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Cash jewelry taken from home during daylight burglary
Police said jewelry and money was taken Wednesday from a home on Hastie Road when someone broke in through a side door. The burglary happened during the ...
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Motorcyclist killed in crash with SUV
According to a release from the Westmoreland County coroner, the motorcyclist was going north on Ligonier Street when he was hit from behind by the SUV about 3:14 ...
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Feds probing Connecticut train crash
Train service in the busy New York-to-New Haven corridor may be restricted for days as officials investigate Friday's rush-hour collision of two trains in Connecticut -- an incident that sent dozens to hospitals -- officials said ...
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The Issues With Keith Rothfus Bob Casey
PITTSBURGH (NewsRadio 1020 KDKA) – Rob Pratte was joined by Congressman Keith Rothfus to discuss America’s issues from immigration to jobs. Rothfus believes we need to address the problems immigration, he stated immigrants with visas ';stay longer'; than the time allotted. He says that is a major problem with immigration and it needs to be addressed. Sen. Bob Casey also ...
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Whaley On What He Learned From Steelers
PITTSBURGH (93-7 The Fan)- Upper St. Clair native Doug Whaley has worked his way up the NFL front office ladder. After working with the Pittsburgh Steelers in their scouting department, Whaley joined the Buffalo Bills front office in 2010. On Thursday, Whaley was promoted to General Manager. Bob Pompeani asked Whaley how much of the Steelers philosophy will carry over to his role with the ...
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In 10,000 BC, disaster specialist Roland Emmerich (Independence Day, The Day After Tomorrow) reimagines prehistory to his own liking in telling the adventure of a noble primitive with great cheekbones and stylish dreds who sets out to be reunited with his love, who has bee ... ...
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Children Get Close-Up View Of Favorite Trucks At Event
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - Lots of children are fascinated by big trucks and Saturday, some local kids got to see them up close. The Junior League of Pittsburgh hosted its sixth annual "Touch a Truck" event in the Strip District. Children got the opportunity to touch and see more than 30 trucks, including bulldozers, fire trucks, semi-trucks and other vehicles. The family of 2-year-old ...
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Locke Trust In Himself A Big Factor
PITTSBURGH (93-7 The Fan) -Nobody was quite sure what to expect from Jeff Locke entering the season. In 2012, Locke was 1-3 with a 5.50 ERA. But, Locke has been strong this season, as he is 3-1 with a 3.15 ERA entering the weekend. What’s the reason for the turnaround? ';I think a lot of it has to do with trusting myself, trusting my stuff, trusting my defense, trusting my ...
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Burrell Township man charged in assault on toddler
Juan Campbell, 27, of 88 Susan Drive, Burrell Township, was charged Friday night with aggravated assault, recklessly endangering another person and endangering the welfare of a child before Clymer District Judge George Thackik, according to Indiana County District Attorney Patrick ...
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Tractor-trailer pulls down wires in Mt. Lebanon
Utility crews were called to Ordale Street Mount in Lebanon late Friday afternoon where a tractor-trailer pulled down electrical wires.Police said the driver was trapped inside the truck for a short time because of the live wires.The lines have since been ...
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Motorcyclist dies after crash in Latrobe
A Latrobe man died after the motorcycle he was driving was struck by a vehicle Friday afternoon.Charles D. Bancroft, 42, was pronounced dead at Excela Health Latrobe Hospital at 3:14 p.m.. An autopsy will be performed Saturday.Bancroft was traveling north on Ligonier Street about 2:30 p.m. when a Ford Explorer struck the back of the motorcycle, according to a news release from the Westmoreland ...
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Gregg was speaking about her father Ariel Castro who allegedly kidnapped, raped and held captive for a decade, three young women in Cleveland, Ohio.
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