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After-School Fights Break Out On Wilkinsburg Streets

Police are called to break up several after-school fights in Wilkinsburg on Thursday.

Published: Thu, 18 Mar 2010 20:42:33 EDT

Team 4: Contract Clause Keeps Unsatisfied Customers Mum

Ask Barb Montz and sheÂ’ll be the first to admit she didnÂ’t read the fine print in her contract with Waldron Electric. She also told Channel 4 Action News that she never imagined it would prevent her from filing a claim with the Better Business Bureau.

Published: Thu, 18 Mar 2010 18:51:40 EDT

Van Loses Control, Hits Tanker On I-79 Ramp

A van goes out of control, striking the back of a tanker truck on Interstate 79 in Washington County.

Published: Thu, 18 Mar 2010 21:14:09 EDT

Quick Fix Can Help Ease Pain Of Varicose Veins

Millions of Americans suffer from varicose veins, which can cause aching legs. Some people have a hard time finding relief from the pain. But a new treatment could help, and it's available in the Pittsburgh area.

Published: Thu, 18 Mar 2010 18:07:56 EDT

Penn Hills Insurance Workers Forced Into Bathroom, Robbed

Police in Penn Hills are searching for two men who forced employees into a bathroom before robbing an insurance company.

Published: Thu, 18 Mar 2010 18:03:56 EDT

Sisters Who Saved Haitian Orphans Honored In Avonworth

The sisters responsible for bringing dozens of orphans to the United States following the earthquake in Haiti will be honored by their alma mater.

Published: Thu, 18 Mar 2010 18:03:39 EDT

Report: Roethlisberger Exits Ca. Golf Tournament

A celebrity Web site is reporting Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, who is facing sexual assault allegations, has pulled out of a high-profile golf tournament.

Published: Thu, 18 Mar 2010 16:48:00 EDT

Somerset Co. Man Accused Of Sex Assaults On Baby, Dog

A Somerset County man has been jailed on charges he repeatedly had sex with a 9-month-old girl.

Published: Thu, 18 Mar 2010 13:05:56 EDT

Hospital Nursery Trespass Case Headed To Trial

The case of a woman who police said tried to talk her way into a Westmoreland County hospital nursery is headed to trial.

Published: Thu, 18 Mar 2010 12:45:37 EDT

Westmoreland Co. Woman Attacked With Hypodermic Needle

Police in Westmoreland County are investigating a violent mugging where the weapon used was a hypodermic needle.

Published: Thu, 18 Mar 2010 17:32:01 EDT

Both Sides Rest Cases In Frozen Toddler Trial

Both sides have now rested in the homicide trial of William Page.

Published: Thu, 18 Mar 2010 17:48:39 EDT

Veon Trial Jury Goes 5th Day Without Verdict

The fifth day of deliberations in the public corruption trial of a former Beaver County state lawmaker and three of his former aides is over without the jury reaching a verdict.

Published: Thu, 18 Mar 2010 18:09:23 EDT

CMU Investigating Spray-Painted Chickens On Campus

Officials at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh are trying to determine how spray-painted chickens got into various campus buildings and whether the incident was a fraternity prank or something else.

Published: Thu, 18 Mar 2010 17:56:44 EDT

Lawrence County Crash Kills Driver

A 33-year-old man died Thursday morning following a crash in Wayne Township, Lawrence County.

Published: Thu, 18 Mar 2010 15:18:52 EDT

Revitalization Project Planned For West End Village

Community leaders have unveil plans to breathe new life into Pittsburgh's West End Village.

Published: Wed, 17 Mar 2010 23:55:09 EDT

Officer Hurt In Crash On Rankin Bridge

A police officer was injured in a crash on the Rankin Bridge on Wednesday night.

Published: Thu, 18 Mar 2010 15:40:08 EDT

Cheswick Building Collapse Prompts Evacuation

A building collapse in Cheswick ruptures gas and water lines Wednesday afternoon, prompting the evacuation of a neighboring building.

Published: Wed, 17 Mar 2010 21:47:58 EDT

Human Remains Found In Churchill Park

Investigators were back at the scene where skeletal remains were discovered in Churchill Wednesday night.

Published: Thu, 18 Mar 2010 17:30:14 EDT

Shots Fired During Butler Standoff; Man In Custody

Shots are fired during a standoff involving police Wednesday afternoon at a home in Lancaster Township, Butler County.

Published: Wed, 17 Mar 2010 23:54:01 EDT

Dead, Neglected Dogs Found At Garfield House

A Pittsburgh man is arrested Wednesday afternoon after the bodies of emaciated and deceased dogs are found at his home.

Published: Wed, 17 Mar 2010 22:21:31 EDT