Pittsburgh News
UPDATED:8:45am — MON – 3-18-2024
Allegheny County Police Searching For Suspect In Homestead Robberies
(Homestead, PA) — Allegheny County police are searching for a suspect in connection with recent armed robberies in Homestead. Investigators believe 25-year-old Michael Lipovsik the Third, of Pittsburgh, is behind hold-ups at businesses along Waterfront Drive. Authorities claim he pulled a gun during each of the incidents, demanding cash and threatening to shoot victims. Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to call the Allegheny County Police tip line.
Pittsburgh Police Looking For Missing Boy
(Pittsburgh, PA) — Pittsburgh police are asking for help from the public to find a missing boy. Authorities report the family of 13-year-old Komanuel Carmichael has not seen or heard from him since around 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. His is described as five feet, five inches tall, weighing about 105 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a blue Nike shirt and blue pants with a yellow stripe, according to police. Officials say Komanuel spends time in the Elliott, Sheraden, East Liberty, and McKees Rocks areas, sometimes visiting New Castle. Anyone who knows where he is should contact Pittsburgh police.
Bethel Park Man Charged For Reportedly Taking Gun Into Security At Pittsburgh Airport
(Bethel Park, PA) — A Bethel Park man is the latest person to be charged for reportedly taking a gun into the security line at Pittsburgh International. Officials say TSA agents found a pistol in a backpack that belongs to 49-year-old Robert Stalter this past Friday afternoon. Stalter has an expired concealed carry permit, leading to a misdemeanor gun charge, according to authorities. At least six guns have been confiscated at the Pittsburgh airport so far this year, with more than 67-hundred found at TSA checkpoints nationwide in 2023.
Greensburg Diocese Now Has Armed Police In Every School
(Greensburg, PA) — The Roman Catholic Diocese of Greensburg now has an armed police force in place across their schools. Officers patrol each of the 12 schools every day when classes are in session. There are 16 officers who are employed with the schools, plus Chief Ryan Maher. The team makes Greensburg the first Catholic diocese in Pennsylvania to have their own private police department.
Registration Open For Annual Race For Grace 5k In North Huntingdon
(North Huntingdon, PA) — Registration is now open for the annual Race for Grace 5k in North Huntingdon. The fundraiser is planned for April sixth, beginning at Norwin High School. Proceeds help support research into pediatric brain cancer through the Reflections of Grace Foundation, an organization launched in memory of Grace Ekis. She died from a rare form of brain cancer in 2008 at age five. Visit reflections-of-grace-dot-org to register.
Pittsburgh Sports
UPDATED: 8:45am — MON – 3-18-2024
Steelers Acquire Justin Fields From The Bears
(Pittsburgh, PA) — The Steelers swung a major trade over the weekend. The team acquired Justin Fields from the Bears in exchange for a conditional sixth-round pick in 2025. The quarterback joins newly-signed and former Super Bowl champion Russell Wilson in Pittsburgh. The move comes after the Steelers traded former first-round pick Kenny Pickett to their crosstown rival Philadelphia Eagles.
Penguins Crush Red Wings
(Pittsburgh, PA) — The Penguins crushed the Red Wings 6-3 at PPG Paints Arena. Lucas Raymond, Lars Eller and Sidney Crosby all scored power play goals. Newcomer Michael Bunting also lit the lamp as Pittsburgh jumped to sixth in the Metropolitan Division with 69 points. The Pens visit the Devils tomorrow night.
Duquesne Beats VCU In A10 Final To Earn First NCAA Tourney Bid In 47 Years
(Brooklyn, NY) — Duquesne is going dancing for the first time in 47 years. The Dukes knocked off VCU 57-51 in the Atlantic 10 final to punch their ticket to the NCAA tournament. Dae Dae Grant led the team in scoring with 10 points and came away with four steals. The Dukes earned the 11th-seed in the East region of the tournament and will play sixth-seeded BYU in Omaha on Thursday.
College Basketball Roundup
(Undated) — Elsewhere, Pitt came up short in the ACC tournament against North Carolina heading into the weekend. The Panthers finished the season 22-and-11. Indiana edged Penn State in the Big Ten tournament. The Nittany Lions ended 16-and-17.
Pirates Cruise By Rays In Spring Training
(Bradenton, FL) — The Pirates cruised by the Rays 8-4 in spring training action from Bradenton. Matthew Gorski, Nick Gonzales and Shawn Ross each blasted homers. Josh Fleming gave up an earned run over his three-inning start. Pittsburgh is now 10-and-13 in exhibition play and will visit the Phillies this afternoon.
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