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Completely renovated Walmart reopens in Butler Friday
Nearly a dozen Walmart locations in the Pittsburgh area are being remodeled this year and one of them re-opens Friday. The Walmart Supercenter in Butler at 400 Butler Commons opens with a ribbon-cutting celebration at 9 a.m.
Editorial: Does quadriplegic inmate deserve compassionate release after 49 years?
Ezra Bozeman was convicted of second-degree murder in 1975. The jury came to that decision 10 months after the crime occurred, when Morris Weitz was shot and killed during a robbery at a dry cleaner’s shop in Pittsburgh’s Highland Park neighborhood. Bozeman was sentenced to life in prison....
From a music festival to a mac and cheese festival, it's going to be a busy weekend in the Pittsburgh area
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- We've made it to the weekend and if you're looking for something to do, we've got your back!It's a jam-packed weekend with tons of events you can check out.Millvale Music FestivalThe always popular Millvale Music Festival is back with more than 300 musical acts as well as visual and performance artists across nearly 30 stages.You can also check out some comedy shows, enjoy great food trucks, and head to a silent disco. It's all taking place today and tomorrow and is free.Pints in the ParkThe Hampton Community Center parking lot will play host to the first Pints in...
Western Pennsylvania impacted by increase in food insecurity
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- Food insecurity is a term that means a person or family is worried about how they'll pay for food. A new report released by Feeding America shows that the need is going up. Area food banks, as well as homeless shelters, are seeing these needs reflected. A resident, who wanted to be identified as "MJ," is someone who has had to take advantage of the help that is available. She's staying at the Salvation Army's Family Caring Center in Pittsburgh's East Liberty neighborhood. Reflecting on her initial need to ask for help for her and her daughter, she...
Behind the scenes: NWS forecasting tornadoes
MOON TOWNSHIP, Pa. — The severe weather season in western Pennsylvania is off to a very early and active start this year. Pittsburgh's Action Weather meteorologist Jill Szwed got a behind-the-scenes look at how the National Weather Service prepares severe weather forecasts and reacts to thunderstorms that develop. Lead...
Search of Vandergrift home results in 2 arrests, police say narcotics recovered
A pair of Vandergrift residents face several drug charges after borough police and Westmoreland County detectives raided their Delaware Avenue home early Thursday. Kaeona Booker, 26, and Eugene Iagnemma, 54, were taken into custody after law enforcement executed a search warrant and seized “several items related to drug activity,” according to the police report.
Pancake tacos lead the lineup of sweet eats at G&G Restaurant in Vandergrift
A random plastic taco holder in Pittsburgh’s Strip District served as inspiration for a quirky, tasty twist on traditional pancakes at G&G Restaurant in Vandergrift. “I just looked at it and thought that would be cool to stick a pancake into,” said G&G co-owner Chris Kakias, creator of a variety of tricked-out, over-the-top pancake tacos that are served only on weekends.
Laurels & lances: Superintendents and cyclones
Laurel: To the next step. First Hempfield Area School District got an architect for the high school renovation. Then it got a project manager. Then it got an owner’s representative. Then it asked for bids, which went way over budget. Then it threw the bids out and went back to the drawing board.
Pittsburgh police take 2 guns off the streets, make 2 arrests
Pittsburgh police have arrested two people and took two guns off the streets. Public Safety spokeswoman Cara Cruz said officers during a traffic stop Thursday determined the driver illegally had a gun. The vehicle was pulled over at the intersection of Arlington Avenue and Lillian Street. Dalaun Samuels, 25, of...
Opinion: Enough with the yinzer ragebait. Our city isn’t your theme park
It’s a dark time in Pittsburgh — for anyone listening to local sports talking heads and ragebait-peddlers, at least. If you’re to believe the likes of Colin Dunlap and Marty Griffin, the city has become one long bullet-riddled drag show featuring poop vandals and dangerous antiwar “thugs.” Much of this, they imply, is due to mayor Ed Gainey, who, like favorite local bogeyman Mike Tomlin, has allegedly screwed up the difficult task of building on past success (hmm, what else do they have in common?).
Man faces several charges following nude walks at local park
A Greensburg man faces several charges of indecent exposure and more, accused of walking around naked at an area park. 61-year-old Daniel Horrell is accused of walking around naked, wearing only shoes and a hat.
Political group offering $2.38 gasoline this coming Monday
A group called Americans for Prosperity is offering gas for $2.38 this coming Monday. The location of the discounted gas will be released 24 hours from the event, but will be at a gas station within the City of Pittsburgh.
After mistaken SWAT raid, Pittsburgh police make policy changes to protect homeowners
Two years ago, Pittsburgh SWAT destroyed a home in pursuit of a suspect, only to find out they had the wrong location. Wednesday on Channel 11 News at 5:30 p.m., we investigate the changes Pittsburgh police are making to protect homeowners.
Family: Missing Youngstown teen may be in western Pennsylvania
A Westmoreland County family is asking for help in finding their 15-year-old son. Police in Youngstown, Ohio, said on Wednesday that Christopher Gyke was last seen leaving a residential facility. A parent of Christopher’s told WTAE that he was last seen on Sunday and that he may be headed to Lower Burrell.
Pennsylvania Lottery Mega Millions player wins $3 million
ALLEGHENY COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) – A Pennsylvania Lottery Mega Millions player has won $3 million. The Pennsylvania Lottery says the winning ticket was drawn on Tuesday, May 14, matching all five white balls drawn but not the yellow Mega Ball. The ticket also had a Megaplier, which increased the...
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