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Source: Male dead after crashing car, fleeing from police in Pittsburgh’s Marshall-Shadeland neighborhood

Male dead after crashing car, fleeing from police in Pittsburgh’s Marshall-Shadeland neighborhood Sunday morning

BREAKING NEWS: A male is dead after police said he crashed his car and then fled from police before crashing three more times in Pittsburgh’s Marshall-Shadeland neighborhood.

Police said the driver came to and spoke with the officers through the window.

During this exchange, the responding officers saw a large quantity of narcotics on the driver’s lap and asked him to step out of the vehicle.

According to police, the driver rolled his window up and fled, hitting an unoccupied patrol car head-on and traveling southbound on Beaver Avenue at a high rate of speed.

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Police said the car then hit a light standard on Island Avenue before crashing into a wall and catching fire.

The fire was put out and the driver was extricated from the car. He was taken to a hospital in critical condition and later died.

The Collision Investigation Unit is investigating.

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Powerball drawing Monday has an estimated $1.9 billion jackpot

The world record lottery jackpot grew to $1.9 billion since nobody matched the winning Powerball numbers Saturday..

Source: Powerball drawing Monday has an estimated $1.9 billion jackpot

Source: Road closures in several areas around Pittsburgh for Sunday’s EQT Pittsburgh 10 Miler, 10K

Road closures in several areas around Pittsburgh for Sunday’s EQT Pittsburgh 10 Miler, 10K

Road closures along the route of the 2022 EQT Pittsburgh 10 Miler and 10K will be in effect from 6:30 a.m.-noon Sunday, so if you’re coming into the city you might want to make plans accordingly.

Road closures will occur as participants pass through each neighborhood during the race. In addition to these closures, cars will not be able to park on roads along the race route starting at 4:00 a.m. Sunday. Residents and businesses located on or near the race course are urged to plan ahead. Click here to view the 2022 road closure map.

The 10-mile race will start at 7:30 a.m. on West Carson Street near Station Square. The race continues through the West End, North Side, Strip District and Downtown. The 10K race starts at 8:15 a.m. near mile 4 of the 10-mile course and follows the same route.

Both races finish Downtown in front of EQT Plaza, on the corner of 7th Street and Liberty Avenue.

World Series: Astros hold off Phillies for team’s first title since cheating scandal

The Astros clinched their second World Series title in six seasons with a 4-1 win over the Phillies in Game 6 on Saturday night

Yordan Alvarez hit a towering go-ahead homer and the Houston Astros clinched their second World Series title in six seasons and got Dusty Baker his first crown as a manager with a 4-1 win over the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 6 on Saturday night.

As Alvarez’s 450ft blast in the sixth inning disappeared, Astros starter Framber Valdez jumped and wildly screamed in the dugout as fans in the crowd of 42,948 went into a frenzy waving their orange rally towels.

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Source: World Series: Astros hold off Phillies for team’s first title since cheating scandal

Record-breaking $1.6 billion Powerball jackpot numbers have been drawn | CNN

The numbers have dropped for an estimated $1.6 billion Powerball jackpot – the “world’s largest lotto prize ever offered,” according to the multi-state game operator.

The winning numbers were 28-45-53-56-69 and the Powerball was 20.

The jackpot, which has a lump-sum option of an estimated $782.4 million, “breaks the world record for the Largest National Lottery Jackpot in the Guinness World Records,” the participating California Lottery tweeted.

Source: Record-breaking $1.6 billion Powerball jackpot numbers have been drawn | CNN

November 5, 2022

At least 2 people hospitalized after multi-vehicle crash in Pittsburgh

At least two people were taken to a hospital after a multi-vehicle crash in Pittsburgh.

Allegheny County dispatchers say police, firefighters and medics were sent to Bigelow Blvd and Herron Avenue at 1:28 p.m.

The condition of the people taken to the hospital is unknown at this time.

Source: At least 2 people hospitalized after multi-vehicle crash in Pittsburgh

Good Samaritan helps teenager shot in Sheraden

A juvenile was shot multiple times in Pittsburgh’s Sheraden neighborhood.

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – A Good Samaritan helped a teenager who was shot twice in Pittsburgh’s Sheraden neighborhood on Thursday.

Officers found the teen on Glen Mawr Street after they got a ShotSpotter alert for three rounds fired on Narcissus Avenue.

Police said officers applied two tourniquets before medics arrived. The teen was taken to the hospital in stable condition.

Dontrell Summers said he heard screams and ran outside and started helping.

Source: Good Samaritan helps teenager shot in Sheraden

Giant Eagle closing on Thanksgiving

Giant Eagle will be closed on Thanksgiving Day this year.

As of right now, Giant Eagle also plans to be closed on Christmas Day.

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Source: Officials: Pittsburgh police didn’t fulfill request for protection at funeral where mass shooting occurred

Officials: Pittsburgh police didn’t fulfill request for protection at funeral where mass shooting occurred

A police presence was requested at a funeral where a mass shooting took place last week but Pittsburgh police did not show up, officials said Thursday.

Six people were injured when two people opened fire outside the Destiny of Faith Church on Friday. Five people were shot, and one person was injured in the melee.

Police officials confirmed that a police presence was requested but not fulfilled.

“We regret that PBP did not provide the presence asked of us on a difficult day,” acting Chief Thomas Stangrecki said in a statement.

Police officer struck as driver flees traffic stop in Pittsburgh

At 3 a.m. Pittsburgh Police from Zone 3 pulled over a vehicle at the intersection of McKinley Street and Grogan Avenue for a possible DUI.

An officer exited his vehicle and spoke with the driver who provided his name and date of birth, but could not provide a driver’s license. The suspect then fled from the stop, striking the officer in the leg.

Police followed the vehicle, which ultimately turned down a dead end in the 700 block of Margaret Street in Mount Oliver, hitting a tree.

The driver suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to the hospital by EMS to be medically cleared before being transported to the ACJ.The officer was not seriously injured and was evaluated by medics on scene.

The driver had an outstanding warrant and a large amount of narcotics were recovered from inside the vehicle.

The investigation is ongoing.

Source: Police officer struck as driver flees traffic stop in Pittsburgh

Fire breaks out in Pittsburgh’s Uptown

The fire broke out just one block from PPG Paints Arena at 1315 Fifth Ave. at around 9:10 p.m. Thirsday.

According to a release from the Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire, one man was able to escape the burning building. Medics on scene were able to evaluate him.

No other injuries occurred.

Source: Fire breaks out in Pittsburgh’s Uptown

Construction flagger struck by vehicle in hit-and-run in Overbrook

A construction flagger was struck by a vehicle in a hit-and-run in Overbrook.

Pittsburgh police said Zone 3 officers and EMS units were dispatched to Saw Mill Run Boulevard at Library Road for reports of a pedestrian struck by a vehicle before 9:30 p.m.

Once on scene, officers located a female road construction flagger who was conscious and alert. The victim had pain in her knee and was taken to the hospital.

The driver of the vehicle did not stay on scene.

Source: Construction flagger struck by vehicle in hit-and-run in Overbrook

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Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/11/02/sports/baseball/astros-world-series-no-hitter-game-4.html

Astros Combine for Second No-Hitter in World Series History ASTROS 5, PHILLIES 0 | WORLD SERIES TIED, 2-2

By Scott Miller

Published Nov. 2, 2022Updated Nov. 3, 2022, 6:16 a.m. ET

PHILADELPHIA — Pitching like a Game 1 starter, the young right-hander Cristian Javier put on a clinic on a night Houston was in need of something spectacular, throwing six no-hit innings at Philadelphia and combining with three relievers for the first combined no-hitter in World Series history.

Javier’s outing positioned the Astros for a 5-0, World Series-tying win in a Game 4 classic. Bryan Abreu struck out the side in the seventh inning, Rafael Montero worked a 1-2-3 eighth and Ryan Pressly lifted the Astros into the history books with a hitless ninth inning, delivering the third no-hitter of any type in postseason history and only the second to come in the World Series.

Javier’s fastball on Wednesday was called “electric” (Houston Manager Dusty Baker), “very, very electric” (catcher Christian Vázquez) and “super nasty” (Astros pitching coach Josh Miller). Though Javier’s fastball only registers between 92 and 94 miles per hour, the Philadelphia slugger Kyle Schwarber said “it’s playing up a little bit harder than that” and Bryce Harper added “he’s got spin rate — 93 looks like 97.”

Makers of Monopoly reveal new Pittsburgh-themed board

The makers of Monopoly revealed a new Pittsburgh-themed game board on Wednesday.

“The Pittsburgh-themed Monopoly board will celebrate our iconic sites and hidden treasures,” said Mayor Ed Gainey. “From the Duquesne Incline to the Carnegie Science Center, I am excited to champion our great city with this new addition to the Monopoly family.”

Anyone interested can purchase the game for $39.95 on Amazon, at CVS and at various local retailers.

Source: Makers of Monopoly reveal new Pittsburgh-themed board

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TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — No one became a billionaire after Wednesday night’s Powerball drawing, but a number of folks around the country are now millions of dollars richer.

According to the game’s website, the numbers for Wednesday night’s drawing were 2, 11, 22, 35, 60 and Powerball 23. The Powerplay was 2x.

With no winner, the jackpot has grown to an estimated $1.5 billion with a cash value of $745.9 million.

Source: Powerball lottery jackpot grows to near-record $1.5B

Man shot at hotel in Robinson Township

ROBINSON TOWNSHIP — Police are investigating after a man was shot at an Allegheny County hotel.

The shooting occurred at the Hyatt Place Pittsburgh Airport hotel on Campbells Run Road in Robinson Township Wednesday.

Hotel guests woke up to crime tape and police inside and outside.

A Channel 11 crew at the scene observed an ambulance and police with flashlights in the parking lot.

Source: Man shot at hotel in Robinson Township

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Source: Homicide charges filed against UPMC doctor accused of causing wreck that killed fellow physician

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Police accused an emergency room doctor of being drunk while driving nearly 130 mph in July when he lost control of his Tesla and crashed, killing the physician who was his passenger. Joseph Henry Yanta, 38, of the 2000 block of Reis Run Road in Franklin Park was charged by Northern Regional Police with two felony counts: homicide by vehicle, and homicide by vehicle while driving intoxicated. He also faces counts of involuntary manslaughter, reckless endangerment, DUI, with a blood alcohol level higher than 0.16%, driving 93 mph over the speed limit and reckless driving.

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Daylight saving time ends on Sunday: What to know about setting your clocks back

Daylight saving time (DST) is coming to an end on Sunday, bringing an extra hour of sleep for millions of Americans.

The ending of daylight saving time means that the sun will be out earlier in the morning and the evenings will get darker sooner.

Daylight saving ends at 2 a.m. local time on Nov. 6 and resumes on Sunday, March 12, 2023.

On Sunday morning we fall back 1 hour to resume standard time.

Source: Daylight saving time ends on Sunday: What to know about setting your clocks back

Mail-in Pennsylvania ballots with incorrect dates will be saved but not counted – court

Pennsylvania’s highest court on Tuesday ordered officials to disallow mail-in ballots with the wrong date marked on the envelope, potentially throwing out numerous votes in close races that could determine control of the U.S. Congress in elections next week.

Source: Mail-in Pennsylvania ballots with incorrect dates will be saved but not counted – court

Asteroid threat! Dangerous space rock speeding towards Earth today

NASA warns of an asteroid threat looming over Earth. This space rock could come very close to the planet today!

The asteroid is hurtling towards Earth and will be at a close distance of 1.5 million kilometers.

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Source: Police: Man charged with killing North Side bystanders in shooting sparked by ‘gang activity’

Police: Man charged with killing North Side bystanders in shooting sparked by ‘gang activity’

A Pittsburgh man faces double homicide charges in connection with the deaths of two bystanders during an Oct. 15 shooting police said was “a concerted assault stemming from gang activity.”

Jaylone Hines, 21, is charged with two counts of homicide in connection with the fatal shooting of Betty Jean Averytt, 59, and Jacquelyn C. Mehalic, 33. Police have said both were bystanders waiting at a nearby bus stop and were not part of the dispute.

Source: Pittsburgh police investigating after report of teens being robbed of Halloween candy at gunpoint

Pittsburgh police investigating after report of teens being robbed of Halloween candy at gunpoint

PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Police said they responded to a 911 call on Halloween night for two kids who say they were robbed at gunpoint of their candy. This happened around 6:45 p.m. on Halloween night near Carrick Plaza along Brownsville Road. Police say they’re investigating whether the weapons were real or not.

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Source: Police: Man found dead inside car after shots fired in Pittsburgh’s Homewood neighborhood

Police: Man found dead inside car after shots fired in Pittsburgh’s Homewood neighborhood

Pittsburgh Police responded to an 11-round Shotspotter alert for the 7100 block of Hermitage Street around 1:50 p.m.

When Zone 5 officers arrived in the area, they located an unconscious male with a gunshot wound in a vehicle.

Medics pronounced 29-year-old Noah Wilkerson deceased at the scene.

The Mobile Crime Unit and detectives arrived to process the scene. The investigation is ongoing.

Officer shoots driver after car plows through barricade at Omaha Halloween celebration

Omaha, Nebraska — A Halloween celebration turned frantic after a man drove through a barricaded area and was shot by an Omaha police officer Monday night, police said.

CBS Omaha affiliate KMTV reports that the man was critically wounded. His name hasn’t been released.

Police said no one else was seriously hurt.

Some 3,000 children were expected. The motorist was critically wounded but was the only person seriously hurt, though the crowd got frantic.

Source: Officer shoots driver after car plows through barricade at Omaha Halloween celebration

Gunshot Victims Arrive at EMS Headquarters and Local Hospital

At approximately 3:30 a.m. Tuesday, a 21-year-old male with a gunshot wound was dropped off at 700 Filbert Street – Pittsburgh EMS Headquarters – by private means. Medic 2 was on site working and unloaded him from the vehicle, which immediately left the area.

Medics transported him to the hospital in stable condition with a gunshot wound to his lower leg. Zone 4 officers interviewed him at the hospital where he confirmed the incident happened in McKeesport. McKeesport Police will be handling the investigation.

At roughly the same time, a male gunshot victim arrived at another City hospital by private vehicle with a gunshot wound to the arm. He is in stable condition.

It is not known at this time where the incident occurred, but it is not believed to be in Pittsburgh. Zone 2 officers took the report. The investigation is ongoing.

Source: https://pittsburghpa.gov/publicsafety/blotterview.html