Fires Damage Homes In Beechview, McKeesport
A fire forced five people out of a home in Beechview Saturday.
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A fire forced five people out of a home in Beechview Saturday.
A double shooting has taken the life of one man and left a second in critical condition. This happened in the 1200 block of Fifth Avenue Friday afternoon at about 5 p.m.
In November of 1964, Frank Plaskon, of Mckeesport, was a 24-year-old Special Forces Ranger out of Fort Bragg, N.C. Frank was part of a team dispatched to the USS Requin now berthed on the Ohio River at the Carnegie Science Center.
Fire crews were called to an apartment building in McKeesport this afternoon.
Crews searched for a missing canoeist on the Monongahela River. The canoeist, described as inexperienced, has been overdue to return which prompted the search.
Western Pennsylvania Humane Society officials and a local veterinarian are advising dog owners in McKeesport to keep a close eye on their pets.
It's now believed two more dogs may have been poisoned in McKeesport. Dave Bowling says his two pit bull pups, Max and Caesar, began shaking and got sick.
People in one local town are terrified that they're about to lose their dogs. Several dogs have fallen ill and while their owners fear they were poisoned, there may be a common household item that experts said is dangerous to your dog.
Pet owners in one McKeesport community say they are concerned that someone may be poisoning dogs in their neighborhood.
It was a busy night for a water company crew repairing a water main break in McKeesport.
Some residents in McKeesport are on edge as authorities investigating the cause of a late night fire that damaged several homes. The flames broke just before 11 p.m. along Stewart Street.
A suspicious fire destroyed a vacant house on Lime Street in McKeesport. It's the fourth suspicious fire in McKeesport this month. Two houses on East Street and a house on Forest Street were also targeted.
One person was displaced after a Friday night fire in McKeesport.
Three people were arrested after allegedly firing shots at a McKeesport Police officer early Thursday morning.
The fire marshal is investigating a fire in McKeesport. The fire happened at a house that was converted into two apartments in the 900-block of Union Street shortly after 10 p.m. Monday.
Some local middle school students have been working for weeks to get fit, and today, their efforts were rewarded.
A little girl is fighting for her life after nearly drowning in a pool. This happened in the 2400-block of Cleveland Street in McKeesport. The girl does not live there. She was part of a birthday celebration at the home.
Police are investigating after at least two people were shot in McKeesport Saturday evening.
A fire caused extensive damage to a home in McKeeport Saturday evening. The blaze broke out just before 6 p.m. in the 1900-block of Craig Street.
Firefighters were called to the scene of two house fires in McKeesport Friday night.
A 7-year-old boy is recovering from injuries after he ran into a moving vehicle this morning while trying to get away from a dog that scared him and his brother and sister.
"Nikko" or "Helo" as he's now called has been given a life sentence.
Firefighters are trying to bring a fire in McKeesport under control. The fire is burning at a home on 11th Street.
McKeesport Police have issued an arrest warrant for a man wanted in connection with a sexual assault in February.
The fate of a Husky blamed in the death of a newborn in McKeesport was debated Thursday in court. A three-day-old baby died after he was bitten by the Husky back in February. Because of that incident, the dog has been classified as dangerous.
Crews responded to a fire at a duplex in Westmoreland County on Wednesday morning.
A U.S. Postal Service letter carrier was robbed on Wednesday morning in Pittsburgh's Beltzhoover neighborhood.
Trail cameras in Ohio caught a glimpse of the elusive American badger, sightings of which are rare in the Buckeye State.
The Philadelphia Flyers traded defenseman Egor Zamula to the Pittsburgh Penguins for forward Philip Tomasino.
Lamar Jackson's return to practice gave the Baltimore Ravens some additional hope for this weekend's showdown at Pittsburgh for the AFC North title.
Crews responded to a fire at a duplex in Westmoreland County on Wednesday morning.
A U.S. Postal Service letter carrier was robbed on Wednesday morning in Pittsburgh's Beltzhoover neighborhood.
Trail cameras in Ohio caught a glimpse of the elusive American badger, sightings of which are rare in the Buckeye State.
The Philadelphia Flyers traded defenseman Egor Zamula to the Pittsburgh Penguins for forward Philip Tomasino.
Lamar Jackson's return to practice gave the Baltimore Ravens some additional hope for this weekend's showdown at Pittsburgh for the AFC North title.
Bank of America Chairman and CEO Brian Moynihan stated last week that, as President Trump seeks a new chair of the Federal Reserve, maintaining the banking system's independence is paramount.
Strikes against ISIS targets in Nigeria come after President Trump spent weeks accusing the West African country's government of failing to rein in the persecution of Christians.
President Trump said TV broadcast licenses should be revoked if newscasts and late-night shows are almost entirely negative about him and the GOP.
Gov. Mike DeWine has signed legislation eliminating Ohio's four-day grace period for late-arriving mail-in ballots.
The Justice Department early Tuesday released more than 11,000 additional documents and photos from the Jeffrey Epstein files.
Western Pennsylvania is grappling with a December that has been significantly colder than in years past.
Pennsylvania will receive nearly $7 million as part of a nationwide settlement with Mercedes-Benz USA.
People in Armstrong County communities like Worthington and Kittanning say they're not getting packages they ordered weeks ago from Amazon.
As more data centers are approved in southwestern Pennsylvania, state lawmakers are taking steps to make sure the centers pay their fair share and are good neighbors in their communities.
If you haven't sent gifts in the mail yet, you don't have much time left.
The group will be performing to light up the city with the sounds, sights, and soul of Brazil.
The two businesses share a kitchen in Mars and are now looking for a new space to go to.
Imagine being at a fancy dinner awaiting three fabulous courses and you find yourself at the center of a culinary mystery.
Every city celebrates New Year's Eve, but Pittsburgh knows how to show off, making it a shared experience that gives everyone something special to enjoy!
Gardening guru Doug Oster is here to prove you can still dig into gardening even in the coldest months.
Here's a look at the reasons behind the drop in violent crime and the hope that the trend continues into the new year.
Health care workers say a powerful new street drug is clogging Pittsburgh-area emergency rooms with people suffering from violent withdrawal symptoms.
Seven employees of the Allegheny County-run Kane Community Living Centers in Scott Township have been under investigation.
Veterans are outraged after learning about damage done to gravesites at a cemetery in Fayette County.
Artificial intelligence is watching where people park in Pittsburgh.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, respiratory illnesses are on the rise nationwide.
"The Pitt" has received high marks from health care workers, saying the show provides a realistic view of life in a hospital.
Thousands of Pennsylvanians are dropping their health insurance as premiums are set to double on Jan. 1, 2026.
Health care workers say a powerful new street drug is clogging Pittsburgh-area emergency rooms with people suffering from violent withdrawal symptoms.
Millions of people with an Affordable Care Act health plan face a massive jump in premiums next year — this chart shows just how much.
The Philadelphia Flyers traded defenseman Egor Zamula to the Pittsburgh Penguins for forward Philip Tomasino.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Lamar Jackson's return to practice gave the Baltimore Ravens some additional hope for this weekend's showdown at Pittsburgh for the AFC North title.
Anthony Mantha scored twice and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Carolina Hurricanes 5-1.
Wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald was named one of 15 modern-era finalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2026.
There won't be a Westmoreland County Airshow next year because of construction at the Arnold Palmer Regional Airport.
The Pittsburgh International Airport is getting nonstop flights to Dublin next year.
Members of the Newspaper Guild of Pittsburgh voted last week to end their three-year-long walkout.
Norfolk Southern railroad worked with the state of Ohio and Youngstown State University to revive plans for a $20 million first responder training center near the site of the worst derailment in a decade in East Palestine, Ohio.
A report on the future of water in central Ohio warns that industrial demands for water will skyrocket at the same time experts expect farmers will need to regularly irrigate their fields.
Here's everything to know about First Night in Pittsburgh on New Year's Eve.
It marks the second lawsuit in recent months accusing the filmmaker and studio mogul of leveraging his power in Hollywood to make sexual advances.
The band announced Perry Bamonte's death on their official website on Friday.
The singer said an MRI showed a cancerous spot on one of his lungs after he recovered from a lengthy bout of bronchitis.
Comedian and actor Bowen Yang performed his final sketch on "SNL" Saturday night, after announcing his unexpected mid-season exit from the show.
Stay on top of local weather with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast!
KDKA's Ricky Sayer has more on the family-friend fun that people took advantage of on New Year's Eve.
Snow hit during Pittsburgh's New Year's Eve celebration.
Crews responded to a fire at a duplex in Westmoreland County on Wednesday morning.
Bill George grew up in Greene County, where he quickly gained a reputation as a tough and hardworking football player at Waynesburg Central High School.
Pitt's regular season has ended with an 8-4 record.
Pitt's five-game winning streak came to an end with a 37-15 loss to Notre Dame.
Mason Heintschel set a new Pitt freshman single-game passing record in the Pitt win at Acrisure Stadium.
The 44th annual KDKA-TV Turkey Fund will help our neighbors in need have a nice meal for Thanksgiving.
West Virginia scored a late touchdown to tie the game and then beat Pitt in overtime to win the 108th Backyard Brawl.
