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Update: Tornado warning for Southwest Pa. Saturday evening
On Saturday at 6:28 p.m. an updated tornado warning was issued by the National Weather Service in effect until 6:45 p.m. for Allegheny, Washington and Westmoreland counties. "At 6:28 p.m., a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Jefferson Hills, or near Gastonville, moving east at 25 mph," states the weather service. "Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is likely."
Pittsburgh Mother of Three Crushed By Steel Cylinder That Weighed Nearly a Ton After It Broke Free from Construction Site; GoFundMe Raises Nearly $100,000
Pittsburgh city officials said a woman was killed by a steel cylinder that somehow broke away from a construction site, rolled down a hill, and […] Pittsburgh Mother of Three Crushed By Steel Cylinder That Weighed Nearly a Ton After It Broke Free from Construction Site; GoFundMe Raises Nearly $100,000
Hancock County first responders rally to feed community as tornado cleanup continues
HANCOCK COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) — It’s neighbors helping neighbors in Hancock County this weekend after a devastating tornado tore through several parts of the county. There is still plenty of hope even in the path of destruction in Hancock County, where several people were left with almost nothing after the first-ever recorded tornado touched down in the […]
Northern lights visible in Pittsburgh area
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The northern lights were on display in the Pittsburgh area on Friday. People throughout southwestern Pennsylvania got a look at the breathtaking views that come with the northern lights. Viewers from Allegheny, Washington, Armstrong, Beaver, Greene and Butler counties sent in photos of their incredible views. The light show started just after 10 p.m. on Friday, with green, purple, red and pink tints visible in the sky. It was a rare show for those who saw it on Friday. People in southwestern Pennsylvania saw the lights because of the largest geomagnetic storm in 21 years, making the aurora borealis visible on Friday. The clear skies also allowed onlookers to see the lights. Several coronal mass ejections (CMEs), sometimes called "solar flares," erupted in the Sun's upper atmosphere. This sends charged particles toward Earth. When these particles interact with our atmosphere, the northern lights occur.Radio transmissions and satellite navigation may have been disrupted during the event, CBS News reported.
Cat tossed from vehicle gets second chance thanks to good Samaritan
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Frankie's Friends animal rescue needs help after a good Samaritan brought in a cat who'd been thrown from a vehicle. Nelly is a sweet kitty with a grumpy face and a sad tale. Frankie's Friends in New Kensington was contacted by a woman who says she saw the Persian mix cat being thrown from a vehicle on a Route 28 ramp near the Comfort Inn in O'Hara Township.
'We know who killed her': The technology helping bring killers of Pittsburgh's cold cases to justice
PITTSBURGH — In April 1994, an East Liberty woman was strangled in her own home. Pittsburgh police say the motive appeared to be robbery. Florence Simon, 68, was a widow, a beloved sister, aunt, and friend. Not long after her brutal killing, the case went cold. Until now. Pittsburgh’s...
Crews contain leak from sunken boat in Ohio River
A boat sunk in the Ohio River near Pittsburgh’s Marshall-Shadeland neighborhood Friday. The boat sunk near the old site of SCI Pittsburgh, better known as Western Penitentiary, at around 12:30 p.m. Reports indicated the boat was leaking some type of oil or fuel. Fire crews both on land and on the water with the fire boat worked to contain the spill. Pittsburgh Public Safety officials confirmed the boat produced a small fuel leak. HazMat deployed a boom and materials to help contain it.
Tionesta Woman Accused of Stuffing Over $500 Worth of Stolen Items in Plastic Bags at Cranberry Walmart
CRANBERRY TWP., Pa. (EYT) — A Tionesta woman was charged for allegedly stealing over $500 worth of items from Walmart in Cranberry Township. According to court documents, Franklin-based State Police filed criminal charges against 28-year-old Destiny Nichole Altman, of Tionesta, in District Judge Patrick E. Lowrey’s office on April 24.
Man charged after Pittsburgh car meet up blocks traffic, takes over streets
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A man faces charges after a car meet-up took over streets and blocked an intersection in Downtown Pittsburgh the night before the Pittsburgh Marathon. The large car meet-up took over the busy intersection of Stanwix Street, Forbes Avenue and Liberty Avenue on May 4. Right away, police officers showed up, and now Jason Stotlemyer of Bridgeville faces felony charges. He's already facing charges in connection with a car meet that shut down the Fort Pitt Bridge in August. Police said he hit a Pennsylvania State Police cruiser. "They're obviously trying to show off," college student Michael Yates said....
High school scores, summaries and schedules for May 11,2024
Mt. Lebanon (16-4) vs. Butler (6-12), TBA; Hempfield (14-6) vs. Seneca Valley (10-8-1), TBA; Pine-Richland (16-4) vs. Central Catholic (10-10), TBA; North Allegheny (14-5) vs. Norwin (11-9), TBA. Class 5A. First round. Wednesday’s schedule. West Allegheny (15-3) bye; Shaler (15-5) vs. South Fayette (8-6) at Boyce Mayview Park, 7...
Will our weather worsen? What to do before, during and after the flood.
Photos via Canva. (Photo illustration by Natasha Vicens/PublicSource) With wet weather expected to continue setting records in and around Pittsburgh, it’s important to prepare, according to officials and experts. One of the wettest Aprils to date flooded much of Point State Park, rendered roads and bridges undrivable and left...
Pittsburgh man wanted for skipping court date and other charges arrested in Florida, returned to Allegheny County
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - A Verona man wanted for skipping his court date after he was released on nonmonetary bond for allegedly leading Pennsylvania State Police on a high-speed chase has been returned to Allegheny County. According to Allegheny County Sheriff Kevin M. Kraus announced that 37-year-old Hermas Craddock was returned to Allegheny County on Friday after he was taken into custody by the Polk County Sheriff's Office in Florida. RELATED STORIES: Reward offered for Pittsburgh-area man wanted after court no-showMan wanted for skipping court date and police chase taken into custody in FloridaDistrict Judge Xander Orenstein removed from hearing arraignments for "an indefinite...
145 people to be laid off at Pa. facility
A company that manufactures driverless vehicles is laying off approximately 145 employees at its Pittsburgh facility. Motional AD Inc. filed a WARN (Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification) notice informing the state of the layoffs at 4427 Lytle St. The company said in the WARN notice that employees were notified on...
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