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Central Catholic Hockey Team Honors Fallen Police Officer

Fallen Pittsburgh Police Officer Paul Sciullo II was honored by his former high school hockey team, along with family and peers, in a special ceremony Friday night.

Published: Sat, 19 Dec 2009 00:28:22 EST

T.G.I. Friday's Employee Helps Save Life At Airport

A T.G.I. Friday's employee is being credited for saving the life of a traveler at Pittsburgh International Airport.

Published: Sat, 19 Dec 2009 00:03:17 EST

4th Grader Accused Of Attacking Pregnant Woodland Hills Teacher

A pregnant Woodland Hills School District teacher has returned to the classroom following an attack by a fourth-grade student.

Published: Fri, 18 Dec 2009 19:14:52 EST

Pittsburgh Area Prepares For First Significant Snowfall

Holiday shoppers will see an early white Christmas with a forecast that calls for snow as they travel to stores around the Pittsburgh area this weekend.

Published: Sat, 19 Dec 2009 00:14:39 EST

Google Pittsburgh Is Moving, Hiring

Google's Pittsburgh office is leaving Carnegie Mellon University and moving a few miles away to East Liberty.

Published: Fri, 18 Dec 2009 16:23:36 EST

'First Night Pittsburgh' New Year's Details Released

Pittsburgh will welcome 2010 in style. Celebrate New Year's Eve downtown with First Night Pittsburgh -- the city's annual, family-friendly event.

Published: Fri, 18 Dec 2009 16:15:06 EST

Wrecking Ball Closes In On Old Children's Hospital

The old UPMC Children's Hospital in Oakland will face a wrecking ball in the new year.

Published: Fri, 18 Dec 2009 13:24:01 EST

$4.7M Settlement In Lawrence Convention Center Collapse

The authority that operates Pittsburgh's David L. Lawrence Convention Center is getting $4.78 million from firms to settle claims over a floor collapse.

Published: Fri, 18 Dec 2009 12:26:57 EST

Off-Duty Cop Charged With DUI In Crash With Other Police

Two Bridgeville police officers are taken to the hospital following a car crash early Friday morning, and a cop from neighboring South Fayette is arrested.

Published: Fri, 18 Dec 2009 18:50:18 EST

Beat The Bulge: How To Keep Extra Holiday Weight Off

Keeping extra weight off during the holidays is tough, but there are ways to beat the bulge without completely depriving yourself of tasty treats. WTAE Channel 4's Sally Wiggin talks with a registered dietitian in Pittsburgh.

Published: Fri, 18 Dec 2009 18:52:48 EST

At Least 1 Dead In Clearfield Co. Fire

Crews are at the scene of a serious fire in Dubois in Clearfield County.

Published: Fri, 18 Dec 2009 12:45:35 EST

Testimony: Scared Penn Hills Suspect Shot, Killed Cop

Penn Hills police Officer Michael Crawshaw told Ronald Robinson not to move, but the suspect was scared so he shot at the officer's car and hit Crawshaw, according to police testimony at a court hearing.

Published: Fri, 18 Dec 2009 19:08:52 EST

Dog Found Burned, Abandoned Outside Animal Shelter

Humane officers in Fayette County are investigating the burning of a dog found in an animal shelter parking lot.

Published: Fri, 18 Dec 2009 19:57:43 EST

DA Appeals Tossed Charges In Blawnox Free Speech Case

Allegheny County prosecutors have appealed a judge's decision to throw out disorderly conduct and disruption of meeting charges against a woman who spoke up at a borough council meeting in Blawnox.

Published: Fri, 18 Dec 2009 18:14:24 EST

Baby-Snatching Defense May Pursue Insanity

A Wilkinsburg woman accused of killing a pregnant McKeesport teen and cutting the infant from the mother's womb may pursue an insanity or mental infirmity defense.

Published: Fri, 18 Dec 2009 11:47:49 EST

Brownsville Road Home Invasion Suspect Who Left Halfway House Surrenders

A man who Pittsburgh police say posed as a plainclothes officer during a home invasion on Brownsville Road in Carrick surrendered Thursday night at Municipal Court downtown.

Published: Fri, 18 Dec 2009 16:47:57 EST

Cooking Experiment Leads To Fire At New Castle Candy Manufacturer

An experiment by employees led to a fire at a New Castle candy manufacturer on Thursday night.

Published: Fri, 18 Dec 2009 20:13:45 EST

Body Found Near Railroad Tracks In Harmar Township

A man's body was found in a sleeping bag along the railroad tracks in Harmar Township Thursday night.

Published: Fri, 18 Dec 2009 22:36:28 EST

Car Delearship Plans Force Mobile Home Residents To Move

Instead of getting ready for the holidays, some North Huntingdon residents and families will be looking for new homes in the New Year.

Published: Thu, 17 Dec 2009 19:47:57 EST

Last-Minute Holiday Shoppers May Find Empty Shelves

Time is running out for holiday shoppers to find the perfect gift, but those heading to stores may find empty shelves awaiting them.

Published: Thu, 17 Dec 2009 18:21:25 EST