‘Really worried’: Cellphone use in schools being debated at local, federal levels
The use of cellphones inside school buildings is no longer just a local issue. It’s now being discussed at the federal level, with lawmakers like U.S. Rep. Chris Deluzio leading the conversation.
Man carjacked at gunpoint while stopped at Scott Township traffic light, police say
SCOTT TOWNSHIP, Pa. — An Allegheny County police department is asking for help from the public in an armed carjacking investigation. The Scott Township Police Department says the incident happened before 1:20 p.m. Thursday near the Greentree Shopping Center on Greentree Road. Their investigation so far reveals that...
11 Investigates: Pittsburgh ambulances still haven’t been ordered, nearly 2 years after approval
11 Investigates discovered that two new ambulances approved for purchase in the City of Pittsburgh’s 2024 budget still haven’t been ordered, and confusion over the design and specifications apparently led to the delays.
Animals Blown Up With Fireworks In Pennsylvania, Videos Posted On Social Media: Police
Animals were intentionally blown up using fireworks in a Pittsburgh neighborhood—and the horrifying footage was posted online, authorities announced on Wednesday, Aug. 20. The Violence Prevention Unit was first alerted to the animal cruelty video around 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 13, after it surfaced on social media,...
Kennywood hosting two 21-plus nights
Kennywood is hosting two 21-plus nights to wrap up the summer.
Fried chicken chain looking to expand into Pa. with new location
The fried chicken chain Zaxby’s may be opening new locations in western Pennsylvania. KDKA-TV reports that the company is looking to expand into the Pittsburgh area. If they do so, it will be their first store in Pennsylvania. Zaxby’s was founded in 1990, and is best known for its...
Pittsburgh police probe videos of people taping mice to fireworks, then lighting them
Pittsburgh police are looking for individuals who duct-taped mice to fireworks before igniting the devices, then posted videos of the rodents’ deaths to social media. The police bureau announced Wednesday it was aware of the animal cruelty acts and an accompanying social-media post. Detectives said they have...
Police probe vehicle thefts in multiple Allegheny County communities
Police on Friday arrested three Pittsburgh teens in connection with the theft of a pickup truck in Franklin Park, the latest episode in what appears to be a recent rash of auto thefts and car break-ins throughout Allegheny County. Shaler police said they arrested Jameea Matthews, 18, of South Side...
Dormont woman accused of stealing over $100k from her 91-year-old mother
The DA’s office says 70-year-old Loreen Nardozi has had power of attorney over her mother for nine years and has been using the money for her own personal benefit.
New face of Duquesne Brewery clock unveiled on Pittsburgh’s South Side
The Duquesne Brewery clock face on Pittsburgh's South Side is the largest in the United States.
