School bus involved in traffic crash on US Route 24

Illinois State Police responded to a traffic crash involving a commercial vehicle and a school bus on Monday.

Two adults and three children are dead after a school bus crashed into commercial vehicle on Monday.

According to the Illinois State Police, the bus was traveling east on U.S. Route 24 at Parkview Road around 11:30 a.m. and for an unknown reason crossed the center line and was hit by a semi-carrying sand.

Both vehicles became engulfed in flames as a result. The bus driver, truck driver, and all three students on the bus were pronounced dead on the scene.

ISP says the accident is still under investigation.

Source: School bus involved in traffic crash on US Route 24

East Carson Street crash leaves 1 dead, 1 injured

Sky 4, Pittsburgh’s only news helicopter, saw police and medics blocking off the road in response to the crash. Crews could be seen transporting the damaged SUV and pickup truck.

Rescue crews had to extract the woman driving the SUV from the vehicle, a Public Safety spokesperson said. The driver was taken to a hospital, where she later died.

The driver of the truck was taken to the hospital in serious condition.

A third vehicle was hit in the crash but sustained minor damage. The driver of that vehicle reportedly had no injuries.

East Carson Street was closed off around the crash site until about 4 p.m.

It is unclear what caused the vehicles to crash. Pittsburgh police are investigating.

Source: East Carson Street crash leaves 1 dead, 1 injured

Tanker truck stolen in Reserve Township

The vehicle was reported stolen Sunday evening from an area on Spring Garden Road.

Police said surveillance video showed it being driven inbound toward the city of Pittsburgh.

Police said the vehicle does not have a license plate on the back, only a temporary plate on the windshield.

Police asking for the public’s help to find the stolen vehicle

Source: Tanker truck stolen in Reserve Township

And the Oscar goes to … a movie most people have seen

Benny Safdie, from left, Cillian Murphy, Robert Downey Jr., and Josh Hartnett, winners of the award for the award for outstanding performance by a cast in a motion picture for “Oppenheimer,” pose in the press room during the 30th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards on Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024, at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)

NEW YORK (AP) — The Oscars are poised to do something on Sunday that they haven’t done in a very long time: Hand its top award to a blockbuster.

After years of favoring smaller movies like “The Shape of Water” and “Nomadland, ” the clear best-picture favorite “Oppenheimer” — with just shy of $1 billion in tickets sold — is steam rolling toward the kind of big-movie dominance the Academy Awards hasn’t seen in two decades.

You have to go back to Ben Affleck’s “Argo” (2012) to find a best-picture winner that’s grossed more than $100 million domestically. Academy voters’ tastes have instead largely favored smaller independently produced films like “Moonlight,” “Nomadland” and “CODA,” an Apple release with zero reported box office in North America. Last year, the scrappy, distinctly un-Oscar-like indie “Everything Everywhere All at Once” played the role of awards-season underdog until it became an unlikely Academy Awards heavyweight.

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Fowler: Steelers’ Interest In Russell Wilson Is ‘Indeed Real’

 

Pending free agent QB Russell Wilson won’t be available to sign anywhere until he officially becomes a free agent on Wednesday with the start of the new league year, but he was granted permission by the Denver Broncos to get an early start on his visits to find his next landing place.

Source: Fowler: Steelers’ Interest In Russell Wilson Is ‘Indeed Real’

U.S. Military Enters a New Phase With Gaza Aid Operations

As the United States continues providing Israel with munitions, the Pentagon will deliver food and other assistance to Gazans by sea and air.

President Biden’s decision to order the U.S. military to build a floating pier off the Gaza Strip that would allow aid to be delivered by sea puts American service members in a new phase of their humanitarian aid history. The same military that is sending the weapons and bombs that Israel is using in Gaza is now also sending food and water into the besieged territory.

The floating pier idea came a week after Mr. Biden authorized humanitarian airdrops for Gaza, which relief experts criticized as inadequate. Even the floating pier, aid experts say, will not do enough to alleviate the suffering in the territory, where residents are on the brink of starvation.

Pennsylvania’s path to legalizing cannabis faces numerous hurdles

In some U.S. cities, nearly every block seems to boast cannabis dispensaries fashioned with a telltale green cross symbol. Inside, many resemble the modern minimalism of an Apple Store, and customers can find strains with varying concentrations of THC, cannabidiol (CBD) and other cannabinoids, yielding the physiological gamut between calm and energetic.

Two dozen U.S. states and the District of Columbia have legalized marijuana at the recreational level to date, with Ohio becoming the 24th just in November. With the exception of West Virginia, that leaves Pennsylvania surrounded by states that have in recent years passed bills legalizing adult-use pot — and vulnerable to losing out on potential profits. Close to $3 billion in tax revenue was generated in 2022 across states with legal cannabis, says the nonprofit Tax Foundation, based in Washington, D.C.

Cannabis legislation has seen bipartisan support in Pennsylvania over the years, including from state Sen. Mike Regan, R-Cumberland/​York, and Sen. Dan Laughlin, R-Erie, both of whom have sponsored bills to update medical cannabis policy.

Source: Pennsylvania’s path to legalizing cannabis faces numerous hurdles

Power outages reported after vehicle crashes into pole in Pittsburgh

Crash happened early Friday morning

The crash happened on the line of the city’s Beechview and Brookline neighborhoods.

Allegheny County 911 dispatchers said police, firefighters and paramedics were all called to the scene though no one was taken to the hospital.

Power has since been restored.

Source: Power outages reported after vehicle crashes into pole in Pittsburgh

Man dead after shooting outside Penn Hills tavern

A 32-year-old man was shot in the chest, according to Allegheny County Police

Police said they received a call for a shooting around 10:30 Thursday night on the 600 block of Long Road.

When first responder got the scene, they found a 32-year-old man shot in the chest.

He was taken to a hospital where he later died.

On Friday morning the victim was identified as Andrew William Miller, of Verona.

Police said after further investigation, the shooting happened after a fight broke out just outside the World Class Tavern.

If you have any information, you are asked to call the County Police Tip Line at 1-833-ALL-TIPS. Callers can remain anonymous.

Source: Man dead after shooting outside Penn Hills tavern

Pittsburgh parking tickets could soon be issued by mail

The feeling of relief that drivers experience when their meter expires but there’s no ticket waiting for them on their car windshield may soon be disappearing in Pittsburgh.

That’s because the City Council preliminarily approved legislation Wednesday that would allow the city’s parking authority to mail tickets to parking violators, in addition to placing them on windshields. 

“It’s not going to change what we do today,” Parking Authority Executive Director David Onorato said in an interview. “It’s going to give us another option to give out tickets.”

Source: Pittsburgh parking tickets could soon be issued by mail

Nikki Haley beats Donald Trump in Washington DC for first primary victory

The ex-ambassador is the first woman to win a Republican primary, but Donald Trump is still way ahead.

She lost in South Carolina, her home state. But she is the first woman to win a Republican primary in US history.

Mr Trump however has a huge lead over Ms Haley and is likely to face Joe Biden in the November election.

The BBC’s US partner CBS reports that Ms Haley will receive all 19 Republican delegates who were up for grabs in Washington DC, giving her 43 delegates nationwide – well behind Mr Trump’s 247.

Ms Haley, a former US ambassador to the UN, won 62.9% of the vote, to Mr Trump’s 33.2%.

It is seen as a largely symbolic win, as the capital is a heavily Democrat-leaning jurisdiction, with only about 23,000 registered Republicans in the city.

Source: Nikki Haley beats Donald Trump in Washington DC for first primary victory

McKees Rocks shooting on Boquet Street

The victim was shot multiple times and was pronounced dead at the hospital, Allegheny County police said.

The shooting happened around 5:40 p.m. in the area of 3rd and Boquet streets. Pittsburgh’s Action News 4 saw markers indicating shell casings on the ground.

The victim was found in critical condition and was pronounced dead at the hospital, county police Lt. Venerando Costa said.

On Tuesday morning, the Allegheny County Medical Examiner identified the victim as Ronald Fuller, 19, of McKees Rocks.

Someone approached and shot at Fuller, who returned fire but was struck by the gunfire, according to a statement from county police.

A neighbor’s dog was caught in the crossfire and died at a veterinarian’s office, Costa said.

The suspect fled the scene. No description of that person was available.

Anyone with information is asked to call 833-ALL-TIPS. Anonymous calls will be accepted.

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.

 

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California blizzard hits Sierra Nevada and shuts down roads and ski resorts

Blizzard warnings were issued for the Sierra Nevada through Sunday

While most of the storm has passed through the Sierra Nevada by Monday morning, some additional snow was expected. Scattered thunderstorms were likely and another 2 feet of snow was possible at higher elevations, the National Weather Service office in Sacramento said.

Communities across the region were digging out of the snowdrifts which had reached the roofs of some homes, and trapped people inside.

Power had mostly been restored by Monday after more than 40,000 homes suffered outages this weekend. Still, more than 7,500 customers remained without power, according to utility tracker poweroutage.us.

Source: California blizzard hits Sierra Nevada and shuts down roads and ski resorts

California blizzard: Powerful California blizzard shuts down roads and ski resorts as heavy snow and winds slam mountains | CNN

Blizzard conditions continued to slam Northern California over the weekend with damaging winds and heavy snow dumping on mountain ridges down to the valleys.

Source: California blizzard: Powerful California blizzard shuts down roads and ski resorts as heavy snow and winds slam mountains | CNN

70,000 square foot adventure park opens in North Huntingdon

The indoor adventure park offers trampolines, two go-cart tracks and multiple other activities fit for visitors of all ages.

NORTH HUNTINGDON, Pa. — It’s the opening weekend for a new adventure park in Westmoreland County.

Urban Air in North Huntingdon opened on Saturday.

The 70,000-square-foot indoor adventure park offers trampolines, two go-cart tracks and multiple other activities fit for visitors of all ages.

Urban Air Park Gallery

“We’ve got all kinds of other adventure attractions, climbing walls, drop zone, dunk ball, battle beam — where kids can have a fight with batons and maybe some adults can do some couples therapy,” said John Wambold of Urban Air.

OPEN PLAY HOURS: NEXT 7 DAYS

MONDAY

/ 03-04
4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
TUESDAY

/ 03-05
4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
WEDNESDAY

/ 03-06
4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
THURSDAY

/ 03-07
4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
FRIDAY

/ 03-08
4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
SATURDAY

/ 03-09
10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
SUNDAY

/ 03-10
11:00 AM – 7:00 PM

The adventure park located on Mills Drive is open daily. Click here to learn more.

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Record high possible Monday

Ample sunshine today as Spring has sprung with highs in the middle and upper 60s for most of us today. We will see our first 70 degree day of the year Monday with ample sunshine. We should tie the record high of 74 set in 1992 and 1996. Highs remain in the 70s on Tuesday with increasing clouds through the day. Rain looks to arrive well after sunset with rain showers around on Wednesday. We cool down but remain above normal until our next cold front Saturday brings more rain and seasonal temperatures.

Tonight: Clear. Low of 45.
Tomorrow: Sunny. High of 74 (record high).
Tuesday: Increasing clouds. High of 72. Low of 50.

Source: Record high possible Monday

Over 61,000 pounds of Trader Joe’s chicken soup dumplings recalled…

More than 61,000 pounds of steamed chicken soup dumplings sold at Trader Joe’s are being recalled for possibly containing hard plastic, US regulators announced Saturday.

The Agriculture Department’s Food Safety and Inspection Service noted that the now-recalled dumplings, which are produced by the California-based CJ Foods Manufacturing Beaumont Corp., may be contaminated with foreign materials — “specifically hard plastic from a permanent marker pen.”

The recall arrives after consumers reported finding hard plastic in the Trader Joe’s-branded products, FSIS said.

To date, no related illnesses or injures have been reported.

Source: Over 61,000 pounds of Trader Joe’s chicken soup dumplings recalled…

Body found in Ohiopyle State Park; Pennsylvania State Police investigating

FAYETTE COUNTY, Pa. — A body was found in a state park in Fayette County Sunday afternoon.

A Pennsylvania State Police spokesperson says a man’s body was found at Ohiopyle State Park. Fayette County dispatchers say police responded to the park just before 4 p.m.

State police are investigating the man’s death.

Source: Body found in Ohiopyle State Park; Pennsylvania State Police investigating

3 people shot in Pittsburgh neighborhood; 1 hospitalized in critical condition

Three people were hurt in a shooting in a Pittsburgh neighborhood Sunday evening. Police say one of the them is hospitalized in critical condition.

When officers arrived, they found a male shot in the chest inside of a store on East Warrington Avenue. He was taken to a hospital in critical condition.

The spokesperson said two other males injured in the shooting were found at different locations. One was shot in the arm and dropped out of a vehicle by Arlington Avenue and William Street. The other was shot in the hip and nose and located on Dilworth Street. Both were taken to a hospital in stable condition.

The Pittsburgh Police Violent Crime Unit is investigating.

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Source: 3 people shot in Pittsburgh neighborhood; 1 hospitalized in critical condition

Majority of Biden 2020 voters say Biden is too old to serve effectively: a new poll found

A majority of voters who backed President Biden in 2020 now say he is too old to serve another term effectively, a new poll found.

The recent New York Times/Siena College poll found that 61 percent of those who voted for Biden in 2020 strongly agreed or somewhat agreed that he is “just too old” to serve effectively. Among those planning on voting for him in a hypothetical general election, 59 percent still say he is too old to be an effective president.

Source: Majority of Biden 2020 voters say Biden is too old serve effectively: poll

7 Rite Aid Stores Closing In PA; Among 77 Nationwide

 

Rite Aid plans to close 77 stores nationwide, new court documents show. Here’s where closures will be happening in PA:

Seven Pennsylvania stores are slated to close. They are:

  • 6822 Hamilton Blvd. (Allentown)
  • 1600 9th Ave. (Altoona)
  • 472 N. Main St. (Doylestown)
  • 200 North Antrim Way (Greencastle)
  • 501 South 29th St. Ste. A (Harrisburg)
  • 200 Kimberton Rd. (Phoenixville)
  • 60 South Water St. (Sharon)

The latest spate of closures comes after the struggling drugstore chain filed for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy in October, and announced plans to close 150 stores. Since filing for bankruptcy, Rite Aid has said it will close 431 stores, according to MassLive.

Source: 7 Rite Aid Stores Closing In PA; Among 77 Nationwide

Man killed in shooting at Station Square

Police are investigating after a man was shot and killed at Station Square late Friday night.

Officers had the area outside the Hard Rock Cafe taped off.

Pittsburgh’s public safety office said officers found a man who had been shot in the pelvis just before midnight. Officers applied a tourniquet to stop the bleeding, but the man quickly got worse. He was taken to UPMC Mercy, where he later died.

The Allegheny County medical examiner identified the victim as 25-year-old David Anthony Utley-Ralph, of Mount Morris.

Officials said police are searching for a smaller U-Haul box truck that fled the scene. There were no descriptions of a suspect or suspects.

Pittsburgh’s Action News 4 is working to learn more about this fatal shooting.

Source: Man killed in shooting at Station Square

Barricaded man arrested after SWAT situation in Pittsburgh neighborhood

SWAT teams are on scene of an incident in Pittsburgh’s Bloomfield neighborhood involving a barricaded man.

PITTSBURGH — A man was arrested after a SWAT situation in Pittsburgh’s Bloomfield neighborhood Saturday morning.

Police and SWAT teams responded to South Atlantic Avenue near Harriet Street before 9 a.m. for a man barricaded inside an apartment that he doesn’t live in.

The man reportedly has active warrants.

Source: Barricaded man arrested after SWAT situation in Pittsburgh neighborhood

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