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Crews still on scene at third Leishman Avenue house fire in 24 hours
Firefighters responded to three separate house fires along Leishman Avenue in Arnold and New Kensington within 24 hours. Crews still were on the scene of the most recent fire in the 1500 block, according to Westmoreland 911 dispatchers. The fire was reported around 9:45 p.m. Sunday. Initial reports indicated all occupants of the house escaped the house without injury.
Fatal Accident: Man Dies in Dirt Bike Collision with Vehicle
A tragic incident unfolds in Pittsburgh as a dirt bike collides with a vehicle, resulting in a fatality. The gripping video captures the aftermath of the accident that occurred on a seemingly ordinary Saturday afternoon.
State police ask for help finding missing 19-year-old
State police are asking for help locating a 19-year-old Franklin Township man who went missing on Friday, Sept. 29. Zhamare Wyche, 19, was last seen at his residence on Unionville Road in Franklin Township shortly before 3 p.m., according to a state police news release. Police said Wyche has multiple...
3 separate fires at nearby abandoned buildings in Westmoreland County
ARNOLD, Pa. — Officials are investigating three fires in less than 24 hours in neighboring Westmoreland County communities. The proximity and frequency of fires raises concerns that they may be suspicious. The latest one happened along Leishman Avenue in Arnold. Smoke and flames were spotted just after 1 a.m....
Burtner Festival brings attention to historic house in Harrison
Many people see the outside of the historic Burtner House in Harrison — built close to the Route 28 Expressway, for which it was nearly destroyed, and located on busy Burtner Road, but not many get to go inside. On a beautiful early fall Saturday — for one of...
Pennsylvania Town Named One of the Most Beloved Small Towns in America
Small towns are all the rage these days. With the busy lives that most people lead, filled with meetings and wall-to-wall people, many people are finding that they want to get away from it all. Hence, small towns are very popular, whether it’s when considering a move or vacation destination. Now, a new study is out about about the best small towns in America. According to the study, Pennsylvania has one of the best small towns in America. It will be interesting to see if any of the small towns in the study and up getting larger when people find out about them.
New Kensington woman ordered to stand trial, accused of DUI with 3 kids in car where drugs were found
A woman has been ordered to stand trial on charges that she was drunk when she drove from Greensburg to New Kensington with her three children in a car, where police found ecstasy pills and psychedelic mushrooms. Alicia Lagrant Woody, 25, of Haser Drive in New Kensington waived her right...
Major retailer opens another location in Pennsylvania
A popular retailer recently opened another location in Pennsylvania this week. Read on to learn more. On Friday, September 29, 2023, the popular retailer Burlington celebrated the grand opening of its newest Pennsylvania location in Pittsburgh, according to a store opening announcement posted on the company's website.
Pittsburgh police searching for missing 25-year-old man
Pittsburgh police are asking for your help in finding a missing man last seen Friday morning. Matthew Deer, 25, is described as 5 feet, 6 inches tall and 160 pounds, with a tattoo and ring on his left ring finger and medium-length dreads. Police say he may be wearing a black or orange hoodie and dark colored sweatpants.
1 dead, 1 rescued from Allegheny River after jumping incident
A man died after jumping into the Allegheny River early Saturday, and a second man who dove in after him was rescued, according to Pittsburgh police. First responders were called to the Ninth Street Bridge around 3:30 a.m. on Saturday for reports of witnesses who saw a man run from the Downtown side of the bridge, climb the railing and jump into the Allegheny.
Officer praised for rescuing woman in wheelchair
Police say Patrol Officer Don Barry responded to a wooded area in Harrison Hills Park on Wednesday evening after a 911 call stated a woman in a wheelchair was tapped along a trail with her teenage daughter and dog.
These pittsburgh, PA based Puppies are the latest up for adoption and in need of a good home
Interested in adding a furry friend to your family? Even if you're just keen on viewing some of the cute critters available for adoption nearby, there are ample pets waiting for their forever homes in animal shelters throughout and around pittsburgh.
South Side man jumps out 2nd-story window to flee SWAT arrest
Pittsburgh Police arrested a South Side man with outstanding warrants after he showed up at a family member’s home. Police were called to the 3200 block of Edwards Way just before 5:15 a.m. Saturday morning. Xuan Sayles, 19, of Pittsburgh’s South Side Flats neighborhood, was wanted on charges of...
Watch: 10-year-old boy steals construction equipment, wreaks havoc on neighborhood
MOUNT LEBANON, Pa. - A 10-year-old boy is accused of stealing a Bobcat construction vehicle and wreaking havoc as he drove it through a Pittsburgh neighborhood. According to KDKA, the child stole the equipment from a construction site in Mt. Lebanon around 7:30 p.m. Monday. Surveillance video from Anna Jean Sunder shows the child plow through a fence while driving the vehicle on the sidewalk.
Smoky fire damages abandoned building in Arnold, tentatively considered 'suspicious'
A fire ripped through an abandoned two-story building in Arnold on Saturday morning with such power that neighbors described windows being blown out by the flames. “It was so hot that the windows broke open,” said Ed Taylor, 63, who lives across the street from the structure on Fourth Avenue.
Investigation Underway by Pennsylvania State Police into Homicide in Pittsburgh Area
Dive into the latest updates on a chilling homicide investigation in Lawrence County, Pittsburgh, as brought to you by KDKA's Ross Guidotti. Uncover the details as state police work tirelessly to solve this unsettling case.