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'We've seen homeowners that are in real desperation:' 4 The Record examines landslides in Pittsburgh
PITTSBURGH — 4 The Record examined the impact of landslides in the Pittsburgh area on Sunday morning. Zakary Littlefield, who owns a home in the city’s South Side Slopes neighborhood, told our Kristen Powers that a road near his home has been crumbling. “This one-lane road actually has...
New heart disease calculator finds millions may not need statins
PITTSBURGH – Are statins the right drug for everyone trying to prevent heart disease? Researchers from the University of Pittsburgh say that a new risk scale for heart health could change the entire landscape of prescription drug use. In their study, researchers found that if national guidelines incorporate a...
Separate shootings in Pittsburgh area leaves 1 dead, 2 injured
UNIONTOWN, Pa. (KDKA) — Police are investigating two separate shootings in Uniontown on Tuesday. The Uniontown Police Department said one man was shot and killed on a sidewalk in front of a home on Dunlap Street at around 2 p.m. on Tuesday. He was identified as 33-year-old Josh Stevens. Witnesses told Fayette County District Attorney Michael Aubele that Stevens threatened to stab the suspect before the shooting. Aubele told KDKA-TV's Jennifer Borasso that there was some disagreement before the shooting. Police said they are looking for the shooter, who they said fled the scene. "This wasn't a random act of violence," Aubele said....
Pittsburgh's warm-up continues with pleasant weather on Wednesday
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - While we won't be as cool as we have been the past couple of days, pleasant weather sticks around for another day with highs near 80 degrees today. The biggest concern today is some patchy morning fog for some places north of Pittsburgh. Fog could be around as late as around 8 a.m. Besides that skies will remain sunny today overall with some brief cloud cover possible during the morning hours. WEATHER LINKS: Current Conditions | School Closings & Delays | Submit Your Weather PhotosMorning lows are in the mid to low 50s.The warm-up continues on Thursday with highs...
11 Investigates Exclusive: Potential landing spots for homeless shelter residents
11 Investigates has learned that the Allegheny County Department of Human Services along with the Mayor’s Office are looking at a number of potential sites across Allegheny County.
Man killed in overnight stabbing in Crawford-Roberts
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- A man is dead following an overnight stabbing in Pittsburgh's Crawford-Roberts neighborhood.Pittsburgh Police say officers were called to the Towne Place Apartments along Colwell Street around 12:30 a.m. for a disturbance.When officers arrived at the scene, they found a man in the hallway who had been stabbed in the chest. The man, who has not yet been identified, was pronounced dead at the scene by medics.Police say that a number of people were taken in for questioning, but no arrests have been made as of yet. Detectives from the Violent Crime Unit are handling the investigation into the stabbing.
Man wanted on kidnapping charges in western PA arrested in Berks County
DOUGLASSVILLE, Pa. - A man wanted on kidnapping and related charges in western Pennsylvania was apprehended in Berks County. Authorities say 36-year-old Justin Uber was taken into custody Tuesday in the 1300 block of E. Main Street, Douglassville. Uber was wanted on a felony warrant for kidnapping, strangulation and related...
A Pittsburgh Juneteenth question looms large?
What is the conflict over two 2024 Juneteenth celebrations being held in downtown Pittsburgh? (See, New Pittsburgh Courier June 5-11, “Downtown Pittsburgh will have not one, but two Juneteenth Celebrations,” “Controversy has divided the Black community”.) Compare: On the same days and same hours Kwanzaa celebrations...
Former IT worker accused of stealing nearly a million dollars from the Heinz Endowments
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - A new federal lawsuit accuses a former IT worker of stealing nearly a million dollars from one local charitable foundation. According to court documents, Charles Richardson allegedly slowly stole the money from the Heinz Endowments over the last eight years while he was responsible for the organization's technology operations. Richardson was hired in 2014 and between 2016 and 2023, he had the Heinz Endowments pay a computer company that he owned for services he never provided. In total, he took $960,000. Prosecutors also said he sold the foundation's servers with the payments going to his company. He is also accused of trying to cover up his alleged crimes by deleting emails and documents after learning her was under investigation. Richardson is facing charges of violation of the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act and others.
Police looking to identify man who displayed inappropriate conduct toward women in Shadyside
Pittsburgh police are looking for a man they say behaved inappropriately toward women in Shadyside. Police said on May 28, the man approached two women on Walnut Street within a 15-minute span and first told them he liked their backsides. He followed one of the women into a stairwell, ran behind her and lowered his face into her backside as she was walking up the stairs, police said. Anyone with information is asked to call (412) 422-6520 and ask for plainclothes detectives.
Man allegedly ran toward officers with multiple knives during Allegheny County SWAT incident
HARRISON TOWNSHIP, Pa. — A man armed with multiple knives ran toward officers during a standoff in Harrison Township Tuesday. Authorities were attempting to serve an involuntary commitment order at a home on Linden Street around 1:30 a.m. when they were confronted by a 47-year-old man. The man, who...
Unlicensed teen charged for hit-and-run crash that injured one in Lancaster Co.
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — A 16-year-old was charged Monday for his alleged role in a hit-and-run in East Hempfield Township. According to East Hempfield Township Police, the charges stem from a two-vehicle crash that happened on June 3 in the 700 block of Rohrerstown Road. Police said the...
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