Local Stories for August 2012
Stories for Friday, August 31
Reported college campus abduction attempt called 'misunderstanding'
A reported abduction attempt Friday on the campus of Penn State Greater Allegheny in McKeesport turned out to be a "misunderstanding." It had been reported that authorities were searching for a man suspected of attempting to abduct a female college student. Initial information indicated that, at approximately 3:15 p.m. Friday, ...
The GOP's newest rising star: Gov. Mary Fallin
One of the political profiles that rose dramtically during the GOP convention is that of Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin. Mitt Romney mentioned her by name is his acceptance speech last night, wishing his mom would have been alive to hear Governor Fallin and other high-profile Republican women speak. Governor Fallin's ...
New concussion law in effect in time for start of high school football season
A new state law is forcing schools to better protect student athletes from concussions this fall sports season. The Safety in Youth Sports Act, or the Concussion Law, went into effect in July but this school year is its first test. Clay Moorefield is ready to tackle anything for the ...
New Kensington woman accused of embezzling $10K from Oakmont senior center
A New Kensington woman is accused of embezzling at least $10,000 from an Oakmont senior center. Channel 11's Jodine Costanzo reported that Vanessa Duvall, the director of the center, is facing charges of theft by unlawful taking and access device fraud. The district attorney's office has issued a warrant for ...
Tractor-Trailer overturns, narrowly missing Karns City Borough Building
A tractor-trailer overturned and landed in the front yard of the Karns City Borough building Friday afternoon. The accident happened around 1 p.m. on Main Street. According to witnesses, the tractor-trailer driver was able to walk away from the crash. No other injuries were reported. It was not immediately clear ...
DA to pursue death penalty against man accused of killing wife, daughters
A district attorney says he'll pursue the death penalty against a western Pennsylvania man awaiting trial on charges that he killed his two young daughters and his estranged wife. Indiana County District Attorney Patrick Dougherty says he's "never been involved in a more horrible case" than the prosecution of 41-year-old ...
4-vehicle crash involving school bus, cement truck sends 2 children to hospital in Butler Co.
A serious crash involving four vehicles sent two children to a hospital in Butler County Friday morning. Investigators said the crash happened on Jefferson Street in Butler City. Police said a cement truck crashed into the back of a pickup truck driven by a 19-year-old. The impact from the crash ...
Boy, 13, reported missing in North Huntingdon found safe
Police in North Huntingdon Township said a missing 13-year-old was found safely. Police said Emanuel Snyder was last seen on Augusta Circle at 6:48 a.m. when he left for the bus and never arrived. Several hours later the boy was found. It was not made immediatley clear where he was ...
Beaver Co. woman who told police her non-existent twin stole from hotel talks to Channel 11
A Beaver County woman accused of robbing a hotel and then pointing the finger at her non-existent twin spoke to Channel 11 News on Thursday. Investigators said Jennifer Brown stole comforters, blankets, a hair dryer and other items from the Big Beaver Holiday Inn earlier this month. Brown said she ...
Grandma: Disabled boy yelled at by Edgewood Kmart employees for 'destroying store'
A local grandmother said she's outraged by the way her disabled grandson was treated in an Edgewood Kmart store. Earlier this week, Linda Barclay said she, her grandson Brandon, who has muscular dystrophy, and his aide were in the Edgewood Towne Center store. Barclay said since the boy's wheelchair is ...
Woman accused of using Carrick school's PTA money to go on vacation
A woman is facing charges after police said she stole money from a Carrick elementary school's parent-teacher association and used it to go on vacation. Investigators said the PTA treasurer at Concord Elementary School stole $6,000. Officials said the money was intended to be used for student field trips. Police ...
Batch shines as Steelers edge Panthers 17-16
Charlie Batch isn't much on predictions. Still, the Pittsburgh Steelers' longtime backup quarterback believes he knows what he'll be doing next week. "I totally expect to be sitting in the meetings Monday morning," Batch said. The 37-year-old certainly played like a guy deserving of a 15th NFL season in Pittsburgh's ...
Fayette Co. family loses battle for permanent memorial for boy, 14, killed in ATV crash
A Fayette County family said they lost a battle to install a permanent memorial in honor of a 14-year-old killed in an ATV accident. Brandon Murphy died three years ago in a crash in North Fayette Township. The Murphy family built a makeshift memorial at the site, but was asked ...
Bomb squad finds deodorant in 'suspicious' Brookline package
A suspicious package found in Brookline on Friday morning turned out to be a cooler with Old Spice deodorant in it. Emergency officials said someone called 911 after finding the cooler around 7:45 a.m. on Liberty Avenue. "The person who called in did right," said Det. Carlos Schrader, of the ...
South Side bar may lose liquor license for not paying Allegheny County drink tax
A South Side bar is in danger of losing its liquor license for not paying the Allegheny County drink tax. According to the Bureau of Liquor Control Enforcement, Mullens failed to pay more than $12,000 in taxes between November of 2010 and June of this year. The case will go ...
Crews clear diesel fuel spill in Blawnox
Emergency crews worked to clean up a diesel fuel spill in Blawnox Thursday night. Police said the accident happened on Freeport Road. Workers said a tanker had just filled up and left a refinery when the leak happened. Emergency officials said the spill covered about a mile of the roadway. ...
Man rushed to hospital after shooting outside downtown Pittsburgh bar
A man was rushed to a Pittsburgh hospital after a shooting outside of a downtown bar early Friday morning. Police said the shooting happened around 1 a.m. near Club Milange on Liberty Avenue. Investigators said one man was shot in the foot and went to UPMC Mercy Hospital for treatment. ...
2 hurt in Parkway East crash
Two people were hurt in a crash on the Parkway East late Thursday night. Police said the crash happened just before 11 p.m. in the inbound lanes near the Squirrel Hill Tunnel. Traffic was backed up for miles while police and emergency crews worked to clear the scene. There's no ...
Killer sentenced to death 'would like to get married'
A judge formally sentenced a man to death on Friday for his involvement in the torture and slaying of a mentally disabled Greensburg woman. After only two hours of deliberations Thursday, a jury of 12 unanimously decided that Melvin Knight, 22, should be put to death for his crimes. Channel 11's ...
Driver, passengers flee scene after crashing into Wilkinsburg home
Police are searching for three people they said ditched their car after crashing into a home in Wilkinsburg early Friday morning. The homeowners said they were woken when the car hit the side of their house and a gas meter on Montier Street. The owner said the crash happened around ...
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