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Construction Backs Up Traffic On Parkway East

Traffic backed up significantly on the Parkway East throughout the day Saturday.

Published: Sat, 20 Mar 2010 17:42:05 EDT

Police: Dad Leaves Girl Outside Bar, Goes Drinking

Police say a a man left his 9-year-old daughter alone outside a bar while he drank and scratched off lottery tickets.

Published: Sat, 20 Mar 2010 15:27:47 EDT

Fire Damages Brighton Heights House

Investigators say they believe a space heater may have caused the fire that damaged a house in Pittsburgh's Brighton heights neighborhood.

Published: Sat, 20 Mar 2010 17:02:12 EDT

2 Injured In Route 28 Crash Near Shaler Water Plant

Two people are injured in a crash on northbound Route 28.

Published: Sat, 20 Mar 2010 10:03:25 EDT

1 Seriously Hurt In Hampton Township Crash

A woman was flown by helicopter to the hospital after crashing a vehicle in Hampton Township early Saturday.

Published: Sat, 20 Mar 2010 07:19:49 EDT

Shot To Head Kills Man In North Braddock

A man is fatally shot in the head in North Braddock.

Published: Sat, 20 Mar 2010 11:01:31 EDT

Pittsburgh Police: 1 Shot, 1 Struck By SUV In Hill District

Pittsburgh police are investigating a shooting and a hit-and-run in the Hill District overnight that left a man dead and another injured.

Published: Sat, 20 Mar 2010 19:12:59 EDT

Best Beers In The 'Burgh? You Decide

For many years the names Iron City and Rolling Rock dominated the Pittsburgh beer scene. While those names are still in the mix in the big box varieties, craft beers and international brews are giving beer drinkers more options.

Published: Fri, 19 Mar 2010 23:41:10 EDT

Rankin Police Sgt. Says Crash Was A 'Blur'

Sgt. David Grimes was at an intersection underneath the Rankin Bridge on Wednesday night when he turned his sirens on and stopped to make sure the road was clear before heading to a call in Braddock. The rest, Grimes says, was a blur.

Published: Fri, 19 Mar 2010 23:49:35 EDT

Team 4: Complaint Filed Against Small Smiles Dental Clinic

A state dentistry board complaint has been filed against an East Liberty dentist accused of making an incorrect diagnosis.

Published: Fri, 19 Mar 2010 19:10:37 EDT

Altmire To Vote Against Health Care Bill

U.S. Rep. Jason Altmire said he will vote against President Barack Obama's health care bill because it's a "product that I cannot support."

Published: Sat, 20 Mar 2010 17:43:07 EDT

Police Vow Prosecution For People Helping Westmoreland Co. Fugitive

The search continues in Westmoreland County for a wanted fugitive, and police say they are frustrated by those who might be helping the man elude arrest.

Published: Fri, 19 Mar 2010 17:35:36 EDT

Heinz History Center Unveils Wax Statue Of Fred Rogers

It's a birthday celebration for Pittsburgh's favorite neighbor, and everyoneÂ’s encouraged to wear their favorite sweater.

Published: Sat, 20 Mar 2010 19:09:38 EDT

DNA Sample Taken From Student Involved In Police Beating Case

A Creative and Performing Arts High School student who claims he was beaten up by three undercover Pittsburgh police officers has given a DNA sample to the FBI.

Published: Fri, 19 Mar 2010 13:02:09 EDT

Police: 2 Pittsburgh Graffiti Gang Members Arrested

Police arrest two men in connection with $4,200 worth of graffiti damage throughout the city of Pittsburgh.

Published: Fri, 19 Mar 2010 13:03:10 EDT

Fire That Killed 2 Greene County Children Ruled Accidental

Investigators have determined that the fire that killed two Greene County children in January was accidental.

Published: Fri, 19 Mar 2010 12:37:28 EDT

Summer Construction Plans Include Busy Pittsburgh Bridge

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation has announced summer construction plans will include one of Pittsburgh's busiest bridges.

Published: Fri, 19 Mar 2010 17:42:25 EDT

Jury Starts Deliberations, Has Questions In Frozen Toddler Case

The fate of a man accused of assaulting his 23-month-old daughter and leaving her to die in the cold is now in the hands of a jury.

Published: Fri, 19 Mar 2010 18:42:42 EDT

Pa. Corruption Trial Ends Week Without Verdict

Deliberations are back under way after an alternate replaced a sick juror in the theft, conspiracy and conflict-of-interest trial of a former Beaver County state representative and three of his one-time aides.

Published: Fri, 19 Mar 2010 19:13:07 EDT

Girl Fights Off Murrysville Carjacker While Mom Screams For Help

A 10-year-old girl helped fight off a man attempting to carjack her mother's car in Murrysville.

Published: Fri, 19 Mar 2010 18:44:27 EDT