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CBS News
2 days ago
- CBS News
Allegheny County police investigating shooting in McKeesport
Allegheny County police are investigating a shooting that resulted in one person being hospitalized with gunshot wounds to the hand and abdomen. County police's homicide unit responded to a request for assistance in McKeesport just before 2:45 a.m. Sunday, after McKeesport police responded to a ShotSpotter alert in the 700 block of White Street. First responders found evidence of a shooting but did not find a victim. A short time later, the victim arrived at an area hospital by private vehicle, according to a media release from county police. The victim was shot in the hand and abdomen and is in stable condition. An investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information concerning this incident is asked to call the County Police Tip Line at 1-833-ALL-TIPS. Callers can remain anonymous.
CBS News
5 days ago
- CBS News
Body found in creek in McKeesport
A body was found in a creek in McKeesport on Wednesday evening. First responders were called to McKeesport around 7:15 p.m. on Wednesday after officials in Versailles Borough received a report of a missing man, the Allegheny County Police Department said in a news release. Versailles and McKeesport police officers searched the area of Long Run Creek Road and found the man's body in Long Run Creek, Allegheny County police said. Detectives are investigting. The victim has not been identified as of Tuesday night. No other information was released on Wednesday night. This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.
Yahoo
02-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Police push for new information in unsolved murder of ride-share driver
Police are pushing for more information to try to find answers in the murder of a ride-share driver. Brandon Dean, 39, was shot and killed in McKeesport in May 2024. Allegheny County Police said Dean was a ride-share driver. Their investigation shows that he picked up four people from an abandoned home on the 2900 block of Palmgreen Street. He was shot multiple times moments later near the intersection of Palmgreen and Douglas streets. Officers found him inside the vehicle, where he died. Police say they have not been able to identify the four people involved. They are asking anyone with information to come forward. Tips can be made anonymously to the Allegheny County Police Tip Line at 1-833-ALL-TIPS. Police said no detail is too small. Download the FREE WPXI News app for breaking news alerts. Follow Channel 11 News on Facebook and Twitter. | Watch WPXI NOW
CBS News
29-05-2025
- Business
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McKeesport Area superintendent urges Dick's Sporting Goods Foundation to reconsider ending partnership with district
The McKeesport Area superintendent is urging the Dick's Sporting Goods Foundation to reconsider ending its partnership with the school district. In a letter to the school community, Superintendent Don MacFann said that since taking the job to lead the district, he's prioritized strengthening the partnership between the two organizations. "I am writing to respectfully request reconsideration of this decision and to provide important context regarding our concerns and attempts to strengthen our collaboration," MacFann said. In the letter, MacFann highlighted a number of issues that the district addressed with the foundation in March, including concerns over a foundation employee, district policies not being followed by foundation staff members, and changes made to a district facility without approval of the school board. MacFann says he feels that the decision to dissolve the partnership appears to "stem from a breakdown in communication, rather than an irreconcilable difference in goals." "Together, we can realign our efforts to serve the best interest of our students and community," MacFann said. Lawmaker provides information on why partnership between McKeesport schools and Dick's Sporting Goods Foundation ends State Sen. Nick Pisciottano said Wednesday that his understanding was Dick's was willing to continue their involvement in the district, but wanted to have a seat at the table when big decisions were being made. Dick's Sporting Goods said the terms of the partnership were clear from the beginning. It did not just want to provide funding; it wanted to have a say. Through the years, Dick's Sporting Goods has invested in camp programs, learning initiatives, extra staffing, playground upgrades, a community resource center and much more.
CBS News
28-05-2025
- Business
- CBS News
Lawmaker provides information on why partnership between McKeesport schools and Dick's Sporting Goods Foundation ends
State Sen. Nick Pisciottano is providing more information about why the partnership between the McKeesport Area School District and the Dick's Sporting Goods Foundation is ending. "My understanding is that Dick's was more than willing to continue their involvement in the McKeesport Area School District. Since 2021, they've invested $13 million in a number of different programs, and they wanted to keep that going. But they wanted to have a seat at the table when big decisions were made with the school district." Dick's Sporting Goods said the terms of the partnership were clear from the beginning. It did not just want to provide funding; they wanted to have a say. "That's definitely a fair you want to be a partner if you're going to invest a lot of time and resources and free services to a community. I think it's more than fair to ask." Pisciottano said. Through the years, Dick's Sporrting Good has invested in camp programs, learning initiatives, extra staffing, playground upgrades, a community resource center and much more. "It's heartbreaking," the state senator said. "These are critical supports. We need more of these in all of our schools, not fewer." Now, parents, teachers, staff and community members are preparing for the impacts of the split. Dick's Sporting Goods said it tried to work out a resolutiuon with district leadership, mainly the school board president, but he wouldn't budge. KDKA reached out to the school board president and the superintendent, but has not heard back.
