3 separate gun arrests made in Downtown Pittsburgh, 2 teenagers charged

Three separate gun arrests were made in Downtown Pittsburgh on Wednesday, according to police.

The first arrest was made after a brief foot chase that started in the 300 block of Smithfield Street. Police said Eugene Camp, 21, is charged with receiving stolen property, carrying a firearm without a license and evading arrest on foot.

Camp was taken to the Allegheny County Jail.

Around 6:30 p.m., police received a tip that a teenage girl was carrying a gun downtown and then observed the person matching her description in the 200 block of Fourth Avenue. The girl, who is 15 years old, was taken in for questioning.

She is charged with carrying a firearm without a license and possession of a firearm by a minor. Police said she was placed on electronic monitoring.

Later in the evening, a 17-year-old boy was arrested on a warrant in the area of Sixth Street and Penn Avenue after he discarded a loaded gun. Police said he was taken to a juvenile facility.

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Yankees’ season ends in heartbreak as they choke away Game 5 of World Series – NY Post

In the aftermath of his biggest bet of his offseason and one of the largest in his tenure, Brian Cashman acknowledged the stakes and the urgency.

“We’re just very proud of the fact we can call him a Yankee at this time,” the general manager said in December before his one guaranteed season of Juan Soto, “with the full intentions of taking a shot at a title.”

The shot missed. The Yankees now hurdle into an offseason of uncertainty after a season of a lot of joy, far too many mistakes and ultimately yet more disappointment.

The drought has reached 15 years without a World Series championship for the Yankees, whose dream died three wins short and at the hands of the Dodgers.

A sweep would have been less painful — and perhaps less embarrassing.

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Disappointment and skepticism remain after recommendation to close 14 Pittsburgh Public schools – Post Gazette

For many Pittsburgh Public parents, the release of a controversial plan aiming to shrink the district has done little to alleviate their concerns.

The recommendations were publicly presented Tuesday, and, if enacted, would ultimately close 14 schools  and streamline the grade structures at 12 others. It would also phase out five full magnet schools and two partial magnets.

While the recommendations represent what could be a drastic change for many families, some parents said the plan did nothing to address one of the root causes of the district’s need to downsize — falling enrollment numbers.

“It really makes it hard to continue to believe in the district because we’re seeing this massive overhaul because of declining enrollment, and there’s no analysis of the cause for it,” said Laura Mullen, whose 9-year-old son is in third grade at Fulton K-5 in Highland Park, one of the schools on the chopping block.

Source: Disappointment and skepticism remain after recommendation to close 14 Pittsburgh Public schools

Ligonier inmate dies in Westmoreland County jail

Westmoreland County officials report that a Westmoreland County Prison inmate from Ligonier who was found unresponsive in his cell Oct. 11 had committed suicide. Coroner Tim Carson said appears the death of Charles Madden Jr., 53, was a suicide. No foul play is suspected. A final autopsy report is pending.

Source: Ligonier inmate dies in Westmoreland County jail

Man beaten unconscious by group of teens in Downtown Pittsburgh, police say

PITTSBURGH — A man says he was beaten unconscious by a group of kids in Downtown Pittsburgh at the intersection of Stanwix Street and Liberty Avenue.

The 37-year-old victim said he was left with a concussion, two swollen eyes, a bruised forehead and a busted lip.

“I could have died from the injuries that were sustained, I literally could have died,” Joshua, the victim, said.

Police said those injuries happened when a group of about eight or more teenagers attacked him.

“My right eye was swollen shut, my left eye was beginning to swell shut, and my tooth was knocked loose,” Joshua said.

He told us that his younger brother attends a school downtown, and shared with him that a group of kids had stolen his phone and money.

“They keep messing with my brother,” he said.

He had hoped when he confronted the kids that they would return the phone to him, but he said he immediately realized that wouldn’t be the case.

Police were able to arrest two of the suspects. They appeared in court on Wednesday, but the other teens involved have not been identified.

“They are increasing their patrol, but they need more officers on the street.”

Joshua credits the police with breaking up the fight and possibly saving his life but said the judicial system must do their part too.

“Nothing is happening to these kids,” he said.

He said the teens need to stay behind bars and be held accountable for their actions.

“They need to stay behind bars they don’t need to keep being released on the street, they feel invincible,” he said.

The next court hearing is set for Oct. 23.

The investigation is ongoing, and police are urging anyone with information or video of the incident to contact them immediately.

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Trump To Work At McDonald’s, Attend Steelers Game During PA Visit

PENNSYLVANIA — Former President Donald Trump’s itinerary for his weekend campaign trip to Pennsylvania includes working at a McDonald’s and attending Sunday’s Pittsburgh Steelers game, according to reports.

Trump will hold a rally Saturday at the Arnold Palmer Regional Airport in Latrobe near Pittsburgh, then apparently extend his stay in the state. The Philadelphia Inquirer reported Trump will work as a fry cooker at a Pennsylvania McDonald’s on Sunday. The reason? To spotlight his repeated and unsubstantiated allegation that his Democratic opponent, Vice President Kamala Harris never worked at a McDonald’s while in college as she often has claimed.

The Inquirer said it’s unclear where Trump’s McDonald’s appearance will be, but a stop at a Pittsburgh restaurant would be appropriate. The Big Mac was invented in the city in 1967, and the Big Mac Museum is located in Irwin, just minutes away from the Latrobe rally location.

Former President Donald Trump will cook at McDonald’s and take in the Steelers game during his upcoming PA visit, according to reports.

Source: Trump To Work At McDonald’s, Attend Steelers Game During PA Visit

Fire officials on scene of reported fire in Ross Township

Multiple crews are on the scene of a massive fire in Ross Township.

Allegheny County officials confirmed that just before 7 p.m. Wednesday responders were called to the scene of a fire at Tao’s Auto Service along the 3000 block of Babcock Boulevard in Ross Township.

In a post from Ross West View EMSA’s Facebook page, officials said “multiple EMTs and paramedics,” along with “multiple fire departments and Ross Township police,” have been on scene trying to contain the fire.

The post said additional ambulances and off-duty responders have also been called for further aid.

Allegheny County officials confirmed at least three firefighters were transported to the hospital with minor injuries.

This is a developing story.

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Pittsburgh shooting: Suspect arrested in death of Malcolm Nowlin

Malcolm Nowlin was shot in Lawrenceville.

The complaint said Suddeth-Jones left the scene but later returned and opened fire at Nowlin, who succumbed to his injuries after a gunshot wound to the head over the weekend.

Officials said they were able to identify the suspect through witness testimony and surveillance video from a camera at a local restaurant across the street, which showed him leave the scene in a Dodge Charger, the complaint said.

The complaint said the car’s license plate and additional information from two separate incidents with police were used to track Suddeth-Jones.

Nowlin’s dad and stepmom spoke with Pittsburgh’s Action News 4 following Nowlin’s death. They said now, they want to celebrate their son and remember him for the bright light he was.

“He was full of love, full of life. And it didn’t matter to him the color of anyone’s skin, their economic status. He embodied love and he wore it well. And he shared that love with everyone,” Malcolm Nowlin, Nowlin’s father, said.

Source: Pittsburgh shooting: Suspect arrested in death of Malcolm Nowlin

North Carolina hurricane recovery team relocated amid threat of ‘armed militia’

Hurricane Helene federal emergency workers told to evacuate Rutherford county, Washington Post reports

Government emergency workers in the US responding to the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene in North Carolina were relocated over the weekend amid concerns that “armed militia” could pose a threat to their safety.

According to an email obtained by the Washington Post, a US Forest Service official sent out a message warning that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (Fema) “has advised all federal responders Rutherford County, NC, to stand down and evacuate the county immediately”.

The message said that soldiers with the national guard “had come across x2 trucks of armed militia saying there were out hunting FEMA”.

Bloomfield restaurant raising money after employee shot over weekend

A Bloomfield restaurant is raising money after an employee was shot over the weekend.

>> Man shot in head in Pittsburgh early Sunday morning

Silky’s Pub in Bloomfield said their employee, Malcolm, was the person who was shot.

Silky’s is donating $5 of each patty melt sold to Malcolm and his family.

The business said 100% of cash and Venmo donations will also go to Malcolm and his family.

“We’re praying for you, brother!!” the business said in a social media post.

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Giant Eagle announces grand opening of Noblestown Road store

A new Giant Eagle store is located at the former site of a Shop ‘n Save supermarket in Pittsburgh, near Green Tree.

The new supermarket is located at 2103 Noblestown Rd., the former site of a Shop ‘n Save store. It’s in the city’s Westwood neighborhood, near Green Tree and Crafton.

Giant Eagle says the company is hiring for more than 100 positions at the Noblestown Road location. Anyone who wants to apply can go to jobs.gianteagle.com.

Source: Giant Eagle announces grand opening of Noblestown Road store

Barack Obama to launch get-out-the-vote tour Thursday in Pittsburgh – Post Gazette

Barack Obama will launch a get-out-the-vote tour for Democratic presidential nominee and Vice President Kamala Harris in Pittsburgh on Thursday evening with a speech at the University of Pittsburgh’s Fitzgerald Field House.

Mr. Obama’s visit occurs as polls show the race is a statistical tie in the Keystone State, with all results within the margin of error.

Both Ms. Harris and the Republican nominee, former President Donald Trump — with their running mates and surrogates — have been barnstorming Pennsylvania to court every voter they can in what is considered to be a critical swing state. Ms. Harris is expected to visit Erie on Monday for a rally, but no further details on that event were immediately available.

Pennsylvania, with 19 Electoral College votes, is the largest of the battleground states.

Source: Barack Obama to launch get-out-the-vote tour Thursday in Pittsburgh

More than 2 million without power as Hurricane Milton slams Florida, causes deaths and flooding

Hurricane Milton has crashed into Florida as a Category 3 storm, pounding the coast with ferocious winds of over 100 mph, knocking out power to millions and producing a series of tornadoes around the state.

Source: More than 2 million without power as Hurricane Milton slams Florida, causes deaths and flooding

Trump ‘resorted to crimes’ to overturn 2020 result – prosecutors

Donald Trump “resorted to crimes” while trying to overturn his 2020 election defeat, and should not escape charges, prosecutors say.

A new court filing challenges Trump’s claim that he should avoid a trial thanks to a recent landmark US Supreme Court ruling. This said American presidents should be immune from prosecution when acting in an “official” capacity.

Trump was president when the alleged offences were committed – but prosecutors say he was acting in a “private” capacity, not an official one.

In response, Trump has repeated false claims that the 2020 vote was “rigged” and suggested the timing of the filing’s release was designed to hurt his 2024 campaign.

 

Source: Trump ‘resorted to crimes’ to overturn 2020 result – prosecutors

Who won the Vance-Walz vice-presidential debate?

Tuesday night’s vice-presidential debate between Republican JD Vance and Democrat Tim Walz felt like a civil and relatively restrained conversation about the issues at the top of American voters’ minds going into the 5 November election.

In that, it was unlike the two presidential debates earlier this year.

The two men spent much more time attacking the other’s running mate than each other during 90-plus minutes on the CBS News stage in New York.

Walz had a shaky start but hit his stride when talking about abortion and the Capitol riot.

But the even-tempered, policy-focused debate, with few political body blows, probably served Vance – a polished public speaker – best in the end.

If Vance was picked because he puts ideological meat on the bones of Trump’s conservative populism, on Tuesday night he put a polite, humble face on them, as well.

“Something these guys do is they make a lot of claims about if Donald Trump becomes president, all of these terrible consequences are going to ensue,” he said. “But in reality, Donald Trump was president. Inflation was low. Take-home pay was higher.”

Source: Who won the Vance-Walz vice-presidential debate?

Tim Walz and JD Vance’s 2024 VP debate is Tuesday. Here’s what to know.

 

The vice presidential showdown on Oct. 1 is expected to be the last debate before the November election.

Tim Walz and JD Vance’s 2024 VP debate is Tuesday. Here’s what to know.

Sen. JD Vance of Ohio and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz — both relative newcomers to the national political spotlight — face off Tuesday in the only scheduled vice presidential debate before the November election.

The debate is being held three weeks after former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris had their only scheduled debate.

Walz, who is Harris’ running mate, has had a long career in politics but was largely unknown to voters outside of Minnesota before he joined the Democratic ticket.

Vance, the author of “Hillbilly Elegy,” was first elected to office in 2022, less than two years before being selected by Trump to be his running mate.

Here’s what to know about the debate.

The debate starts at 9 p.m. ET on Tuesday. It will run 90 minutes — the same length as the two presidential debates — and end at 10:30 p.m. ET.

Who is moderating the VP debate?

“CBS Evening News” anchor and managing editor Norah O’Donnell and “Face the Nation” moderator and chief foreign affairs correspondent Margaret Brennan will moderate the debate.

Where is the VP debate?

The debate is taking place at the CBS Broadcast Center in New York City.

Trump was a lifelong resident of New York City, a Democratic stronghold, before changing his voter registration and primary residence in 2019 to Palm Beach, Florida, where his Mar-a-Lago club is located.

Source: Tim Walz and JD Vance’s 2024 VP debate is Tuesday. Here’s what to know.

Strike poised to shut down major US ports

The strike is set to significantly disrupt trade, creating uncertainty ahead of the US election.

A dockworkers’ strike is set to shut down ports across much of the US indefinitely, threatening significant trade and economic disruption ahead of the presidential election and the busy holiday shopping season.

Tens of thousands of members of the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) are preparing to walk out on Tuesday at 14 major ports along the east and gulf coasts, halting container traffic from Maine to Texas.

Barring a last-minute intervention, the action will mark the first shutdown in almost 50 years.

President Joe Biden has the power to suspend the strike for 80 days for further negotiations, but the White House has said he is not planning to act.

Source: Strike poised to shut down major US ports

Westmoreland County water plant not operating after fire

Compressor damaged at the municipal authority plant at Beaver Run Reservoir

A Municipal Authority of Westmoreland County water treatment plant is not currently operating after a fire Thursday night.

Employees at George R. Sweeney Water Treatment Plant at the Beaver Run Reservoir in Bell Township told WTAE the plant is temporarily off line. MAWC is awaiting electricians to arrive to determine the extent of the damage, they said.

The plant serves the northern portion of the MAWC service territory, according to the MAWC website. That includes northern Westmoreland County, parts of Armstrong County and other areas

How long the plant will be down couldn’t be determined. Messages left with the MAWC weren’t immediately returned.

Westmoreland 911 said units were called to extinguish a compressor unit that was in flames at the plant off of Route 380 in Bell Township at about 8:30 p.m.

The fire was put out shortly before 9 p.m.

This is a breaking news story and will be updated.

Source: Westmoreland County water plant not operating after fire

Woman beaten, robbed by kids near Market Square, police say

A woman was beaten and robbed by nearly a dozen kids not far from Market Square.

When investigators got to the scene, they started to search for the teens and found two teenage girls nearby.

The victim identified them as some of the teens who attacked her.

The woman has injuries to her face and is expected to be OK. Police are still looking for the rest of the teens involved in the assault.

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Body of missing woman Amy Shipley discovered on Cook Township property

Investigators were in the area of Helens Lane in Cook Township Tuesday night as the search continued for Amy Shipley, 45.

The cause and manner of death will be released when the autopsy and toxicology reports are complete.

The owners of the property were on-site Wednesday morning. They told Pittsburgh’s Action News 4 that they currently live out of the country and were unaware of the missing persons investigation until returning Wednesday morning.

Source: Body of missing woman discovered on Westmoreland County property

11 Investigates Exclusive: City of Pittsburgh facing fine for trash violations

By Rick Earle:

11 Investigates has learned that the Department of Environmental Protection has issued a hefty fine against the City of Pittsburgh for violating regulations dealing with handling trash.

Chief Investigator Rick Earle uncovered the violations and attempted to get them from the city, but the city refused to release them unless Earle filed a Right To Know request.

Earle then went to the DEP and they agreed to release the reports.

Earle showed the pictures to Pittsburgh City Councilmember Barb Warwick, who oversees the Dept. of Public Works.

Warwick acknowledged that it’s not a good look.

“No it’s not and I’m a real litter, I love to pick up litter,” said Warwick.

The DEP began conducting inspections at the Public Works divisions last year.

The most recent inspection was in April of this year.

The DEP has cited the city for mishandling municipal waste, conducting transfer station activities without a permit and handling waste contrary to regulations.

Among the accusations, city workers dumped municipal garbage on the ground before putting it in a dumpster.

DPW Director Chris Hornstein said the city routinely dumped municipal waste from street and park trash cans on the ground at the divisions and then used a high lift to scoop the garbage into roll-off dumpsters.

He admitted that the trash was left on the ground.

The DEP photos showed pictures of garbage on the ground and rainwater runoff from the trash.

Source: 11 Investigates Exclusive: City of Pittsburgh facing fine for trash violations

Panther Pit in Oakland has padlock, condemnation notice on door

Pittsburgh police and other investigators were seen outside the Panther Pit on Meyran Avenue in Oakland.

A Pittsburgh Public Safety spokesperson said officers were called to help the state police Bureau of Liquor Control Enforcement.

There was a padlock and a condemnation notice on the front door of the building Tuesday.

Investigators have not said exactly why they were called or whether they expect the bar to reopen.

This is a developing story. Stay with Pittsburgh’s Action News 4 for updates.

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Source: Panther Pit in Oakland has padlock, condemnation notice on door

Person armed with weapon in Pittsburgh neighborhood in custody

Multiple police agencies were called to the area of Niagara Street and Boulevard of the Allies Tuesday.

According to officials, around 11:42 a.m., a person armed with some type of weapon was “immediately” taken into custody.

Authorities added this incident is not connected with a road closure on Meyran Road, between Forbes Avenue and Louisa Street.

Source: Person armed with weapon in Pittsburgh neighborhood in custody

Florida will launch criminal probe into apparent assassination attempt of Trump, governor says

 

Florida law enforcement officials will launch their own criminal investigation into the apparent assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump that will run parallel to the federal probe.

Source: Florida will launch criminal probe into apparent assassination attempt of Trump, governor says

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