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At least one person was killed after a car accident in Greensburg.

HEMPFIELD TOWNSHIP, Pa. — One person is dead after a collision with a vehicle heading in the opposite direction in Greensburg.

The coroner’s office of Westmoreland County said that 61-year-old Karen Botteicher was killed after a Ford F-350 crossed the center line and collided with her GMC Envoy.

Pennsylvania State Police are investigating if alcohol, speed or other distractions played a role in the accident.

Source: 1 person killed in head-on crash in Greensburg

Pittsburgh officials said Friday a man suspected in a Pittsburgh homicide was found dead in Philadelphia.

PITTSBURGH —

Pittsburgh officials said Friday a man suspected in a Pittsburgh homicide was found dead in Philadelphia.

Officials said a woman, identified as Sharay Newson, was found dead in her Hazelwood home on Wednesday. Her death has been ruled a homicide. The day before, Newson had been reported missing.

A GoFundMe has been set up for Sharay Newson’s children. Click here for more information.

Source: Sharay Newson: Woman found dead in Pittsburgh home

The Shop ‘n Save Westmoreland Airshow is flying high at the Arnold Palmer Regional Airport this weekend, and is expected to attract about 100,000 people to the Latrobe area.

Source: Westmoreland Airshow returns to Latrobe this weekend

All five U.S. Marines onboard a military aircraft that crashed in Southern California on Wednesday were killed, U.S. Marine Corps officials confirmed Thursday.

The five Marines, part of Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, were on a training mission aboard the MV-22B Osprey when the crash occurred near Glamis, First Lieutenant Duane Kampa said in a statement. Glamis is located just a few miles north of the U.S.-Mexico border and west of the California-Arizona border.

“We mourn the loss of our Marines in this tragic mishap. Our hearts go out to their families and friends as they cope with this tragedy,” Maj. Gen. Bradford J. Gering, commanding general of 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, said in a written statement.

Source: 5 US Marines confirmed dead after military aircraft crashes in California | Fox News

After more than 60 years as the Port Authority of Allegheny County, the region’s largest public transportation provider announced a rebrand on Thursday to Pittsburgh Regional Transit.

“We stand at the very beginning of a new era in public transportation,” said Pittsburgh Regional Transit CEO Katharine Kelleman at a press conference in Downtown Pittsburgh.

Pittsburgh Regional Transit, or PRT, will make some changes to the bus, light-rail, and incline system that currently serves Allegheny County and some communities on the county’s border. Most noticeably, PRT will be moving to a new, and more consistent color scheme.

All PRT buses will be teal and yellow. Kelleman said that Port Authority buses since 2004-5 have been different colors, which can be confusing to riders at times. Port Authority buses are red, yellow, green, and purple.

Source: Port Authority rebrands to Pittsburgh Regional Transit | TribLIVE.com

PITTSBURGH —

Two people were injured after gunshots rang out on Pittsburgh’s North Side late Thursday night.

The incident happened around 11:50 p.m. on the 1300 block of Federal Street.

Police said a man suffered a graze wound to the neck and was taken to the hospital in stable condition.

A second victim walked into a local hospital.

Police said that person was not struck by gunfire but did not say more about what that person’s injuries were.

No arrests have been announced.

Source: Two injured after gunshots ring out on Pittsburgh’s North Side

Three men died and another was wounded when a gunman opened fire at the manufacturing facility where he worked in western Maryland Thursday afternoon. A state trooper was injured in a shootout with the suspect

Mark Alan Frey, 50, Charles Edward Minnick, 31, and Joshua Robert Wallace, 30, were all killed in the shooting at Columbia Machine, Inc. on Bikle Road in Smithsburg, the Washington County Sheriff’s Office said. A 42-year-old man was critically injured and remains hospitalized.

A short time after the shooting, about five or so miles south of the plant, a Maryland state trooper got into a shootout with the suspect on Mapleville Road, the sheriff’s office said.

The trooper suffered a minor injury and was taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injures.

The trooper has been treated and released.

The suspect was also injured and taken to a hospital.

The shooter, who authorities said is a 23-year-old man from West Virginia, remained hospitalized late Thursday. He has not yet been charged.

Source: Multiple People Killed in Shooting at Maryland Manufacturing Plant – NBC4 Washington

In a recording of Attorney General William Barr testimony, he said he told former President Donald Trump that his claims of a stolen election were “bullsh**.”

The public hearing of the House Jan. 6  committee kicked off Thursday night with never-before-seen videos of testimony of some of the major players in the Trump administration, including former Attorney General William Barr saying he told former President Donald Trump that his claims of a stolen election were “bullsh**.”

“I had three discussions with the president that I can recall,” Barr said in his testimony.  “…I made it clear that i did not agree with the idea of saying the election was stolen and putting out this stuff, which I told the president was bullsh**. And I didn’t want to be a part of it and that’s one of the reasons that went into me deciding to leave when I did. I observed, I think it was Dec. 1, that you can’t live in a world where the incumbent administration stays in power based on its view, unsupported by specific evidence. that there was fraud in the election.”

Committee chair Rep. Bennie Thompson and vice chair Rep. Liz Cheney in their extraordinary opening statements detailed what Cheney called a “conspiracy” – and how many people were involved. Cheney said there were Republican members of Congress who sought pardons for their actions on Jan. 6.

Cheney had harsh words for her fellow Republicans who were involved and those who have fallen in line since the attack: “There will come a day when Donald Trump is gone but your dishonor will remain.”

Source: Watch Live: House Jan. 6 committee reveals new details in hearing on Capitol assault

Authorities used DNA gathered from an index card to charge a Greensburg man with a Nov. 24 bank robbery in Hempfield, according to court papers. Jonathan Smith Jr., 29, wore a distinct red “DoorDash” covid-19 mask and dark ski cap in an attempt to hide his identity.

Source: DNA match from Greensburg man leads to arrest in Hempfield bank robbery

 

TRAFFORD, Pa. —

One lucky lottery player is holding a Powerball ticket worth $100,000.

Lottery officials said Tuesday that the winning ticket was sold at the Trafford Stop-N-Go along Brinton Avenue. The store will get a $500 bonus for selling the winning ticket.

Source: Check you tickets! Lottery ticket worth $100,000 sold in Westmoreland County

A car drove into a crowd of people in a busy shopping district in western Berlin on Wednesday, killing at least one person and leaving five with life-threatening injuries, a fire department spokesperson told CNN.

Source: Berlin: One person dead, five with life-threatening injuries after car driven into crowd in Berlin – CNN

PITTSBURGH — Experts said we’ve never seen gas prices this high before in Pennsylvania, and it’s only going to get worse.

Drivers told Channel 11 they are shocked to see prices at $5.09 per gallon for regular gas in Pittsburgh.

According to AAA, the price of gas will continue to rise and won’t level off for months.

Those solutions are things people told Channel 11 that they’re already doing.

“I do all my running around all at once,” said Lena Thomas. “That’s what I’m doing right now. I did all my errands in one swoop today.”

“Usually I didn’t have to ask my friends for gas money, but now I ask for gas money if I take them anywhere because gas is really high,” said Alexa Belschener.

If you are taking a summer road trip, click here for AAA’s gas cost calculator to help save money at the pump.

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Source: Sticker shock: Pittsburghers react to record-high gas prices across the area

A Facebook post late Sunday from The Fudge Farm read, “Due to the uncontrollable shootings and violence as well as other circumstances on E Carson St. Today will be Fudge Farm’s last day there.”

They added, “We can no long ask teenage children, or no one for that matter to work for us in this environment.”

The Fudge Farm thanked customers for years of support and reminded customers that their location at the Waterfront shopping area and their food truck were still open.

Source: Pittsburgh business closes South Side location following violence in the area

A woman was transported to the hospital and a man is in custody after a shooting in Stowe Township Sunday night.

Source: Woman shot in Stowe Township, suspect detained

Rodeo fans packed the stands at the Westmoreland Mall parking lot in Hempfield on Saturday to watch riders try to stay atop bulls for more than a few seconds and riders steer their horses around a barrel course at Live! Casino’s Pro Bulls & Barrels & Concert.

Source: Rodeo at Westmoreland Mall draws big crowd

A bustling entertainment district turned into a scene of carnage when multiple shooters opened fire in the South Street area of Philadelphia, killing at least three people and injuring 11 others, police said.

(CNN)A bustling entertainment district turned into a scene of carnage when multiple shooters opened fire in the South Street area of Philadelphia, killing at least three people and injuring 11 others, police said.

Officers patrolling the South Street area heard gunfire and observed “several active shooters shooting into the crowd,” said Philadelphia Police Inspector D.F. Pace.

Philadelphia Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw said at a news conference Sunday the shooting started at roughly 11:31 p.m. Saturday.

Source: ‘Several active shooters’ in a popular Philadelphia area leave 3 people dead and 11 others wounded | CNN

HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) – The Pennsylvania House unanimously approved legislation affecting those who use E-Z Passes and increase penalties against toll evaders.

Source: Pennsylvania House passes bill for E-Z Pass toll changes, increased penalties

By WPXI.com News Staff

June 04, 2022 at 9:54 am EDT

PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh police are investigating after an overnight shooting on the South Side.

According to a social media post, police responded to a shots fired call at 4 a.m. Saturday, near the intersection of S 17th Street and East Carson Street.

A male ran into the Cambod-Ican Kitchen restaurant to call 911 and take cover when he was struck in the leg by a stray bullet. Owners of the restaurant told Channel 11 that the victim was hit in an artery in his leg as the shooter shot into the establishment.

Owners also said there were between 15 and 20 customers in the restaurant at the time of the shooting. Six bullet holes were seen on the property.

The shooting in Pittsburgh’s South Side came just after city officials announced that they would be increasing police presence in the area in an attempt to lower the levels of gun violence happening there.

Source: Man in critical condition after overnight shooting on Pittsburgh’s South Side – WPXI

HOMESTEAD, Pa. —

Two men are injured after a shooting in Homestead Saturday night.

Allegheny County police said the shooting happened along the 300 block of W. 12th Avenue around 9:30 p.m.

When officers got on scene, they found two men with several gunshot wounds. Both were taken to the hospital. Police said one is critical, the other in stable condition.

Neighbors at the scene told Pittsburgh’s Action News 4 a graduation party was going on at the time, and the victims were attending it. Neighbors also said they heard rapid gunfire.

Homestead Police Department requested the Allegheny County Police Department’s Homicide Unit.

Police ask anyone with information to call the County Police Tip Line 1-833-ALL-TIPS. Callers can remain anonymous.

Source: Shooting leaves 2 men injured in Homestead

A shooting outside a church in Iowa left three dead Thursday, including the suspected gunman.

A shooting in Iowa left two people and a suspected gunman dead outside a church in Ames, Iowa Thursday evening, the Story County Sheriff’s Department confirmed.

The shooting happened just before 7 p.m. local time when a man opened fire on two female victims in front of Cornerstone Church on US-30, Capt. Nicholas A. Lennie told Fox News Digital.

The church was holding an event for college-age kids when the shooting occurred, the station reported.

The church said in a statement the victims were “two young members of our Cornerstone Church community.”

Source: Iowa shooting outside church leaves 2 victims, suspected gunman dead, sheriff’s department says | Fox News

Racine police in a tweet asked people to avoid the area of Graceland Cemetery after multiple shots were fired.

Source: Multiple shots fired, two people shot at Racine’s Graceland Cemetery during funeral for man killed by police

Beginning at 10 p.m. Friday, more Pittsburgh police officers in full uniform will be patrolling on East Carson Street on the South Side.

By Rick Earle, WPXI-TV

June 02, 2022 at 6:15 pm EDT

PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh police plan to crack down on East Carson Street this weekend, and Target 11 investigator Rick Earle has learned they won’t be using undercover patrols, but saturation patrols.

Beginning at 10 p.m. Friday, more Pittsburgh police officers in full uniform will be patrolling on East Carson Street on the South Side.  The show of force is meant to address the recent uptick in violence in that area, especially during the evening hours when bars and restaurants are filled with customers. East Carson Street is a popular nightspot in the city.

“We have to be able to get our arms around this and bring a sense of control and stability to the southside, and let people know that they’re safe,” said Zone 3 Commander John Fisher, whose zone includes East Carson Street on the Southside.

Source: Target 11: Pittsburgh police plan to crack down on East Carson Street with patrolling

State police suspect the last day of school in Hempfield Area School District may have been the impetus for two bizarre, unrelated incidents that prompted a lockdown of three schools Thursday. Police said a 14-year-old wearing a hot dog costume with his face painted as the Joker, a DC Comics character.

“We were already at the high school investigating another incident with a 16-year-old, wearing a gas mask on the school bus and as he entered the school, who made a threat on social media. That was before 8 a.m., and then the teenager, with the hot dog costume, occurred just seven minutes later,” state police spokesman Steve Limani said.

Source: Teen in hot dog costume, another in gas mask prompt lockdown at Hempfield schools