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Pa. inmate serving life wins compassionate release order hours after being put on life support
An ailing prison inmate serving a life sentence in Pennsylvania for killing a man during a 1975 robbery won a compassionate release order from a judge Monday, although the order came hours after he was put on life support. Ezra Bozeman, 68, won the release order from an Allegheny County...
Shake Shack opens Pittsburgh location, 2 more in the works
Emily Spooner turned 24 on Monday. To celebrate her birthday, she headed to Shake Shack’s official opening day in Pittsburgh’s Strip District. The New York-based popular chain is known for its burgers, crinkle-cut fries and desserts including custards and milkshakes. Pittsburgh’s new location will also serve beer and wine.
Why all the tornadoes? Pittsburgh National Weather Service meteorologists explain
PITTSBURGH — The number of tornadoes in the Pittsburgh area this year has reached 14 — and it’s only May. That total tops the previous record of 11 May tornadoes set back in 1985. In fact, the total number of May tornadoes from 1995 through 2023 combined only adds up to 16. With the increasing amount, everyone may be wondering the same thing: Why are we seeing so many twisters?
Cash 5 ticket worth nearly $470k sold in Pittsburgh area
A Pennsylvania Lottery Cash 5 ticket worth close to half a million dollars hit over the weekend in the Pittsburgh area. The ticket matching all five balls drawn, 9,27,35,37,38 was sold at the Coen Market on Duss Avenue in Ambridge.
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.
Police: Woman cited for assault at treatment center
Allenwood, Pa. — A 40-year-old woman was cited for allegedly pushing and shoving another woman at a treatment facility in Union County. Holly L. Streeter, of Homestead, was White Deer Run of Allenwood treatment center on May 12 when she got into a verbal altercation with a 48-year-old woman of Depew, N.Y. Trp. Matthew Lesher of state police at Milton says Streeter pushed and punched the female accuser in the head and face. Police cited Streeter with harassment through the office of District Judge Jeffrey Mensch in Mifflinburg. Docket Sheet
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.
Hot stretch of weather continues today for the Pittsburgh area
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- A hot stretch of weather is expected to continue today throughout the Pittsburgh area.Any Alert Days Ahead? Wednesday is a First Alert Weather Day. Thursday probably will be a First Alert Weather Day, tooAware: Sunrise happens at 6 a.m. today. Tomorrow starts our annual 51 day stretch with sunrises before 6 a.m. I have the next sunrise at or after 6 a.m. coming on July 10th.Wednesday is now a First Alert Weather Day due to severe weather being possible. Thankfully we are going to be making a switch to a more 'classic' severe weather set-up for Wednesday. This means...
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...
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...
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 […]
Police say New Kensington man restrained, assaulted woman in Springdale
Springdale police filed charges against a New Kensington man who, they say, broke into a woman’s apartment and assaulted her while he was still on probation for a previous incident against her. Zachery Darnell Hickman, 34, faces a felony burglary charge and misdemeanor charges of terroristic threats, unlawful restraint,...
Half-price transit rides for SNAP households made permanent
Allegheny County and Pittsburgh Regional Transit saw strong response to a free-or-half-fare pilot program. Now the discounts — but not the free rides — will be available long-term to households of modest means. The post Half-price transit rides for SNAP households made permanent appeared first on PublicSource. PublicSource is a nonprofit news organization serving the Pittsburgh region. Visit www.publicsource.org to read more.
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