Allegheny category, Page 189
Sign inspection work to include lane closures in Harmar, Millvale and Tarentum
PennDOT District 11 sign inspection work will involve lane closures from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday at several locations in the Alle-Kiski Valley:Route 366 at the northbound Route 28 ramp in Tarentum;Route 910 at the southbound Route 28 ramp in Harmar;Route 4009 (Evergreen Road) at the Millvale (Exit 3B)...
Allegheny River communities receive $805,000 for trail expansion, maintenance
River trails have become increasingly popular in Pittsburgh, as the region transitions away from using its waterways for heavy industry and instead sees them as outdoor recreation opportunities. That trend continues as several communities along the Allegheny River have received more than $805,000 in state grants to expand and maintain...
Crafton woman on road to recovery after Myrtle Beach shark attack
Karren Sites was enjoying her first full day of vacation on Myrtle Beach with her family on Aug. 15 when the unthinkable occurred. “I was in the water, maybe up to my hips,” Sites, 55, of Crafton told the Tribune-Review on Wednesday. “I felt a sharp, intense pain on my...
Man gets life in North Braddock shooting death of 85-year-old
A Swissvale man will spend the rest of his life in prison after being sentenced on Wednesday for first-degree murder in the shooting death of an 85-year-old man. Courde Day, 23, was found guilty by a jury in June for killing James Dent Jr. Day was sentenced by Allegheny County...
Shaler police investigating spectator/player incident after Hampton-Shaler game
The Shaler Township Police Department is trying to determine what led up to an alleged physical confrontation between a spectator and a Hampton Township High School football player after last Friday’s Hampton-Shaler football game at Shaler’s Titan Stadium. Shaler Police issued a statement saying that they are investigating the disturbance,...
Man convicted in 2015 Munhall homicide argues conviction should be tossed on double jeopardy grounds
The defense attorney for a man convicted of third-degree murder following a second trial argued Wednesday that the conviction should be thrown out because the prosecution either purposely caused a mistrial or was reckless in its preparation of the case. Carlos Harris, 28, of Arlington, was found guilty following his...
‘I hate me,’ Wilkinsburg man says before sentencing in stabbing death of cousin
Brandy Franklin sat on the witness stand, staring at her nephew across the room. Emmanual Jones had pleaded guilty in June to third-degree murder for killing her oldest son. As she began her victim-impact statement, Franklin spoke softly. “Eman, can you look at me?” she asked him. He did. “I...
Pittsburgh Regional Transit commits to zero-emission bus fleet
The Pittsburgh region’s largest public transit provider announced Wednesday that it wants to transition its entire fleet of buses to zero-emission vehicles in the coming two decades. Pittsburgh Regional Transit CEO Katharine Kelleman said the agency’s goal is to have the entire bus fleet be zero-emission vehicles, either electric or...
Water main break slows traffic at Route 22 in Monroeville
Crews are working to repair a large water main break that has delayed traffic along Old William Penn Highway at William Penn Highway/Route 22 in Monroeville. Traffic flows into that intersection from the Pa. Turnpike, Route 22, Route 48 and the Parkway East/I-376. The water main break happened at about...
New charges filed against youth coach arrested in connection with sexual assaults
Allegheny County Police detectives filed additional charges Tuesday night against Eric Fairman, a local teacher and youth sports coach first charged last week in connection with sexual assaults of several children ranging in age from 10 to 12. The new charges involve three more children who have come forward with...
McKeesport woman dies after being shot in Braddock
A McKeesport woman was shot and killed on Tuesday night in Braddock. Pennsylvania State Police said the woman was shot once in the chest at 9:40 p.m. Tuesday night and was taken to Forbes Hospital where she died a short time later. The woman was identified as Sade Lanise Brown,...
Police: 17-year-old with firearm in Duquesne arrested, charged as an adult
Allegheny County Police arrested a juvenile with a gun in Duquesne just days after a teen girl was killed in that city. Justice Haten, 17, of Duquesne was taken into custody Tuesday shortly before 2 p.m. after a foot chase. Police said they saw him and two other juveniles at...
Biden talks about importance of labor unions, democracy in Labor Day speech in West Mifflin
President Joe Biden spoke about the importance of labor unions and democracy in a Labor Day speech Monday outside a Mon Valley union hall, while also touting his efforts to bring more infrastructure funding to Western Pennsylvania and boost manufacturing. At a United Steelworkers hall in West Mifflin, Biden addressed...
McKeesport baby who police say was shaken by father dies at hospital
A 5-month-old infant boy who police said was injured after being violently shaken by his father has died. Michael Armstrong of McKeesport’s Harrison Village died at a hospital at 5:12 p.m. Sunday, according to the Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s Office. The office did not provide the cause or manner of...
30 rounds fired in McKeesport neighborhood, bystander hurt
Allegheny County Police are investigating after they said 30 rounds were fired in a McKeesport neighborhood Sunday, injuring a woman who was sitting on her porch. Police and paramedics responded to Craig Street at 5:30 p.m. and found that two homes and three vehicles had been damaged by gunfire. The...
Wilkinsburg man wanted in connection with police seizure of more than $120,000 worth of drugs
Police are looking for a Wilkinsburg man who they say had more than $120,000 worth of drugs at his home during a search of his house Friday. An arrest warrant was issued that day for Douglas Curry, 58, on charges of dealing in proceeds of illegal activity, possession with intent...
Kick off autumn with the EQT Washington and Greene Counties’ Covered Bridge Festival
As autumn approaches, a world of seasonal activities opens up. It’s a time to enjoy the beautiful natural world, savor delicious food and decorate with unique crafts. All of those activities can be had with a visit to the EQT Washington and Greene Counties’ Covered Bridge Festival, running the weekend...
Police: Taser used on Parks man who ran from officer
A Vandergrift police officer used a Taser twice to subdue a fleeing suspect last month. Police say Brandon John Krawczyk, 38, of Parks Township was wanted on multiple arrest warrants when an officer spotted him in the 100 block of First Street shortly after 2 p.m. Aug. 21, according to...
Longtime DA’s spokesman resigns after more than 2 decades on the job
Mike Manko, the longtime spokesman for Allegheny County District Attorney Stephen A. Zappala Jr., has left his position. “Another opportunity presented itself, and the time is right,” said Manko, 58, of Scott. He did not say what is next for him. Manko joined the district attorney’s office in January 2000,...
‘Night of the Living Dead’ display to be added to Carnegie Science Center’s Miniature Railroad & Village
The latest addition to the Carnegie Science Center’s Miniature Railroad & Village will have a “Night of the Living Dead” theme. The addition being unveiled later this month is a replica of the Evans City Cemetery chapel featured in the iconic zombie movie made in Western Pennsylvania. It was where...
Moon Township teenager killed in ATV crash in Robinson
A Moon Township man died late Friday after authorities said he crashed into a fixed object while driving an ATV along railroad tracks. Shane Wardropper, 18, was pronounced dead at a hospital after the 9 p.m. incident in the area of Elizabeth Street in Robinson, according to the Allegheny County...
Police probe death of 14-year-old girl fatally shot inside car in Duquesne
Police are investigating a shooting Friday evening that left a teenage girl dead in Duquesne. Lajaponis Roberts, 14, died at the scene, according to the Allegheny County Medical Examiner. Allegheny County Homicide detectives said they learned Roberts was a passenger in a burgundy-colored Chevy Cruze when the shooting occurred. The...
Allegheny County expands eligibility for monkeypox vaccine
The monkeypox vaccine is now available to a wider swath of people in Allegheny County as health officials work to get the prophylaxis to those most at risk of coming into contact with the virus. In addition to those already eligible for the vaccine, which can prevent illness if received...
Section of Saltsburg Road in Penn Hills to close through end of September for slide repair
Work to fix a slide will close part of Saltsburg Road in Penn Hills for much of September, PennDOT announced Friday. Saltsburg Road between Sycamore Drive and Route 380 is scheduled to close at 7 a.m. Tuesday, weather permitting, and remain closed through late September. Through traffic will be prohibited...
Mom of Wilmerding teen killed at haunted attraction files lawsuit against business
Nearly a year after her son was killed at the Haunted Hills Hayride in North Versailles, Shantel Pizaro continues to look for answers. With no arrests, Pizaro on Friday filed a lawsuit in Allegheny County Common Pleas Court against the business, hoping that it will help reveal who killed her...
