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Greensburg Torture Death Suspect Wants Charges Dropped

A Pennsylvania man charged with five others in the torture and killing of a disabled woman has asked a judge to dismiss the charges against him.

Published: Thu, 9 Sep 2010 19:35:34 EDT

Longtime Kennywood Employee's Funeral Makes Last Stop At Park

The funeral procession for retired Kennywood employee Nancy Jackson wound through the West Mifflin park between her funeral Mass and burial.

Published: Thu, 9 Sep 2010 19:28:41 EDT

Family: Victim's Conditioned Has Worsened After Off-Duty Officer Accident

The father of a man who was allegedly struck by an off-duty police officer said he wonders if his son will survive and why the officer hasnÂ’t been charged.

Published: Thu, 9 Sep 2010 19:57:10 EDT

Steelers Fan Warns Of Online Ticket Scam

When it’s comes to buying Steelers tickets online, Robert Vigu has some advice for his fellow fans: “If it looks too good to be true, it's definitely too good to be true.”

Published: Thu, 9 Sep 2010 19:08:49 EDT

Police: North Side Boy Tried To Stop Dad From Killing Mom

Police said a man in the city's North Side stabbed his wife to death early Wednesday morning in front of the couple's young son in the Observatory Hill area.

Published: Thu, 9 Sep 2010 20:25:07 EDT

2 In Custody On I-79 After High-Speed Chase

Two people are taken away in handcuffs on Interstate 79 in Washington County, where seven police cars converge after an apparent high-speed chase.

Published: Thu, 9 Sep 2010 17:48:15 EDT

Pa. Homeland Security Document Talks Of Possible 'Environmental Extremists'

Increased concerns about possible environmental extremists uniting in Pittsburgh have prompted the FBI and Homeland Security to get involved.

Published: Thu, 9 Sep 2010 20:38:07 EDT

DUI Suspect In Mt. Lebanon Mom's Death Can Leave Pa., No Bracelet

Ben Cope is allowed to leave the state and go to school without any electronic monitoring while he faces felony charges in the death of Lisa Styles, who was jogging with young kids in Mt. Lebanon.

Published: Thu, 9 Sep 2010 20:23:03 EDT

Hempfield Blames 'Blue Flu' For Leaving Students Without Buses

Hempfield Area School District officials say some bus divers have the so-called "blue flu" and are calling off sick because of a contract issue.

Published: Thu, 9 Sep 2010 20:30:09 EDT

Cops Think Driver In Greensburg Shopping Center Crash Huffed

Police said an Irwin man who drove a car into the front of a Greensburg store was disoriented because he was high from huffing a chemical cleaner.

Published: Thu, 9 Sep 2010 20:33:17 EDT

'Dumbest Decision:' Cop Who Left Fatal South Side Crash Gets Prison

A man who was a Crafton police officer when he ran over and killed a pedestrian on Pittsburgh's South Side decides to plead guilty instead of going to trial.

Published: Thu, 9 Sep 2010 20:41:18 EDT

Air Show 'Wings Over Pittsburgh' Will Affect Travel On Ground

The Wings Over Pittsburgh air show will be held this weekend in Moon Township.

Published: Thu, 9 Sep 2010 11:12:47 EDT

Water Main Break Closes Boyce Road In South Fayette

A water main break in South Fayette Township forced school officials to close the entire school district on Thursday.

Published: Thu, 9 Sep 2010 21:53:47 EDT

Woman Struck By Car On Parkway East

A woman is struck by a car on the Parkway East early Thursday morning near Edgewood.

Published: Thu, 9 Sep 2010 16:43:00 EDT

Fire Forces Family From Penn Hills Home

Firefighters were called out Thursday morning after flames broke out in a Penn Hills home.

Published: Thu, 9 Sep 2010 08:00:03 EDT

SteelersÂ’ 6 Lombardi Trophies Displayed At Heinz Center For Kickoff Week

The Pittsburgh SteelersÂ’ six Lombardi trophies are on display at the Heinz History Center to kick off the start of the 2010 season.

Published: Wed, 8 Sep 2010 23:28:31 EDT

PittsburghÂ’s Bishop Zubik Condemns Plan To Burn Quran On 9/11

PittsburghÂ’s Catholic bishop condemned a Florida church leader's plan to burn the Quran on Saturday, the ninth anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. attacks.

Published: Thu, 9 Sep 2010 08:34:02 EDT

Sid The Slugger? Crosby Homers In Batting Practice

If the Pittsburgh Pirates need an answer to their power-hitting problems, maybe they can find it across town in Penguins star Sidney Crosby.

Published: Wed, 8 Sep 2010 19:59:38 EDT

Kings Family Restaurants Owner Selling Business

Kings Family Restaurant owner Hartley King announces that he's retiring and selling the business.

Published: Wed, 8 Sep 2010 17:40:23 EDT

Team 4: Elderly Gillece Customer Complains About Emergency Repair Contract

State law gives consumers three days to cancel a contract if they get a better estimate or simply change their minds, but consumers lose that right to rescind the contract if they agree it's an emergency.

Published: Wed, 8 Sep 2010 19:05:20 EDT