Nick Matoney
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Large truck ends up on its side in Penn Hills
A large truck ended up on its side in Penn Hills on Monday night.The incident happened a little before 11:30 p.m. along Frankstown Road.No injuries were reported.There was no word on what caused the truck to end up on its side. PENN HILLS, Pa. — A large truck ended up on its side in Penn Hills on Monday night. The incident happened a little before 11:30 p.m. along Frankstown Road. No injuries… → Read More
Overnight snowfall leads to a handful of school delays in parts of the Pittsburgh area
The Hempfield Area School District is among the schools on a two-hour delay on Tuesday → Read More
Large fire breaks out in apartments in Monroeville
A large fire broke out in apartments in Monroeville on Tuesday morning.The fire was first reported around 1 a.m. on Cambridge Square Drive.A Pittsburgh’s Action News 4 photojournalist observed multiple fire crews on the scene, pouring water on the fire that was spreading fast.It was not initially clear if there were any injuries.A nearby senior center was set up for people who were evacuated… → Read More
Police arrest man accused of assaulting ex-girlfriend inside Rivers Casino
State police said they’ve arrested a man accused of assaulting his ex-girlfriend inside Pittsburgh’s Rivers Casino.Edward Thomas Smorey, 53, of Hookstown, is charged with aggravated assault and other offenses following the incident that happened Friday night.State police said, after assaulting his ex-girlfriend, Smorey threatened a bystander who tried to intervene and then ran off.State police… → Read More
One person dead following crash in West Homestead
One person is dead and another person was taken to the hospital following a crash in West Homestead on Thursday morning.The crash happened shortly after 1 a.m. in the area of West 7th Avenue.A vehicle involved in the crash appeared to be destroyed.The name of the person killed has not been made public.The condition of the person who was injured has not been released. WEST HOMESTEAD, Pa. — One… → Read More
SWAT team called to home in Braddock
Situation continued for more about two hours on Monday night → Read More
Some school closings and delays reported following accumulating snow north of Pittsburgh
The Oil City School District is among the districts on a two-hour delay → Read More
Middle-aged man killed in North Fayette Township fire
One man and two dogs were killed in an early morning house fire Monday.Flames engulfed the home along Valley View Drive in Oakdale’s Redwood Estate’s mobile home community around 12:30 a.m., according to the North Fayette Township Volunteer Fire Department. Assistant Fire Chief Brandon Wharton said one middle-aged man and two small dogs did not survive the fire."It was heavy fire, heavy smoke,"… → Read More
Mon Incline now up and running after reopening was initially delayed on Monday morning
The incline had been shut down since Aug. 1 for an $8.2 million renovation project. → Read More
Crews respond to early morning fire in Westmoreland County
An early morning call brought firefighters to a home in Hempfield Township, Westmoreland County, on Friday morning.The fire was reported around 12:30 a.m. at a home on Wendel Road.No injuries were reported.There was no initial word on the cause of the fire. HEMPFIELD TOWNSHIP, Pa. — An early morning call brought firefighters to a home in Hempfield Township, Westmoreland County, on Friday… → Read More
Suspect arrested after man is shot and killed in Butler County
State police said they’ve arrested a suspect following a deadly shooting in Eau Claire Borough, Butler County.The shooting happened a little after 7:30 p.m. Thursday at a home on East Main Street.Police said Seth Thomas Gooden Smith, 28, of Polk, was found dead with multiple gunshot wounds.Police have arrested Dakota Brent Hughes, 23, of Eau Claire.Police said he has been charged with criminal… → Read More
16-year-old boy shot in Clairton
Allegheny County police are investigating after a 16-year-old boy was shot in Clairton.The shooting happened a little after 3 a.m. Friday at a home on North Sixth Street.The boy suffered a gunshot wound to the leg and was taken to the hospital in stable condition.No arrests have been announced. CLAIRTON, Pa. — Allegheny County police are investigating after a 16-year-old boy was shot in… → Read More
25-year-old man killed in Allegheny County motorcycle crash
The Allegheny County medical examiner said a 25-year-old man was killed in a motorcycle crash in Marshall Township on Wednesday afternoon.The crash happened around 1:40 p.m. on the 400 block of Mingo Road.The medical examiner identified the victim as Jason Huntermark, of Pittsburgh.There was no initial word on the cause of the crash. MARSHALL TOWNSHIP, Pa. — The Allegheny County medical examiner… → Read More
Man charged after allegedly rear-ending state trooper's vehicle in Indiana County
David Paul Dilts Jr., 39, of Penn Run, is facing several charges → Read More
‘Very sad’: Five dogs killed as fire breaks out in Wilkinsburg home
Six adults and a 1-year-old child escaped the fire → Read More
Early morning fire tears through home in Butler County
Firefighters were called to the scene of an early morning fire in Penn Township, Butler County.The fire was reported a little after 5:30 a.m. Monday at a house on Three Degree Road.It was not initially clear if there were any injuries.The cause of the fire was not immediately known. BUTLER COUNTY, Pa. — Firefighters were called to the scene of an early morning fire in Penn Township, Butler… → Read More
Police investigate report that Westmoreland County mother gave marijuana edibles to teens
Police investigate report that Westmoreland County mother gave marijuana edibles to teens Investigation began earlier this month State police said they’re investigating a report that a Westmoreland County mother gave marijuana edibles to her daughter and two of her friends.Police said the report they received alleges the incident happened on Feb. 4 in the area of Tryon Drive in Derry… → Read More
Wrong-way crash in Beaver County sends three to the hospital with life-threatening injuries
Wrong-way crash in Beaver County sends three to the hospital with life-threatening injuries Crash happened on Saturday evening A wrong-way crash in Beaver County sent three people to the hospital with life-threatening injuries on Saturday evening.The crash happened on Big Beaver Boulevard in Homewood Borough.State police said a 72-year-old driver from Fairmont, West Virginia, was traveling the… → Read More
Police seeking to locate parents of girl found in Stowe Township
Allegheny County Housing Authority police are trying to locate the parent or legal guardian of a young girl found in Stowe Township on Monday morning.The girl was located at the Pleasant Ridge Community Housing facility at around 1 a.m.Anyone with information about where the girl’s parent or guardian can be reached should contact Allegheny County 911. STOWE TOWNSHIP, Pa. — Allegheny County… → Read More
Fire breaks out in shopping plaza in Lawrence County
All tenants were able to get out quickly when fire broke out in a shopping plaza that has apartments on the second floor in New Castle, Lawrence County.The fire was reported around 11 p.m. Thursday at Rigotti’s Plaza on Butler Avenue.Firefighters were notified when a tenant called 911 and reported smoke in the building.Fire crews were able to quickly get the fire under control.There was no… → Read More