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Florida man charged with manslaughter in brother's death arrested in Pittsburgh area
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A Florida man charged with manslaughter in connection with the death of his brother was arrested in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. The Cape Coral Police Department said in a post on Facebook that John Tolbert was arrested on Tuesday after a traffic stop by Pennsylvania State Police troopers. He faces a manslaughter with a weapon charge out of Cape Coral. Cape Coral police said in the Facebook post that officers with the department were called to a home in Northwest Cape Coral for reports of a patient in cardiac arrest on April 16. When first responders arrived at the home, they found Francis Tolbert with a "very faint pulse." He was bleeding from the back of his head from "unknown causes at that point," the police's Facebook post said. He was pronounced dead shortly after. Investigating officers found a shell case near the victim, leading police to believe "the victim's injuries were not from a medical event," according to the Facebook post. The medical examiner found a bullet fragment in the victim's head, and John Tolbert was named a "person of interest" in his brother's death, police said on Facebook. He will be extradited to Florida to face charges.
Name of eaglet in U.S. Steel's Irvin Plant nest revealed after contest
WEST MIFFLIN, Pa. (KDKA) -- The eaglet in the nest at U.S. Steel's Irvin Plant has a name. The naming contest, a fundraiser for the Tamarack Wildlife Center, brought in $7,000. For a minimum $5 donation, voters could choose from one of six names. Nearly 200 people donated from 25 states and two countries.After the votes were tallied, the eaglet's name was revealed as "Lucky." Lucky is the nest's seventh eagle and was called USS 7 up until now. Other choices included 7-Up, another play off of the lucky number seven, Steel and solar eclipse-themed names Solar and Lunar. And Lucky is...
Homewood's BBQ maestro: Drew Allen's journey from DJ to pitmaster extraordinaire
Drew Allen, owner of Showcase BBQ in Homewood, moves swiftly. If you can’t keep pace with his speed, you might lose sight of him amid a haze of smoke. Patrons queue up before the restaurant opens, eagerly anticipating the savory, finger-licking taste of his ribs that are hailed by many as the best in Pittsburgh.
Pittsburgh-area high school choir performs songs from 1950s at senior center
MCKEESPORT, Pa. (KDKA) -- Connecting young people with the senior citizen population in a growing trend called "intergenerational engagement" is taking off at senior centers and long-term care facilities across western Pennsylvania. At Mon Valley LifeSpan in McKeesport, entertainment from local youth is part of the programming. The McKeesport High School Show Choir performed for dozens of seniors, singing songs from the 1950s. Toni Grygo, who appreciates all the resources the center offers, was among the delighted audience members. "People mixing together, music, you know, just ready to get up and move!" she said. Student Makayla Raymer says she loved connecting with the seniors after the performance. "It really makes me feel grateful I get to meet these people and hear about their lives," said Makayla. The musical nostalgia sparked an emotional response from many of the seniors, as they recalled their own youth during the times the songs were popular. The center supervisor, Amy Marcic, says that can be a good thing. "(We) actually had someone with tears over there," she said. "But it is a good thing to have them interacting and having those feelings."
Pittsburgh ready for busy weekend with Marathon and Pirates games
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- From thousands of runners to thousands of sports fans, it's going to be a busy weekend in Pittsburgh!Leave early and plan on being patient if you're going to be heading into the city this weekend as the 2024 Dick's Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon will be taking place and the Pirates are also hosting three games at PNC Park.Pirates facing Rockies this weekendThe Buccos will kick off a three-game series tonight against the Colorado Rockies.Martin Perez will be on the mound for the Pirates and the first pitch is set for 6:40 p.m. Be prepared for increased traffic on...
Need to know: Planning around Pittsburgh Marathon weekend traffic
PITTSBURGH — Athletes from every state and dozens of countries are descending on Pittsburgh. More than 42,000 participants of all ages will take part in the 2024 Dick's Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon weekend. Drivers looking to get into the city may have to change their usual route and plan...
5 things to do in Westmoreland: May 3-5
May the Fourth be with you! Here are some things to do this weekend in Westmoreland County. On Sunday, several museums in the Ligonier Valley will be opening their doors to visitors for free. Participating museums include the Compass Inn Museum, Fort Ligonier, the Ligonier Valley Rail Road Museum, Lincoln...
Affordable-ish Housing in Pittsburgh: Dumbass St. edition
It’s not easy to find affordable housing in Pittsburgh anymore. At one point, pretty much everything was more-or-less affordable except some 100-year-old mansions in Shadyside and Squirrel Hill. Those days are gone. It’s still out there, but it’s probably not anywhere you’ve gone on purpose. It’s probably not going...
Marshall Township home damaged by massive fire
A house in Marshall Township was damaged in a fire Wednesday night. Allegheny County 911 said the fire started in the 400 block of McKean Drive just before 9 p.m. Wexford Volunteer Fire Company on Facebook said crews were able to prevent the fire from extending into the living space of the house. Crews battled the blaze for around three hours, the fire company said.
Health Department shuts down Pittsburgh-area convenience store
A retail/ convenience store in the Pittsburgh area has been ordered closed by the Allegheny County Health Department. Cravingz on Broadway Avenue in Stowe Township was found to be operating without a permit during an inspection on Tuesday.
Video shows car speed through intersection during police pursuit of Pittsburgh man on Route 22
Nina Hamm was driving Wednesday through the intersection of Cline Hollow Road and Route 22 in Murrysville after a stop at the Milkshake Factory when another car sped through a red light, missing her vehicle by inches. Hamm, 30, of Murrysville, said she was driving slower than usual, enjoying her...
Bump in the Night Society members are a "bunch of weirdos" who love the paranormal
At Bump In the Night Society, a Pittsburgh paranormal investigations team, not every member believes in ghosts. In fact, the nature of each spooky encounter — in which the BINS team explores historical sites using cameras and "spirit box" radio scanners to purportedly pick up on ghostly voices and other spiritual cues — is a subject of debate.
Popular clothing retailer files for bankruptcy, will close all 500+ stores
Rue21, a specialty fashion retailer of apparel and accessories, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and will close all of its stores. The Allegheny County-based clothing retailer filed for bankruptcy on Thursday in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware. If you purchase a product or register...
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