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Crash happened early Wednesday morning

GREENSBURG, Pa. —

One person was killed and another person was being flown to the hospital following a two-vehicle crash in Greensburg, Westmoreland County.

The crash happened around 5:50 a.m. Wednesday on Route 819 between Glenmeade and Forbes Trail Road.

The cause of the crash was not immediately known.

As of early Wednesday morning, the identity of the person who was killed has not been released.

Source: 1 dead, 1 injured in crash on Route 819 in Greensburg

The senator from Pennsylvania has beclowned himself and his institution — not that he cares.

What the Missouri Compromise was to Henry Clay, what the Second Reply to Hayne was to Daniel Webster, what the Civil Rights Act of 1957 was to Lyndon Johnson, Carhartt sweatshirts and baggy shorts will be to John Fetterman.

Source: John Fetterman Makes the U.S. Senate Safe for Disgraceful Slobs | National Review

A Mt. Pleasant man who was acquitted two years ago in connection with a shooting in Arnold on Monday pleaded guilty to the armed robbery last year at a Greensburg home.

Nicholas Haynes, 27, was ordered to serve 9 to 23 months in jail and an additional 5 years on probation for his involvement in the June 14, 2022, heist that police said netted $7,300 of gaming equipment and other items.

Source: ‘Great mistake’ leads to jail sentence in Greensburg armed robbery

One day the news anchor was there at the station. The next day, the news anchor was not.

PITTSBURGH, PA — Royce Jones, a reporter and anchor for KDKA-TV and sister station WPKD-TV, has left the station.

KDKA/WPKD news director Shawn Hoder announced the move in a tersely worded email to staff last week, Triblive reported. No explanation was given for the departure, and Jones made no reference to it on his Facebook page, and there no longer is any reference to him on the KDKA website.

Jones is a 2016 graduate of Valley High School in New Kensington and a 2020 graduate of Point Park University. He joined KDKA as a freelance reporter in 2020 after working for WTRF-TV in Wheeling as a multimedia journalist and weekend anchor.

Source: Popular Pittsburgh TV News Anchor Abruptly Departs Station

A man was hospitalized after he was shot in Pittsburgh’s South Side overnight.

According to Pittsburgh police, officers were dispatched to the 1200 block of East Carson Street at 2:43 a.m. for a two-round ShotSpotter notification.

When officers arrived at the scene, they were flagged down by a group of women who told them a man was injured at Roland Way and S. 13th Street.

Officers found a man down in a doorway. He had a possible graze wound to the right side of his head and a laceration on his mouth that was bleeding, police said.

Source: Man shot after reported fight in Pittsburgh’s South Side overnight

A city spokeswoman did not respond to an email seeking comment on the ban.

But according to the city website, where the new rules are posted, the ban requires all retail establishments to stop providing shoppers with single-use plastic bags. The goal is to “promote the use of sustainable alternatives.”

It applies to all retail businesses including supermarkets, convenience stores, service stations, department stores, dollar stores, clothing stores, restaurants, cafeterias, festivals, food trucks, farmers’ markets and delivery services. Businesses were required to post signage informing customers of the change in July.

For some, the change will be simple enough: Grocers such as Aldi, Trader Joe’s and Whole Foods have already eliminated plastic bags.

Others have launched awareness campaigns.

Source: Final countdown: Businesses prepare for Pittsburgh’s plastic bags ban

Shooting happened late Monday night

Source: 2 dead, 1 injured following shooting in Pittsburgh

An annual ceremony to remember those who died on September 11, 2001​, is being held in lower Manhattan on Monday.

Source: 9/11 memorial events planned to mark 22 years since the attacks and remember those who died

PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh police are investigating a shooting that happened in the middle of the day.

According to police, the shooting happened around 11:20 a.m. Sunday in the 7900 block of Tioga Street in Homewood.

On scene, first responders found a man with gunshot wounds to his hand and abdomen. He was taken to the hospital in stable condition to undergo surgery.

Source: Man hospitalized after being shot twice in Pittsburgh neighborhood

Emergency crews are responding to a fire at an apartment building in McKeesport.

MCKEESPORT, Pa. — Three people are hurt and 200 are now displaced after a fire at a senior high-rise apartment building in McKeesport.

Crews were called to the 600 block of 6th Street around 2:40 p.m. Friday.

 

Source: 200 people displaced; 3 injured in fire at McKeesport senior high-rise

Latrobe police announced arrest in case on Wednesday

Police said the suspect, identified by Latrobe Police as Malik Crosby, and his friend were visiting a woman they knew when they started fighting about her.

Police said Crosby fired a shot at the other man and the victim later walked into a nearby hospital with a gunshot wound to his stomach.

Police said Crosby later surrendered to police after a brief standoff.

Source: Man allegedly shoots longtime friend in Westmoreland County

Bruce Springsteen’s two concerts in Pittsburgh scheduled for next week have been postponed.

Source: Bruce Springsteen postpones concerts in Pittsburgh due to medical issues

Due to hot weather in the forecast, Pittsburgh Public Schools is activating its extreme heat protocol.

Here is a list of schools that are moving to remote learning as the school district activates its extreme heat protocol.

Samantha Murphy and her family enjoyed Labor Day while cooling off at the Schenley Park Swimming Pool. Instead of going back to the classroom Tuesday, the fifth grader who attends Colfax, will be learning from home.

“I like this weather. Although it would be better if we could still go to school but have air conditioning and stuff,” Samantha Murphy said.

“It’s supposed to be like this in August, so I can’t complain too much, but I do wish we didn’t have to go remote and impact all the parents who have work to do,” Lisa Murphy said.

Source: Pittsburgh Public Schools remote learning because of heat

A surgical tool the size of a dinner plate was found inside a woman’s abdomen 18 months after her baby was delivered by cesarean section, according to a report by New Zealand’s Health and Disability Commissioner.

Source: ‘Dinner plate sized’ device found inside woman’s abdomen 18 months after cesarean birth | CNN

Allegheny County SWAT is responded to an active stand-off situation in McKeesport.

MCKEESPORT, Pa. — A 42-year-old man was taken into custody early Tuesday morning after an hours-long standoff with officers that started when police say he shot a woman, Allegheny County Police tell Channel 11.

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According to police, emergency crews were first called to the 1200 block of Pirl Street in McKeesport Monday evening.

Source: Man surrenders after shooting, hostage situation in McKeesport

Jimmy Buffett brought his show to the Pittsburgh area for nearly five decades and local fans are heartbroken about his passing.

Photos: Jimmy Buffett through the years

Buffett’s last trip to the area was in 2022. He brought the ‘Life On the Flip Side Redux Tour’ to the Star Lake Pavilion in Burgettstown. It was a venue he’d been performing at regularly since it opened in 1990.

Source: ‘He definitely left a mark’ : Local fans reflect on Jimmy Buffett’s legacy

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Channel 11 has exclusively learned the city reached an agreement with the officer that will pay him $18,000 to drop a grievance and resign.

Source: Pittsburgh officer who confronted city official reaches $18K settlement, resigns

A state police spokesperson tells Pittsburgh’s Action News 4 an off-duty trooper stopped to help at a crash scene in the eastbound lanes of the Parkway West.

While the trooper was out of his vehicle, he was hit by another vehicle approaching the scene.

The trooper was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Butler County Commissioner Leslie Osche confirms the trooper is her son, Josh. She said he remains in the hospital Wednesday awaiting a second surgery.

“I cannot say enough about the PA State Police and how they care for their own and their families,” she said. “We are grateful for the support of Colonel Paris and Governor Shapiro in the aftermath of the event. Our family is overwhelmed by the love, prayers, and support from our community and beyond.”

Source: Trooper struck by vehicle after stopping at crash scene along Parkway West

The USGS Shake Intensity Map showed the earthquake may have been felt in parts of the Pittsburgh area.

Source: Ohio earthquake may have been felt in Pittsburgh area

The event kicked off Friday morning and includes live entertainment, family events and food. It concludes Sunday afternoon.

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Source: Great American Banana Split Celebration returns to Latrobe

Public Safety officials were asking people to avoid Broad Street and North Mathilda Street in Pittsburgh’s Garfield neighborhood.

Source: Pittsburgh shooting: Broad St. and North Mathilda St. in Garfield

Tropical Storm Harold is plowing through Texas, triggering flash flooding and tornado warnings as the gusty storm pushes toward Mexico.

Source: Tropical Storm Harold triggers flash floods, power outages and tornado warnings as it plows through Texas | CNN

John Valentine, the executive director of the Pittsburgh Downtown Neighbors Alliance, acknowledged Monday that officials must be careful in deciding where the restrooms should go.

Source: Amid Pittsburgh’s potty proposal, some are aggrieved — not relieved — by public restroom plan in Columbus, Ohio

Markel Pulliam, Jr., 25, and Anthony Baldwin, 55, are both facing charges.

Source: Two drivers charged after man was struck twice on Pittsburgh road and later died

A Latrobe man remains behind bars after police said they found evidence of methamphetamine manufacturing in his apartment during a home visit last month from Westmoreland County probation officers, according to court papers. Ryan William Nupp, 28, was arrested last week on charges of operating a methamphetamine lab, risking catastrophe, reckless endangerment and related drug offenses. Police said the Ligonier Street apartment where Nupp lived was not far from Latrobe Elementary School and a childcare center.

Source: Latrobe police: Meth lab operated near elementary school

PLUM, Pa. —

Following the Plum house explosion that claimed the lives of six people, residents in the Rustic Ridge community say they have concerns about their own homes.

Pittsburgh’s Action News 4 talked with one man who called his gas company to come out and check his line. Shane Chessey said that’s when he found out he had a gas leak.

The red tag placed on Chessey’s meter outside of his home on Fieldstone Court confirmed the gas leak. The gas was turned off until repairs are made.

Source: Rustic Ridge homeowner says Peoples found gas leak at his home

CNORTH HUNTINGDON, Pa. —

A 43-year-old man was killed in a crash in North Huntingdon, Westmoreland County, on Saturday morning.

The crash happened shortly before 2 a.m. on the 9300 block of Barnes Lake Road.

The Westmoreland County Coroner said Anthony J. Marsiglio, of North Huntingdon, was driving east on the road when he failed to negotiate a curve, went off the shoulder of the road, and his vehicle then struck a utility pole and overturned several times.

The coroner said Marsiglio was ejected from the vehicle and was pronounced dead at the scene.

The coroner also said it appears speed and alcohol were factors in the crash and that a seatbelt was not being used.

Marsiglio was the only person in the vehicle.

Source: 43-year-old man killed in Westmoreland County crash

Pittsburgh police detectives are looking for two people they say used a fake check to buy a 2023 Jeep Grand Wagoneer.

PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh police detectives are looking for two people they say used a fake check to buy a 2023 Jeep Grand Wagoneer.

Arrest warrants have been issued for Davon Casseus, 32, and Angel Vega, 28.

Both are wanted for felony forgery, theft, receiving stolen property and criminal conspiracy charges.

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Source: New details emerge regarding fraudulent check used to buy new Jeep in North Huntingdon

Public restrooms are being installed Downtown as part of at least $2 million in spending aimed at curbing concerns about cleanliness, lewd behavior and other safety-related issues plaguing the city’s core.

The announcement came at a press conference Wednesday during which the Allegheny Conference on Community Development and other stakeholders, including Mayor Ed Gainey, unveiled IndexPGH, a website to chart the Golden Triangle’s health on issues such as crime, visits, real estate and cleanliness.

Source: What a relief: Public restrooms coming to Downtown Pittsburgh