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Anti-Dating Violence Bill Carries Slain Gateway Teen's Name

A measure aimed at stopping teen dating violence was introduced in Harrisburg on Thursday, and it carries the name of a Gateway High School cheerleader and student.

Published: Thu, 3 Dec 2009 23:49:30 EST

Shopping Plaza Parking Lot Shooting Kills 1, Critically Injures Another

One man was killed and another woman critically injured after being shot in the parking lot of a small shopping center in East Rochester, Beaver County, WTAE Channel 4's Jon Greiner reported.

Published: Thu, 3 Dec 2009 23:45:01 EST

Team 4: Court Paperwork Error Sets Rape Suspect Free

A Wilkinsburg man accused of kidnapping and raping a woman at knifepoint has been released from jail in Pittsburgh due to a court paperwork mistake.

Published: Thu, 3 Dec 2009 21:08:42 EST

Mall Shopper Falls Down Escalator

Mall shoppers acted fast to push the stop button when a woman fell head-first down a store escalator at South Hills Village in Bethel Park.

Published: Thu, 3 Dec 2009 22:53:57 EST

Suspect In Turtle Creek Man's Killing Caught After Duquesne Chase

A suspect in a homicide case was spotted in Duquesne on Thursday afternoon, sparking a car chase and foot pursuit.

Published: Thu, 3 Dec 2009 17:23:52 EST

Channel 4 Takes Tour Of New North Shore Tunnel

Some are concerned Pittsburgh's North Shore connector, which is costing hundreds of millions of dollars to build, will lead to a dead end.

Published: Thu, 3 Dec 2009 21:12:02 EST

Bariatric Surgery, Artificial Pumps Giving Heart Patients New Hope

One year ago, 29-year-old Jason Leslie would have had a difficult time performing a normally effortless task of walking down a hall.

Published: Thu, 3 Dec 2009 22:38:21 EST

Discount And Dollar Stores: A Real Steal?

With many consumers looking to save money during the holiday season, dollar and discount stores are an attractive option.

Published: Thu, 3 Dec 2009 21:16:11 EST

Police: Monroeville Man Sexually Assaults Green Tree Girl He Met Online

The Allegheny County, Green Tree and Monroeville police departments work to arrest a man in connection with what they call a sexual assault of a 13-year-old girl who he knew from MySpace.

Published: Thu, 3 Dec 2009 21:17:28 EST

Russell Crowe Digs Pittsburgh Sights, Sports

Actor Russell Crowe is becoming quite a fan of Pittsburgh's architecture, sports teams and bike friendliness as he continues shooting a new movie, "The Next Three Days."

Published: Thu, 3 Dec 2009 23:10:07 EST

Couple Renews Vows On Reality TV

A couple from Hopwood, Fayette County, is selected to appear on the "Happily Ever Faster" reality show on TLC.

Published: Fri, 4 Dec 2009 00:10:48 EST

Laid-Off Apollo Man, Wife Get To Keep Home

An Armstrong County man recently laid off may soon lose the house in which he and his wife are raising young children.

Published: Thu, 3 Dec 2009 22:34:50 EST

Brighton Heights Triplet Dies From 'Abusive' Injuries

One of three triplets injured Sunday after falling down stairs in a "domino effect" incident at a Brighton Heights house has died.

Published: Thu, 3 Dec 2009 13:16:38 EST

5 People Forced Out Of Home Damaged By Winds

Heavy winds caused severe damage to a mobile home in Connellsville, Fayette County.

Published: Thu, 3 Dec 2009 10:47:03 EST

Former CMU Prof Accused Of 4th DUI Denied Bond

A former Carnegie Mellon University professor was arrested on charges of driving under the influence Thursday night in Shadyside.

Published: Thu, 3 Dec 2009 07:31:23 EST

79-Year-Old Fayette Co. Man Guilty Of Printing Funny Money

A 79-year-old Fayette County man has pleaded guilty to printing counterfeit money in his Springfield basement.

Published: Thu, 3 Dec 2009 11:22:28 EST

Elderly Woman Hit By Car In North Belle Vernon

Police said an 85-year-old woman was struck by a car in North Belle Vernon as she was crossing the street.

Published: Thu, 3 Dec 2009 13:16:26 EST

Man Dies In Rt. 910 Tractor-Trailer Crash

The Allegheny County medical examiner has released the name of a man killed in a crash involving a tractor-trailer in Indiana Township.

Published: Thu, 3 Dec 2009 13:20:39 EST

Probation For Mom On MySpace When Tot Fell Out Window

The woman who police said was preoccupied with a social networking Web site when her 3-year-old daughter fell out of a window has been sentenced to probation.

Published: Thu, 3 Dec 2009 08:47:17 EST

Upper St. Clair Dad Still Wanted After Trial No-Show

An Upper St. Clair father is considered a fugitive after not showing up for a trial on charges related to the death of one of his twin sons, the Allegheny County Sheriff's Office said.

Published: Thu, 3 Dec 2009 10:46:17 EST