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Polling finds Pennsylvania voters break along party lines on Trump impeachment
Pittsburgh retiree Francine Hunter said she worries that President Trump often oversteps the bounds of his office. “I don’t think he sticks to what a president is supposed to do,” said Hunter, 69, a Democrat from Pittsburgh’s West End. That’s one of the major reasons the retired hospital dietary worker...
North Park bald eagles are back; grove dedicated as Eagle Nest
The North Park bald eagles are back visiting their nest along Kummer Road for an apparent second try at breeding much to the pleasure of park visitors, who now have a newly renamed Eagle’s Nest shelter to view all the action. Howard Kepple of West Deer, who frequently sets up...
Elderly pedestrian struck by car in Shaler
A man in his 70s was taken to the hospital after he was struck by a car in Shaler Township, according to township police. The traffic accident happened shortly after 8 p.m. in the 100 block of Parker Street, according to an Allegheny County 911 dispatcher. The car remained at...
Wayne Township woman killed in Armstrong County crash ID’d
A Wayne Township woman killed Wednesday morning in an Armstrong County crash has been identified. Lynn Kennedy, 50, died of blunt force trauma sustained in a crash along Route 1018 in Boggs Township, Armstrong County Coroner Brian Myers reported. The crash occurred shortly before 10 a.m. Wednesday. Officials said she...
Hite Road bridge over Route 28 to close Friday night
The bridge on Hite Road over Route 28 in Springdale Township and Harmar will be closed this weekend, PennDOT announced Wednesday. The bridge is scheduled to be closed to traffic from 8 p.m. Friday through 5 a.m. Monday. The bridge is being rehabilitated. Crews this weekend will be removing traffic...
Pittsburgh officials plan to appeal court’s gun ordinance rulingVideo
Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto said Wednesday that he considered the city’s first court challenge on a package of controversial gun ordinances akin to a “preseason in sports.” He and other city officials said they figured the city would lose. Allegheny County Common Pleas Judge Joseph James a day earlier struck...
Former Army Ranger Sean Parnell will challenge Conor Lamb for congressional seat
Murrysville native and former Army Ranger Sean Parnell announced Wednesday that he will challenge U.S. Rep. Conor Lamb, D-Mt. Lebanon, in 2020 for the 17th Congressional District seat. “I think that Pennsylvanians, and specifically the people of Western Pennsylvania, deserve leadership that truly represents them,” Parnell said Wednesday on “Fox...
New, multi-use development coming to North Shore
An agreement for developing the last remaining parcels between PNC Park and Heinz Field was reached Wednesday, the city of Pittsburgh announced. The mixed-use development includes the first residential units to be constructed between the stadiums along the North Shore. Continental Real Estate Companies of Columbus, Ohio, continues as the...
Former Hempfield student sues teacher over battery, emotional distress
Parents of a former Hempfield Area High School student filed a lawsuit this week, claiming their son was assaulted, intimidated and harassed by a teacher and, ultimately, forced to move to another school. According to the Westmoreland County court filing, the family contends John Testa Jr., a technology education teacher,...
Groundbreaking set for Westmoreland Mall casino
More than a year since a new mini casino at Westmoreland Mall was proposed, construction crews will start work in Hempfield next month. Work on the the 100,000-square-foot casino dubbed “Live! Casino Pittsburgh” will begin Nov. 13, making room for 750 slot machines and 30 table games, a sportsbook area,...
Daily Download: Soggy Halloween, Pittsburgh gun appeal and Jaylen Samuels returnsVideo
In today’s Daily Download, staffer Maddy Lee discusses a soggy Halloween that is affecting trick-or-treat times, Pittsburgh’s plan to appeal a judge’s ruling striking down the city’s gun ordinances and Jaylen Samuels returning to the Steelers’ offensive backfield. Each day, TribLIVE reporters and editors will break down the biggest news...
Proposed Pa. hate crimes package would up penalties, extend protections
After months of painstaking work and reaching out to stakeholders across Pennsylvania, State Rep. Dan Frankel, D-Squirrel Hill, Wednesday introduced a package of four hate crimes bills. The bills, said Frankel, are designed to increase penalties, provide better reporting and police training and protect the rights of hate crimes victims....
Judge: Pennsylvania can’t tally Marsy’s Law votes while challenge pending
HARRISBURG — A judge ruled Wednesday that votes in a referendum next week about enshrining victims’ rights in Pennsylvania’s constitution will not be tallied or certified while a legal challenge is pending. Commonwealth Court Judge Ellen Ceisler issued a preliminary injunction that was requested by the voter and the state...
Work zone speed cameras to be deployed in Pennsylvania
Cameras to detect speeding in Pennsylvania’s roadway work zones will begin limited operation next week ahead of their use statewide early next year. Two cameras will be deployed, one in the Pennsylvania Turnpike system and one on another Pennsylvania roadway, but for 60 days violators won’t be issued warnings or...
Fed cuts rates a 3rd time this year but signals likely pause
WASHINGTON — The Federal Reserve cut its benchmark interest rate Wednesday for the third time this year to try to sustain the economic expansion in the face of global threats. But it hinted that it won’t likely cut again this year. The Fed’s move reduces the short-term rate it controls...
Wicked weather proves tricky, postpones Halloween treats in Westmoreland
While most local municipalities are not spooked by the possibility of rain and wind on Halloween, others are taking a more cautious route and postponing trick-or-treating this year. The National Weather Service is predicting an almost 100% chance of rain and wind gusts over 30 mph Thursday night. Lee Hendricks,...
North Park bald eagles sighted back at nest as breeding season approaches
The North Park bald eagles are back visiting their nest along Kummer Road for an apparent second try at breeding. Excitement over the birds prompted Allegheny County to rename the shelter near the nest the Eagle’s Nest shelter. Allegheny Council Member Cindy Kirk introduced legislation approved by county council this...
Charges against Steelers’ Anthony Chickillo withdrawnVideo
Charges against Steelers linebacker Anthony Chickillo were withdrawn Wednesday in Fayette County court. Chickillo, 26, was arrested Oct. 20 by state police on accusations that he assaulted his girlfriend at Nemacolin Woodlands in Wharton Township. District Attorney Richard Bower said both parties decided not continue with prosecution after 90 minutes...
Trick-or-treating rescheduled in a handful of A-K Valley communities
Five Alle-Kiski Valley communities have changed trick-or-treat plans this Halloween due to a stormy weather forecast. Lower Burrell, Avonmore, Kiski Township, Saxonburg and North Apollo have all rescheduled trick-or-treating for Saturday, Nov. 2, from 6 to 8 p.m. Other Alle-Kiski Valley communities have not rescheduled trick-or-treating yet and many are...
Weather prompts some Allegheny County communities to change trick-or-treat dates
Some Allegheny County municipalities are postponing Halloween trick-or-treating because of bad-weather concerns. Heavy rain is expected throughout Halloween. Meteorologist Scott Harbaugh from Tribune-Review news partner WPXI said the rainfall could exceed 1.2 inches, making it the wettest Halloween on record in the region. The National Weather Service is calling for...
California wine production mostly unaffected by wildfires
The headlines sound ominous: “Devastating Fires in Northern California Wine Country.” One might think the industry has been brought to its knees and that the wine will stop flowing from the likes of Napa and Sonoma. The facts to date tell a different story. When the fires broke out in...
Death row man’s extravagant last meal: Steak, lobster, burger, cake …Video
A man scheduled for a lethal injection in Georgia has ordered his final meal. And it’s a tall order. Ray Jefferson Cromartie, 52, was convicted of malice murder and set for execution for the April 1994 killing of 50-year-old convenience store clerk Richard Slysz in Thomasville. For his last meal,...
Teen girl hurt in fall while jumping between roofs in Butler
A teenager was injured Tuesday night when she fell while jumping between the rooftops of buildings along Main Street in downtown Butler, according to authorities. The girl fell about 20 feet and suffered leg and back injuries, first responders said. She was unable to move in the roughly 2-foot wide...
Stormy weather on tap for Halloween trick-or-treating
Few municipalities are altering their community Halloween plans despite a worsening weather forecast for Thursday evening. Several boroughs and townships have trick-or-treating scheduled for Halloween with no adjustments in place for thunder and lightning. “If it rains, it rains,” said Barb Jones, office clerk for Brackenridge. Jones said police and...
Pittsburgh man charged with injuring police dog
A man who was running from police in Pittsburgh’s Spring Hill neighborhood Tuesday night hit and attempted to choke a police dog before he was taken into custody, according to a criminal complaint. Police were seeking Arthur Patterson, 28, of Perry South, after Patterson’s ex-girlfriend reported that he had threatened...
