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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

Police Warned Against 'Blue Flu' In Wake Of CAPA Student Case

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 a teen who claims he was beaten by police in Homewood.

Published: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:38:32 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