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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...
'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...
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....
'It's happening here in Pittsburgh': Pennsylvania ranks 9th in new cases of human trafficking
PITTSBURGH — It is estimated there are more than 49 million people enslaved in the world and that human trafficking generates $150 billion in illegal profits every year, according to the International Labor Organization. In the most recent federal human trafficking report, Pennsylvania ranks ninth in the nation for...
West Virginia and Ohio could see severe weather including hail, damaging winds, and tornadoes
The National Weather Service out of Pittsburgh is issuing a warning of potential severe weather for parts of West Virginia and Ohio. Showers and thunderstorms will cross the region today with low pressure, according to the National Weather Service. “There remains a chance for a few strong to severe thunderstorms this afternoon and evening, which […]
Junior co-host of 2023 Free Care Fund Telethon celebrates being cancer free
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- Equal parts grit and grace.That's what 12-year-old Elizabeth Loughren of Oakmont exudes every day.We introduced you to her in December, as one of the junior co-hosts for last year's KDKA Free Care Fund Telethon for UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh.When we first met Elizabeth, she was two years into treatments for leukemia.She'd gone through chemo, radiation and a bone marrow transplant.But her long and difficult journey finally came to an end on March 28th when Elizabeth got to ring the bell at UPMC Children's, signaling she's now officially cancer free."I think most importantly we were excited that...
3 tornadoes hit Pa. early Wednesday; more possible Thursday: weather service
Three tornadoes hit western Pennsylvania early Wednesday morning during severe thunderstorms that crossed the region, including one near Pittsburgh International Airport. According to the National Weather Service in Moon Township, Allegheny County, the tornado that touched down in Findlay Township southwest of the airport was an EF-1 with maximum winds of 105 mph.
Pittsburgh mom celebrates Mother's Day and sobriety
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — As we prepare to celebrate Mother's Day on Sunday, a Pittsburgh mother shares her story of strength and perseverance to overcome addiction.Francine Wainwright was trapped in addiction for years until she decided to get clean 32 years ago for her son. Now, she helps others break the cycle of addiction every day."I was addicted before I even realized I was addicted," she said.Breaking free from the grip of addiction was no small feat for Wainwright. She said her substance use started recreationally and then her disease started escalating in 1986."The crack epidemic was prevalent in our communities...
Pesky rain sticks around the Pittsburgh area for another day
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - The rainy pattern sticks around for another day. Rain totals for today won't be very high, but persistent drizzle and showers will be around for the morning hours. WEATHER LINKS: Current Conditions | School Closings & Delays | Submit Your Weather PhotosRain chances turn more scattered for the afternoon. Rain totals for today will probably be close to a tenth of an inch. The rainy pattern is not good news for any active area landslides. For the year we are +6.92" when it comes to total precipitation. Most of the surplus has been since March 1 (+5.46"). The...
From DNA to fingerprints: Pittsburgh detectives say they've tripled success in identifying suspects
PITTSBURGH — Police have always relied on science to help them solve crimes and the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police just got some new forensic weapons. . How do police officers feel about all this new crime-solving tech'? They love it. It makes their job easier....
Multiple homes catch fire in Avalon
AVALON, Pa. (KDKA) -- Multiple homes caught fire early Friday morning in Avalon Borough. The fire broke out just after 5:00 this morning along McKinley Avenue.Multiple fire crews were called out to battle the flames that spread to multiple nearby homes."To see how big this was, it was certainly a shock," said Kace Nelson, a man who lives nearby. "I certainly hope nobody was in the house."Avalon Police Chief Tom Kokoski spoke with KDKA and said that one of his officers was injured while responding to the fire, but he's expected to be okay.Chief Kokoski said that crews are searching for the occupant of the home. The cause of the fire is under investigation by the Allegheny County Fire Marshal. Stay with KDKA-TV and KDKA.com for the latest on this developing story.
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