Fire crews were called to the home on McFadden Drive around 4 p.m. on Saturday as the fire broke out. They said that the fire was contained to the second story of the home and only in two rooms. It's believed the fire started because of where the house is located. "Where this house is sitting it's on the highest part of the elevation here, and with the lightning strikes hitting we believe that since it was on the high part of the hill that's where it got struck," said Wexford Volunteer Fire Company Assistant Fire Chief Jacob Ballard. No injuries were reported in the fire as everyone was able to get out safely, but firefighters did rescue three cats from the home.
Memorial Day's link to Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall & Museum
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — To understand the history of Memorial Day, you must understand the grief experienced by hundreds of thousands of families in the wake of the Civil War, both nationally and locally."This region contributed almost 25,000 soldiers to the Civil War," said Michael Krause, curator and historian at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall and Museum in Pittsburgh. "It was 24,490 some odd soldiers just from Allegheny County. And of all those men to have served from here, there were about 4,000 casualties. Casualties being killed in battle, died of diseases, died of wounds or disappeared or were gone."Even before...
California woman sentenced to prison for harassing calls to Squirrel Hill synagogue official
Joel Goldstein received the first phone call laced with antisemitic slurs within weeks of a mass shooter murdering 11 Jewish congregants at Tree of Life-Or L’Simcha synagogue on Oct. 27, 2018 — the worst antisemitic attack on U.S. soil. The former executive director had left his post at...
2024 Gene Kelly Awards winners announced
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- The winners of the 2024 Gene Kelly Awards, honoring the Pittsburgh area's talented high school musical performers, were announced this weekend. The 33rd annual Pittsburgh CLO Gene Kelly Awards for Excellence in High School Musical Theater was held on Saturday with a sold-out crowd at the Benedum Center. The ceremony included live performances from nominees, and over $75,000 in scholarships were presented.The judges panel made their decisions after attending performances at 33 Allegheny County schools. The winners of this year's awards can below.Best scenic designBudget Level IBishop Canevin High SchoolALL SHOOK UP School EditionBudget Level IIAvonworth High SchoolINTO THE WOODSBudget...
This Week In Pittsburgh History: The Pittsburgh Agreement Is Signed
From 1526 to 1918, the Czech Republic and Slovakia were considered part of the Habsburg Monarchy, which eventually became Austria-Hungary. When World War I ended and Austria-Hungary was no more, Czechs and Slovaks were free to form their own democratic nation of Czechoslovakia — and they did so in Pittsburgh.
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