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Fire Marshal Investigates Funeral Home Blaze

The fire marshal is investigating a fire that tore through a funeral home in West Elizabeth Friday morning.

Published: Fri, 11 Dec 2009 06:59:11 EST

West Newton Bank Robber Doesn't Bother To Cover Face

A Westmoreland County bank was robbed Wednesday by a man who didn't even bother to disguise himself.

Published: Fri, 11 Dec 2009 00:21:02 EST

Driver Loses Control, Slams Car Into Lawrence Co. Home

A driver lost control and slammed his car into a Lawrence County house on Thursday.

Published: Fri, 11 Dec 2009 00:15:05 EST

Nemacolin Man To Trial For Slaying After Son's Testimony

A western Pennsylvania man pretended his infant son had a rash in order to lure his estranged wife close enough that he could strangle her, the man's 12-year-old son testified Thursday.

Published: Thu, 10 Dec 2009 22:26:17 EST

5 Arrested In Southwestern Pa. Stolen Motorcycle Ring

Five men have been arrested in a southwestern Pennsylvania motorcycle ring accused of stealing $80,000 worth of bikes.

Published: Thu, 10 Dec 2009 19:53:58 EST

2010 Allegheny Co. Budget Sees No Property Tax Increase

Allegheny County has a budget for 2010, and it's one that doesn't include a property tax increase.

Published: Thu, 10 Dec 2009 19:24:12 EST

Upper St. Clair Community Rallying For Coach's Family

Friends describe Dan Hentosz as the quintessential Pittsburgh guy who loved his community.

Published: Thu, 10 Dec 2009 19:40:23 EST

Expect Road Closures, Delays Into Downtown For Police Funeral

Watch for Interstate 279 closures and Port Authority bus re-routing on Friday morning, as police from all over arrive in Pittsburgh for Penn Hills Officer Michael Crawshaw's funeral.

Published: Fri, 11 Dec 2009 07:07:08 EST

Team 4: Allegheny County Sends Property Assessment Head Home

The man in charge of Allegheny County's reassessment told Team 4 that his efforts to get the county ready for the major re-do of property values have been sabotaged.

Published: Thu, 10 Dec 2009 19:42:21 EST

Ordinance That Aimed To Tame Carson Street Struck Down

Bar and restaurant owners on Pittsburgh's South Side scored a victory in court Thursday, as a judge struck down a new city ordinance aimed at taming East Carson street.

Published: Thu, 10 Dec 2009 19:38:30 EST

Magazine Ranks America's Top High Schools

U.S. News & World Report ranks high schools nationwide by weighing factors such as college readiness and test scores.

Published: Thu, 10 Dec 2009 17:06:54 EST

Walmart Greeter Assault Suspect Jailed For Late Court Showing

Police in North Versailles said a 72-year-old man working as a Walmart greeter was punched in the face by a man who entered the store on Route 30.

Published: Thu, 10 Dec 2009 19:37:14 EST

Ex-State Rep. Sean Ramaley Cleared In 'Bonusgate' Trial

Former state Rep. Sean Ramaley, of Beaver County, is exonerated of all charges Thursday in the first trial spawned by Pennsylvania's so-called "Bonusgate" government corruption investigation.

Published: Thu, 10 Dec 2009 18:50:29 EST

Wind Dies Down, Snow Continues On Cold Pittsburgh Day

The winter weather seen in parts of the U.S. has seemed to pass Pittsburgh by, but high winds created a different set of problems.

Published: Thu, 10 Dec 2009 14:08:37 EST

'Steelers Country' Sign Dispute Could Get Borough Sued

The ACLU sent a letter threatening a lawsuit over a Penbrook woman's right to display a sign on her property, proclaiming it "Steelers Country."

Published: Thu, 10 Dec 2009 20:06:52 EST

Police: Penn Hills Officer Shooting Suspect Texted Girlfriend 'I Did Something'

Police have arrested the girlfriend of the man accused of shooting and killing a Penn Hills police officer, on charges she hindered his apprehension.

Published: Thu, 10 Dec 2009 15:53:33 EST

Police Join Family, Friends In Remembering Slain Penn Hills Officer

Family, friends and the Penn Hills community are paying respects to slain Officer Michael Crawshaw.

Published: Thu, 10 Dec 2009 23:31:13 EST

Psych Stay Ordered For Ex-Wife Accused Of Nursery Trespass

A woman who lost custody of her children and is accused of trying to get into a Greensburg nursery to see two newborns who didn't exist will spend the next two months in a psychiatric hospital.

Published: Thu, 10 Dec 2009 12:44:37 EST

This Is 'Steelers Country' ... Or Not?

Published: Thu, 10 Dec 2009 13:28:19 EST

Duquesne Light Lineman Falls 25 Feet Off Banksville Pole

A Duquesne Light worker was taken to a Pittsburgh hospital on Thursday after falling from a utility pole in Banksville, near Green Tree.

Published: Thu, 10 Dec 2009 19:34:43 EST