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WPXI Pittsburgh

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Man facing charges after drug task force searches his Westmoreland County home

A Westmoreland County man is facing charges after police served a drug task force search warrant at this home.

Westmoreland County, PA · 2d

KDKA News Radio

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New Kensington man sentenced in violent cell phone store robbery

Trey Bell sentenced to prison for violent New Kensington AT&T cell phone store robbery. Stole over $47,000 in devices at gunpoint.

New Kensington, PA · 20h

WPXI Pittsburgh

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Butler County woman, 85, hit by 2 vehicles while getting her mail

An 85-year-old Butler County woman was hit and killed Saturday as she was trying to get her mail along Whitestown Road, according to Butler Township police.

Butler County, PA · 18h

WPXI Pittsburgh

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Dog rescued after being abandoned along Westmoreland County road; charges pending

A dog named Baby is safe after being found abandoned along County Line Road in Avonmore. Local authorities have identified a suspect in the incident and charges are pending the outcome of an ongoing state police investigation.

Avonmore, PA · 1d

CBS Pittsburgh

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Mom charged after suspected marijuana found inside her child's school backpack

Kylie Williams, 30, faces child endangerment charges after marijuana was found inside her child's backpack at school.

Verona, PA · 2h

hoodline.com

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Butler Man, 45, Accused Of Racial Slurs, Baseball Bat Threat In Brown Avenue Fight

A 45-year-old Butler man is facing criminal charges after an argument on Brown Avenue turned into a chilling threat, with the man accused of yelling racial slurs and warning he would beat the other man with a baseball bat and dump his body in the river. John Kelly posted $10,000 bail after being charged with terroristic threats and disorderly conduct.

Butler, PA · 20h

USA TODAY Sports Media Group

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Five things about Pittsburgh before matchup vs. FSU

Florida State ended an emotional week after parting ways with head coach Mike Norvell by defeating the Boston College Eagles last Saturday. Now, they'll turn around just six days later and take on the Pittsburgh Panthers in their final road game of the season. Pittsburgh started the year 5-0 with a 2-0 record in the ACC, but they lost three straight games conference games before defeating the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets heading into their bye week. With a 3-3 record in the ACC, Pittsburgh has to win its three remaining games to have a shot at the conference title. FSU doesn't have a chance to play in the ACC championship game, but they do need two wins in their final three games to become bowl-eligible, which makes this game very critical. With that said, here are five things to know about Pittsburgh. Very good home team Pittsburgh has a record of 6-3. Almost all of their wins have been at home, as they've posted a 5-1 record on their field. They've gone 2-1 in the ACC at home, with their only loss being to the North Carolina Tar Heels, which ended their 5-0 start a month ago. Florida State just

Pittsburgh, PA · 1d

PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW

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Pittsburgh man held for court on attempted homicide, arson in connection to New Kensington fire

Jasmine Bell said the backpack, black with a colorful pattern, was left on the couch of her New Kensington home a week before the fire. It made its way to the floor when she cleaned, but it was still there when she went to bed around 3 a.m. on March 29, she testified on Tuesday at a preliminary hearing.

New Kensington, PA · 2d

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Suspect in Custody After Shooting Near Beech Mountain Lakes Entrance in Butler Twp

A shooting near the entrance to Beech Mountain Lakes in Butler Township on Tuesday night has left one person in custody as Pennsylvania State Police investigate what happened along Edge Rock Drive. Police have described the incident as isolated, telling residents there is no ongoing threat to the surrounding community.

Butler, PA · 20h

mahoningmatters.com

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Florida State vs Pitt Prediction: The Better Running Game Will Win

One three-game losing streak was enough for Florida State to sack head coach Mike Norvell, former Seminole quarterback and longtime Middle Tennessee coach Rick Stockstill took over in the interim and … Florida State 31, Boston College 24. That’s not like beating Miami – which Florida State almost did...

Tallahassee, FL · 2d

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Pittsburgh Police Arrest Suspect After Man Suffers Multiple Stab Wounds

A man suffered multiple stab wounds to his upper body Monday night on Pittsburgh’s North Side, and police took a suspect into custody a short time later, recovering a large butcher knife during the arrest. Police and medics responded around 9 p.m. to the area of East Ohio Street...

Pittsburgh, PA · 2d

KDKA News Radio

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Breeze Airways Jobs: Flights Begin soon at Arnold Palmer Regional

Breeze Airways launches new service from Arnold Palmer Regional Airport to Myrtle Beach and Orlando in 2027. Find $49 fares & job openings.

Arnold, PA · 1d

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New Kensington Fire Suspect Faces Arson Charges

Anthony Mohamed is accused of setting a New Kensington duplex fire that sent six people, including three juveniles, to the hospital. The Westmoreland County District Attorney’s Office listed charges including attempted homicide and arson. A preliminary hearing was postponed after Mohamed fired his public defender, according to TribLIVE.com. The...

New Kensington, PA · 1d

PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW

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South Greensburg woman pleads guilty to aiding suicide of former boyfriend

Mandie Reusch said she wanted to apologize for what she wrote to her former boyfriend just before he took his own life in 2021. Reusch, 38, of South Greensburg pleaded guilty Monday to a reduced charge of aiding suicide related to a series of what police described as demeaning and bullying messages. In those messages, she urged the father of her child to kill himself to enable her to receive child support payments.

Greensburg, PA · 2d

KDKA News Radio

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Waterfront space goes from 'Rock Bottom' to a 'Grand Buffet'

New restaurant Opal Grand Buffet launches in Waterfront Homestead. Experience Brazilian churrasco, sushi, and diverse global cuisine.

Homestead, PA · 18h

PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW

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Everyone’s family at Gino Bros. Pizza Bar in Sharpsburg

Ferdi Baylassin was 21 when he left his native Eskisehir, Turkey, with a dream of forging a new life in the United States. Twenty-six years later, Baylassin owns and operates three Gino Bros. Pizza Bar locations in Harmar, Sharpsburg and West View. The flagship eatery in Sharpsburg is set to...

Sharpsburg, PA · 2d

PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW

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Shaler couple married for 75 years ‘don’t know where the time went’

On a very cold Friday night in January 1948, Suan Barry and a girlfriend were waiting for a bus after going to a theater in Etna. A car pulled up. She knew the passenger, but not the driver, Jim Giel. They offered the girls a ride. At first, they said...

Etna, PA · 2d

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Police Identify Woman In Fatal Crash

Butler Township Police have identified the woman who died in a fatal crash Saturday night. The accident happened around 6:30 p.m. in the 500 block of Whitestown Road. Dispatchers said a vehicle hit a pedestrian. When officers arrived, they declared 85-year-old Marilyn Fazzino of Butler deceased at the scene. Police...

Butler, PA · 2d

WPXI Pittsburgh

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Westmoreland County mom uses social media to share journey with pregnancy loss

A Jeannette woman who welcomed her first child in June is using social media to spread awareness and support other women who have experienced pregnancy loss.

Westmoreland County, PA · 1d

CBS Pittsburgh

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Fans say goodbye to Donnie Iris at the last place he ever played

Family, friends and fans of Donnie Iris met to say one final goodbye at the place where he made his farewell as a performer.

Pittsburgh, PA · 2d