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Running On Empty: How Far Can Car Go On Empty?
If you haven't done it, you probably know someone who has.Maybe it's because you were low on cash one week or just didn't have the time, but running out of gas is not uncommon.Channel 11's Gordon Loesch wanted to know how much time you really have when that low-fuel light ...
Blue Tooth Technology Leaves Users Open To Snoopers
A government report shows, for the first time in history, Americans are spending more money on cell phones than on land-lines.And Blue Tooth, a wireless communications system, is used on millions of those cell phones.While convenient, Channel 11's Gordon Loesch found out the technology can allow others to eavesdrop on ...
Pittsburgh Families Using Natural Remedies For Kids' Colds
In October the Federal and Drug Administration said it could not recommend giving over-the-counter cough and cold medicine to children under 6. Citing a number of studies the FDA also said the remedies didn't work and were no better than a placebo.The agency also said over-the-counter cough and cold medicine ...
More Local Women Hitting Woods In Search Of Deer
While there are fewer hunters nationwide, one group of hunters is growing: women. According to the latest U.S Fish and Wildlife Service research, 336,000 women and girls now hunt and that’s a 58 percent increase.For the Stewart family of West Newton, hunting is a family activity, one the women of ...
Local Woman Gets Refund After Mini Van Doors Open While Driving
Families buy them for room and safety, but some minivans are now scaring local drivers.Lisa Ray, of Penn Hills, said she got a sweet deal on her 2005 Chevy Uplander. She bought it new and it came with a television and all the bells and whistles.Kelly Zajicek, of Allenport, said ...
Which Malls Have The Most Crime?
From purse-snatching to stolen cars, Channel 11 checked out which malls have the most crime.Last year Channel 11 reviewed crimes reported at area malls for the three previous years.This time data from 2006 to present was gathered from the local police departments that cover the big malls in the area.Channel ...
Site Tracks Airline Ticket Prices, Helps You Save Money
Most people don't know it, but there is a way to save money on airline tickets even after you bought them.Have you bought a ticket only to find out it went on sale for less a few days later?Now there is a way to keep track of dropping ticket prices ...
Pittsburgh Children’s Hospital Sees Jump In Trauma Injuries
Children's hospital is noticing an alarming spike in the number of trauma injuries seen in its emergency room.Many of those hurt have head injuries because they didn’t wear helmets while riding bikes, skateboarding and roller blading.Doctors at Children’s said wearing a helmet can cut your risk of brain injury in ...
New Rule Puts Drunk Drivers Back On Road Quicker
On a recent night, Pittsburgh's DUI patrol was at work trying to take drunken drivers off the roadA Breathalyzer test found one 24-year-old with a blood-alcohol level of .153, almost twice the legal limit.Now when drivers are arrested for DUI part of the arrest process is missing and it has ...
School Requests Video Be Removed From YouTube
When Channel 11 News reporter Gordon Loesch went surfing YouTube for local videos he found some surprises.A violent video labeled as "Penn State students fighting" shows young people throwing punches.Another one shows girls beating each other up. The poster of the video claims it was taped in Brentwood.And there were ...
Channel 11 Uncovers Second-Hand Smoke Dangers
We all know the dangers of cigarette smoke, but second-hand smoke may be just as dangerous.Every year 13 percent of lung cancer cases occur in people who never smoked.Waitress Pascal Morganti said, "I think it's a dirty thing, especially in a small restaurant."Cigarette smoke used to be an occupational hazard ...
Frigid Temps To Blame For West Mifflin Landslide
Officials are blaming the freezing weather for a landslide in West Mifflin.Mud and debris came crashing down Monday from a hillside along Curry Hollow Road.The stretch of road is used by many drivers as a shortcut between Lebanon-Church Road and Route 837.As Channel 11's Gordon Loesch explained, it could be ...
Alert Teen Led Police To Luring Suspect
Police tracked down an attempted luring suspect in Cranberry Township just before 9 a.m. Thursday.A 13-year-old boy was waiting for his bus Wednesday morning along Route 19 in Cranberry Township when police said George Brethauer, 67, of New Brighton, approached him.Cranberry Township Police Sgt. Dave Kovach said, "He was approached ...
Insurance Issue Disrupts Pittsburgh School Bus Service
Some parents found out Wednesday what it's like not having a bus system to get their kids to school.More than 65 A-1 buses that carry about 500 kids were off area roads because police can't confirm they're insured.State police said A-1 Transit is being investigated for suspicious activities involving their ...
Amber Alert: Glitches In System?
The concept of the Amber Alert was successful Thursday, but the process didn't work the way it should. Marisa Werner Marisa Werner Marisa Werner Stations like WPXI are supposed to get the alert here in our control rooms. But we've learned that computer problems Thursday actually delayed the amber alert ...
Construction To Begin On New Parkway West Interchange
Traffic patterns in parts of Robinson Township will be changing in just a few weeks.Pennsylvania Department of Transportation officials announced it will begin construction on a new interchange along the Parkway West. The exit will give drivers a direct connection between Route 22/30 and Campbell's Run Road.Many people said they ...
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