Job cuts throughout the Pittsburgh-based health system are primarily among non-clinical and administrative staff, UPMC said.
Pittsburgh-area business owner and family wins big on “Family Feud”
A local businessman and his family were on an episode of “Family Feud” on Wednesday.
A watch party was held for Doug Sprankle, the owner of Sprankle’s Neighborhood Market in Saxonburg, and his family at the Saxonburg Volunteer Fire Company’s carnival grounds on Wednesday. Everyone in attendance watched as the family came together to win big.
“Just being here now with all these people watching this is surreal,” said Ryan Sprankle, who represented the family on the show.
Barricaded person in Oakland in custody
A person is in custody after being barricaded in Pittsburgh’s Oakland neighborhood.
Pitt Police said emergency crews were in the 300 block of Oakland Avenue. Streets adjacent to the area were closed to traffic.
Police release pictures following incidents of ethnic intimidation in Pittsburgh
Police looking for at least one person involved in the incidents
Source: Police release pictures following incidents of ethnic intimidation in Pittsburgh
Latrobe rental properties condemned by the city for multiple code violations
Two rental properties owned by the same landlord in Latrobe have been condemned by the city, which cites multiple code violations.
Source: Latrobe rental properties condemned by the city for multiple code violations
Summer Lee beats Bhavini Patel in contentious Democratic primary for Pittsburgh congressional seat
Incumbent Progressive Congresswoman Summer Lee fended off a more moderate challenger to win the Democratic primary for the 12th Congressional District on Tuesday against Bhavini Patel, an Edgewood Council member.
Ms. Lee’s victory, leading by 18 percentage points and about 11,000 votes with 55% of ballots counted when the Associated Press called the race Tuesday night, caps one of the most closely watched races in southwestern Pennsylvania this cycle and confirms the ongoing strength of the progressive wing of the Democratic Party in Western Pennsylvania. Ms. Patel had attempted to cast Ms. Lee as too far to the left for the district, challenging her on positions related to the Israel-Hamas War, support for President Joe Biden, her presence in the district, and other issues.
Source: Summer Lee beats Bhavini Patel in contentious Democratic primary for Pittsburgh congressional seat
Fire at Unity shopping plaza damages multiple businesses
Jackie Tustin was treated like family when she worked once a week at Roadman’s Country Living Shoppe in Unity. “This isn’t my full-time job. It’s my fun job,” she said. But she and a few other employees are out of work, at least for now,
Security will be patrolling the scene until insurance adjusters and a state police fire marshal finish their work and the strip of storefronts can be boarded up. The fire was reported around 3:15 a.m. by a passerby and spread along a 250-foot section of wooden canopy that covers the sidewalks in front of the stores, Lloydsville Fire Chief Brian Schulthies said.
Source: Fire at Unity shopping plaza damages multiple businesses
Police: Teen dies after being shot at a McKees Rocks park
A teen boy has died from a shooting at a McKees Rocks park Saturday afternoon.
Allegheny County 911 confirmed that police and medics were sent to the area of Broadway Avenue between Second and Third streets.
“We are currently dealing with another shooting in the area of Third Street Park,” McKees Rocks police wrote on Facebook.Lt. Venerando Costa with Allegheny County police said two teenagers were at the playground when someone outside the playground shot at them. One of the teens was hit multiple times in his upper body.
He later died at the hospital. His name has not yet been released.
A Pittsburgh’s Action News 4 photojournalist on scene saw evidence markers and police tape near the park playground.
McKees Rocks police are asking anyone with information to stay in the area or call 911. County police can also be reached through their anonymous tip line at 1-833-ALL-TIPS.
This is a developing story. Stay with Pittsburgh’s Action News 4 for updates. Download the WTAE mobile app to stay connected with breaking news.
Source: Police: Teen dies after being shot at a McKees Rocks park
Pittsburgh tow truck driver accused of charging 27 customers nearly $300K for short-trip tows
A Pittsburgh-based tow truck operator is facing charges after he allegedly inflated costs for over two dozen customers.
Vincent G. Fannick, 56, is charged with 27 counts of insurance fraud, theft by deception, theft by unlawful taking and securing execution of documents by deception.
Source: Pittsburgh tow truck driver accused of charging 27 customers nearly $300K for short-trip tows
Fast-moving storm dumps quarter inch of rain; thousands left without power
A line of powerful thunderstorms moved through the region Wednesday evening, leaving several thousand customers of Duquesne Light and West Penn Power without electricity.
The National Weather Service had issued a hazardous weather forecast and a tornado watch for the region; heavy rain struck about 8 p.m., and a possible tornado was reported in Portage and Trumbull counties in Ohio, about 110 miles northwest of Pittsburgh.
The tornado watch, in effect until midnight, covered the counties of Allegheny, Beaver, Butler, Crawford, Erie, Greene, Lawrence, Mercer, Venango and Washington.
Source: Fast-moving storm dumps quarter inch of rain; thousands left without power
Fatal crash on Route 65 in Leetsdale, Allegheny County
Allegheny County police say an SUV collided with a pickup truck near the intersection of Ohio River Boulevard and Ferry Street.
The driver of the SUV was taken to the hospital, where he later died, police said. The driver of the truck was also taken to the hospital.
The cause of the crash is under investigation. Police ask anyone with information to call 833-ALL-TIPS. Anonymous tips will be accepted.
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Source: Fatal crash on Route 65 in Leetsdale, Allegheny County
Senate to consider Mayorkas impeachment articles
Senators are expected to be sworn in as jurors Wednesday after the House sent the articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to the Senate on Tuesday. Follow here for the latest live news updates from Capitol Hill.
Source: CNN
President Joe Biden to visit United Steelworkers headquarters during Pittsburgh campaign stop
This visit with steelworkers comes as a deal to sell Pittsburgh-based U.S. Steel to the Japanese firm Nippon Steel advances.
Source: President Joe Biden to visit United Steelworkers headquarters during Pittsburgh campaign stop
Trump trial jury selection complicated by opinionated New Yorkers
One rejected juror who spoke to the BBC outside court acknowledged the challenge of remaining impartial.
Source: Trump trial jury selection complicated by opinionated New Yorkers
60-year-old man tortured for hours, robbed in Sewickley; 2 suspects arrested
The torturing included taping the man’s eyes shut, urinating on him and pistol-whipping him. The suspects also put cigarettes out on his skin, according to the criminal complaints.
Source: 60-year-old man tortured for hours, robbed in Sewickley; 2 suspects arrested
Four people arrested on suspicion of murder in case of missing women
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — Four people have been taken into custody in connection to the disappearances of two Kansas mothers, according to authorities.
Veronica Butler, 27, and Jilian Kelley, 39, both of Hugoton, Kansas, have been missing since late March. The Texas County Sheriff’s Department said the women were traveling to pick up children but never arrived at their destination.
The vehicle Butler and Kelley had been traveling in was previously found abandoned near a highway outside Elkhart, Oklahoma.
The OSBI tells KSN that all four were arrested in counties near or along the Kansas border. Each was taken into custody on suspicion of two counts of first-degree murder, two counts of kidnapping, and one count of conspiracy to commit first-degree murder. All four are set to be processed in Texas County.
OSBI tells KSN they are still searching a wide area of Texas County for the missing women. No other details were released.
Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to contact the OSBI at tips@osbi.ok.gov or 1-800-522-8017.
Source: Four people arrested on suspicion of murder in case of missing women
Hundreds of participants help raise $800,000 at Pittsburgh March for Babies Walk
PITTSBURGH — March of Dimes, the leader in the fight for the health of all moms and babies, kicked off its 54th annual March for Babies Walk on Sunday at the North Shore. Hundreds of people came together to support one another on their parenthood journies.
Sunday was John Bricker’s 50th March for Babies walk and his first in Pittsburgh. The Harrisburg native started walking for March for Babies in 1971 before he had children, but when his twin sons were born, the walk became personal.
PHOTOS: Crowds fill Pittsburgh’s North Shore during annual March for Babies charity walk
“One [of the babies] was no problems. One had a lot of physical difficulties. He had many, many surgeries and died out of Birmingham, Alabama, at the age of three,” Bricker said. “My wife said, ‘what are you going to do about the March of Dimes?’ And I said, ‘I’m going to raise more and more money so their parents don’t go through what we went through.’”
In 50 years, Bricker has raised $900,000.
March for Babies is the largest fundraiser for the March of Dimes and the nation’s oldest charitable walk. Participants in Pittsburgh’s event raised more than $800,000 for education, training, and research so moms and babies get the best possible start.
“The United States, unfortunately, is one of the most dangerous developed nations in the world for childbirth,” said Jim Hoga, from March of Dimes. “One in 10 babies is born too soon, and two babies die every hour.”
According to March of Dimes’ annual report, which measures the state of maternal and infant health in the U.S., the nation’s pre-term birth rate is a D+ Grade, with a pre-term birth rate of 10.4%. One in 10 babies in the U.S. will be born premature, and about 700 women die each year from pregnancy-related complications — making the U.S. among the most dangerous developed nations for childbirth. Pennsylvania earned a C+ in March of Dimes’ 2023 Report Card, with a pre-term birth rate of 9.6%. The study found 15.5% of Pennsylvania residents have inadequate prenatal care, and the pre-term birth rate among Black women is 1.5 times higher than the rate among all other women. There has been no improvement in the disparity ratio for pre-term birth.
Source: Hundreds of participants help raise $800,000 at Pittsburgh March for Babies Walk
Another Mega Millions ticket sold in Pennsylvania wins $1M
????DID YOU WIN BIG????? Check your Mega Millions tickets — someone who bought a ticket in Pennsylvania won $1 million!
Source: Another Mega Millions ticket sold in Pennsylvania wins $1M
Barges break loose, float down Ohio River
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District said tugboats have secured the 11 barges at Brunot Island
Biden cuts beach trip short amid potential Iranian attack on Israel
The U.S. has started to shore up its focus on Israel as expectations of an Iranian attack, which would come as a response to the strike on a consulate in Damascus, continue to grow.
Source: Biden cuts beach trip short amid potential Iranian attack on Israel
O.J. Simpson, acquitted murder defendant and football star, dies at age 76
O.J. Simpson was famously acquitted in the 1994 slayings of his ex-wife, Nicole Brown Simpson, and her friend Ronald Goldman.
Source: O.J. Simpson, acquitted murder defendant and football star, dies at age 76
Biden’s State Dinner for Japan Was Heavy on Symbolism (and Yes, Cherry Blossoms)
The event’s musical guest, Paul Simon, even learned a little Japanese for the occasion.
Source: Biden’s State Dinner for Japan Was Heavy on Symbolism (and Yes, Cherry Blossoms)
Philadelphia shooting today: Three shot at Ramadan festival – latest
Five individuals have been arrested, authorities said
Source: Philadelphia shooting today: Three shot at Ramadan festival – latest
Severe storms move into Southeast after unleashing tornadoes and life-threatening flooding along Gulf Coast | CNN
Potentially dangerous storms are poised to hit parts of the Southeast and the Ohio Valley on Thursday, a day after deadly storms spawned damaging tornadoes and flash flood emergencies from Texas to Mississippi.
Mon Wharf parking area to reopen Thursday
After heavy rains flooding major roadways, parks and other areas of Pittsburgh, one parking area is reopening on Thursday. The Public Parking Authority of Pittsburgh says the Mon Wharf parking area will reopen on Thursday, April 11.
PennDOT monitoring landslides, road closures as they brace for more rain
First responders are keeping a close eye on several roads across western Pennsylvania impacted by landslides and flooding following last week’s storm.
Source: PennDOT monitoring landslides, road closures as they brace for more rain
Pittsburgh woman wins Jeopardy's first Invitational Tournament
A Pittsburgh woman is the first-ever “Jeopardy!” Invitational Tournament champion. Victoria Groce of Point Breeze was the first player to win twice in the finals on Tuesday.
Source: Pittsburgh woman wins Jeopardy’s first Invitational Tournament
Greensburg Sheetz reopens after major remodeling
Following a months-long closure for remodeling, the Sheetz on Harvey Avenue in Greensburg reopened Tuesday. The gas station and convenience store, located near Lynch Field, closed Oct. 1 for a major remodeling. Employees worked at other Sheetz stores during the renovations. Natawsja Sosnak, hospitality assistant manager at the Greensburg store,
Pittsburgh to see three Impact Days in a row
Scattered showers Wednesday. Rain returns Thursday ahead of a tightly wound system. Storms are possible with downpours and potentially damaging winds.
Solar Eclipse 2024 Guide: What to expect in North Texas
Today’s total solar eclipse is a once-in-a-lifetime event in North Texas. We have the answers to your questions about the big day.
An estimated 44 million people, including 12 million here in Texas, live within the 115-mile-wide path of totality, where the moon will completely block out the sun.
While solar eclipses happen about twice a year, any given spot on the planet only sees temporary darkness from the moon’s shadow once every 400 years, according to the American Astronomical Society.
We have a list of questions and information to help you make the most of the experience:
- Eclipse live feed
- Total solar eclipse path
- What time is the solar eclipse?
- Eclipse weather forecast
- Traffic conditions
- Eclipse Preparations
- Eclipse Events
- Can you look at a solar eclipse?
- How to know if your eclipse glasses are safe
- How to take photos of the eclipse
- Ways to enhance your eclipse experience
- Solar eclipse food deals
- When is the next total solar eclipse?
- Eclipse coverage across the country
Source: Solar Eclipse 2024 Guide: What to expect in North Texas