• ‘Yankee drummer’ makes trek from Pittsburgh to Gettysburg

  One hundred years ago this week, Civil War veteran Peter Guibert started out on a trek from Pittsburgh to Gettysburg to pay tribute to the 50th anniversary of the Battle of ...

• NHL Pittsburgh 7 Ottawa 3

  Jarome Iginla scored twice during an onslaught of six consecutive Pittsburgh goals Wednesday that carried the Penguins to a 7-3 rout of Ottawa. Pittsburgh boosted its lead over the Senators in the Eastern Conference semifinals to 3-1 and will try to close out the series when it hosts Game 5 on Friday. Ottawa took a 2-1 lead after one period, then melted away while the Penguins were bombarding ...

• Pirates pitching trio moving forward

  Email PITTSBURGH -- Pirates pitchers have found their groove in May, leading baseball in ERA, opposing batting average and strikeouts in the month entering Wednesday's game. And there is even more help on the way. Charlie Morton threw 80 pitches over four innings Tuesday for Double-A Altoona, giving up two hits, two walks and two unearned runs. Pirates manager Clint Hurdle said Morton, ...

• Pirates to support Penguins in road stretch

  Email PITTSBURGH -- Pirates players will proudly don Penguins jerseys when they travel to Milwaukee and Detroit this weekend, and they are more than happy to represent their city doing so. Support for their fellow athletes is running rampant through the clubhouse as the Penguins look to advance past the Ottawa Senators in the second round of the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs. "There's a ...

• All joking aside Bucs have chemistry

  Email PITTSBURGH -- Bryan Morris could not take the heat for much longer. After finishing his pregame run, the Pirates' reliever crawled into closer Jason Grilli's life-size Chewbacca costume and hid in his teammate's locker. When Grilli entered and sat down, Morris popped out, causing the 36-year-old Grilli to jump up from his chair. The costume of the furry "Star ...

• Lazy River Is Newest Attraction At Idlewild SoakZone

  LIGONIER (KDKA) — With the Memorial Day weekend upon us, many of the area’s favorite summertime attractions are getting ready to open for another season, and that includes SoakZone at Idlewild Park. The rides were getting the once over and the park a general cleaning. The Thomas and Friends Stage is waiting for a second run, and the lifeguards at the wave pool were making sure the ...

• Woman leaves dogs to die in Sharpsburg home

  After at least a week of not seeing a woman or her dogs, a smell coming from the home alerted residents in a Sharpsburg neighborhood to a problem.Their neighbor is accused of abandoning her Altmeyer Avenue home and leaving her dogs to die.Complaints of the smell of rotting flesh led police to the home, and what they found was gruesome."This is by far one of the worst houses I've been ...

• Wpxigiant Eagle Pens Playoff Game Ticket Giveaway

  Giant Eagle's limited-time 20-cent fuelperks! promotion , WPXI and Giant Eagle are giving away --TO 10 LUCKY FANS -- a pair of tickets to Friday's Pittsburgh Penguins playoff game!!!Giveaway entries will be accepted until noon Friday (May 24, 2013). Shortly thereafter, the winners will be randomly selected and then notified. That night, they'll be at CONSOL Energy Center cheering ...

• Judge finds loophole to allow military couple to wed

  A military couple got married Wednesday in Greensburg under unusual circumstances, unsure if they were going to able to tie the knot.Navy Petty Officer Matthew Silva, of Connecticut, and Air Force Senior Airman Bianca Braun, of tornado-ravaged Moore, Okla., got married in the presence of a judge who made sure they were allowed to get married under Pennsylvania law.According to state law, people ...

• White powder found at elementary school determined to be heroin

  Parents of students at the school previously received a letter explaining a student found packets of white powder while clearing out an unused desk on May 14. The substance was then sent for ...

• Dollar Bank Representatives Discuss Reverse Mortgages

  PITTSBURGH (NewsRadio 1020 KDKA) – Maria Chick and Randy Davis, of Dollar Bank, joined KDKA Radio’s Robert Mangino in studio to discuss reverse mortgages. Davis wanted people to know that, ';the older you are the more you get.'; Reverse mortgages are based on the value of the house and the age of the person. It is also based on the person’s credit. Reverse ...

• Pittsburgh Flood Response Unit Undergoing Extensive Training

  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – You probably never think of them, until you need them. An elite team of rescuers is training in our area and what they do could end up saving your life. We are talking about the Pittsburgh Flood Response Unit and they endure some pretty grueling elements. The tactical group is unique. It’s a collaboration between Pittsburgh Police, Fire and EMS. Since April, ...

• Local Woman’s Photo With Tim McGraw Goes Viral

  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The voice of country music star Tim McGraw emanates from a radio on the desk of Burns White paralegal, Shirlene Borsos. It’s a source of comfort as she bears up under chemotherapy treatments for breast cancer. ';There have been times that I sat on my couch in the evenings and thought I can’t do this anymore,'; she says. ';I just can’t. ...

• 7 Firefighters Injured In Bellevue Apartment Building Fire

  BELLEVUE (KDKA) - An apartment building fire in Bellevue sent seven firefighters to the hospital overnight. According to officials, the fire broke out shortly before 7 p.m. Tuesday, but the flames were so intense it took until nearly 7 a.m. Wednesday to finally put out all the hot spots. Cell phone video from a neighbor showed the beginnings of the fire in the rear of 51 Lincoln Avenue in ...

• FBI involved in Bentleyville bomb threats robbery investigation

  The FBI is involved in an investigation into a possible connection between a bank robbery and two school bomb threats, all of which occurred Wednesday in Bentleyville.Police said students at Bentworth High School and California High School were evacuated Wednesday morning after bomb threats were called in at both schools.Bentworth Superintendent Charles Baker said, "We received a phone ...

• Officials ID 1-year-old boy killed in East Hills shooting Search for gunmen continues

  Authorities are looking for the shooters who killed a 1-year-old boy and injured two women Tuesday night in Pittsburgh's East Hills neighborhood.Police in Allegheny County said the gunfire was reported at about 7:30 p.m. Tuesday during a picnic at a home on East Hills Drive.A neighbor, who did not want to be identified, said "I was outside with my daughter. We heard shots. At first I ...

• Plum School District poised to eliminate TV production program

  When the Plum Senior High School TV production class put together another Penguins lipdub recently, it went viral. Viewers from all over the country saw ...

• NBA Draft Expert Convinced Steven Adams Goes In First Round

  PITTSBURGH (93-7 The FAN) – With Steven Adams declaring for the NBA Draft after only one season at Pitt, there was much speculation about whether or not he was making a mistake and leaving too soon. Sports Illustrated’s NBA Draft expert Chris Mannix though saw a side of Adams at the NBA Draft Combine that suggests has stock has really risen. ';They watched him run the floor, ...

• Police investigating string of Beaver Co. burglaries

  Police are investigating a string of burglaries in South Beaver and Darlington townships.About 12 homes have been broken into over the past two weeks in the rural communities where homes sit back from the road, police said.The burglaries have taken place during daylight hours, and police said that they believe two people are breaking into the homes.Linda Craig said, "We're hard working ...

• Rescue switches to recovery in Oklahoma

  "We are, we hope, in the recovery stages now," Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin told CNN's Jake Tapper on Wednesday. "It's going to take a while to get through all this, and we certainly are making a plan to move by stages." At least 24 people, including 10 children, were killed in Monday's monster tornado. Another 324 people were injured, Fallin said. The twister ...

• Community leaders respond to murder of toddler in East Hills

  The two men led a community meeting to galvanize leaders in response to the wild shooting spree at a picnic on Tuesday evening that left a toddler dead. "It's a sad day. It's a sad day when a baby has died due to senseless gun shooting," said Gainey. Burgess called the gunmen "terrorists," adding, " for something like this to happen, is unimaginable. And my ...

• Peduto Promises Clean Sweep At City Hall

  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — There’s a reason Bill Peduto used a city street sweeper as a symbol of his campaign. ';A lot of what has occurred over the past several years has given whoever the next mayor is a mandate to clean up city hall,'; said Peduto at his first post-election press conference Wednesday afternoon. "To make changes that people do expect, and to not allow ...

• Does It Really Do That No No Hair Removal System

  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Many people struggle with unwanted hair. Lots of women get sick of shaving all the time and waxing or bleaching can be very irritating to your skin. The No No Hair Removal System claims to give you no hair with no pain and no hassle. But does it really do that? It’s one of the more expensive products we’ve tested at about $90 and the cost is the thing ...

• Sidney Crosby’s Biggest Threat Since Breaking Jaw Cheese Sticks

  PITTSBURGH (CBS SPORTS/KDKA) – Turns out the biggest threat to Sidney Crosby since coming back from a broken jaw hasn’t been other players or even the puck. It’s been food. Specifically, those impossible to resist mozzarella sticks. It was a surprise to Crosby how tough they can be to eat with a mangled mouth. Check out what happened during Crosby’s encounter with the ...

• Greene Co. police officer under scrutiny for alleged use of monetary donations

  Federal investigators are looking into the bank records of a Waynesburg police officer accused of using donated money for personal use.Channel 11's Alan Jennings reported that Officer Brian Tennant has been viewed as a hero for saving two children and a woman from a house fire in Greene County, and won Tuesday's primary election for sheriff of Greene County.But now he is being ...

• Moore mayor 5 of 6 missing found alive

  "We'll try to get it passed as soon as I can," Glenn Lewis said. The ordinance would apply to single-family and multifamily homes. At least 24 people, including 10 children, were killed in Monday's mammoth tornado, the state medical examiner's office said. Another 324 people were injured, said Gov. Mary Fallin. Lewis said Wednesday that six people previously unaccounted ...

• Bakery-cafe close to a final deal to open in Brix at 26

  The Brix at 26 is on the cusp of inking its first retail tenant for the bottom floor. Jim Scalo, principal of Green Tree-based Burns & Scalo Real Estate Services, the development company for Brix at 26th, said he has established a letter of intent with Bartram House Bakery, an independent bakery-cafe business with locations in McMurray and Wexford. The bakery will be located in what was once an ...

• Charges Re-Filed Against Mother In Boy’s Drowning Death

  INDIANA, Pa. (KDKA) — An Indiana County woman is once again facing charges in the death of her young son. Tonya Thomas, 28, was recharged today with criminal homicide and aggravated assault. Her 13-month-old son, Ryden, drowned in a bathtub back in February while left in the care of his 2-year-old and 3-year-old siblings. The same magistrate dismissed these most serious charges against ...

• After Winning Primary Peduto Sets Sights On November

  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – It was a very contentious campaign season as Bill Peduto and Jack Wagner went head-to-head for the Democratic nomination in the race for mayor of Pittsburgh. "Did we change a city today or what?" Allegheny County Executive Rich Fitzgerald said. Fitzgerald, flanked by dozens of local Democratic officials, congratulated Peduto on his primary win in the race to ...

• Mock DUI Crash Opens Carrick Students’ Eyes

  CARRICK (KDKA) – Luckily, it was just a mock accident designed to teach students about the dangers of driving under the influence. Students at Carrick High School said they get the message. "It's terrifying, it scares me, it makes me not want to drive," Kevin Horvath said. "Scary, yeah. It's really scary, life-like," Emily Dervin said. The staged situation ...

• Target 11 investigates police officer charged with felony

  A Pittsburgh police officer charged with insurance fraud almost two years ago lost some of his police powers, but he didn't lose his job.As Target 11 Investigator Rick Earle discovered, he's being paid his full salary while serving probation.Officer Vernon Gibson works at the warrant office at the City Municipal Court building downtown. He's been assigned to that office since he ...

• Target 11 Update to Essential Air Service program

  We first told you about the controversial federal program, known as the Essential Air Service program, for which tens of millions of tax dollars are spent every year to subsidize commercial flights into tiny airports across the country.Critics call it a waste of tax dollars, but supporters say it ultimately stimulates the local economy.Target 11 discovered that despite federal budget cuts and ...

• Severe thunderstorm watch in effect for Channel 11 News viewing area

  The entire Channel 11 News viewing area is currently under a severe thunderstorm watch. The advisory is scheduled to remain in effect until 10 p.m. Wednesday.Severe Weather Team 11 Chief Meteorologist Stephen Cropper says that damaging wind gusts, hail and heavy downpours are possible. Frequent lightning is also associated with these strong storms.Stick with Channel 11 News and WPXI.com for ...

• DA refiles homicide charge in bathtub drowning of 13-month-old boy

  Prosecutors said Tonya Thomas' decision to walk away and leave her kids unsupervised was so reckless, it rose to a criminal level and fit the criteria for a homicide charge, but a magisterial judge disagreed. About one week later, the district attorney refiled the previously-dismissed homicide charge, citing a possible misunderstanding in what his office was ...

• Todays MLB starting lineups May 22

  Below are starting lineups that have been made public by the clubs. A lineup is not official until it is handed to the umpire. Additional lineups will be added as they become available: Arizona Diamondbacks: 1. ...

• State Police Seek Suspect In Walmart Pharmacy Robbery In Latrobe

  LATROBE (KDKA) — State police are asking for the public's help to identify a man who robbed a Walmart pharmacy in Westmoreland County. Police released a still photo of the suspect inside of the Latrobe store on Tuesday evening. According to investigators, he stole a hat and flannel shirt to wear during the robbery, and then also took a pellet gun, which he later used to threaten the ...

• BlackRock holdings keep PNC flush

  PNC CFO Rick Johnsons comments about BlackRock Tuesday at Barclays Americas Select Franchise Conference triggered speculation that Pittsburghs biggest bank is looking to sell its stake in the New York-based asset management giant with the skyrocketing stock. But thats a big and very speculative jump from what Johnson actually said, which was as follows, according to Seeking Alphas transcript: I ...

• Judge grants former Pittsburgh police Chief Harper permission to leave state for visit

  Former Pittsburgh police Chief Nate Harper can take his grandchildren to an amusement park in Sandusky, Ohio, for the Memorial Day weekend, a federal judge ruled ...

• Fox bites elementary school children

  A fox bit two children at a Covington elementary school Wednesday.The incident happened around 11:45 a.m. at Rocky Plains Elementary School, according to Newton County Animal Control spokeswoman Teri Kay Hooson. She said two 6-year-old boys were bitten at the playground. Around 50 kindergarten students were at the playground at the time, a Newton County School official said.One boy has a ...

• Miller making no promises in return from torn ACL

  Injured Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Heath Miller is pleased with his recovery from a devastating knee injury but says it's too early to tell when he'll ...

• Movie Review Fast Furious 6

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• MSA sending safety equipment to tornado-ravaged Oklahoma

  MSA (NYSE: MSA) is donating safety equipment to workers in Oklahoma cleaning up after Monday afternoon's deadly tornado. The team at Mine Safety Appliances' Murrysville factory are putting in extra effort Wednesday on a shipment of 600 hard hats and other donations for workers as the cleanup begins from Monday's deadly tornado in Moore, Okla. The hard hats that are in production are ...

• Officials Orlando man shot by FBI was about to sign Boston murder confession

  A 27-year-old Orlando man who was shot and killed by an FBI agent was being questioned in a triple-murder that may have involved one of the Boston bombing suspects, Orlando TV station WFTV has learned.Ibragim Todashev, who was shot and killed at a condominium complex, was "about to sign a statement" admitting to a role, along with Boston Marathon bombing suspect Tamerlan Tsarnaev, in ...

• Surveillance photos of armed bank robber released

  Investigators have released surveillance photos of a man they say robbed a Bentleyville bank Wednesday morning at gunpoint.Authorities said the man robbed the PNC Bank on Wilson Road about 10 a.m.The man is described as being in his 20s or 30s, standing about 5 feet 10 inches tall and a thin to medium build. He has a beard and a moustache, and was wearing a baseball cap, hooded sweatshirt and ...

• Search warrants yield several arrests stolen gun heroin

  Authorities in Washington County arrested several people Wednesday while executing drug-related search warrants.Washington County District Attorney Eugene Vittone said Avery Turner, 22, was arrested at the Ramada Inn Washington while in possession of 184 stamp bags of heroin and a stolen gun.Police said Turner was charged with possession with intent to deliver heroin and a violation of the ...

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