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PennDOT Begins Hot Mix Pothole Patching Today

PennDOT road crews will begin using hot mix patching material to fill potholes in Allegheny County on Wednesday.

Published: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:06:28 EST

Penguins Fire Back After Column Starts Crosby-Letterman Controversy

The Penguins' locker room is defending team captain Sidney Crosby from unattributed criticism of his decision not to go on "The Late Show With David Letterman."

Published: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:56:12 EST

American Eagle Closing Martin+Osa Stores

Pittsburgh-based American Eagle Outfitters Inc. said it plans to close its Martin+Osa men's and women's clothing line and 28 stores.

Published: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:33:24 EST

Brass Brush Off 'Blue Flu' Talk After Student's Case Tossed

Pittsburgh police have been warned not to call in sick without reason or cut back on patrols now that a city magistrate has dismissed charges against Jordan Miles, who claims he was beaten by officers in Homewood.

Published: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:25:36 EST

Only On 4: Second Arrest Made In Canonsburg Murder

A second man has been arrested in connection with the death of a Honduran man whose body was discovered near railroad tracks in Canonsburg, Washington County last month.

Published: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 08:50:28 EST

Neighbors Try, Can't Save Woman From Penn Hills Fire

Neighbors of a 64-year-old woman who died in a house fire in Penn Hills Wednesday morning said they tried to save her life, but the flames were just too intense.

Published: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:51:20 EST

Altoona Man Guilty Of Theft After Spending $280K Bank Error

A central Pennsylvania man has been convicted of theft for not returning more than $280,000 mistakenly deposited into his bank account.

Published: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:14:31 EST

Attorneys Say Roethlisberger's Accuser Wants Privacy

Attorneys for the 20-year-old woman who told police Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger sexually assaulted her early Friday at a nightclub in Milledgeville released a statement Tuesday.

Published: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 08:48:22 EST

Tractor-Trailer Strikes, Kills Man At Rts. 66, 28

A pedestrian was struck by a FedEx tractor-trailer and died late Tuesday night in Rayburn Township, Armstrong County.

Published: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:57:04 EST

Monroeville Passes Demi Brae Cuccia Resolution

The Monroeville murder of Gateway High School student Demi Cuccia by her on-again, off-again boyfriend inspires lawmakers to take action.

Published: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:21:19 EST

Man Shot, Robbed in Stowe Twp.

Allegheny County detectives are investigating a shooting and robbery in Stowe Township.

Published: Tue, 9 Mar 2010 23:48:16 EST

Port Authority Bus Driver Punched In Face

A Port Authority bus passenger punches the driver in the face in some sort of fight, authorities say.

Published: Tue, 9 Mar 2010 23:45:52 EST

City Plans Makeover For Allegheny Riverfront

Big plans are in the works for Pittsburgh's Allegheny riverfront.

Published: Tue, 9 Mar 2010 21:00:15 EST

Cops Find Big Haul Of Stolen Construction Equipment

Hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of equipment that had been stolen from homes and businesses -- and even UPMC Presbyterian and Children's Hospital -- was recovered in Bethel Park.

Published: Tue, 9 Mar 2010 19:05:49 EST

Team 4: Pitt Scientist Sounds Alarm On Natural Gas Drilling

A public health scientist from the University of Pittsburgh told Team 4 that an explosion in Marcellus Shale natural gas drilling in western Pennsylvania has him worried.

Published: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:20:33 EST

Ben's Lawyer: 'Absolutely No Criminal Conduct'

A lawyer for Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger says "there was absolutely no criminal conduct" on his client's behalf, despite a young woman's claim of sexual assault.

Published: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:50:22 EST

Body Found In Creek Behind New Ken Giant Eagle

A person is found dead in a creek in a remote, wooded area behind a Giant Eagle grocery store in New Kensington, Westmoreland County.

Published: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:27:05 EST

Car That Went Into Shenango River Turns Out To Be Stolen

Tire tracks were seen at the spot where a car apparently drove into the Shenango River in Pulaski Township on Tuesday morning.

Published: Tue, 9 Mar 2010 19:03:33 EST

Simple Steps To Lower Heart Attack Risk

Cardiovascular disease is the country's leading cause of death, likely because Americans are not doing a very good job of reducing their risk of having a heart attack. Channel 4 Action News anchor Sally Wiggin said there are a few simple steps that you can do to help yourself prevent a heart attack.

Published: Tue, 9 Mar 2010 18:53:59 EST

Poor Air Quality Prompts Early Allegheny Co. Alert

Part of Allegheny County is on an air quality alert on Tuesday.

Published: Tue, 9 Mar 2010 18:46:42 EST