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Flood Watch Continues Across Western Pa.

Melting snow and expected rain means flooding is a real possibility in parts of western Pennsylvania over the next few days.

Published: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:38:20 EST

Ben Latest: VIP Partier Tells Story, Private Eye Hired, Cop Seen In Photo

A woman says Ben Roethlisberger was arrogant at Capital City nightclub on the night that a student told police she was sexually assaulted by the Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback. Also, Big Ben adds a famous private eye to his team of investigators.

Published: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 13:54:48 EST

Connellsville Priest Assaulted By Masked Man

A Connellsville man was arrested Friday in connection with the recent beating of a priest in the rectory of Immaculate Conception Church.

Published: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 13:41:51 EST

Miss Smiling Irish Eyes Crowned In Pittsburgh

It's a Pittsburgh tradition anticipated by folks of Irish descent across the city: the crowning of Miss Smiling Irish Eyes in advance of the city's St. Patrick's Day Parade.

Published: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 13:25:33 EST

St. Patrick's Day Has New Parade Route, No Market Square Party

It's that time again in Pittsburgh! Here's what you need to know about the St. Patrick's Day parade route, downtown parking, street closures, parties and other fun events.

Published: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 11:33:44 EST

Landslides Close McArdle Roadway, Greentree Road

A landslide closed parts of McArdle Roadway and Greentree Road in the city of Pittsburgh to traffic.

Published: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 09:02:31 EST

Team 4 Investigates Small Smiles Dental Clinic

Imagine being told your young child has seven cavities -- but when you get a second opinion, you find out he really has none.

Published: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 10:07:28 EST

Notre Dame Sends Pitt Packing From Big East Tourney

Luke Harangody hits three key free throws in the final two minutes, helping Notre Dame hold off No. 16 Pitt in the Big East tournament quarterfinals.

Published: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 11:42:03 EST

Flooding Concerns Close Mon Wharf Until Further Notice

The Pittsburgh Parking Authority is closing the Mon Wharf until further notice because of flooding concerns

Published: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:43:01 EST

Cops Return To Nightclub In Roethlisberger Investigation

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation goes back to the Capital City nightclub as it continues to look into a young woman's claim of sexual assault by Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger.

Published: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:36:28 EST

Would-Be Burglar Had Neighbor's Underwear In Mind

A man who was spotted trying to break into his female neighbor's apartment Tuesday night in Ohioville, Beaver County, said he was trying to steal the woman's underwear.

Published: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 19:49:22 EST

Try Different Stretches To Prevent ACL Tears

Torn ACLs affect about 100,000 people who blow out their knees each year, and Channel 4 Action News anchor Michelle Wright tried to find out how to prevent it -- but she learned that the traditional way of stretching out before exercising will just make it worse.

Published: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:28:40 EST

Jury Hears About Dad's 'Strange' Crying In Frozen Toddler Trial

While police investigated the disappearance of 23-month-old Nyia Page, her father, William, seemed to be crying without any tears on his face -- and it aroused the suspicion of an Allegheny County homicide detective.

Published: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 19:58:59 EST

Adult Or Juvenile? Boy Homicide Suspect's Status Debated At Hearing

A Lawrence County judge says he'll decide soon whether to try 12-year-old Jordan Brown as an adult on charges that the boy killed his father's pregnant fiancee and her unborn son.

Published: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:21:54 EST

Pittsburgh Teen Carries Torch Of Life Through Downtown

A Pittsburgh teenager carries the Torch of Life through downtown to raise organ donor awareness.

Published: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 19:55:21 EST

Prosecutors, Defense Make Closing Arguments In Pa. Corruption Case

Closing arguments continue Friday in a Harrisburg courtroom in the trial of former state Rep. Mike Veon and three former staffers.

Published: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 11:27:29 EST

1 Person Dead After Derry Apartment Fire

One of two people who were rescued from a fire at a pair of residential buildings in Derry Borough has died.

Published: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:51:22 EST

Arson Possible In Mt. Washington Bike Shop/Apartment Fire

The city of Pittsburgh Arson Squad is investigating a fire at an apartment building and bike shop in Mt. Washington Thursday morning.

Published: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:08:58 EST

Jordan Miles Case Sparks Call For Change

A public hearing is held as community members express their disdain for police conduct involving an 18-year-old performing arts student.

Published: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:31:56 EST

Defense Rests Without Testimony By Veon, Others

Four defendants in the Harrisburg legislative corruption trial wrap up their case Wednesday without taking the stand, and jurors will soon begin deliberations in a proceeding that already has stretched on for nearly six weeks.

Published: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:28:01 EST