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Tractor-Trailer, Pickup Crash In New Stanton

A tractor-trailer and a pickup truck were involved in a crash early Tuesday evening in New Stanton.

Published: Tue, 7 Sep 2010 18:00:39 EDT

Police: Young Women Targeted In Slippery Rock Sex Assaults

Police in Slippery Rock are investigating reports of three sexual assaults in the span of one week, including two that involved college students.

Published: Tue, 7 Sep 2010 17:58:16 EDT

Westmoreland Teacher Fired, Faces Sex-Related Charges Involving Girls

Former Monessen School District teacher Ashley Herre-Bagwell is fired and arrested on sex-related charges involving two 10th-grade girls.

Published: Tue, 7 Sep 2010 17:53:35 EDT

Rescuers Reach Teen Who Reported Being High, Falling Onto Route 28 Hillside

A 17-year-old was rescued after falling into some thick brush and woods on a hillside above Route 28 in O'Hara Township on Tuesday afternoon.

Published: Tue, 7 Sep 2010 17:52:35 EDT

Stubborn Fire Rips Through Old Brownsville Dump

Dozens of fire crews scramble to stop flames from spreading at the former Brownsville Dump in Fayette County on Tuesday.

Published: Tue, 7 Sep 2010 18:01:00 EDT

FBI Murder Suspect Seeks Trial Delay, Says She Needs Prep Time

The lawyers for Christina Korbe -- who's accused of killing FBI Special Agent Sam Hicks during a drug raid at her Allegheny County home -- want more time to prepare for her trial.

Published: Tue, 7 Sep 2010 16:21:11 EDT

Large Brush Fire Burns Near Hempfield Nursing Home

A large brush fire burns in a wooded area near the Weatherwood Manor nursing home in Hempfield Township, Westmoreland County.

Published: Tue, 7 Sep 2010 16:55:23 EDT

No Movement Yet In Late-Night Carson Street Crash With Police Officer

The driver who struck a pedestrian in an early-morning accident on Carson Street in Pittsburgh has been identified as an off-duty police officer. Investigators say he took a breath test.

Published: Tue, 7 Sep 2010 12:33:42 EDT

Tougher Poaching Rules Take Effect In Pennsylvania

The Pennsylvania Game Commission says new penalties will reverse the state's reputation as a haven for chronic poachers.

Published: Tue, 7 Sep 2010 11:43:38 EDT

2 To Stand Trial In 2008 Death Of North Side Girl

The trial for two men accused of killing a 12-year-old North Side girl was due to begin in Pittsburgh.

Published: Tue, 7 Sep 2010 18:06:41 EDT

Smoking Ban Citations Down In Pennsylvania

State police say they're issuing fewer citations to restaurants and bars two years after Pennsylvania's indoor smoking ban went into effect.

Published: Tue, 7 Sep 2010 11:34:16 EDT

Gov. Rendell In Pittsburgh Region, Talking Marcellus Shale

State Senate Republicans are writing a sweeping overhaul of Pennsylvania's oil and gas law that includes proposals for a new tax on Marcellus Shale gas extraction and limitations on municipal zoning ordinances that affect drilling.

Published: Tue, 7 Sep 2010 17:56:52 EDT

Fire Burns North Braddock Home

The fire marshal is investigating a fire in North Braddock that broke out on Monday night.

Published: Tue, 7 Sep 2010 08:55:05 EDT

Beaver County Man Killed In Tractor Accident

A Beaver County man was killed in a tractor accident Sunday in Clarion County.

Published: Tue, 7 Sep 2010 06:22:44 EDT

Two Hurt In Washington County Fire

Two men were hurt in an oil drum fire in South Franklin Township, Washington County.

Published: Tue, 7 Sep 2010 10:22:09 EDT

Taser Used On Man Trying To Save Pets From Burning Home

Police said they were forced to use a Taser on a man who was trying to rescue his pets from a house fire in North Belle Vernon, Westmoreland County.

Published: Tue, 7 Sep 2010 10:57:37 EDT

Sewage Backups Flooding Woman's Hill District Apartment

A Pittsburgh woman called Channel 4 Action News after she said the health department told her the human waste entering her Hill District apartment wasnÂ’t a dire problem.

Published: Tue, 7 Sep 2010 10:29:43 EDT

Girl, 6, Mauled By Neighbor's Dog In McKeesport

A young girl suffered severe injuries when the neighbor's dog jumped the fence and attacked her outside her McKeesport home on Saturday.

Published: Mon, 6 Sep 2010 19:58:53 EDT

Mattress Fire Damages Brookline Apartment Building

A fire in Brookline forced several people out of their homes on Monday.

Published: Mon, 6 Sep 2010 20:23:11 EDT

Tomlin Says Dennis Dixon Is The Man At Quarterback

Quarterback Dennis Dixon took snaps with the starters during the Pittsburgh Steelers' first practice of the week as Mike Tomlin announced that Dixon will be the starting QB for Sunday's season opener against Atlanta.

Published: Tue, 7 Sep 2010 14:15:59 EDT