News Of Western Pennsylvania And The World
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 …
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 …
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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 …
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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
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
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
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
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 …
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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 …
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????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
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District said tugboats have secured the 11 barges at Brunot Island Source: Barges break loose, float down Ohio River
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 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
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)
Five individuals have been arrested, authorities said Source: Philadelphia shooting today: Three shot at Ramadan festival – latest
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. Source: Severe storms move into Southeast after unleashing tornadoes and life-threatening flooding along Gulf Coast | CNN
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. Source: Mon Wharf parking area to reopen Thursday
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
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
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, Source: Greensburg Sheetz reopens after …
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Scattered showers Wednesday. Rain returns Thursday ahead of a tightly wound system. Storms are possible with downpours and potentially damaging winds. Source: Pittsburgh to see three Impact Days in a row
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 …
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A man told police that a stranger came up to him demanding his belongings. When the victim refused, the other man stabbed him. A man was taken to the hospital after he told police he had been stabbed during an attempted robbery in downtown Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh Public Safety said the incident happened just before 1 …
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Officials said two victims were taken from the scene by a helicopter, including the bus driver who was ejected at the time of the crash. NEW ORLEANS — A charter bus carrying 56 students from the University of South Carolina rolled over while traveling on Interstate 10 headed to New Orleans, according to Nola.com. The crash …
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New York City shook after an earthquake hit near Whitehouse Station, New Jersey, about 40 miles west of the Big Apple. Source: 4.8 earthquake near New York City rattles much of the Northeast
More than 400,000 homes and businesses in Maine and New Hampshire were without power early Friday as a late season nor’easter brought heavy snow and strong winds to parts of the Northeast. Source: Nor’easter dumps heavy snow and cuts off power to hundreds of thousands across Northeast as many roads remain impassable | CNN
The first-place Pittsburgh Pirates open their home season Friday. They host the Baltimore Orioles. First pitch is set for 4:12 p.m. — a nod to the city’s 412 area code — at PNC Park on Pittsburgh’s North Shore. The weather forecast isn’t looking favorable. Attendance is, however. The game is expected to be a sellout, …
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Powerball is about to match a record for lottery drawings with a stretch of more than three months without a jackpot winner. It’s that string of futility that has enabled Powerball’s top prize to reach $1.23 billion for the next drawing Saturday night. It’s that string of futility that has enabled Powerball’s top prize to …
Alex Nedjelkovic made 30 saves to backstop the Pittsburgh Penguins to a 4-1 victory at the Washington Capitals. PENGUINS Pens playoff hopes stay alive with 4-1 win against Capitals Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin carried the Pittsburgh Penguins back into contention with starring performances over the past couple of weeks. When they were held off …
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Rescue teams are trying to reach more than 600 people in eastern Taiwan following the strongest earthquake to hit the island in decades. Source: CNN
