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Liriano leads Pirates to 1-0 victory over Cubs

Liriano leads Pirates to 1-0 victory over Cubs

2013-05-23 00:33:59

Pitcher Francisco Liriano continued his dominance since returning from the disabled list earlier this month, striking out nine batters.


Penguins beat Senators, 7-3, to take 3-1 lead in series

Penguins beat Senators, 7-3, to take 3-1 lead in series

2013-05-23 00:31:09

After giving up another shorthanded goal to open the game, the Penguins recovered -- and convincingly.


Peduto claims 'mandate' to change Pittsburgh government

2013-05-22 16:49:13

Councilman Bill Peduto said he plans to conduct national searches for department heads, including for the bureau of police.


Bank robbery, school bomb threats could be related, Washington County authorities say

2013-05-22 16:20:14

Schools in the Bentworth and California districts were called with bomb threats while a PNC Bank branch was robbed in Bentleyville.


Trial setup was flawed, DeWeese attorney argues

Trial setup was flawed, DeWeese attorney argues

2013-05-22 16:16:29

Attorney William Costopoulos argued that the convictions should be thrown out.


Baby killed in East Hills picnic shooting identified

2013-05-22 14:59:04

The shooting Tuesday off the 2300 block of East Hills Drive in the Second East Hills housing complex also left two women injured.


Highmark, others face suit over claims of antitrust violations

2013-05-22 14:16:47

Five sue Highmark and other Blues, alleging antitrust violations and seeking class action status.


Police: Handcuffed man runs from officers, hides under boat

2013-05-22 13:24:25

McKees Rocks police Chief Robert Cifrulak said L.G. Street ran from officers who were taking him into custody and now faces more charges.


Pitt guard James Robinson to compete for spot on U.S. team for FIBA world championship

2013-05-22 12:58:11

A team of 12 players will be chosen from the 24 invited to a June training camp in Colorado Springs.


Franklin Park couple allowed to move while awaiting trial on child-abuse charges

2013-05-22 12:03:33

Douglas and Kristen Barbour asked to be allowed to move to Mercer County, where Mr. Barbour's parents live.


Mt. Lebanon lane closures possible until 3 p.m.

2013-05-22 09:06:29

Lane closures are possible during work at Academy Avenue, Alfred Street, Cedar Boulevard and Shady Drive beginning at 9 a.m.


Sales drop at American Eagle Outfitters; new distribution center planned

2013-05-22 08:53:27

CEO Robert Hanson blamed the results on a "tough macro-environment as well as cooler weather" that slowed demand for seasonal styles.


Cause of Bellevue blaze that injured firefighters under investigation

Cause of Bellevue blaze that injured firefighters under investigation

2013-05-22 08:48:45

The blaze at 51 Lincoln Ave. appears to have started on the third floor in the back of the building, fire marshal Jeff Wissner said.


Snider's grand slam lifts Pirates to 5-4 victory over Cubs

Snider's grand slam lifts Pirates to 5-4 victory over Cubs

2013-05-22 00:33:16

The grand slam put the exclamation mark on an 11-batter, five-run sixth inning, before which the Pirates had just one hit on the night.


Authorities seek killer of bald eagle near Loretto

Authorities seek killer of bald eagle near Loretto

2013-05-22 00:17:28

There are hundreds of known nesting sites in Pennsylvania, but only rarely is one of the birds killed.


Peduto defeats Wagner; Rudiak, Gilman, Lavelle win in City Council

Peduto defeats Wagner; Rudiak, Gilman, Lavelle win in City Council

2013-05-21 22:52:30

Bill Peduto is on the threshold of capturing the office he's sought in three campaigns.


West Mifflin Area considers accepting Duquesne elementary students

2013-05-21 21:38:54

West Mifflin was among 11 districts that Mr. Long earlier this year had asked to consider taking the Duquesne elementary students.


Man wanted in Sheraden party bus killing is arrested

2013-05-21 18:53:50

Michael Lyons, 22, was detained by U.S. Marshals task force officers around 4:30 p.m. in a residence on Susquehanna Street in Homewood South


UPMC laying off 128 transcriptionists

2013-05-21 15:32:38

Spokeswoman Gloria Kreps said all will be offered jobs with Nuance, a Massachusetts company that specializes in voice-recognition software.


Ellwood City woman arraigned, charged with embezzling $100,000 from church credit union

2013-05-21 15:21:10

Victoria Rozanski, 59, worked as the manager of the Holy Redeemer Parish Federal Credit Union in Ellwood City.


Jitney driver charged with Pittsburgh rape

2013-05-21 14:25:53

A jitney driver from Lincoln-Lemington told police the rape allegations against him were not true.


Thunderstorms a possibility in Pittsburgh area Wednesday

2013-05-21 12:40:09

The main threat from severe weather in the area will be damaging winds, the weather service said, tomorrow and into Thursday.


Parkway East lanes to close for work tonight

2013-05-21 12:30:41

The closures will begin at 10 p.m. and conclude by 5 a.m. Wednesday.


McKeesport police arrest man in Huntington bank robbery

2013-05-21 11:37:23

Jesse Lumberger, 24, of McKeesport, has been charged with robbery, theft by unlawful taking, two counts of terroristic threats and more.


Vanderbilt blocking Sheldon Jeter's transfer to Pitt basketball, sources say

2013-05-21 11:17:28

The Beaver Falls High graduate played his freshman season at Vanderbilt but said Friday that he was transfering to a school closer to home


McKeesport street reopens after gas leak

2013-05-21 11:11:18

A 40-year-old man who said he felt dizzy is being evaluated at Walnut Street and 26th Avenue, an emergency supervisor said.


Pitt's possible opponents in 2013 Legends Classic announced

2013-05-21 10:42:46

Pitt will play two of Houston, Stanford and Texas Tech in the 2013 Legends Classic set for Nov. 25 and 26 at the Barclays Center.


Dick's Sporting Goods earnings up but CEO vows to do better

2013-05-21 09:21:25

On a per-share basis, the Findlay-based sporting goods retailer reported earnings of 52 cents per share, up from 45 cents per share.


Stepfather of dead Indiana County toddler charged with criminal homicide

2013-05-20 23:57:41

Juan Raul Campbell also faces charges including aggravated assault and endangering the welfare of a child in the death of Malachi Patterson.


Eat'n Park to open Hello Bistro near Market Square

2013-05-20 23:54:14

The sandwich-and-soup restaurant will open in the former McDonald's site at Wood Street and Forbes Avenue in Downtown Pittsburgh.


PennDOT, Pittsburgh police check drivers for seat belts on South Side

PennDOT, Pittsburgh police check drivers for seat belts on South Side

2013-05-20 23:48:50

A check of drivers on the South Side marked the kickoff of another round of the "click it or ticket" campaign to push seat belt use.


Ex-pastor in Charleroi charged with possession of child pornography

2013-05-20 23:46:23

David Dzermejko, 64, of Braddock had computer files depicting minors engaged in sexual conduct, according to an indictment.


West Virginia mom gets new attorneys, charges in toddler's Green Tree hotel drowning

West Virginia mom gets new attorneys, charges in toddler's Green Tree hotel drowning

2013-05-20 23:45:32

Sharon Flanagan faces a homicide charge in the drowning death of her child in a Best Western hotel in July.


Pittsburgh's U.S. Attorney urges employers to hire ex-offenders

2013-05-20 23:40:51

U.S. Attorney David Hickton said hiring felons after they have served their sentences would reduce the chance they commit crimes again.


Carnegie man charged with raping, threatening woman

2013-05-20 20:31:52

A 23-year-old Carnegie man was charged today with raping a woman and then threatening her via text message.


Former Justice Orie Melvin files appeal to her conviction

2013-05-20 17:54:16

Former state Supreme Court Justice Joan Orie Melvin was found guilty on public corruption charges and sentenced earlier this month.


Man injured in fall from ledge at McConnells Mill

2013-05-20 17:43:42

Youngstown man is flown to hospital after authorities say he fell 15 to 20 feet from a ledge at state park in Lawrence County.


Steelers sign sixth-round pick

2013-05-20 15:33:16

Vince Williams, a linebacker from Florida State, is the second of their nine draft picks to sign a contract.


Nebraska, federal authorities form task force to investigate Monroeville native's death

2013-05-20 15:05:27

The task force with investigate any connection of the slayings of Roger Brumback and Mary Brumback and two fatal stabbings in 2008.


Huntington Bank branch in McKeesport robbed for second time in a week

2013-05-20 14:57:00

McKeesport police Capt. Tim Hanna said two men are in custody for questioning after the second robbery, which happened about 10 a.m.


Freeport Road construction in Aspinwall, O'Hara and Pittsburgh to restrict traffic

2013-05-20 13:49:27

The restriction begins tonight from Western Avenue in Aspinwall to the Route 28 Blawnox interchange in O'Hara.


PPG acquires California coatings maker Deft Inc.

2013-05-20 10:54:46

Deft has 140 employees split between Irvine, Calif., and Alliance, Ohio. makes specialty coatings for aerospace and industrial applications.


Fire damages home in Knoxville

2013-05-20 07:46:23

The blaze was reported about 6:10 a.m. in the 300 block of Arabella Street and was under control by 6:42 a.m.


Long-term restrictions begin tonight on Route 65

2013-05-20 07:23:51

Five miles of the highway will be resurfaced in Emsworth, Ben Avon, Avalon and Bellevue.


Liberty Bridge inspections may slow traffic

2013-05-20 07:20:22

Continuing inspection of the bridge may cause lane closures and traffic shifts from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on weekdays through June 14.


Penguins lose to Senators, 2-1, in double overtime

Penguins lose to Senators, 2-1, in double overtime

2013-05-20 05:17:39

Ottawa's Colin Greening scored at 7:39 in the second extra period to lead the Senators to a win in a wild Game 3 at Scotiabank Place.


Locke, Alvarez lead Pirates to 1-0 win over Houston

Locke, Alvarez lead Pirates to 1-0 win over Houston

2013-05-20 01:13:25

Pedro Alvarez hit an opposite-field home run for the game's only run, and Jeff Locke pitched another strong game to raise his record to 4-1.


Homicide charges expected in death of Pittsburgh-region toddler

2013-05-19 21:41:25

The Blairsville boy died from injuries sustained in suspected child abuse; his stepfather to be charged with homicide.


Several escape Perry South fire

2013-05-19 21:12:02

Several people safely escaped tonight from the roof of a home that caught fire in Perry South.


Clairton High School robotics team gets into national quarterfinals

2013-05-19 17:05:07

The Clairton robotics team made it to the final eight in the nation.


15-year-old driver dies in a Bedford racetrack crash

2013-05-19 15:52:17

A boy racing at a Bedford track died when he crashed his ATV, was thrown from the vehicle and struck a pole, the first death in 28 years.


Illinois man arrested at airport after threatening ex-wife, boyfriend

2013-05-19 13:03:41

A man returning home after seeing his son and ex-wife in Brownsville was arrested for threatening her and her boyfriend.


Motorcyclist from Sewickley dies in Route 28 accident

2013-05-19 09:49:42

A crash early this morning on Route 28 near the 40th Street Bridge in Pittsburgh left a Sewickley man dead.


Two men arrested in fatal shooting of Knoxville man

2013-05-18 22:12:32

Rayshon Shields, 21, and Khamal Fooks, 18, were arrested Friday night and charged with the shooting of 54-year-old Roger Griffin.


Shooting leaves 20-year-old Uniontown man dead

2013-05-18 18:06:03

The man was shot after 3 a.m. near the intersection of Searight Avenue and Dunlap Street.


Mercer woman faces multiple charges for deadly crash in Lawrence County

2013-05-18 17:51:48

Laura E. Gargiulo, 42, faces charges of homicide by vehicle, involuntary manslaughter and reckless driving, among others.


Man faces charges for assault of toddler in Indiana

2013-05-18 17:10:58

Juan Campbell was arrested Friday night and charged with aggravated assault, child endangerment and reckless endangerment.


Postal Service will unveil Gettysburg stamp next week

2013-05-18 12:16:43

A ceremony will be held Thursday at Gettysburg National Military Park commemorating the battle's 150th annivesary.


Authorities suspect injured Indiana County toddler was beaten

2013-05-18 11:59:05

Police say 20-month-old boy is in Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC with life-threatening injuries.


PennDOT says traffic will be restricted today on the Veterans Bridge

2013-05-18 11:41:04

The restrictions will occur as needed until 3 p.m. today on the Veterans Bridge to allow crews to make routine bridge inspections.


Driver dies in Mercer County crash

2013-05-18 11:02:02

State police say motorist lost control of car on State Route 358 before hitting a mailbox and rolling into a yard.


Route 28 restrictions will be in place today

2013-05-18 10:44:34

Route 28 southbound will be down to one lane for most of the day today for construction work.


Motorists detouring around Squirrel Hill Tunnel

2013-05-18 09:09:57

The tunnel closed 11 p.m. Friday and is scheduled to re-open 6 a.m. Monday.


Alvarez's HR, Astros' error in 9th cap rally

Alvarez's HR, Astros' error in 9th cap rally

2013-05-18 00:53:41

Pirates rally to beat Houston Astros, and notch fourth win in a row.


Crosby puts on a show in Penguins' 4-3 victory

Crosby puts on a show in Penguins' 4-3 victory

2013-05-18 00:28:00

His second career playoff hat trick gave the Penguins a 2-0 edge in the series as the team heads for Game 3 in Ottawa.


Latrobe motorcyclist dies in collision with SUV

2013-05-17 21:13:43

Charles D. Bancroft, died today when an SUV hit his motorcycle.


Lawrence County man who shot wife and himself dies

2013-05-17 20:22:40

A former Ohio sheriff's deputy who shot his wife three times and then himself in a domestic dispute Sunday night died Thursday.


Pirates pitcher Contreras placed on bereavement list

2013-05-17 18:54:02

The Pirates recalled pitcher Jared Hughes from Class AAA Indianapolis.


Felon pharmacist sentenced to nearly 16 years for having a shotgun

2013-05-17 17:08:04

Raymond Zareck of Oakland received 15 years, eight months in prison from a federal judge for being a felon in possession of a shotgun.


Prosecutors in W.Va. 'bath salts' case plan to use fugitive's flight against him

2013-05-17 14:28:22

John Skruck, 57, a Texas strip-club owner, was scheduled for trial in Clarksburg, W.Va., on Tuesday but disappeared.


PPG to make $825 million in payments in Pittsburgh Corning case

2013-05-17 13:08:54

A federal judge issued an interim order compelling PPG to make the payments and contribute stock in the asbestos-related case.


Threats made against Bush, Obama and Secret Service agents outlined in McKees Rocks case

2013-05-17 12:00:58

Jesse Almendarez faces charges of threatening a federal officer and making an interstate threat.


2 bars shuttered for failing to pay Allegheny County drink tax

2013-05-17 11:45:38

Gators in Indiana Township and Centannis in Beechview together owe $38,000 in unpaid taxes.


Pittsburgh police special events office, integral to federal investigation, to move Downtown

2013-05-17 11:36:17

Pittsburgh Public Safety Director Michael Huss told the FOP president the office will move from the police bureau's North Side headquarters.


Pennsylvania unemployment rate drops to 7.6 percent

2013-05-17 11:23:19

The jobless rate in Pennsylvania is the lowest since March 2012 but remains slightly higher than the national rate of 7.5 percent.


Kris Letang, Craig Adams out for Penguins' game-day skate

2013-05-17 10:50:30

Letang and Adams' status for Game 2 of the Penguins' second-round playoff series against the Ottawa Senators tonight at 7:38 is not known.


Mt. Oliver man killed in Knoxville shooting

Mt. Oliver man killed in Knoxville shooting

2013-05-17 09:57:51

Pittsburgh police received a call at 4:25 a.m. that a man was shot in the 100 block of Zara Street.


4 from California arrested in Washington County after police find hundreds of pounds of marijuana

2013-05-17 08:22:44

Pennsylvania State Police said they found 255 pounds of pot and about $200,000 in cash.


Great Allegheny Passage bicycle trail to Washington, D.C., opens today

2013-05-17 07:50:27

A June 15 celebration in West Homestead and Downtown Pittsburgh will mark the official completion of the 330-mile trail network.


Snider's long homer helps Pirates overpower Brewers, 7-1

Snider's long homer helps Pirates overpower Brewers, 7-1

2013-05-17 00:34:28

The Pirates won the final three games of the four-game series against the Brewers, a team that took 11 of 15 against them in 2012.


FBI informant payments derail sentencing hearing for 'best cop money can buy'

2013-05-16 23:31:38

Former East Washington police chief Donald Abraham Solomon was recorded describing himself that way before he pleaded guilty to extortion.


New bike route on Pittsburgh's West End unveiled

New bike route on Pittsburgh's West End unveiled

2013-05-16 23:23:04

The plan for a new trail will incorporate both bicycle trails and roads with specially designated lanes.


Child pulled from water at Hampton amusement center

2013-05-16 22:37:27

A child was taken this evening to UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC from the Wildwood Highlands amusement center in Hampton.


Indiana County men fabricate carjacking to cover up hit-and-run, state police say

2013-05-16 19:22:24

Jakeb P. Schrecongost and Jessie J. Wood told police that they picked up a hitchhiker who forced them from their vehicle at gunpoint.


Penn Hills middle school principal on leave after wife claims abuse

2013-05-16 19:07:00

Davaun Barnett Sr., 41, is on leave from his job as principal of Linton Middle School. His wife filed for a protection from abuse order.


Police on scene at Marshall-Shadeland shooting

2013-05-16 18:58:51

The shooting happened around 5 p.m. on the 1400 block of Evandale Road, an emergency dispatch supervisor said.


#1 Cochran buys dealership in North Hills

2013-05-16 15:29:20

The #1 Cochran automotive group announced today that it is moving into the North Hills with the acquisition of Billco Motors in Wexford.


McClellandtown man sentenced for evading taxes on lottery winnings

2013-05-16 14:52:05

Sherman W. Friend, 71, also faces a restitution order of $132,445 and a $3,000 fine under the sentence imposed by a federal judge.


Nuclear gauge that fell off Chambersburg company's truck found in Maryland

2013-05-16 13:35:14

The device, which contains sealed sources of radioactive material, fell off a truck belonging to Valley Quarries Inc. in Interstate 81.


Consol gets approval to reopen Blacksville mine in Greene County

2013-05-16 13:19:04

The U.S. Mine Safety and Health Administration says Consol can reopen the Blackville mine in Greene County, where a fire occurred in March.


Big Ten releases football schedule

2013-05-16 13:12:47

Penn State will kick off conference play at new conference member Rutgers on Sept. 13.


Outbound Squirrel Hill Tunnel closed this weekend

2013-05-16 10:55:51

All eastbound traffic will be required to merge into a single lane and exit at Squirrel Hill-Homestead starting at 11 p.m. Friday.


Steelers sign safety Shamarko Thomas

Steelers sign safety Shamarko Thomas

2013-05-16 10:37:16

The Steelers have agreed to a four-year deal with their fourth-round draft pick.


Allegheny County to add 32 security cameras at Shuman

2013-05-16 10:31:49

The new units will bring the total number of cameras at the juvenile detention center to 97, county manager William McKain said.


McCandless police unhappy Catholic school waited days to alert them to gun threat

2013-05-16 09:09:13

St. Alexis School waited three days to alert police that a student threatened to shoot himself and 14 classmates May 9.


Senate passes bill authorizing money for locks and dams

2013-05-15 23:58:06

The Water Resources Development Act still must clear the House.


Tentative Port Authority budget keeps base fare at $2.50

2013-05-15 23:52:55

At least for now, transit riders can breathe easy -- next year's budget calls for holding the line on fares.


Corbett nominates new education secretary

2013-05-15 23:50:06

Gov. Tom Corbett announced that he will nominate William Harner, superintendent of the Cumberland Valley School District.


15-year-old charged with carrying stolen handgun

15-year-old charged with carrying stolen handgun

2013-05-15 22:02:50

A 15-year-old carrying a stolen handgun stashed it when police say he thought they weren't looking.


Suspect in armed robbery at McKeesport bank remains at large

2013-05-15 20:34:47

The robbery took place around 1:59 p.m. at the Huntington National Bank at 1415 5th Ave.


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