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Briana Smith

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Cheyenne, WY, United States

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Past articles by Briana:

McCandless Police find suspected vehicle involved in deadly hit-and-run

A pedestrian was hit and killed near the Pine Creek Shopping Center on Saturday night. → Read More

Medical examiner called to North Fayette Twp. house fire

The medical examiner has been called to the scene of a house fire in North Fayette Township. → Read More

Pennsylvania to end expanded SNAP benefits today

Around two million Pennsylvanians will lose expanded SNAP benefits today. → Read More

Peters Township police issue warning over string of home burglaries

Most of the reported burglaries happened between noon and 9 p.m. → Read More

Professionals working to address 'crisis in children's mental health'

According to a recent report, student mental health ranked No. 2 on a list of top challenges that school districts face. → Read More

Pa. House to discuss ending automatic gas tax increase

Some local lawmakers want to stop raising the gas tax in Pennsylvania. → Read More

Duquesne police officer shot in the foot while responding to call

Both the officer and the suspect were taken to the hospital. → Read More

Black History Month: Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre names Adam W. McKinney as new artistic director

Adam W. McKinney is the Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre's first Black artistic director. → Read More

KD Sunday Spotlight: Communicycle keeps people pedaling and prospering

Communicycle volunteers have disassembled and repaired thousands of bikes since 2011. → Read More

KD Sunday Spotlight: Band Together Pittsburgh gives platform to musicians on autism spectrum

The founders of Band Together Pittsburgh say they're using the power of music to unify people of all backgrounds. → Read More

One person dead, another injured after rollover wreck in East Rochester

One person is dead and another has been seriously injured after a rollover wreck in Beaver County. → Read More

Pittsburgh City Council begins discussions on city-wide curfew for local youths

Pittsburgh City Council has started the conversation about what to do for youth violence. → Read More

13-year-old boy facing homicide, firearms charges following deadly Clairton shooting

An arrest warrant has been issued for Laquan Rich-Cabbagestalk following Monday night's shooting. → Read More

City teaming up with local startups through PGH Lab program

The city of Pittsburgh is teaming up with local startups through its PGH Lab program. → Read More

Pa. Senate committee passes bill to cut state gas tax

A possible plan is in the works to try and bring down Pennsylvania's gas tax, the second highest in the country. → Read More

What to do if your pipes are frozen due to weekend winter storm

Experts encourage homeowners to be proactive to avoid a potential mess. → Read More

2023 begins with an increase in the gas tax in Pennsylvania

Act 89 of 2013 mandates the tax increases to pay for road and bridge projects. → Read More

Police deliver presents to students at the Sunrise School in Monroeville

For dozens of students at Sunrise School in Monroeville, Christmas came early. → Read More

Operation Warm to provide coats to kids in Aliquippa

Hundreds of local kids are going to have a warmer winter thanks to a nationwide organization. → Read More

Home destroyed by early morning fire in Homestead

The fire broke out along East 13th Avenue around 1:30 a.m. → Read More