Court records show police were called to the hospital around 1:30 a.m. on Saturday, when 60-year-old Victor Tyree, a patient, "had become violent after being [asked] not to live stream in the emergency room area due to other patients being present." Officers describe on surveillance video that they saw him "striking security and medical staff shortly after" by "punching, pushing and grabbing."

Carroll Township Police Chief John Korcek told KDKA, thankfully, none needed medical treatment, and Tyree is facing several charges, including aggravated assault.

Korcek said Tyree was initially taken to the hospital by another police department after causing a disturbance while under the influence of drugs or alcohol, and then saying he was having a medical issue.

This kind of case is what Korcek calls a frequent occurrence, taking up 85 percent of the department's call volume, although not always with assaults on health care workers, but sometimes resulting in assaults on his own officers. Tyree remains in Washington County Jail on $25,000 bail. His preliminary hearing is set for April 15.

A spokesperson for Penn Highlands Healthcare released the following statement to KDKA that said, in part:

"At Penn Highlands Healthcare, we have zero tolerance for any form of physical or verbal aggression, harassment or abuse toward our staff, patients, or visitors. We strongly believe that violence in healthcare settings is unacceptable and will not be tolerated under any circumstances."

The attack is the latest assault on health care workers in the area. Andy Kordistos of Donora hears about the increasing violence and abuse against medical professionals from his daughter, who's a nurse in New York.

"She has seen some things where nurses have gotten attacked or mistreated," Kordistos said. "It's wrong. If you're sick and you're in the hospital, you shouldn't be in there being mean and grouchy and wanting to fight with somebody."

The missing people are presumed dead, Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker said during a press conference Thursday night. Crews have shifted to a recovery mission rather than search and rescue, she said.

Philadelphia Fire Commissioner Jeffrey Thompson said nearby crews responded to the collapse at the parking garage on the 3000 block of Grays Ferry Avenue around 2:15 p.m. They were able to rescue three people. One of the construction workers died at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, while the other two were treated and released.

"It's been a difficult day for the City of Philadelphia," Thompson said.

Parker asked Philadelphians to pray for those affected by the collapse Wednesday.

"We are not, we will not give up on these individuals," Parker said on Wednesday, "and we will not rest until everyone is accounted for from this tragedy."

Parker said all three workers who died were members of Ironworkers Union Local 401. 

Thompson said the seven-story parking garage is unstable, and the search for the two missing workers will take time.

Engineers are on the scene of the collapse because the building will need to be carefully deconstructed in order to make sure it's safe for members of the Philadelphia Fire Department to search for the workers, Thompson said.

"Please bear with us as we continue to conduct this operation," Thompson said. "We cannot give you a timeframe on how long it's going to take because, as we move through this process, we are constantly reevaluating the structure and making plans to make sure that we can conduct this operation as safely as possible."

Officials did not provide an update Thursday on the search efforts as crews are still working on stabilizing the structure.

Abi Aghayere, a professor of structural engineering at Drexel University, said the search for the two missing workers will be a meticulous process.

"It's still a small portion that can literally be deconstructed or dismantled, piece by piece," Aghayere said.

The collapse has shocked the community in Grays Ferry. 

Andy Martinez had returned to her home on Wharton Street when she heard a loud rumble Wednesday afternoon. But it wasn't until she checked her Ring doorbell camera, which showed the partial collapse, that she realized what had happened.

"It was so loud," Martinez said. "I was upstairs all the way in the back of the house."

What to know about Philadelphia parking garage collapse

Parker provided more details on what led to the deadly collapse during a press conference Wednesday night.

Parker said a subcontractor working at the parking garage was in the process of installing precast concrete flooring, decking and roofing segments. The mayor said one of them failed, triggering a progressive collapse from all seven levels. 

"The precast concrete segments were manufactured offsite and installed by the manufacturer," Parker said. "This process doesn't require standard L&I inspection. Instead, it falls under required special inspections that include periodic inspections for precast concrete installations."   

Parker said the collapse was contained to the 30th Street side of the stair tower.

The Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections has launched an investigation into the collapse and will audit all contractors and subcontractors working on the parking garage, Parker said.

Parker added that all permits required for the construction were approved and inspections were up to date. 

CHOP cooperating with parking garage collapse investigation

Parker said she's been in contact with Madeline Bell, the CEO of CHOP, after the collapse and said they're cooperating with the investigation.

"Children's Hospital of Philadelphia is aware of a serious construction incident at our parking garage construction site on 3000 Grays Ferry Avenue in Philadelphia," a CHOP spokesperson said in a statement. "We are prioritizing the safety of the construction workers at this time and working closely with the City of Philadelphia and our construction partners. We will share additional information as it becomes available."

According to CHOP's website, the garage is being built to expand employee parking. Before its construction, however, many people in the community sought to stop the project, citing issues with traffic, pollution and health risks to the neighborhood.

Parker said she's also been in contact with Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro.

"Lori and I are praying for those injured in the parking garage that partially collapsed in Grays Ferry today, for the family of the individual who was tragically killed, and for the families who continue to wait while first responders search for their loved ones," Shapiro wrote on social media.

Road closures in area of Philadelphia parking garage collapse

Philadelphia officials are urging people to avoid the area where the collapse happened at the 3000 block of Grays Ferry Avenue as crews continue to investigate and search for the unaccounted workers. 

Police First Deputy Commissioner John Stanford said Grays Ferry Avenue from 29th to 33rd streets is closed along with the shopping center across the street, due to the active scene. The streets and shopping center, which includes a Fresh Grocer and McDonald's, is also closed Thursday.

"Please stay away from this location while crews are here doing what they need to do," Stanford said. "Please do not come to try and take pictures or just to be on site or any of those types of things. The best thing you need to do is stay away from this location and pray for everyone that's involved in the situation."

Stanford said the closed section of Grays Ferry Avenue and the shopping center will reopen when authorities determine it's safe. 

Multiple agencies, including the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Philadelphia Fire Department, Philadelphia Police Department and L&I, will be on the scene of the collapse until the investigation is completed. 

Updates on the collapse will be posted on the city of Philadelphia's website. 

According to court paperwork, 32-year-old Nicholas Scott Johnson is facing several charges, including aggravated assault, burglary and harassment, after police said he attacked a man who eventually shot him.

Police said the victim was inside his apartment on Mt. Royal Boulevard around 5:30 p.m. on April 2 when he heard loud music playing outside. He said he walked to his door and saw Johnson standing in the bed of a pickup truck throwing garbage into the apartment's dumpster. 

The man told Johnson multiple times to stop because it wasn't a public dumpster. Police said when the victim stepped outside his door, an argument ensued. 

As the victim turned to go back into his apartment, police said Johnson charged him and attacked him, hitting him in the head and neck. Johnson stopped and turned to leave, but investigators said when the victim tried to stand up, Johnson charged again. 

That's when police said the victim reached into his front waistband, grabbed a pistol and shot Johnson once, grazing him in the stomach and hitting him in the forearm. 

Johnson ran from the apartment and the victim called 911, police said. Both men were taken to the hospital, with Johnson treated for a gunshot wound and the victim treated for injuries to his neck. 

Johnson has a preliminary hearing scheduled for April 30, court paperwork shows. 

The New Jersey man is accused of stabbing a 74-year-old man seven times and leaving him for dead in Pittsburgh's Shadyside neighborhood in July 2023. Frank Walker, Hilliard's attorney, doesn't dispute the facts, only that his client was high on gas station weed and not in his right mind at the time.  

"The only issue is whether he could formulate the specific intent to kill, to formulate the basis of that charge," he said. 

Walker asked the court on Thursday morning to drop an attempted homicide charge against his client, arguing that after smoking the synthetic marijuana known as K2, Hilliard was in a state of psychosis — unaware of and not in control of his actions. But Borkowski scotched a potential plea deal by refusing to drop the charge, and Hilliard will now stand trial in June.

"The judge didn't agree at this juncture, but that doesn't mean that we don't have that argument to raise at trial," Walker said. 

"I was hoping it would end today, but that would have meant dropping the attempted murder charge — that's a no-no," Al Carlson, the victim, said. 

It's been nearly three years since the brutal daytime attack. Since then, Hilliard has been out on a $1 million bond, living with his parents in New Jersey. Both Carlson and his Shadyside neighbors — who have rallied around him — are impatient for justice, but reject the claim that Hilliard was not in control of his actions.

"He knew what he was doing," Carlson said. 

In court, Deputy District Attorney Jennifer DiGiovanni said that though high, Hilliard chose his victim, tried to hide him in the stairwell, and fled the scene, indicating he had intent to kill. 

"He was conscious of his guilt," DiGiovanni said in court. "That all shows his ability to carry out a plan." 

Carlson's supporters say they'll accept the court's decision but want to see justice served. Judge Borkowski will decide if Hilliard knew what he was doing when he stabbed Carlson and left him for dead.

KDKA took a look at hotels in western Pennsylvania to see if there were any rooms left, and, if so, how much they would cost. 

The Wyndham Grand at the tip of Point State Park, where most draft activities will take place, has many different types of rooms available on Wednesday, April 22. Prices start at $899 a night and go all the way up to $1,239 a night. 

A search on hotels.com for the entire Downtown Pittsburgh area also shows that rooms are available. Homewood Suites by Hilton is going for $382 the night of April 22. 

Searches of outlying areas like Butler County show that plenty of rooms are up for grabs. One at The Clarion Inn Cranberry Township is $109 for April 22. 

In the other direction of Downtown, Washington County has plenty of rooms costing even less, like The Red Roof Inn in Washington for $67. 

But while staying farther out saves some money, it may be offset by the cost of transportation or parking in the city. 

The draft is still two weeks away, but for people who want to come and worry that there aren't any rooms, there's still availability in several locations at this point in time. 

It started when police said the victim was getting onto the Turnpike at the Pittsburgh interchange. According to police paperwork, the victim had been driving home from work and got onto the Turnpike "in front of the defendant's vehicle."

Police say the suspect, Robert Palscak, began driving behind the victim's car in an "aggressive manner for much of the approximately ten miles between the Pittsburgh Interchange and the Irwin Interchange."

Both drivers then got off the Turnpike in Irwin, where, according to police paperwork, the victim reported both stopped in traffic at the top of the off-ramp to State Route 30 eastbound.

Police said that's when Palscak got out of his car with a knife in his hand. Police paperwork states the victim grabbed a baseball bat and also got out of the car.

"The victim related that the defendant initially punched him in the face, then subsequently stabbed him with a knife," police said.

"Doesn't surprise me, because I just feel like the climate that we live in now, people are just very angry," Irwin resident Amy Fensch said.

Pennsylvania State Police told KDKA-TV that as the weather breaks, more drivers are on the road and remind those behind the wheel to maintain a safe distance, watch their speed and always use their turn signal.

"I just wish people could just be happy and not tailgate people," Fensch said.

Police did not release information regarding the victim's condition. According to police paperwork, the man suffered a stab wound to his left ear, near his cheekbone. Palscak now faces charges including aggravated and simple assault.

According to PennDOT's website, if you encounter an aggressive driver on the road:

• Get out of their way and don't challenge them.
• Stay relaxed, avoid eye contact and ignore rude gestures.
• Don't block the passing lane if you are driving slower than most of the traffic.
• Do not attempt to follow or pursue the vehicle. You or a passenger may call the police. But if you use a cell phone, pull over to a safe location.

"Flyfishing is our passion, but protecting the streams is our mission," said Larry Myers, a volunteer with the Forbes Trail Chapter and the former president. 

He says Linn Run is stocked with trout each year by the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission, but right now, his organization isn't worried about those trout. He says they're worried about the conservation of the native brook trout in the stream and getting their numbers up.

"There are a lot of problems in the watershed right now," Myers explained. "In the headwaters, because of acid rain, it's reduced the buffering capacity. Aluminum is leaching out of the soil, and aluminum is toxic to trout. So, we are trying to put limestone into the stream to raise the pH, raise the alkalinity and eliminate the dissolved aluminum in the water."

Myers says that while stocked trout can live in water that is less pure, brook trout need very clean and cold water to survive. That's why he says his group is constantly monitoring the water temperature in the creek, as well as checking on the health of the local bug population, which feeds the fish. More bugs in the creek bed mean the water is healthy, and thus the brook trout cannot just survive, but thrive.

But it's not just problems in the water. There are also problems with insects eating away at the canopy of the hemlock trees over the stream. Myers says they're taking away the shade, which raises the water temperatures and thus kills off trout.

On top of that, there's a problem with the banks of Linn Run wearing away near its headwaters in Forbes State Forest, which Myers says has now prompted an action project from his group.

"We've got a $25,000 grant from the Cold-Water Heritage Partnership, and half of that money is to go to repair a bank on Fish Run Trail," he said. "That trail has been eroded, so it creates a problem for the hikers alone, not being able to do an emergency extraction, but the other thing is the erosion puts silt into the stream that covers up the stream bed that kills the macroinvertebrates, the trout food."

Above all, Myers says the health of the stream is stable but fragile, and they need all the help they can get to preserve waterways like this and the fish that call it home.

If you would like more information on this project or you want to get in touch with the Forbes Trail Chapter of Trout Unlimited, visit the Laurel Highlands Trout Trail's website. 

The Coast Guard is prohibiting all boat traffic on parts of the three rivers from April 23 to 25. In a news release on Thursday, the Coast Guard said the security zone is in effect from midnight on April 23 through 11:59 p.m. on April 25 to "ensure public safety, safeguard event participants, and protect the maritime transportation system."

The no-access zone on the Ohio River runs from mile marker 0 to mile marker 0.5, which is near Rivers Casino and before the West End Bridge. The Allegheny River's zone is from mile marker 0 to mile marker 0.6, which is at the Roberto Clemente Bridge. The Monongahela River's security space extends from mile marker 0 to 0.3, at the Fort Pitt Bridge.

Boaters will need to contact the Coast Guard to get permission to pass through. However, access is not guaranteed. 

For people like Tom Opferman, who enjoys being on the rivers, it's not just a change. It's a weekend they may have to sit out.

"I'll just have to find some way to go up that way and fish," Opferman said. 

The Coast Guard added in the news release that boaters should plan accordingly and anticipate possible delays.  

Every parking space imaginable near the draft space seems like it's cashing in. Pittsburgh Public Schools is adding to that.

The district, which will transition to asynchronous teaching and learning on April 22, 23, and 24, is trying to put what they will not be using to good use.

Spaces at King, Manchester, Conroy, and Allegheny will be available for paid parking. Pittsburgh Public Schools will be using a lot on the South Side as well, where it says people will be shuttled over to the Gateway Clipper Fleet to get to the North Side.

"We really didn't move forward on anything until we decided what we were going to do with the schools," PPS's Chief Operations Officer Mike McNamara said.  

Additionally, the district said two additional locations are under consideration. McNamara said Breshear and Greenway could be options if needed.

"If we had increased demand and these lots filled up, then we may look at expanding into some of the further away schools," he said.

Pittsburgh Public Schools said that the spaces it will be leasing will be through ParkWhiz.com. 

If you look at ParkWhiz.com, the northern lots will cost you. A KDKA search for April 23 between 11 a.m. and midnight showed King, Allegheny, and Conroy listed  around $454 for a spot. Manchester was about $350.

"If we didn't have any kind of control over them or try to monetize them, then people would just be parking there for free," McNamara said.

And as we all know, parking in a lot of places near the draft is going to be in higher demand than normal.

In PPS' case? It says the profits will be split with the valet company that is running the parking for the district. The money that the district receives will go back into the schools.

The Pocono Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education Center said in a Facebook post on Tuesday that it was called by Wilkes-Barre animal control to help with "a sad and devastating hoarding situation." 

They were told there were between 170 and 200 pigeons, but the wildlife center said in an update that there ended up being 318. Twelve of them had to be euthanized. The rescue said the pigeons were injured, emaciated and infested with mites and bird lice. 

"We know there will be the inevitable comment of 'they're only pigeons' and wondering why we bother," the center said in a Facebook post. "But saving wildlife isn't about only rescuing the fluffy or majestic animals we share this world with. As often as not, it is about loving the unloved, and giving them the attention, dignity, and care they deserve like all the rest."   

In a Facebook comment, the center explained that they can't just release the birds because pigeons are incredibly intelligent animals with strong homing instincts that will try to find their way home, "often exhausting themselves or flying straight into danger." Many of the pigeons rescued are also suffering from neurological disease, healing from injuries or have become too used to humans to survive on their own. 

The rescue hopes to have them all adopted in the next two weeks so they can focus on the hundreds of wildlife babies already in their care. 

Gov. Josh Shapiro and America250PA, the commission created to organize the state's celebration of the United States' semiquincentennial, unveiled the Commonwealth Concert Series lineup on Thursday, with Shapiro calling it "a once-in-a-lifetime show." 

Every Saturday from Memorial Day weekend through the end of June artists will perform free concerts across the state, with State College, Erie, Hershey, Wilkes-Barre and Pittsburgh each hosting one weekend.  

When are the free concerts? 

Cole Swindell will headline the first show at Bryce Jordan Center in State College on May 23. He'll be joined by Pittsburgh's own Gabby Barrett and the Benny Havens Military Band.

The next show is scheduled for June 6 at the Erie Insurance Arena in Erie. The Fray will headline with support from First to Eleven.

The third concert is at Hershey Park Stadium in Hershey on June 13, featuring The Avett Brothers as the main act. 

After that, Lady A will perform a show at Kirby Park in Wilkes-Barre on June 20 with help from En Vogue. 

The tour wraps up in Pittsburgh, with a performance at Point State Park on June 27. The show will be co-headlined by Nelly and Third Eye Blind.  

While the headliners and some supporting acts have been unveiled, organizers say more artists will be announced on a rolling basis. 

How to get tickets 

The concerts may be free, but tickets are still required. Ticketing information wasn't immediately released on Thursday, but organizers said those interested should visit America250PA.org and sign up for email alerts about ticket release dates. 

Shapiro said the state secured funds in the 2025-26 budget to put on the concerts and make them free. 

The mission is crucial to bringing in new information for NASA, science, and the future of space travel. The Artemis II mission was being studied right in Pittsburgh as well. 

The University of Pittsburgh was one of eight schools picked by NASA to track the Orion spacecraft and report data found for future use.

From atop Benedum Hall in Oakland, the Panther Amateur Radio Club, engineering students, and faculty used a mix of analog devices and AI to track the mission in real time. They started at 4 a.m. on Thursday and used a radio signal trying to reach the Artemis craft as it treks its way home.

"It is really incredible that we were in the right place at the right time to track this mission," said Pitt student Sawyer Mervis.

"We have a set that we designed that the students have been working on for months to put together and figure out how to assemble to kind of listen in to that radio signal as it travels to the moon and back," said Sam Dickerson, the associate professor of electrical and computer engineering at Pitt. "NASA gives us information about the frequencies that the Orion spacecraft is going to transmit on. So then the students have to design a setup that includes antenna design, filter amplification, and a radio to listen to that signal."

But, of course, sending a signal through space would be rather noisy. Over the next week, the University of Pittsburgh group will analyze all their data to see if they successfully picked up Orion's signal. They will then give all the information they recorded to NASA.

"You can imagine trying to listen to a radio that's a couple of hundred thousand miles away, so there are a lot of technical challenges. The signal is very small and faint," said Dickerson.

Overall, the data they do find will be shared with NASA to help them understand how outside institutions and people can support the space program in the future.

"It's really an honor that we get to work on the project," said Mervis.

The expansion is being called the Michelin Guide Great Lakes Edition, and it will include multiple cities, including Pittsburgh, Cleveland, Detroit, Indianapolis, Milwaukee and Minneapolis. 

"The Michelin Guide is committed to fostering a culture of travel and dining by helping people discover unforgettable culinary experiences in new destinations," said Gwendal Poullennec, International Director of the Michelin Guide. "Our anonymous Inspectors have begun canvassing these cities for impressive culinary talent and are eager to share their experiences with you in the inaugural selection next year."

The City of Pittsburgh is home to more than 500 restaurants, and that's not to mention the thousands more across Allegheny County and western Pennsylvania. For VisitPITTSBURGH, it's a chance to highlight the city's culinary prowess to a global audience. 

"Our chefs and restaurateurs have been building a vibrant food scene for years, and this recognition will help attract new visitors, support local hospitality jobs, and strengthen Pittsburgh's reputation as an exciting culinary destination for taste-driven travelers," said VisitPITTSBURGH President and CEO Jerad Bachar. 

The selection process for the guide is done through anonymous inspectors, and according to Michelin, they are already in the field and checking out restaurants in the new region. 

A full selection of restaurants will be revealed in 2027 at the Michelin Guide American Great Lakes Ceremony, and the date of that event will be announced later. 

The Harrisburg Bureau of Police said in a news release on Wednesday that 17-year-old Dalaysia Terrell-Brown was charged with murder in connection with the fatal stabbing on Monday night. She was also charged with possession of an instrument of a crime and use/possession of drug paraphernalia, court records show. 

The bureau said officers were called to the 1400 block of Market Street around 11 p.m. on Monday for a reported stabbing. The victim was taken to a local hospital, where he later died from his injuries. The victim was 18-year-old Ta'Mar Shaw, who was Terrell-Brown's boyfriend, CBS affiliate WHP reported. He was reportedly stabbed in the chest, and his death was ruled a homicide. 

The news outlet reported, citing police, that three Instagram videos from Terrell-Brown showed her threatening her boyfriend with a knife before he was fatally stabbed. Police said that three knives were found in her room on Monday night, WHP reported. 

Court records show Terrell-Brown was denied bail and remains in the Dauphin County Prison. The 17-year-old is due back in court for her preliminary arraignment later this month. 

A motive for the stabbing was not immediately released by law enforcement. Police said the investigation into the stabbing continues. Anyone with information can call Harrisburg police at 717-558-6900 or submit a tip online.

Thirty-nine-year-old Stephen Kamnik pleaded guilty in Montgomery County Court Wednesday to a total of 15 charges for years of abusing law enforcement databases, state-owned devices and unauthorized material for personal sexual gratification.

Kamnik, who is currently suspended without pay, used secured law enforcement and commonwealth computer systems to create AI-generated pornographic images of numerous women, according to the attorney general's office. Prosecutors said Kamnik created some of the explicit material at a Montgomery County barracks.

The investigation, which was conducted by state police, found that Kamnik secretly filmed and photographed numerous women while on duty. Authorities said he repeatedly entered the women's locker room at the state police barracks to take pictures of female officers.

Prosecutors said Kamnik also used the state's Justice Network, known as JNET, to obtain hundreds of photographs of women, violating database policies. 

Investigators also found an unlawfully recorded video of a Montgomery County magisterial district judge during a court proceeding that prosecutors said Kamnik edited for lewd purposes.

Authorities also found a stolen .22-caliber gun during a search of Kamnik's vehicle in January 2025.

Kamnik pleaded guilty to four felony counts of unlawful use of a computer, sexual abuse of children, misdemeanor counts of invasion of privacy, tampering with evidence and other related offenses.

A Montgomery County judge is scheduled to sentence him July 8.

"These crimes stain the great work being done by law enforcement every day in communities across the Commonwealth," Attorney General Dave Sunday said in a statement.

A lawsuit filed by a victim who alleges her image was used in AI-generated pornography claims Pennsylvania State Police were aware of prior incidents of Kamnik abusing his position as a state trooper but failed to properly discipline him.

The complaint alleges Kamnik took undergarments belonging to female troopers from a locker room and kept a mannequin at his assigned station where he placed the stolen clothing to photograph it.

It also alleges Kamnik conducted traffic stops involving female motorists while presenting himself as a law enforcement officer and making degrading requests, including asking them to stick out their tongues while he secretly filmed them.

"My baby could have lost his life," Dominique Graham said. "Seeing him in that pain and having to go through what he had to go through on Saturday, that was heartbreaking."

She said on Saturday, the day before her son's seventh birthday, he was playing in the backyard of his aunt's home in Glassport with his cousin and brothers when a dog next door escaped through a gate, ran to Graham's son and attacked him.

"He couldn't defend himself. He didn't know what to do," Graham said.

Graham's sister told KDKA she heard screaming and crying, and ran over, needing to forcefully try to get the dog to release. Eventually, the king corso-pitbull mix did, and she called 911 and his mom.

"It was sad just lying there watching him in so much pain," Graham said. 

EMS crews transported him to Jefferson Hospital and then to UPMC Children's. He ended up needing 32 stitches on his leg and thigh.

Now, days later, he's still recovering, not able to continue conditioning for flag football, which he was excited to start, and frightened to be around any dog.

"That's not a life you want to live, to be afraid of things that actually bring you joy," Graham said.

Graham has filed a police report. The Glassport police chief told KDKA they cited the dog's owner for dangerous dog, dogs running loose, not having a rabies vaccine and not having a dog license. Under these charges, the dog is required to be euthanized.

"If you are going to own a vicious animal, or just a dog in general, you should have the proper gating, the proper security for the dog to not be able to get out and attack anyone," Graham said.

Graham just wants justice for her son and hopes dog owners take responsibility for their pets to prevent this from happening to someone else.

"No kids should have to worry about if it's OK  to go outside and play. 'Oh, am I going to get attacked by a dog?'" Graham said.

Police told KDKA that more charges are pending.

"This is a challenge," he said. "Pittsburgh has never hosted anything like this. I think we've been able to plan for a very long time, and public safety feels very confident."

Pittsburgh City Council moved legislation to have 18 police agencies help with safety during the event, along with assistance from the FBI and Department of Homeland Security. With 500,000 to 700,000 people estimated to attend the draft, it's not lost on officials that tensions with Iran are high. 

"This is obviously probably the largest event in the U.S. in the next couple of weeks," O'Connor said. "So, we really have to make sure that everything is safe, from highway protocol to various things like that. Everything is being secured right now."

City finances are in a tight spot, and this event will be an all-hands-on-deck situation for the city's public safety. Overtime will most likely be part of the coverage plan.

O'Connor said state money and Visit Pittsburgh will help to cover that cost. The hope is that with all the effort put into this, the long-term dividends pay off. According to the mayor, some of that is happening now.

"We're getting calls almost weekly now about larger conferences, larger sporting events that might want to be hosted here," O'Connor said. "I think it's great. I think that's why this is a big showcase for us."

Once the event is here, the mayor plans to attend and see what people have to say about the region.

"I actually like walking through the crowd," O'Connor said. "To me, I'm asking you, 'what do you think about our city?' It's a learning experience for me too." 

To see KDKA's full conversation with O'Connor, watch the Draft Command show on CBS News Pittsburgh at 7 p.m. on Friday.

Investigators allege Nathan and Stephanie Turner used accounts connected to the Sewickley Water Authority, where the couple worked for six years, to spend thousands of dollars for personal use. 

According to the criminal complaint, the money was allegedly used on things like fuel, home improvement items, cell phone plans, software, and other purchases authorities believe were personal. The purchases totaled more than $14,000, and none of it was tied to legitimate business use.

Stephanie Turner is also facing additional theft-related charges, accused of misusing money from the Fair Oaks Volunteer Fire Department's auxiliary fund, including about $700 in Venmo payments to individuals, some with personal connections.

The Turners were already under investigation for an alleged inappropriate relationship with a minor. Investigators said while reviewing data from the couple's cell phones, they found messages that referenced a teenage boy who was a junior firefighter at the Fair Oaks Volunteer Fire Department, where Nathan Turner served as chief.

Those messages led to a separate investigation with allegations that the couple groomed the teen through texts and in-person contact, made inappropriate comments, and that those allegations date back to when the victim was 14 years old.

In a statement to KDKA-TV, the Sewickley Water Authority says in part:

"The water Authority became aware of some financial irregularities in 2025 involving Mr. and Mrs. Turner as a result of internal auditing procedures. The authority is tremendously disappointed by this breach of trust by former employees, and we will cooperate fully with the judicial process moving forward."

Nathan and Stephanie Turner are facing a new round of charges, including theft, access device fraud, and criminal conspiracy. The separate case involving the minor is still moving forward.

Over a dozen people reached out to KDKA-TV after they said they logged onto their accounts to find them drained.

"I received SNAP benefits yesterday at one o'clock in the morning," Uniontown resident Lisa Dainty said. "By the time I went to use them at lunchtime yesterday, everything on my EBT card has been taken off of the card, including 20 cents in cash."

Brenda Born, another Uniontown resident, said she lost $300.

SNAP recipients said it appears their funds were stolen shortly after the money was automatically deposited into their accounts for the month of April.

"I took myself down to the welfare office to figure out what was going on, and they let me know my benefits were stolen off my card out of New Jersey, the Bronx and Washington, D.C.," Uniontown resident Kristen Ross said.

"Whenever they checked to see where they were spent, that some were spent in Alabama, some were spent in New Jersey and New York and I've never been to New York or Alabama," Born said.

Most everyone had a similar story, telling KDKA-TV that the Fayette County Assistance Office determined their benefits were stolen from out-of-state.

"When I came down here yesterday and explained to him the situation, they said that my card was hacked, along with 150-plus individuals, and all they did was gave me a new EBT card and told me that I would lose my benefits for this month," Dainty said.

The Fayette County Assistance Office told each person who spoke with KDKA-TV that their funds would not be reimbursed.

"I just want answers," Born said. "I want to know how they got into my card, why they got into my card."

Many tell KDKA-TV that they are frustrated and feel stressed about how they will be able to put food on the table this month.

"I have four kids," Ross said. "I have three that live with me, and one that I share custody with. I'm already here in need of help, and all my benefits are gone. I'm back here looking for help, and the only thing you can tell me you can do is give me a list of food banks when you see it's proven they were stolen? I didn't spend them. So, I'm still stressed out."

KDKA-TV reached out to the Salvation Army in Uniontown, which said it has already seen 15 to 20 people come through its doors this month in need of emergency food boxes because their funds had been stolen. The Salvation Army said its food bank is low right now.

"People's not going to be able to eat, they're gonna be out robbing stores to get food," Dainty said. "It's very heartbreaking in Fayette County. This county is falling apart, and something needs to be done, and people's benefits need to be given back to them."

KDKA reached out to the Fayette County Assistance Office, which said it cannot provide any information. KDKA reached out to the Department of Human Services, which also said it's "unable to comment on specific incidents."

Speaking generally, the spokesperson said that thieves have been using skimming devices on point-of-sale machines to steal SNAP benefits nationwide. Usually, they'll wait to strike until after regular benefits are paid at the beginning of the month to maximize the amount of money they steal, the spokesperson said. People are urged to look for skimmers before swiping their cards. 

"The Shapiro Administration recognizes the seriousness of this theft and has taken deliberate action to thwart these bad actors; PA DHS has implemented enhanced EBT card PIN security to help ensure the benefits PA DHS administers stay with the Pennsylvanians who need them," the statement said. 

Recipients can also lock and unlock their EBT cards with the ConnectEBT. 

DHS said if SNAP benefits are stolen from an EBT card, recipients should report it to local law enforcement and to the Office of State Inspector General by calling 1-800-932-0582.

KDKA-TV asked if those who had funds stolen could be reimbursed. But the spokesperson said they can't be reissued, pointing to the end of Congressional authorization of funds to replace stolen benefits.

Those in need of help can call 211 or visit www.pa211.org, www.feedingpa.org or pa-navigate.org/.

KDKA-TV also asked how many residents in Fayette County have been affected, but the spokesperson referred the question to law enforcement. 

The long-standing organization dedicated to boosting Downtown Pittsburgh severed ties last month with its executive director, John Valentine, after an investigation found the organization lacked all financial controls.

Right now, board members say there's no one in charge, its employees haven't received their last paychecks and the organization has only $1,000 in the kitty. Pittsburgh City Council President Daniel Lavelle is the chairman of the board. 

KDKA's Andy Sheehan asked, "Is this organization going to survive?"

"To be determined," Lavelle said. 

Valentine has long been the face of the Downtown Neighbors Alliance, which, along with the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership, has been a primary booster of the Golden Triangle. It promotes business development and residential living Downtown, hosts events, and is funded by grants and donations. But sources say after a board-ordered review of the finances found the organization was near broke and had virtually no accounting of expenditures, it voted last month to end its relationship with Valentine.  

"I can confirm that John Valentine is no longer associated with the DNA," Lavelle said.

Valentine declined to be interviewed on camera, but he told KDKA on the phone that he has retired from the Downtown Neighbors Alliance and left on his own accord. But he conceded the organization's finances were in disarray, saying, "The books were a mess. Finances have never been my forte. I'm not a financial guy. I didn't know what I was doing, alright?" 

A tax form lists him as president and secretary, but Valentine told KDKA he was a consultant to the organization and not in charge of finances. The form shows he worked 40 hours a week, but shows no salary. Valentine declined to say how he was paid, but he denied any financial impropriety, saying, "There's no missing money, no pocketing of funds. It's all documented." 

For the upcoming NFL draft, the Downtown Neighbors Alliance is set to hold the so-called Blitzburgh Bounty Treasure Hunt later this month. The event is apparently still on, but the organization may not be around much longer. 

"We will be preparing a statement to put out very soon," Lavelle said. 

Sources on the board say it has no choice but to try to pay the remaining employees and wind operations down. 

Lucky B's caught fire just before midnight on Sunday, Jan. 25. Smoke billowed from the restaurant and apartment building, which was a staple for decades along Lincoln Avenue. Crews worked in subzero temperatures to put out the blaze, but despite their best efforts, the building was a total loss.

Owner of Lucky B's, Tony Wing, was on scene watching his restaurant come down on Wednesday.

"There were many thoughts after the fire," said Wing. "You think about remolding and fixing, or do you have to tear it down? But after we had everything inspected and everything, we found the building just wasn't savable."

In a short time, several people stopped to take pictures and stared at the site in disbelief, like former Lucky B's employee Anna Evancho, who was fighting back tears at times. 

She said she started working at Lucky B's shortly after it opened several years ago.

"I miss it. I miss the place. I miss the food. I miss my job and my family," Evancho said. "It will definitely be missed, not only by us, but definitely by the community as well. It was something special. There just wasn't anything quite like it, and I am not sure that there ever will be."

Wing said that this entire building should be down by Thursday, and while they would like to do something in the future, as of right now, they have no plans for this space.

At the center of the festivities will be Steelers Country, a 12,000-square-foot fan interactive space located in Point State Park. The space is part of the "NFL Draft Experience," the league's interactive fan festival.

"With our deep football roots and central location, we know fans from across the league will flock to Pittsburgh for this year's draft," said Dan Rooney, the team's vice president of strategy. "We also know Steelers Nation will be out in full force, so we wanted to create a dedicated place for our fans to gather, celebrate our traditions, and enjoy a memorable draft experience together."

The activation will include other features, such as a Steelers Nation Unite Bar with rotating themes from Steelers bars around the world, an immersive fan cave styled after a 1970s Pittsburgh basement, and oversized replicas of the franchise's six Super Bowl rings.

Fans can also attend question-and-answer sessions with former and current players, watch live draft coverage, and take in daily entertainment on the Steelers Country stage. Scheduled programming includes the Steelers Draft Countdown Show on Thursday from 7-8 p.m. and Friday from 6-7 p.m., according to a media release from the team.

Additional attractions include a custom art installation honoring the Terrible Towel, as well as yard games and photo opportunities.

A ribbon-cutting ceremony for Steelers Country is scheduled for April 22.

Like the draft itself, Steelers Country is free and open to the public. The scheduled hours of operation are as follows:

• Thursday, April 23: Noon to 10 p.m.
• Friday, April 24: Noon to 10 p.m.
• Saturday, April 25: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Fans planning to attend Steelers Country must download the NFL OnePass App and register, which can be done at this link. NFL OnePass provides access to event details, schedules, and important information related to the weekend's festivities.

Fans can also sign up for the Draft Day VIP Sweepstakes, exclusively through the Steelers Mobile App, until April 10.

The Wilds on Wednesday announced the birth of a female calf on March 28. It's the third for Kali, a 12-year-old southern white rhino who was also born at The Wilds. The conservation center says both Kali and her calf are doing well. 

It comes after a male calf was born on March 5 to Agnes. Both calves were sired by Bernard, who is now dad to 17 rhinos. 

The two calves haven't met yet, but plans will be made for an introduction as they continue to grow, explore, interact and show their personalities. The Wilds says it will share updates, including the rhinos' names, on social media. 

The Wilds says southern white rhinos were once on the brink of extinction, with fewer than 100 remaining in the early 1900s. The species has since rebounded thanks to conservation efforts. And while progress has been made, the species is still classified as near threatened, and The Wilds says threats like habitat loss and poaching underscore the importance of continuing conservation work.

"Welcoming two calves in such a short time is a testament to the expertise and dedication of our animal management teams," Dr. Joe Greathouse, the vice president of The Wilds, said in a news release. "Their daily care and long-term planning are central to The Wilds' leadership in rhino conservation and play an important role in supporting the future of this species."

The Wilds in Cumberland, Ohio, about 90 minutes east of Columbus, sits on almost 10,000 acres and is home to more than 500 animals, including 28 rare and endangered species. 

Announcing the expansion on Wednesday, the Altoona-based gas station and convenience store chain said it plans to open its first stores in the greater Indianapolis area next year. The company plans to invest nearly $1 billion in the state, creating more than 3,000 long-term jobs. 

It comes after Sheetz expanded into Michigan in 2024. The company said it expects to operate close to 20 stores in the state by the end of this year.

Sheetz's expansion into the Midwest started in Ohio about 30 years ago. Recently the company opened more than two dozen stores in western Ohio, including several locations in the Dayton and Toledo markets. Sheetz also plans on opening a food preparation and distribution center in Findlay later this year. 

"Over the past several years, we have received a significant number of inquiries from Indiana residents who want to see Sheetz in their communities," Sheetz president and CEO Travis Sheetz said in a news release. "This momentum has been reinforced by the enthusiastic response to our unique offerings in new Midwest markets. It is an exciting time for Sheetz, and we look forward to giving customers everything they need in one stop, creating quality jobs and being a positive force in the Indiana communities we serve."

Sheetz was founded in Altoona in 1952 and has since grown to over 830 stores across seven states, reaching as far south as North Carolina and as far west as Michigan. 

While it's not unlikely to share a wedding day with another couple, it's extremely unlikely to share a wedding day with a couple of the same name. 

"We're both Erin and Mike, and they're also getting married on May 16," explained Erin Bock, a Pittsburgh bride-to-be. "Then, when we pulled out their wedding website to try to send them something, we noticed they're getting married in the eastern part of the state. They're also Pennsylvania Erin and Mike." 

Bock and her fiancé, Mike Darnay, are Pittsburgh natives. Mike, an employee here at KDKA-TV, shared the story with us as they count down the days until May 16, when they say, "I do." 

Just like so many other couples, they created a wedding website and registry, and then thought nothing of it. That was until a gift was purchased from their registry from people they didn't know. 

"There was a note in there from another Erin who said, 'Congratulations, we wish you well, and you stole our website name,'" Bock recalled. 

That gift was a set of Kate Spade Christmas towels, purchased by a random couple who were looking to use the same website URL. 

"I was like, I don't know if they know about us, but I just think this is so cute, and I'm just going to send them a gift, because we're getting married, they're getting married, and I just want to share the love," said Erin Ditro of Phoenixville, Pennsylvania. 

About 300 miles across the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, in the Philadelphia area, the "other" Erin and Mike put two and two together when they went to create their wedding registry. 

"I looked into their profile, and I was like, 'OK, it's on the same date, that's weird, and it's in the same state,'" Ditro said. 

The same names, the same state, and the same date. Call it a coincidence, call it a double match made in heaven, but there's a word they're using to describe it. 

"It was just so cute," Bock said. "I never would have thought to do that, but I'm so glad that she did because it's just such a neat little coincidence, and a fun thing." 

"Cosmic waves of the universe," added Ditro. "Maybe we were best friends in another life." 

While they may not be friends, at least not yet, they do share a love of taking dates to baseball games, and now they're connected through a simple wedding website. 

"It was a nice little surprise to break up the stress and the monotony of these final days of planning, so it was a real treat," Bock said. "I hope that they enjoy their gift, and everybody has a great day." 

To repay Philadelphia's Erin and Mike for their dish towels, Pittsburgh's Erin and Mike contributed to their honeymoon fund. 

"I appreciate their generosity and their kindness, and wish them so well in their planning, and on their day," Bock said. 

"I hope you guys have a wonderful marriage," Ditro concluded. "Maybe we should coordinate if we're both having kids to see if their birthdays are the same at this point." 

The Raven Ridge Wildlife Center said in a Facebook post that it all started on Monday after they got a call from a man who said there were two fox kits stuck in a small drain pipe.

Raven Ridge Wildlife Center said they sent two people out, but the pipe was so deep and narrow that they called York County 911 to get more assistance and equipment. 

The Alliance Fire and Rescue Services chief and his firefighters were called in to help. The wildlife center said they made a plan and began to dig, saw and remove dirt. 

The first kit came free, and while the second one was a bit trickier, it too was pulled out. But shortly after that, three more crying kits appeared in the pipe. Rescuers went back to work, and after almost four hours, all five kits were rescued. 

Raven Ridge says one of the kits unfortunately died. There was a possibility of suffocation down in the pipe, and it wasn't clear how long they'd all been trapped.

The rescue hopes to reunite the kits with their family as soon as possible. They're under observation to make sure they don't have any underlying health issues before they return to their den. 

"We truly rely on our first responders for their expertise and specialized equipment in rescues that we could never accomplish on our own," Raven Ridge wrote on Facebook. "We can't thank the team from Alliance Rescue 77 in Red Lion and the dispatcher from York 911 enough—especially when time is critical for saving lives, whether human or animal. When we collaborate, great things happen, and we are fortunate to have such remarkable first responders."

According to police paperwork, a detective was in a fight at the intersection and needed additional officers. The responding officer said that when he arrived, he found the detective on the ground, struggling with a male who was later identified as Joshua Pratt. 

According to witnesses, Pratt had previously punched another man in the face. That victim had asked Pratt for any extra cans because he scraps metal. Pratt allegedly responded by striking him several times in the face. 

When the detective arrived and attempted to arrest Pratt, a scuffle ensued, and the detective was unable to reach his radio. That is when a witness got on the radio and called for officers to assist. 

The detective did receive injuries and drove himself to the hospital. Pratt now faces multiple criminal charges, including aggravated assault.