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PITTSBURGH — Police activity was reported outside of Oliver Citywide Academy on Brighton Road over a disturbance.
Channel 11 had crew at the school to gather more information.
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After arriving at the scene, Channel 11 learned that there was an altercation that was quickly resolved.
Source: Multiple police units respond to Pittsburgh area academy
Steubenville police were called to a residence on 6th Street on Tuesday night after the Steubenville Fire Department was freeing two children locked in a closet. The officers reported seeing six children without adult supervision, several under the age of 5 — and one disabled. Michaela Curenton is now being charged with child endangerment. Her video arraignment was set for Wednesday afternoon in Steubenville Municipal Court.
Source: Woman arrested after children found locked in closet of Steubenville home | WTOV
The driver of a school bus and a student died in a multi-vehicle bus crash Tuesday afternoon on I-79. State police say that the student was a 14-year-old girl and the driver was a 31-year-old man.
Source: Driver And Student Die In Bus Crash On I-79 – ButlerRadio.com – Butler, PA
An asteroid about the size of a refrigerator shot past Earth last week, and astronomers didn’t know the object existed until hours after it was gone.
It was a close call (from a cosmic perspective); the space rock’s trajectory on Oct. 24 carried it over Antarctica within 1,800 miles (3,000 kilometers) of Earth — closer than some satellites — making it the third-closest asteroid to approach the planet without actually hitting it, CNET reported.
Scientists were unaware of the object, dubbed Asteroid 2021 UA1, because it approached Earth’s daytime side from the direction of the sun, so the comparatively dim and small visitor went undetected until about 4 hours after passing by at its closest point, according to CNET.
Source: An asteroid barely missed Earth last week, and no one knew it was coming
Scottdale’s Tim Carson on Tuesday went from caterer to coroner and ended the political dynasty that has the Westmoreland County office for nearly a half century.
With 100% of the vote counted, the Republican appeared to defeat five-term incumbent Democrat Ken Bacha. The owner of Carson’s Premier Catering in Scottdale had more 51% of the vote and led Bacha by about 2,400 votes.
Bacha moved out to an early lead based totals from mail-in votes. That lead was gone by 11:30 p.m.
Results are unofficial until verified by the county election bureau.
Source: Carson defeats Bacha in Westmoreland coroner’s race, as GOP sweeps county row offices | TribLIVE.com
Democrat Terry McAuliffe has formally conceded to Glenn Youngkin in a statement Wednesday morning.
Source: Terry McAuliffe concedes Virginia governor’s race to Glenn Youngkin
Better not forget to buy the Thanksgiving turkey this year — a last-minute trip to Giant Eagle will leave you empty-handed.
The O’Hara-based company announced Wednesday that its Giant Eagle grocery stores, Market District stores and GetGo gas stations will all be closed on Nov. 25 for the Thanksgiving holiday.
Giant Eagle said in a news release that its goal is to give its workers the chance to enjoy the holiday.
“Our team members have been working tirelessly to provide a safe shopping environment for our guests while ensuring access to essential food, fuel, and medicines,” company spokesperson Jannah Jablonowski said in a statement. “We cannot thank them enough for the dedication they have shown day in and day out.”
Giant Eagle’s transportation and retail support centers will also close for the holiday.
The company encouraged shoppers to make sure to stock up on stuffing, pumpkin pie and gasoline in advance.
Stores and offices will reopen as normal Nov. 26 for Black Friday.
First Published November 3, 2021, 8:52am
Source: Giant Eagle, Market District, GetGo locations to close for Thanksgiving
KDKA-TV has a full result breakdown of local, county and statewide election races people in Pittsburgh and Pennsylvania need to know about.
A number of important state and locally elected officials were on the ballot and determined by voters.
We have a full breakdown of local and statewide race you need to know about.
Last updated: 3:45 a.m., Wednesday
CITY AND COUNTY ELECTIONS
PITTSBURGH MAYORAL RACE
Edward C. Gainey (Democrat) — 48,430
Tony Moreno (Republican) — 19,552ALLEGHENY COUNTY SHERIFF
Kevin Kraus — 218,862
Write-In — 7,764ALLEGHENY COUNTY COUNCIL DISTRICT 1
Jack Betkowski (Democrat) — 12,092
Joe Wise (Republican) — 11,490ALLEGHENY COUNTY COUNCIL DISTRICT 3
Anita Prizio (Democrat) — 14,917
Meredith Dolan (Republican) — 12,604ALLEGHENY COUNTY COUNCIL DISTRICT 4
Patrick Catena Jr. (Democrat) — 15,651
Jennie Brown (Republican) — Did not make the ballotALLEGHENY COUNTY COUNCIL DISTRICT 8
Michelle Naccarati-Chapkis (Democrat) — 12,132
Eric Casteel (Republican) — 7,795ALLEGHENY COUNTY COUNCIL DISTRICT 9
Bob Macey (Democrat) — 11,929
Write-In — 405ALLEGHENY COUNTY COUNCIL DISTRICT 12
Robert Palmosina (Democrat) — 15,555
Write-In — 394PITTSBURGH CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT 2
Theresa Kail Smith (Democrat) — 6,003
Write-In — 243PITTSBURGH CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT 4
Anthony Coghill (Democrat) — 5,228
Connor Mulvaney (Green Party) — 2,362
Write-In — 81PITTSBURGH CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT 6
Robert Daniel Lavelle (Democrat) — 4,206
Write-In — 92PITTSBURGH CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT 8
Erika Strassburger (Democrat) — 6,663
Write-In — 164PITTSBURGH PUBLIC SCHOOL BOARD: DISTRICT 1
Sylvia C. Wilson (incumbent) — 4,213
PITTSBURGH PUBLIC SCHOOL BOARD: DISTRICT 3
Sala Udin (incumbent) — 5,728
PITTSBURGH PUBLIC SCHOOL BOARD: DISTRICT 5
Terry Kennedy (incumbent) — 2,075
Tracey Reed (challenger) — 5,142PITTSBURGH PUBLIC SCHOOL BOARD: DISTRICT 7
Jamie Piotrowski — 4,537
PITTSBURGH PUBLIC SCHOOL BOARD: DISTRICT 9
Veronica M. Edwards (incumbent) — 2,487
Gene Walker (challenger) — 5,218ALLEGHENY COUNTY COURT OF COMMON PLEAS:
Democratic Candidates
Elliot Howsie — 147,911
Thomas P. Caulfield — 144,435
Jessel Costa — 137,933
Nicola Henry-Taylor — 150,113
Tiffany Sizemore — 148,044
Chelsa Wagner — 145,314
Wrenna Watson — 146,824Republican Candidates
Joesph Patrick Murphy — 101,341
Bruce Beemer — 139,459
William Caye II — 97,598
Anthony DeLuca — 108,650
Daniel J. Konieczka Jr. — 95,794
Chuck Porter — 93,776
Sabrina Korbel — 144,605
Mark Patrick Flaherty — 100,827
Rick Hosking — 83,768
Lisa Middleman — 144,610Green Party Candidates
Richard Weiss — 41,028WESTMORELAND COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY
John Peck (I) (Democrat) — 36,581
Nicole Ziccarelli (C) (Republican) — 49,776PA SUPREME COURT
Maria McLaughlin (Democrat) — 1,218,406
Kevin Brobson (Republican) — 1,353,039PA SUPERIOR COURT
Timika Lane (Democrat) — 1,130,612
Megan Sullivan (Republican) — 1,429,265PA COMMONWEALTH COURT
David Lee Spurgeon (Democrat) — 1,038,515
Lori A. Dumas (Democrat) — 1,147,885
Drew Crompton (Republican) — 1,232,994
Stacy Marie Wallace (Republican) — 1,309,940
Source: 2021 Municipal Election Results – CBS Pittsburgh
By: KDKA-TV News Staff
GREENSBURG, Pa. (KDKA) – Nicole Ziccarelli has won the race for Westmoreland County district attorney.
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Ziccarelli won the race with 57.61% of the vote, receiving 49,776 votes.
This year’s municipal election gave incumbent Democrat John Peck his first serious challenge in years in Republican Nicole Ziccarelli.
Democrat Peck is a familiar figure in the courthouse, a seasoned prosecutor who has been the county’s district attorney since 1994. Last year, Peck got the death penalty for the convicted killer of New Kensington police officer Brian Shaw.
Ziccarelli, 30 years younger than Peck, said she could bring new vitality to the office, something Peck said he hasn’t lost. Ziccarelli lost a very close election last year to Pennsylvania Sen. Jim Brewster.
MORE NEWS:2021 Municipal Election Results
While Peck prosecutes criminal cases himself, Ziccarelli, primarily a family lawyer, told KDKA’s Jon Delano she wanted to be like a managing partner in a law firm.
Source: Nicole Ziccarelli Unseats John Peck As Westmoreland County District Attorney – CBS Pittsburgh
Vice President Kamala Harris’ prediction about the Virginia governor’s race may come back to bite her and her fellow Democrats, in light of Glenn Youngkin’s victory.
Source: Kamala Harris’ prediction that Virginia result presages 2022 and 2024 comes back to bite Democrats
A combination of staffing shortages, vaccine mandates and fewer choices in flights may lead to a higher price tag for holiday travel.
Source: Why are so many flights being canceled or delayed? Experts say air travel could get even worse
PITTSBURGH — A man is accused of dousing a woman and one of his children with lighter fluid at a home in Pittsburgh’s Sheraden neighborhood, police said.
The incident happened early Sunday morning at the home on Bergman Street.
Jorden Dotson, 29, allegedly covered the woman and his 10-year-old son in the lighter fluid because the woman didn’t want him to take Xanax, according to a criminal complaint.
Source: Man douses woman, child with lighter fluid at Pittsburgh home – WPXI
By: KDKA-TV News Staff
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A third Pittsburgh Police officer has passed away from complications of COVID-19.
READ MORE:Pittsburgh Police Lose 2nd Officer To COVID-19 In Past Month
Pittsburgh Police say Sgt. Timothy Werner, 49, died at UPMC Mercy Hospital Tuesday morning following complications from the COVID-19 virus.
Sgt. Werner was entering his 22nd year with the Pittsburgh Police Bureau.
In a statement, Police Chief Scott Schubert said, “It is with deep sadness that I learned of the passing of Sergeant Tim Werner. Tim has been a friend to many and a dedicated public servant for the City of Pittsburgh for many years. It’s going to be extremely difficult not seeing Tim at Police Headquarters every day. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends. He will be truly missed.”
READ MORE:Funeral Held For Brian Rowland, Pittsburgh Police Officer Who Died From COVID-19
Sgt. Werner worked for many years in Zones 4 and 5. Most recently, the bureau says he worked as a supervisor in the property room at Police Headquarters.
The bureau says Sgt. Werner will be dearly missed by his brothers and sisters in the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police.
His funeral will be private.
Sgt. Richard Howe and Officer Brian Rowland both died in October from COVID-19 complications.
Source: Third Pittsburgh Police Officer Passes Away From COVID-19 Complications
The crash happened at the Collier Town Square shopping plaza.
Source: Car crashes into salon in Collier Township
Daniel Lee Tweedlie was wanted in the shooting death of Devon Thompson.
Source: 18-year-old suspect arrested in New Castle homicide
(CNN)At least 16 people were wounded in two blasts at a military hospital in the Afghan capital on Tuesday.
It was unclear if there were fatalities in the blasts at the Daoud Khan Military hospital, a teaching facility near the Afghan capital’s diplomatic quarter. Taliban officials said special forces have arrived at the scene.A doctor treating incoming patients at the nearby Wazir Akbar Khan civlian hospital said seven injured people had come in so far. All were male, two of them were in critical condition, he said. He said he did not know if the patients from the nearby military hospital hit in the blasts were visitors, medical personnel or patients.In addition, the humanitarian NGO “Emergency” tweeted that nine injured were brought to its hospital in Kabul.The Daoud Khan Military hospital has been targeted before. In 2011, suicide bombers linked tothe Taliban blew themselves up inside the facility, killing six people and injuring 26 others.
Source: Kabul: At least 16 wounded in hospital blasts – CNN
Democrat Ed Gainey facing off against Republican Tony Moreno
Source: Commitment 2021: All eyes on race for mayor of Pittsburgh
PITTSBURGH —
A Brookline woman is being charged for allegedly assaulting an off-duty Pittsburgh police detective Saturday night.
Police say 44-year-old Angie Hindman attacked Det. Michelle McHenry inside the Brook Line & Sinker bar around 11 p.m.
Source: 3 people charged for allegedly assaulting off-duty Pittsburgh police detective
- Early voting hit a record high in Virginia’s dead-heat governor’s race between former Democratic Gov. Terry McAuliffe and Republican Glenn Youngkin.
- At least 1,137,656 voters submitted early ballots, which makes up roughly one fifth of the state’s 5.9 million electorate.
- Early voting turnout for this year’s election is nearly six times more than the number in 2017.
Source: Early voting hits record high in Virginia ahead of dead-heat governor’s race
Former President Donald Trump on Monday evening is holding an Election Eve tele rally on behalf of Virginia GOP gubernatorial nominee Glenn Youngkin
Source: Trump parachutes into crucial Virginia governor’s race on election eve
City of Pittsburgh employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by Dec. 22, the mayor’s office announced Monday.
Source: Pittsburgh to require COVID-19 vaccine for city employees
WILKINSBURG, Pa. —
One lane of a road in Wilkinsburg was blocked due to a sinkhole on Monday morning.
The sinkhole was reported in the northbound lanes of West Street approaching Penn Avenue.
Sinkhole was reported on Monday morning.
No info on when repairs will happen.
Democrat Terry McAuliffe and Republican Glenn Youngkin are set for a final day of campaigning ahead of Virginia’s gubernatorial election Tuesday.
Source: FOX 5 EXCLUSIVE: Youngkin ahead of McAuliffe in FOX 5 exclusive Virginia gubernatorial race poll
Date: October 31, 2021
Incident Type: Shooting
Location: Zone 3
Summary:
Pittsburgh Police responded to the 1500 block of Brownsville Road around 2:20 a.m. for a reported shooting.
When Zone 3 officers arrived, they located an unconscious male with multiple gunshot wounds. Officers rendered aid until EMS arrived.
Medics transported the victim to a local hospital in critical condition.
There were no suspect descriptions or direction of flight.
The Mobile Crime Unit arrived to process the scene, and the investigation is ongoing.
City of Pittsburgh Public Safety Media Blotter.
Source: Public Safety Blotter
A first-inning grand slam had Atlanta thinking championship, but the Astros kept fighting and sent the Series back to Houston for Game 6.
Source: Facing Elimination, the Houston Astros Find Their Bats
Incident happened on Saturday night
EVANS CITY, Pa. —
The police chief confirmed a homeowner who was being held at gunpoint shot an intruder inside a home in Evans City, Butler County, on Saturday night.
The incident happened a little before 7 p.m. Saturday at a home on West Main Street.
Source: Homeowner shoots intruder inside Butler County home
Incident happened early Monday morning
Source: One person in the hospital following incident in Pittsburgh’s Elliott neighborhood
The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Cleveland Browns 15-10 Sunday.
Source: Steelers defeat Browns 15-10
USPS expects to handle 50 million packages every day — and that’s a 35% increase from last year.
Source: Rossen Reports: US Postal Service ramping up for holiday deliveries
By WPXI.com News Staff
PITTSBURGH — One person died and four others were taken to the hospital after a crash in Pittsburgh’s Overbrook neighborhood just after midnight Saturday.
Bridget Teresa Ebbert, 23, of Allison Park, was driving one of the cars and was pronounced dead at the scene.
The crash occurred at the intersection of Saw Mill Run Boulevard and Library Road around 12:20 a.m.
Police said two vehicles were involved. In the first vehicle were a driver and three passengers. The three passengers were taken to local hospitals in conditions ranging from critical to stable.
Source: One killed, several injured in crash in Pittsburgh – WPXI
