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Detours, reroutes, and construction - major roadway in Pittsburgh to close this weekend
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - Road construction season means another weekend of closures and detours. One of those projects kicks into shutdown mode Thursday night - access to Oakland from the Parkway East and the Boulevard of the Allies. It all gets rolling Thursday night with the closure of the ramp from the outbound Parkway East up onto Forbes Avenue. That will close at 9 p.m. Meanwhile, at the same time, the southbound lane of the Boulevard of the Allies and the ramp to Forbes Avenue will close. Both of those ramps will reopen in time for the morning rush hour on Friday but that...
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.
PSP Asking Public to Help Identify Wanted Woman
CRANBERRY TWP., VENANGO CO., Pa. (EYT) — Pennsylvania State Police troopers are asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect in two crimes that occurred in Cranberry Township, Venango County. An unknown female whose image was captured on security cameras is the suspect in an identity theft...
Former WPXI reporter Dee Thompson dies at 84
Retired WPXI reporter DeHaven “Dee” Thompson died May 9 at age 84. Thompson worked at Channel 11 from 1974 until his retirement in 2009. WPXI meteorologist Scott Harbaugh posted a tribute on Facebook, writing, “ ‘Dee’ was one of the kindest people you would ever want to meet. … Always a smile, a kind word, a quick wit, Mr. Thompson is [a] broadcast legend in Pittsburgh. My prayers are with his family at this time. What a wonderful human being.”
Find out which Pittsburgh radio stars are behind the new Yinzer Dogs food truck
An idea in the making since the Original Hot Dog Shop closed in Oakland in April 2020, the Yinzer Dogs food truck is up and rolling. It’s easily spotted by the bright yellow bridge design with an image of a hot dog tucked inside a bun with squiggly lines of yellow mustard.
Vehicle hits house during crash in New Kensington
NEW KENSINGTON, Pa. — A vehicle crashed into a house in New Kensington, Westmoreland County. The crash happened a little before 2 a.m. Thursday on North Street. The vehicle went through part of a yard, hit another vehicle, and then collided with the structure before catching on fire. Crews...
Update: Allegheny County under a flash flood warning Wednesday night
On Wednesday at 9:04 p.m. the National Weather Service issued an updated flash flood warning in effect until 10:30 p.m. for Allegheny County. "At 9:04 p.m., Doppler radar showed thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1.5 and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is already occurring," states the weather service. "Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas."
High school roundup for May 15, 2024: Top seeds tumble in WPIAL baseball, softball playoffs
Emma DeSimone doubled twice and drove in three runs as No. 10 Thomas Jefferson knocked off No. 2 North Hills, 6-4, in the WPIAL Class 5A softball playoffs Wednesday. Allie Chalovich had two RBIs and Morgan Alisesky and Zoe Krivan each went 2 for 3 for the Jaguars (11-7), who will meet No. 11 Latrobe in the semifinals. Emma Culver went 3 for 3 with a double and two RBIs for North Hills (14-5).
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...
Stuntpig parks food truck for permanent shop in Squirrel Hill
Stuntpig has announced it is trading in its food truck wheels for a more permanent location — a sandwich shop in Squirrel Hill. The announcement came this week on the food truck’s social media pages, eliciting many reactions from excited Pittsburghers. The shop will be located at the former Bull River Taco location, 1707 Murray Ave., near the intersection with Forbes.
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