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I-79 Reopens Near Crafton After Fatal Crash

A two-car crash kills one person on Interstate 79 near Crafton late Monday afternoon.

Published: Mon, 4 Jan 2010 19:59:29 EST

Airport Security Tightens For International Arrivals

WTAE Channel 4's Sheldon Ingram goes to Pittsburgh International Airport and reports there are stricter security screenings for passengers entering the U.S. after a plot to bomb a flight over Detroit failed.

Published: Mon, 4 Jan 2010 18:19:34 EST

Police: Youngwood Burglar Tried To Tackle State Trooper

A Youngwood man has been arrested after allegedly attacking a Pennsylvania State Police trooper over the weekend.

Published: Mon, 4 Jan 2010 17:24:47 EST

H1N1 Flu Shots Available This Week In Pa.

Pennsylvanians can make appointments at 33 locations statewide to be vaccinated against the H1N1 flu virus.

Published: Mon, 4 Jan 2010 17:01:12 EST

Broadcast Job Fair Scheduled At Duquesne

Have you considered being on radio or television? What about a salesperson, engineer or creative team member? WTAE Channel 4 urges you to attend a broadcast job fair at Duquesne University in Pittsburgh.

Published: Mon, 4 Jan 2010 16:50:24 EST

Pittsburgh City Council Has New President, New Members

In its first meeting of the new year, the Pittsburgh City Council elected Darlene Harris as president.

Published: Mon, 4 Jan 2010 18:02:45 EST

Truck Driver Dies After Westmoreland Co. Turnpike Crash

State police from New Stanton are investigating a wreck on the Pennsylvania Turnpike that killed a truck driver from Georgia.

Published: Mon, 4 Jan 2010 14:25:18 EST

Sleeping First-Grader Left On School Bus

A young student from the Pittsburgh Public Schools was left on a school bus Monday morning and the driver -- a terminal manager's wife -- was suspended.

Published: Mon, 4 Jan 2010 19:12:36 EST

Add Your Ex As A Facebook Friend? Think Again

The explosion of social media has made it easier for people to stay in touch with family and friends. But it's also opened the door for old flames to creep back into your life -- whether you want them to or not.

Published: Mon, 4 Jan 2010 17:25:17 EST

Pittsburgh Cop Accused Of Domestic Assault Gets Restricted Child Visits

Suspended Pittsburgh police Sgt. Eugene Hlavac was in a Pittsburgh court on Monday over the status of a protection from abuse order against him.

Published: Mon, 4 Jan 2010 17:20:55 EST

Police Search For Missing Butler Co. Man

The search is on for a missing man from Butler County.

Published: Mon, 4 Jan 2010 12:52:02 EST

Inauguration Held For Mayor Luke Ravenstahl

The inauguration for Pittsburgh Mayor Luke Ravenstahl will be held Monday afternoon on the city's North Side.

Published: Mon, 4 Jan 2010 18:00:28 EST

Police: Man Ordered At Gunpoint To Clean House

Police in Uniontown said they've arrested a 66-year-old man on charges of using a loaded gun to force another man to clean his house.

Published: Mon, 4 Jan 2010 14:48:14 EST

Pittsburgh Steelers' 2010 Opponents Known

The Pittsburgh Steelers' 2010 schedule will include three division champions from the 2009 season.

Published: Mon, 4 Jan 2010 13:39:41 EST

What Went Wrong? Steelers Ponder How Season Was Lost

In one of the most illogical seasons in their long history, the Pittsburgh Steelers looked like Super Bowl champions again in the first half of 2009. Then, they suddenly forgot how to win.

Published: Mon, 4 Jan 2010 15:06:01 EST

Sudden Death Of 26-Year-Old Fiancee Investigated

Police and the coroner are continuing to investigate the sudden death of a 26-year-old Greensburg woman at her fiance's Connellsville home.

Published: Mon, 4 Jan 2010 18:38:19 EST

New Trial Venue, Insanity Defense Sought For Woman Accused Of Cutting Baby From Teen

The trial of a Wilkinsburg woman accused of cutting an infant out of a pregnant teen's womb is about to get under way -- but where will it be held?

Published: Mon, 4 Jan 2010 18:31:49 EST

Borrower Returns Library Book Overdue 73 Years To School

A man who says his love of history was fueled by a book he checked out of his Westmoreland County school library more than 73 years ago has finally returned it.

Published: Mon, 4 Jan 2010 18:42:10 EST

Eat'n Park Embroiled In Cookie Controversy

Eat'n Park may be the place for smiles, but the restaurant chain is frowning over cookies made by a company in Texas.

Published: Mon, 4 Jan 2010 18:44:21 EST

Snow, Chills Cause Road Backups, School Delays

Winter weather in the Pittsburgh region makes the inbound commute longer than normal and prompts many schools to delay or cancel classes.

Published: Mon, 4 Jan 2010 18:55:40 EST