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WPXI Pittsburgh

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Westmoreland County pool house destroyed by early-morning fire

A fire destroyed a pool house in Westmoreland County Sunday.

Westmoreland County, PA · 12h

WPXI Pittsburgh

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Westmoreland County nursing home employee accused of stealing jewelry from residents

Ligonier Valley Police have filed criminal charges against a Rector woman accused of stealing jewelry from residents living at Bethlen Home during her employment at the facility.

Westmoreland County, PA · 17h

PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW

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‘Serial killer’ responsible for 2 cold case deaths in Washington County in 1970s, police say

A serial killer in Washington County was behind the cold case deaths of two women in the 1970s, Pennsylvania State Police announced this week. “(DNA testing) confirmed there was a serial killer in Washington County during this time frame,” Cpl. James Petrosky of the criminal investigation assessment unit said during a news conference Wednesday, TribLive news partner WTAE reported.

Washington County, PA · 2d
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WPXI Pittsburgh

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Investigation underway into death of local man who collapsed during traffic stop

Allegheny County police are investigating the death of a man who supposedly collapsed during a traffic stop in Glassport.

Glassport, PA · 7h

wpde.com

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Father suspected of throwing kids to their deaths from garage was 'depressed,' mother says

PENNSYLVANIA (TNND) — The father of two children found dead with him near a Pennsylvania parking garage had been “depressed” after being laid off, the children’s mother said. Caroline Lynch, 6, and her brother James Lynch, 8, were found Tuesday in the street near a five-story...

Mt Lebanon, PA · 2d

everafterinthewoods.com

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The Forgotten Pennsylvania Town That Used To Be A Massive Industrial Hub

America’s very first Carnegie library once made millworkers take a tunnel to a basement bathhouse before they could check out a book. Clean hands first, then the reading room. That rule tells you a lot about the town around it. This little borough in Pennsylvania still has a working steel mill, one Andrew Carnegie built in the 1870s.

Braddock, PA · 1d

gulfcoastnewsnow.com

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You've been 'Thunderstruck': High school senior's band performance goes viral

PITTSBURGH — A high school senior gained viral fame after a video of her playing "Thunderstruck" by AC/DC on mallet percussion in her marching band last year was reposted on social media last week, amassing millions of views. "He sent me the link, and it had, like, already 6...

Pittsburgh, PA · 1d

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DNA Match Leads to Arrest in 1985 Stabbing Death of Ohio Teen in Westmoreland County

A 41-year-old cold case out of Westmoreland County has an arrest attached to it: James Kruczek, 61, of West Mifflin, was taken into custody this week in connection with the 1985 stabbing death of 16-year-old Lottie Jo Gunn, an Ohio teenager whose body was found in North Huntingdon Township. Kruczek...

Westmoreland County, PA · 2d

WPXI Pittsburgh

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Person rescued after vehicle goes over hillside in Pittsburgh

Emergency crews rescued a person from a vehicle that went over a hillside in Pittsburgh.

Pittsburgh, PA · 5h

PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW

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Greensburg student helps build Mon-Fayette Expressway and finds a career path in the process

Camryn Watters poses with an excavator at the Pennsylvania Turnpike’s Mon-Fayette Expressway expansion. (Courtesy of Camryn Watters) When Greensburg native Camryn Watters started her summer internship with the Pennsylvania Turnpike, she wasn’t sure what differentiated it from PennDOT’s highways, aside from the E-ZPass she uses to pay tolls.

Greensburg, PA · 2d

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The Tiny Pennsylvania Bakery Making Donuts So Legendary Even Homer Simpson Would Approve Wholeheartedly

There’s a bakery in Greensburg, Pennsylvania that has been quietly winning hearts, one donut at a time, and the rest of the world is only just starting to catch on. Donut Chef Brick Oven Bakery is the kind of place that makes you feel like you’ve discovered something the universe has been keeping just for you.

Greensburg, PA · 1d

PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW

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Monessen City students to return to middle, high school this month

Monessen’s seventh through 12th grade students will return to their school building Nov. 16 after a monthslong mold remediation project. The district said in August that fungal growths were found in water-damaged building materials at the middle and high school — namely in three bathrooms, an office area and a concession room.

Monessen, PA · 2d

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Izzy Starck’s Transfer from Penn State to Pittsburgh

The Pennsylvania State University and University of Pittsburgh rivalry is one of the biggest rivalries in women’s collegiate volleyball. When Izzy Starck transferred to Pitt directly from Penn State, it shook the entire sport. This move immediately heightened tensions between fanbases. To prioritize her mental health, Izzy Starck decided...

Pittsburgh, PA · 1d

WPXI Pittsburgh

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Family holding out hope for missing Pittsburgh man: ‘We’re still here, we’re still fighting’

The family of a local man missing for months is holding out hope.

Pittsburgh, PA · 10h

WPXI Pittsburgh

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Man convicted after shooting of homeowner during burglary in Fayette County

A man was convicted of charges related to the shooting of a homeowner during a burglary in Fayette County.

Fayette County, PA · 2d

WPXI Pittsburgh

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Monongahela police officer caught on camera using homophobic slur

A family is upset after a video circulating in Monongahela appears to show an on-duty police officer using a homophobic slur while speaking to a group of teenagers.

Monongahela, PA · 5h

CBS Pittsburgh

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Trial to begin next week for man charged with McKeesport police officer's killing

Johnathan Morris​ is accused of shooting and killing Officer Sean Sluganski​ in 2023.

Mckeesport, PA · 2d

WPXI Pittsburgh

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Woman, man shot in North Braddock

Two people were shot in North Braddock on Friday.

Braddock, PA · 2d

PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW

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Pittsburgh police say man found shot in vehicle, but only after a 3-car accident; victim in critical condition

A man was hospitalized in critical condition after he was found with multiple gunshot wounds in Pittsburgh’s East End on Friday afternoon, Pittsburgh Police said. The man, whose identity was not revealed, had gunshot wounds of the lower torso and legs. Police said they were not aware of his...

Pittsburgh, PA · 2d

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Proposed blockbuster has the Penguins trading a superstar to the Wild : Evgeni Malkin

A mock trade making the rounds today sends Evgeni Malkin from the Penguins to the Wild. It is a fan-built idea, not a report. The idea lands while Malkin's future is already the loudest storyline in Pittsburgh. Evgeni Malkin's three-team trade list is something he is set to submit to the Penguins, and any talk of destinations now draws attention.

Pittsburgh, PA · 10h