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BREAKING OVERNIGHT: A man was shot and a car was riddled with bullets in an overnight shooting in Wilkinsburg.

Source: Man taken to hospital, car riddled with bullets after overnight shooting in Wilkinsburg

BREAKING OVERNIGHT: Two people were shot and two others were injured in an overnight shooting in Pittsburgh’s Terrace Village neighborhood.

Source: 2 people shot, 2 others hurt including juvenile in overnight Terrace Village shooting

Kiski Township is one of the biggest townships in the state, covering 42 square miles, but overnight the majority of its police force walked off the job.

Source: Majority of Kiski Township police officers quit jobs overnight

Mayim Bialik is in hot water again following her recent hosting gig on “Jeopardy!”

The game show producers were forced to intervene during a show earlier this week when Bialik, 46, mistakenly said that a contestant didn’t win her points, when, in fact, the player did.

Source: Mayim Bialik makes another ‘Jeopardy!’ snafu: ‘That was ridiculous’

(CNN)President Joe Biden will sign an executive order Friday aimed at protecting abortion rights in response to the landmark decision by the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade.

Biden is expected to sign the executive order during a Roosevelt Room ceremony Friday morning. Vice President Kamala Harris is also scheduled to attend.

There is no action the President can take to restore the nationwide right to an abortion in the wake of the Supreme Court’s ruling. Biden has acknowledged publicly his options to expand abortion access remain limited, and has called on the American people to elect more members of Congress in November’s midterm elections who will support federal legislation protecting abortion access.

Source: Biden to sign executive order Friday aimed at safeguarding abortion rights – CNNPolitics

Two new monkeypox cases have been reported in Allegheny County.

In a July 1 press release, the health department suggested these methods to prevent monkeypox:

• Practice safe sex, including the use of condoms and dental dams
• Avoid contact with bedding and other materials contaminated with the virus
• Avoid contact with people who may be infected
• Avoid skin to skin contact with someone with a rash
• Wash your hands with soap and water
• Use personal protective equipment (PPE) when caring for infected persons

Source: 2 new monkeypox cases reported in Allegheny County; brings county total to 5 – WPXI

PENNSYLVANIA (WHTM) — A new bill is proposing changes to the current medical marijuana laws in Pennsylvania.

Currently, the Commonwealth has a zero-tolerance policy for anyone driving with THC (the psychoactive chemical in marijuana) in their system.

However, advocates for Senate Bill 167 say that even when the intoxicating effects of marijuana wear off, THC remains in the body for much longer. Meaning even if a driver is not intoxicated at the time of a drug test, they can still test positive for THC.

Senate Bill 167, sponsored by State Sen. Camera Bartolotta (Beaver/Greene/Washington), would require “proof of impairment”, just like with many other prescription medications.

Source: New changes coming to Pennsylvania medical marijuana law

The Washington Street bridge in Swissvale was shut down unexpectedly Thursday evening after drivers reported feeling movement or shaking while crossing over it.

Swissvale Fire Chief Clyde Wilhelm said one driver felt movement or shaking while coming across the bridge, then pulled over. Another driver also pulled over behind the first driver stating they felt movement on the bridge too.

Source: Emergency shutdown of Swissvale bridge

The former prime minister of Japan was assassinated on Friday in the city of Nara. He served in the office longer than anyone before stepping down in 2020.

Source: Shinzo Abe Dies After Being Shot in Japan: Latest Updates – The New York Times

Pittsburgh Regional Transit, formerly known as the Port Authority, said the incline will be out of service from Aug. 1 through mid-November during a rehabilitation project to update the mechanical, control and electrical systems.

There will also be upgrades to the incline’s upper and lower stations, where passengers board and exit at West Carson Street and Grandview Avenue, and the bridge structure will be painted.

During the closure, PRT said shuttle buses will run between Mount Washington and Station Square every 30 minutes. Trips will also be added to the 40 bus route.

The Monongahela Incline is a community asset that provides a quick and reliable connection from Mt. Washington to Station Square and downtown Pittsburgh.

For more information about the upgrades, go to PortAuthority.org/InclineRehab.

Source: Pittsburgh’s Monongahela Incline will close for rehab project

Driverless technology company Argo AI has laid off recruiters this week. The firm said it is making “prudent adjustments” to continue to grow in a capital-intensive field that likely won’t generate profits for years.

Source: Pittsburgh-based Argo AI lays off recruiters after hiring more than 1,700 people in 6 years

‘It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of Jimmy on the evening of July 6,’ read a Thursday tweet from James Caan’s official Twitter

Source: James Caan, The Godfather and Elf Acting Legend, Dead at 82

Crash happened early Thursday morning

ALIQUIPPA, Pa. —

The coroner was called to the scene after a vehicle hit a person on Route 51 in Beaver County.

The crash happened in the southbound lanes a little after 2 a.m. Thursday, approximately a half-mile south of the Aliquippa exit.

No identities of any of the people involved have been released.

There was also no initial word on what caused the crash.

Source: Coroner called to scene after vehicle hits person in Beaver County

Incident began early Thursday morning

PITTSBURGH —

SWAT was called to the scene of a home in Pittsburgh’s East Hills neighborhood on Thursday morning.

The incident began shortly before 4 a.m. on the 1700 block of Maplewood Avenue.

The initial call was about an assault.

Pittsburgh Police asked people to avoid the area while the situation unfolded.

Around 7:20 a.m., Pittsburgh Police announced that an actor had been taken into custody.

Source: SWAT called to home in Pittsburgh’s East Hills neighborhood

PITTSBURGH — Two men were shot inside an apartment in Pittsburgh’s Spring Hill City View neighborhood Wednesday night.

According to Allegheny County 911, crews were dispatched to the 2100 block of Rhine Street at 9:29 p.m.

Both victims were taken from the scene in personal vehicles. One was taken to a hospital and the other was taken to McKees Rocks where medics took him to a hospital.

Police said one of the victims was shot multiple times in the leg.

Source: 2 shot inside apartment in Pittsburgh’s Spring Hill City View neighborhood – WPXI

Two people were shot inside an apartment in Pittsburgh’s Spring Hill City View neighborhood Wednesday night.

Both male victims were taken from the scene in personal vehicles. One was taken to a hospital and the other was taken to McKees Rocks where medics took him to a hospital.

Source: 2 shot inside apartment in Pittsburgh’s Spring Hill City View neighborhood

A shooting occurred overnight in downtown Steubenville. It took place around 2:30 a. m. when police were called to Club 106 on South Street.

Source: Four injured in shooting in downtown Steubenville

A man climbed a crane in Pittsburgh’s East Liberty neighborhood early Tuesday morning and eventually jumped from what appeared to be more than 100 feet. Police said the man did not survive the fall. The crane is in the 5800 block of Centre Avenue in East Liberty.

Source: Man jumps from crane, dies in East Liberty, police say

Two people were hurt in an overnight car crash on Pittsburgh’s North Shore.

According to Pittsburgh police, an unmarked car working fireworks detail was involved in the crash.

There’s no word on the victims’ conditions.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.

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If we see rain Tuesday morning, which is looking more unlikely, it could act to stabilize our atmosphere and keep our severe chance at bay.

If we remain dry in the morning and temperatures warm to 90 as expected, we will likely see a thunderstorm complex in the form of a squall line or bow echo move through the region starting around 4 p.m. Should this materialize, our primary threat would be damaging winds. Storms should be moving fast enough that flooding isn’t a big concern. Some hail and an isolated tornado cannot be ruled out, but these two threats are much lower and will require us to either see a bowing part of the line moving southeast and/or discrete storms moving southeast to try and spin.

There is also the chance that the complex of storms misses us to the west and moves more through Ohio than our area, but that is looking increasingly unlikely. The severe threat should end after sunset.

Because of the potential for severe storms, Tuesday afternoon is an Alert Day. Be sure to check in with Pittsburgh’s Action Weather for any fine-tunes/updates to the forecast.

Isolated showers are possible each day through Friday, although no one day looks very wet. Drier conditions and lower humidity air arrive for the weekend.

Source: Pittsburgh weather: Storms possible Tuesday

Multiple people are dead following reports of a mass shooting at an Independence Day parade in Highland Park, Illinois, on Monday, the 4th of July.

Source: Illinois 4th of July parade shooting leaves 6 dead, more than 30 injured; suspect arrested

West Mifflin police are investigating an armed robbery at a BP gas station.

WEST MIFFLIN, Pa. — Allegheny County police have arrested the man they believe robbed two convenience stores and attempted to rob a third in one night.

Source: Allegheny County police arrest man accused of attempting to rob 3 convenience stores

Toyota is carrying out a safety recall of thousands of 2022 Tundra vehicles because some models could have nuts on the rear axle assembly that loosen over time.

Source: Toyota recalling thousands of 2022 Tundra vehicles

Police have arrested a man they say shot and killed an 18-year-old in Pittsburgh’s Hill District.

18-year-old Shaun Scott was arrested after police say he admitted to being involved in the homicide of Maleek Thomas.

Thomas was shot on June 24 and died in the hospital shortly after he was found by police.

Source: Police arrest man accused of shooting, killing 18-year-old in Pittsburgh’s Hill District