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Take a ride on the North Shore Connector with See & Be Seen
WPXI.com's Rob Johnston took a ride on the North Shore Connector and talked to commuters about the new tunnel.
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Dogs enjoy Pirates game at PNC Park
The upper deck of PNC Park was filled with fans and their furry friends for Pup Night during a Pirates game.
Target 11 investigates federal stimulus fiasco
Four subcontractors were never paid for a taxpayer-funded stimulus project completed last year. With the aid of a $6 million federal stimulus grant, Powerex launched a major expansion project at its plant in Youngwood, Westmoreland County. Powerex makes semiconductors for electric cars, and other alternative energy systems. But now, seven ...
Bald eagle, eaglets make home at Canadohta Lake
A bald eagle and her eaglets have found a home at Canadohta Lake. A Channel 11 News viewer sent photos of the birds, who may be the second generation at the lake. Canadohta Lake is one of the largest natural lakes in Pennsylvania located in Crawford County.
Simple assault charges expected to be filed against defense attorney
PITTSBURGH -- Pittsburgh police said they intend to charge a veteran defense attorney for his involvement in a fight at a downtown law office. According to Channel 11’s news exchange partners at TribLIVE, John Elash, 61, will be charged with simple assault following a fight with his friend’s adult son ...
Police say 4 injured in Clairton shooting weren’t targeted
Police said four people were caught in the crossfire of a drive-by shooting in Clairton Tuesday night. Investigators said the victims suffered non-life-threatening injuries in the shooting that happened around 7 p.m. on Park Avenue. Allegheny County Police Department Lt. Andrew Schurman said the victims were standing outside of a ...
11 arrested during downtown protest of Gov. Corbett's proposed education cuts
Police said 11 people were arrested Wednesday during a planned protest of Gov. Tom Corbett's proposed education cuts. About 200 protesters marched from the United Steelworkers building to Corbett's downtown office. Police said when some of the protesters weren't allowed in the building they sat down and blocked traffic on ...
A&E to produce documentary on Penn State scandal
A documentary on the Penn State abuse scandal is in the works. A&E IndieFilms says it's partnering with Asylum Entertainment to produce "Happy Valley," a look at former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky, who faces 52 criminal counts for alleged abuse of 10 boys over 15 years. Sanudsky ...
Study: Green Tree Hill among most congested roadways in country
For Pittsburgh drivers, traffic on the Parkway West is nothing new. It's something that thousands of people deal with on a daily basis. Now a new study proves that it's possibly one of the most congested roadways in the country. According to Inrix, a company that tracks traffic using GPS ...
Man, 26, electrocuted while working in Shadyside building
An autopsy is scheduled Wednesday for a man who was electrocuted while working at a Shadyside business. Officials said Joshua Oswalt, 26, was working in the basement of Matthews Marking Products when the accident happened. Coworkers said they treated Oswalt until emergency crews arrived at the scene, but medics said ...
Local man indicted in Craigslist ticket scam
A federal grand jury indicted a Pittsburgh man Tuesday on charges of wire fraud. Authorities said Jesse Gasior, 25, found prospective ticket buyers through an online want ad site and then called or emailed them with the bogus ticket offers. According to United States Attorney David J. Hickton, Gasior defrauded ...
Trial for man accused in elderly man's tire iron beating death continues
The trial for a man accused of beating an elderly Squirrel Hill man with a tire iron last year continues Wednesday. Jason Kuhns, 35, of Brentwood, is facing homicide charges in the slaying of 90-year-old Cuddy Briskin. Briskin was found dead inside his home on Fernwald Road April 5, 2011. ...
Steelers RB Redman ready to carry heavy load
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Isaac Redman said his journey from rookie free agent to NFL starter has changed the way he's received in his hometown of Paulsboro in southern New Jersey. Redman said he is recognized more often these days and is even holding his first-ever football camp at his ...
Water main break in Washington Co. may take several hours to repair
Repair crews are working to fix a water main that broke early Wednesday morning in Washington County. Water crews said the break happened about 3:30 a.m on McCain and Charleroi streets. Officials said a 16-inch line broke and there is no word yet on how many may be without water. ...
Lightning may be cause of massive Hempfield Twp. barn fire
Firefighters battled a barn fire in Hempfield Township Tuesday night, and the cause may be weather-related. Chopper 11 was tracking severe weather in Westmoreland County when it noticed smoke coming from a structure on Bayberry Lane in Jeannette around 5 p.m. Officials said the fire may have been started by ...
Cellphone video shows customer assault store employee inside Monroeville Mall
Police are looking for a woman accused of shoplifting and assaulting a store employee inside Monroeville Mall last week. According to police, cellphone video shows a woman beating and kicking a 17-year-old girl who works at Hollister on May 17. Authorities said an alarm went off when the woman walked ...
Woman drives off with repo man on hood of car in Washington
Police are investigating a hit-and-run Tuesday involving a repo man in Washington. Officials said a repo man, whose name has not been released, parked his truck on Fayette Street to repossess a car. A woman then jumped in the car and started driving. Authorities said the repo man jumped on ...
Investigators: Rankin police officer breaks into neighbor’s house to do laundry
A Rankin police officer is accused of breaking into his neighbor’s home to use the washer and dryer. Authorities said Jason Rocco is charged with trespassing and criminal mischief after allegedly breaking into a home on Marie Avenue in Avalon. According to police, the owner of the home contacted police ...
How parks, courses, teams are prepping for summer's severe weather
Some popular outdoor destinations are getting a game plan in place for protecting visitors from severe weather. Already this year, lightning has killed three people in the United States. Chief meteorologist Stephen Cropper went to Kennywood Park and found that the park is equipped with wind monitors on taller rides ...
Tractor-trailer pulls down power lines in Industry causing traffic delays
A tractor-trailer pulled down several power lines Tuesday afternoon in Industry causing traffic backups. Officials said the wires landed on the truck and along Midland Beaver Road. No injuries were reported in the accident. Authorities said traffic is moving very slowly in that area. Motorists are advised to use detours.
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