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Attempted homicide suspect arrested after overnight search in Brackenridge
BRACKENRIDGE, Pa. (KDKA) -- A man wanted on attempted homicide charges out of Westmoreland County was arrested early Monday morning in Brackenridge.According to court paperwork, Tarentum Police say that 37-year-old Iven Miller was taken into custody after an overnight search outside of the Devil Dog Saloon along 6th Avenue. Police say that the incident started just before midnight on Sunday night after receiving a tip that a man inside the bar was wanted for homicide in New Kensington. Tarentum Police then contacted New Kensington Police to confirm the tip they received and learned that a Miller was wanted on multiple counts of attempted homicide in connection with an incident that took place in June of 2023. Officers from a number of nearby departments then responded and helped keep a perimeter around the bar, but Miller left the area in a vehicle belonging to another person. Officers ultimately found Miller in the weeds nearby. He was arrested and turned over to New Kensington Police.Court records show that Miller was arraigned before a judge on Monday morning. His bail was denied and he is scheduled to have a preliminary hearing early next month.
'Cats are just going to find their way in': In two weeks, 11 cats found at Kennywood
WEST MIFFLIN, Pa. — Although the gates may close every night at Kennywood, there are some guests that are proving to be a little harder to escort out of the park. In the last two weeks, 11 cats have been rescued from the park, according to the founder of a local rescue organization called Rescue and Relax.
Bovard men killed in World War II remembered with song, street names
Between recorded renditions of “Ragged Old Flag” by Johnny Cash and “God Bless America” by Kate Smith, West Mifflin musician Brian Loosz sang a song that touched home with his audience in Bovard — a tribute to five men from the community who were killed in action in World War II.
Pa. boy’s tragic death a reminder of importance of pool safety
LANCASTER — Sitting in the living room of their East Hempfield Township home, Purnima Chetry and Tulashi Chouhan recalled the events of May 5. That morning, Purnima brought her 3-year-old son, Pujan, into the living room and went into the bathroom to brush her teeth. When she came back, he was gone.
Update: Weather alert issued for strong thunderstorms in Southwest Pa. Monday evening
An updated report from the National Weather Service was issued on Monday at 6:39 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 7:15 p.m. for Butler, Allegheny, Armstrong, Westmoreland and Indiana counties. Residents may experience wind gusts of up to 50 mph. "At 6:38 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm over Arnold,...
A final farewell: Honor guards pay respects at military funerals
Army Maj. Eric Gass finds it difficult to talk about the times he carried a meticulously folded American flag and placed it in the trembling hands of a young widow. Seeing children cling to their mother’s side during the funerals of their killed-in-action fathers is difficult to take — no matter how many times he’s done it.
Longtime Apollo eatery, Patrick's Pub, set to close at month's end
Jennifer Boyd will close her life-long family business, Patrick’s Pub in Apollo, at the end of the month. “My parents have owned this for 43 years, I don’t want to sell it, but I can’t afford it,” Boyd said. “In order for us to fix everything, including the roof, electrical panels and fire suppression system, it would be well over $50,000.”
Westmoreland County campus clippings: Hempfield grad Jake Kramer earns All-American honors
It was closing time this season when Jake Kramer headed to the Cal (Pa.) bullpen. The sophomore out of Hempfield has risen to record status among the program’s relief pitchers, and his postseason honors are rolling in. Kramer was named as a National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association Second-Team All-American,...
Hempfield crash involving 2 motorcycles sends 1 person to Pittsburgh hospital
One person was flown to a Pittsburgh trauma center after a crash involving two motorcycles Friday afternoon in Hempfield. The patient, who was in critical but stable condition, was flown to UMPC Presbyterian Hospital, according to Shawn Penzera, public information officer for Mutual Aid Ambulance Service. No other injuries were reported.
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