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Police have made an arrest in an online sale turned robbery Tuesday. 18-year-old Tysair Anderson is facing multiple charges - including robbery and simple assault. Police were called to the 1500 block of Davis Avenue around 9:45 a.m. They say when they arrived, a man said he was meeting up with Anderson to give him a pair of shoes purchased online. Instead, Anderson allegedly pulled a gun and robbed the victim. Police found him shortly after and took him into custody.
This morning the Steelers posted a statement from Mike Tomlin saying, Matt Canada has been relieved of his duties as offensive coordintator. Live in the newsroom, News Radio KDKA's Suzie Cool has more.
Though no official statements have been made, NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reports running back coach Eddie Faulkner will take over as offensive coordinator, with quarterback coach Mike Sullivan handling play-calling duties. Senior Associate Athletic Director Pat Bostick says:
The Steelers play Sunday in Cincinnati at 1 p.m. eastern.
Live in the newsroom, Suzie Cool, News Radio KDKA.
A man was shot in McKees Rocks early this morning. Allegheny County Police say officers responded to the 16 block of Bell Avenue around 1:30. When they arrived, they found a man who had been shot in the leg. He was taken to the hospital in stable condition. Police are investigating.
Yesterday officers were called about a dog tied to a pole that appeared to be abandoned in a short-term parking garage at Pittsburgh International Airport. Investigators do believe they have video of the man from inside the airport, but have yet to identify him. The dog is currently in the care and custody of Animal Friends.
Allegheny County Airport Inspector Kenneth Ruckel has more.
This is the second time in just four months a dog has been abandoned at the airport. Ruckel urges flyers to check TSA's website prior to flying to avoid this from happening again.
One man was injured as police responded to reports of shots fired in Turtle Creek last night. It happened in the 100 block of Penn Avenue just after 8:00. When officers arrived they found a man with a leg injury, but he was not shot. He was taken to the hospital in stable condition. Anyone with information is asked to call Allegheny County Police.
The number of people learning how to steal certain Kia models is growing exponentially. Why and how? NewsRadio KDKA's Paul Rasmussen has the story:
The trend is fueled by social media videos showing others how to do it. The thieves call themselves Kia Boys and they've been busy in Pittsburgh. On the Big K Morning Show, Courtney Knotts said her Kia was stolen Saturday from the parking lot at her South Side Works apartment building:
There's a class-action lawsuit over the lack of an immobilizer making certain Kias easy to steal, in as little as 30 seconds. Paul Rasmussen, NewsRadio KDKA.
A huge "March for Israel" is planned for today in Washington, DC. Hundreds of Pittsburgh residents left the city in buses early today to attend the march. One report estimates as many as 60,000 to 100,000 people will gather near the US Capitol this afternoon. The Department of Homeland Security has reportedly designated the march a Level 1 security event, meaning a lot of federal, state and local resources will be deployed to keep the marchers safe.
Another outbreak of anti-Semitism last week in Squirrel Hill. NewsRadio KDKA's Shelby Cassesse has more:
Police are investigating vandalism late last week at Marvista Design and Build in the 2400 block of Beechwood Boulevard. A woman is seen on video hitting a window repeatedly with a hammer where a small sign was posted. It said "We stand with Israel". She took the sign and smashed the window of a company truck parked nearby. Michael Jacobs owns the business and tells the Big K Morning Show cameras caught the whole thing.
Anyone with a tip or lead is asked to contact Pittsburgh Police.
West Jefferson middle school students were taken to the high school this morning following a bomb threat. In a statement, the school district says a note was found at Pleasant Hills Middle School about a bomb in the building. At last report, law enforcement was checking the school. Once the building is cleared, students and staff will return.
Butler Health System lost more than 43 million dollars in the last fiscal year. Its merger partner, Excela Health, lost 36 million. Combined, what is now Independence Health System more than doubled last year’s losses. System leaders blame pandemic aftershocks, inflation, low reimbursements from Medicaid and Medicare and an aging population. The Tribune-Review reports Independence is cutting jobs, reducing its use of agency nurses, moving to more generic drugs and reevaluating supply chain contracts and vendors.
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