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Indiana Co. woman wanted for abuse of a young child
25-year-old Paige Madison Susan Walker is wanted on felony counts of aggravated assault of a child less than six and endangering the welfare of a child, along with misdemeanor counts of simple assault and summary counts of harassment.
Tick season will be as bad as ever this summer
Veterinarian Dr. Mike Hutchinson with Animal General in Cranberry Township tells The Big K Morning Show that because we had a such a mild winter, may ticks survived and will be joined by a whole new population.
Man in serious condition after collision with train on South Side
A man is in critical donation after he was hit by a train on the South Side Friday afternoon. Pittsburgh Police say it happened around 12:40 p.m. on the train tracks at 9th Street behind Mercy Behavioral Health.
Two Men Killed in Two Overnight Shootings in McKeesport
Two men were killed in two overnight shootings in a span of two hours. The first shooting happened at 10:30 p.m. in the 2900 block of Palmgreen Avenue. The second shooting took place around 12:30 a.m. in Bedford Dwellings.
Keep the lights off for millions of migrating birds across PA
Residents in Pennsylvania and especially in the southwestern part of the state are asked to keep their lights out, if possible this weekend. The reason? Millions of birds are making there was through PA as they migrate for the spring.
Low-Interest Loans for Multiple Southeastern Pennsylvania Counties After Flooding
People and businesses with property damage from last month’s flooding will be able to get low-interest loans from the SBA. The program covers homeowners, renters, private non-profits, and businesses in multiple counties around Southeastern PA
Woman killed by large object in Oakland construction accident
Reports from the scene say a woman was killed Friday morning near a big constriction project in Oakland. The woman was hit in the head by a large cylinder in the construction area near the Petersen Event Center.
Hundreds of thousands descending on Pittsburgh for Marathon this weekend
The Pittsburgh Marathon is the largest sporting event of the year in the city between runners and spectators. Tory Schooley, CEO of P3R, Tells the Big K Morning Show there is a record number of participants this year, over 42,000 runners.
Drug suspect released by Judge Orenstein back in Allegheny County
A New York resident arrested last September after being caught with a large amount of suspected fentanyl and cocaine has been returned to Allegheny County after he failed to appear a bail modification hearing.
Bernie Sanders says young people are underestimating the Trump threat
College students have been camping out at their campuses to protest the ongoing war in Gaza, and the role our country has in it. While Sen. Bernie Sanders (D-Vt.) supports their cause, he’s also urging them not to lose sight of the big picture.
Name Punxsutawney Phil's baby boy and girl
The Punxsutawney Groundhog Club is asking for your help naming the two babies Phil and his partner Phyllis welcomed in late March. If you’re visiting Punxsutawney, PA from now through May 9, you’ll find name suggestions boxes around town.
Pittsburgh beer distributor robbed for second time in two months
Pittsburgh Police are investigating after a beer distributor in the city was robbed on Wednesday night. It happened on the 800 block of East Warrington Avenue in Allentown around 9 p.m. at Beer Bros.
'Killer Nurse' will spend rest of her life in prison after guilty plea
Former nurse Heather Presdee entered this morning guilty pleas to dozens of charges at the Butler County Courthouse. The serial killer pleaded guilty to three counts of first-degree murder and 19 counts of attempted homicide.
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