Saturday 19th May, 2012
Alberto prompts tropical storm watch for coastal S.C.
A large swath of coastal South Carolina is under a tropical storm watch due to Alberto, the first named tropical storm of the 2012 Atlantic hurricane ...
Dogs, cats rescued from filthy house
Chinese human rights activist Chen Guangcheng arrived Saturday evening in the United States, bringing an end to a diplomatic firestorm that erupted after he escaped from house arrest and took to ...
Westmoreland's public alert system set to send texts
Workers and the public can register for Nixle through the park police's page on the county website: www.co.westmoreland.pa.us. Run a query to see if ...
McCutchen powers Pirates past Tigers
The Pittsburgh ChannelAndrew McCutchen hit a pair of two-run homers and A.J. Burnett pitched six solid innings to lead the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 4-3 win over the Detroit Tigers on ...
Chinese human rights activist Chen arrives in U.S.
The Pittsburgh ChannelChinese human rights activist Chen Guangcheng arrived Saturday evening in the United States, bringing an end to a diplomatic firestorm that erupted after he escaped from house arrest and took to ...
McCutchen looks to continue hot play in finale
Pittsburgh PiratesThanks to a near no-hitter by Justin Verlander on Friday and a two home run, four-RBI game from Andrew McCutchen on Saturday, the Tigers and Pirates enter Sunday's series finale having split ...
Police Probe Shooting In McKeesport
2KDKAMcKEESPORT (KDKA) — Police are investigating after at least two people were shot in McKeesport Saturday evening. Emergency crews and police were called to the scene in the 2300-block of ...
Defense Attorney Details DeWeese’s Release
2KDKAPITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Less than a week after he reported to prison to begin serving a sentence for corruption, former State Rep. Bill DeWeese is once again a free man. Now, there are new ...
East Huntingdon motorcyclist killed in crash
Pittsburgh Tribune ReviewUpdated 2 hours ago A 55-year-old East Huntingdon man was killed early Saturday morning when the motorcycle he was riding crashed in a driveway along Hornertown Road in East Huntingdon, the ...
MLB: Pittsburgh 4, Detroit 3
UPIA.J. Burnett turned in a strong start Saturday in the Pittsburgh Pirates' 4-3 interleague win over Detroit. McCutchen's shot in the first inning gave the Pirates a 2-0 lead and his blast ...
Port Authority CEO Says North Shore Connector Is Exceeding Expectations
2KDKAPITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Crammed trains and long waits – not everything has been perfect since the North Shore Connector opened back in March. Still, Port Authority CEO Steve Bland called it ...
McCutchen Hits 2 Home Runs In Bucs 4-3 Win Over Tigers
2KDKAJustin Verlander took a no-hitter into the ninth while shutting out the Pirates, McCutchen struck back with his second multihomer game in three ...
Suspect In Fatal West Mifflin Shooting Arrested
2KDKAPITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Authorities have arrested a suspect in connection with the shooting deaths of two men in West Mifflin last weekend. According to our news partners at the Pittsburgh ...
Season passes for Derry Community Pool to go on sale
Pittsburgh Tribune ReviewUpdated 2 hours ago Season passes for the Derry Community Pool will go on sale this week in advance of the pool's grand opening during Memorial Day weekend. Passes can be purchased at ...
I'll Have Another wins Preakness in close finish
The Pittsburgh ChannelKentucky Derby winner I'll Have Another surged to a surprise win Saturday at the 137th running of the Preakness Stakes, keeping its hopes for the coveted Triple Crown ...
Giant Eagle Issues Recall for Farmer's Market Lettuce
The Pittsburgh ChannelGrocery store Giant Eagle has issued a recall for bags of Farmer's Market bagged salads. The store says the item may be contaminated with listeria.The following items are impacted by the ...
Twin homers by McCutchen trump Tigers
Pittsburgh PiratesPIT@DET: McCutchen cranks a two-run shot in the first DETROIT -- Doing what comes naturally in an election year, Andrew McCutchen is mounting his own campaigns. Yes, plural: National Player of ...
DeWeese’s Attorney Talks About Former State Representative’s Release
2KDKAPITTSBURGH (NewsRadio 1020 KDKA) — KDKA Radio’s Johnna Pro speaks with Bill Costopoulos, former Rep. Bill DeWeese’s attorney. DeWeese was released on bail pending his appeal. ...
Shooting Victim’s Father: “I Want Some Justice For My Son”
2KDKAPITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The parents of a Pittsburgh man marched through the streets of local neighborhoods Saturday, asking for the public's help in finding the person who shot and killed ...
Crews Battle Fire In McKeesport
2KDKAMcKEESPORT (KDKA) — Emergency crews were called to the scene of a house fire in McKeesport this evening. The blaze broke out at a home in the 1900-block of Craig ...
Report shows America's religious tapestry continues to change
Pittsburgh Tribune ReviewUpdated 45 minutes ago Jason Oberdick grew up Baptist and married a Lutheran with whom he attended a Methodist Church. The couple now attend a nondenominational church. "I was just ...
Man accused of raping 2 teens in Beaver Co.
The Pittsburgh ChannelAuthorities with the Beaver County Sheriff's Office said Roland McAfee Jr., 63, of Georgetown, is accused of raping the teenage girls over a seven-year period that ended in ...
Former Pa. House Rep. Deweese released from jail
The Pittsburgh ChannelActivist Chen Guangcheng, his wife and two children arrived Saturday evening in the United States, bringing an end to a diplomatic kerfuffle that erupted after he escaped from house arrest and took ...
Michigan native Hurdle fondly recalls Harwell
Pittsburgh Pirates'); } DETROIT -- Born and raised in Big Rapids, 150 miles from here, Clint Hurdle grew up as a Tigers fan for whom Tiger Stadium was heaven and Ernie Harwell was the voice emanating from ...
Pirates sport Crawfords uniforms vs. Tigers
Pittsburgh Pirates'); } DETROIT -- In their first of three Heritage Days this season, the Pirates proudly took the field Saturday in throwback Pittsburgh Crawfords uniforms and opposed the Detroit Stars in a ...
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