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After mistaken SWAT raid, Pittsburgh police make policy changes to protect homeowners
Two years ago, Pittsburgh SWAT destroyed a home in pursuit of a suspect, only to find out they had the wrong location. Wednesday on Channel 11 News at 5:30 p.m., we investigate the changes Pittsburgh police are making to protect homeowners.
Editorial: Does quadriplegic inmate deserve compassionate release after 49 years?
Ezra Bozeman was convicted of second-degree murder in 1975. The jury came to that decision 10 months after the crime occurred, when Morris Weitz was shot and killed during a robbery at a dry cleaner’s shop in Pittsburgh’s Highland Park neighborhood. Bozeman was sentenced to life in prison....
Public input needed on use of U.S. Steel settlement funds
CLAIRTON, Pa. (KDKA) -- Mon Valley residents will get an opportunity to weigh in on how Allegheny County Economic Development uses the $2.25 million the agency is getting in a lawsuit settlement with U.S. Steel.It was Christmas Eve 2018 when a fire broke out at U.S. Steel's Clairton Coke Works, knocking out pollution controls."U.S. Steel chose to run the plant for 100 days after that without these legally required pollution controls, and in that time residents in the community faced serious health problems, many went to the hospital with asthma issues," said Zachary Barber, clean air advocate with PennEnvironment Research...
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.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for May 16, 2024
Mt. Lebanon (16-4) vs. Butler (6-12) at Boyce Mayview Park, 4:30 p.m.; Hempfield (14-6) vs. Seneca Valley (10-8-1) at Plum, 7 p.m.; Pine-Richland (16-4) vs. Central Catholic (10-10) at Shaler, 3 p.m.; North Allegheny (14-5) vs. Norwin (11-9) at Boyce Mayview Park, 7 p.m. Class 5A. First round. Thursday’s results...
What happens to old guns when Pittsburgh-area police agencies are finished with them?
CBS News discovered that in a 16-year period, between 2006-2022, the ATF identified more than 52,000 guns recovered from crime scenes that police agencies once used.CBS News surveyed 200 police agencies nationwide and found a majority sell their guns when they decide to upgrade their arsenal.KDKA Investigates wanted to learn the policies at law enforcement agencies in the Pittsburgh region and if their old weapons could be going back into public circulation.KDKA learned that in most cases, when an officer joins the police force, the department will provide their officers' weapons while others will tell the officer what to buy...
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."
Unlikely friendship: Deer and dog play in Treesdale backyard
WEXFORD, Pa. — An unlikely friendship formed on two sides of a fence in Treesdale, Pennsylvania. Video shared with Pittsburgh's Action News 4 by Karen Kremer shows her son's dog playing with a deer. Brody the dog can be seen running back and forth with the deer, mimicking him...
Another summer of smoky skies expected in Western PA
Canada’s wildfire season is underway, and air quality alerts are already in effect in parts of Iowa, Minnesota and Wisconsin. An area of high pressure could draw some of the wildfire smoke into northwestern PA later this week.
Morning Roundup: Vehicle crashes into New Kensington house; $3M lottery ticket sold
Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Thursday, May 16:. A vehicle crashed into a New Kensington house early Thursday morning. The crash happened just before 2 a.m. along North Street, according to TribLive news partner WTAE. The vehicle went through a yard, hit another vehicle...
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...
Completely renovated Walmart reopens in Butler Friday
Nearly a dozen Walmart locations in the Pittsburgh area are being remodeled this year and one of them re-opens Friday. The Walmart Supercenter in Butler at 400 Butler Commons opens with a ribbon-cutting celebration at 9 a.m.
Business owner battles Pittsburgh diocese over a cross left behind on former St. Ursula School
HAMPTON TOWNSHIP, Pa. — When Beth Rupert purchased the former St. Ursula School, her agreement with the Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh stated they would remove all items deemed to be of a religious nature. She said that was part of their agreement and her loan. Rupert purchased the former...
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