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A spokesperson for PNC provided Pittsburgh’s Action News 4 with this statement:

“As part of our strong focus on expense management, we have reviewed our organizational structure and have identified an opportunity to better position our company for long-term success. This includes a shift away from work not fully aligned to our strategic priorities and will result in a reduction in staffing levels in certain areas. While these decisions are never easy, we believe these measures will help us more effectively and efficiently deliver for our customers and stakeholders, now and going forward.”

Source: PNC announces layoffs, with exact number of positions impacted uncertain

Spotted lanternflies in the Pittsburgh area are showing the effects of fall’s lower temperatures.

Source: Spotted lanternflies will die in 1st hard frost, eggs can survive

Israel has declared war on the Palestinian militant group Hamas after it carried out an unprecedented attack by air, sea and land on Saturday.

Source: Israel is at war with Hamas. Here’s what to know | CNN

The Powerball jackpot continues its no-winner trend after Monday’s $1.55B prize went unclaimed, raising the stakes to an estimated $1.73B with a cash option of $756.6M.

Source: Powerball jackpot rises to $1.73B after no winners in Monday night’s drawing

PITTSBURGH —

Saturday is the day the long-anticipated ban on single-use plastic bags provided by retailers to customers will take effect inside the Pittsburgh city limits.

Pittsburgh’s Action News spoke with shoppers at the Giant Eagle Market District store at Waterworks Mall about what’s coming.

“I think it’s a good idea. I think it will take some adjusting for people. like for myself. I don’t actually live in the city of Pittsburgh, I live right outside. But I work in the city, I shop in the city. So (it means) having that mental note to make sure I have a bag with me to use. You know, put them in the car, make sure they’re there,” said shopper Deborah Weppelman.

“I’m for it because it’s too much plastic messing up our waterways. So, just another thing we have to do in order to save the planet. I’m for it,” said shopper Essie Biglow.

Giant Eagle says in its case, it’s going to channel proceeds from that fee into organization efforts to benefit communities surrounding its Pittsburgh stores.

Source: Pittsburgh ban on single use plastic bags is days away

The strikes also hit two hospitals, schools and infrastructure, the U.N. said.

Source: Israeli Airstrikes Hit Marketplace and Mosques in Gaza, Killing Dozens

PITTSBURGH —

A tractor-trailer became stuck on a road in Pittsburgh’s California-Kirkbride neighborhood Monday morning.

Source: Tractor-trailer stuck in Pittsburgh California-Kirkbride

A suspect has been in connection to several recent fires in Arnold and New Kensington, Westmoreland County.

According to court documents, 21-year-old Andrew Joseph Bischof, of Arnold, is being charged on several counts, including arson, risking catastrophe and criminal trespass. There are 27 charges in total across the four different fires. All are listed as felonies.

The fires happened Sept. 30 and Oct. 1.

Source: Arnold, New Kensington arsons arrest

HEMPFIELD TOWNSHIP, Pa. — Three students at Hempfield Area High School are under investigation after two gun buys happened on campus Monday.

According to State police, all of the students under investigation are 15-year-old boys.

PHOTOS: Hempfield Area High School on lockdown after students found with guns

Source: 3 students at Hempfield Area High School under investigation after 2 gun buys on campus

PITTSBURGH — A Pittsburgh man was killed in a motorcycle crash in Pittsburgh.

Roy Calvin Holiday IV, 37, was the driver of a motorcycle that crashed with a vehicle around 11:50 p.m. Sunday along S. Braddock and Forbes Avenue.

Officers performed CPR on Holiday, who was in traumatic arrest, at the scene until medics arrived. He was taken to a local hospital in critical condition and was pronounced dead a short time later.

Source: Man dies after motorcycle crash in Pittsburgh

Miss Nevada USA Josie Stephens was named a Top 20 finisher.

RENO, Nev. (KOLO) -Miss Utah USA Noelia Voight was crowned Miss USA Friday at the 72nd Miss USA pageant at the Grand Sierra Resort.

Miss Nevada USA Josie Stephens was named a Top 20 finisher.

The pagent took place after a week in Reno of interviews, a swim competition, an evening gown competition and a final pageant question.

It was broadcast live on the CW.

Source: Miss Utah crowned Miss USA at Grand Sierra Resort

Hardline Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives on Friday rejected a bill proposed by their leader to temporarily fund the government, making it all but certain that federal agencies will partially shut down beginning on Sunday.

Source: Republicans reject own funding bill, US government shutdown imminent

Feinstein was a passionate advocate for liberal priorities important to her state — including environmental protection, reproductive rights and gun control — but was also known as a pragmatic lawmaker who reached out to Republicans and sought middle ground.

Source: Sen. Dianne Feinstein of California, trailblazer and champion of liberal priorities, dies at age 90

The crash happened near the West End Bridge heading toward the North Shore.

PITTSBURGH —

Multiple vehicles were involved in a crash on Route 65 Friday evening.

The crash happened near the West End Bridge heading toward the North Shore. Sky 4 with Action Cam saw at least two vehicles being towed away.

Allegheny County dispatch tells us two people have been rushed to the hospital.

Source: At least 2 people taken to hospital from Route 65 crash

Live! Casino Pittsburgh in Hempfield Township is gearing up for its inaugural Live! in the Community Block Party this weekend by offering free admission.

Source: Live! Casino making final preparations for Community Block Party

Pittsburgh police, with the help of alert community members, stopped a possible shooting outside of a school two weeks ago.

Source: Pittsburgh police stop possible shooting outside school

Victim was undergoing surgery on Thursday morning

A 17-year-old boy was undergoing surgery after being shot in the stomach in Pittsburgh’s Brighton Heights neighborhood on Thursday.

The shooting happened a little before 3:15 a.m. inside a home on the 3400 block of Fleming Avenue.

Source: 17-year-old boy shot in the stomach in Pittsburgh

A hand-picked team of 30 archers will begin hunting deer in two city parks this weekend. Pittsburgh is partnering with the USDA to allow bowhunting this fall in an attempt to cull an overgrown deer population.

Source: Bowhunting season in two city parks will begin September 30

A man has been arrested in connection to a homicide in Pittsburgh’s East Hills over the weekend.

According to Pittsburgh police, Trevon Taylor, 20, was taken into custody on Tuesday.

Source: Man arrested in connection to weekend homicide in Pittsburgh’s East Hills

Incident happened early Tuesday morning

PITTSBURGH —

Pittsburgh police said one person is in custody after a report of shots fired led to a traffic stop and then a search of a parking garage.

The incident began around 2:45 a.m. Tuesday when police ShotSpotter alerts for eight rounds in the area of Chauncey Drive.

Source: Report of shots fired leads to traffic stop and parking garage searched in Pittsburgh

Last minute interception..

The Steelers offense is heating up.

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Kenny Pickett passed for 235 yards and two touchdowns in an encouraging performance for Pittsburgh’s offense, and the Steelers held off the Las Vegas Raiders for a 23-18 victory on Sunday night.

In the first meeting between the franchises in Las Vegas, the Steelers earned their first road win against the Raiders since 1995.

Source: Steelers’ Kenny Pickett has first 2 pass TD game of his career

10 families in Springdale have filed a lawsuit against the parties that own the former Cheswick Power Plant property and handled the implosion: Charah Solutions, Controlled Demolition Inc., Grant Mackay Co., and Civil and Environmental Consultants Inc.

While the lawsuit looks to recover damages for the affected homes, the plaintiffs are also seeking an injunction to halt the scheduled demolition of the boiler house at the property.

Source: Springdale homeowners describe impact of power plant implosion as decision on second one hangs in the balance

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