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CBS News
9 hours ago
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Pa. State Police looking for information on Salem Township explosion
Pennsylvania State Police troopers are seeking information about an explosive device that was placed underneath a lawn tractor in Westmoreland County last weekend. State Police Public Relations Officer Steve Limani said Wednesday that troopers from the Kiski Valley barracks were called following the explosion that happened at a home along Rt. 22 in Salem Township on Sunday evening a little after 8 p.m. Investigators were then able to determine that an explosive device was placed underneath a lawn tractor. "We feel that the incident was contained specifically and isolated to that particular residence and victim," Limani said. "We do not feel that there's any imminent danger to the public when it comes to if you have a riding tractor and you wanted to go cut your grass." Limani was unable to provide any details about any injuries the victim may have suffered. Limani said the State Police aren't sharing much detailed information out of concern that it would compromise the investigation into the explosion. "I appreciate people trying to be patient while we work through this investigation," Limani said. "If they have questions or concerns, obviously they can call the State Police barracks or 911. If anybody has any information or cardinal knowledge specifically about the incident that took place, obviously with the limited amount of information that I've provided today, when we're talking to you, we'll be able to tell you if you have viable information." Limani says the State Police are working alongside the ATF and the FBI to investigate the explosion and to learn more about the device itself.
CBS News
a day ago
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Unity Township man sentenced to up to nearly two years in jail for pizza shop robbery
A Westmoreland County man has been sentenced to up to nearly two years in jail for the robbery of a pizza shop. According to the Westmoreland County District Attorney's Office, 25-year-old Austin Lewis pleaded guilty in May to charges of robbery, terroristic threats, and theft. In January 2024, Lewis was arrested after a robbery occurred at the Sugar Shack Pizza and Pastry Shop in Latrobe. He was accused of holding up the pizza shop at knifepoint. Lewis left the shop with less than $170 when he was ultimately arrested near his home in Unity Township. He has been behind bars since his arrest in January 2024. A judge sentenced Lewis to serve 11 and a half months to 23 months in jail and then probation following his release. Lewis was not given credit for time served.
CBS News
a day ago
- Sport
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Two PennDOT projects could slow down travel for fans going home from Steelers training camp
As the Pittsburgh Steelers are reporting to training camp today and as the first open practice is held tomorrow, a couple of PennDOT projects could slow down the ride home for fans in attendance at Saint Vincent College. There are two projects going on that will primarily impact the ride home after a fun day at Camp Tomlin. Seasoned Steelers fans know the joys of what traveling along Rt. 30 in Westmoreland County can bring, but this year, it'll be smooth sailing on the way to camp. However, your travel towards Ligonier will be challenging at the end of the day. "If you're leaving training camp and you're heading to the east, you can expect single lane closures in that area," said PennDOT District 12 Assistant Executive Bill Beaumariage. The impacted area is located along the bridge over the Loyalhanna Creek and is down to a single lane in each direction for bridge reconstruction. When camp wraps up around 5 p.m. and you head west towards Greensburg and onto the Pennsylvania Turnpike, expect to see tree trimming crews closing a lane of Rt. 30 between PA-66 and the Turnpike. "That will start at 5 p.m. to 7 a.m., so if you're leaving training camp late, or you're stopping for dinner and you're heading to or from the Turnpike, you might see or might expect some delays in that area," Beaumariage said. The good news this year is that if you're using Rt. 22 and Rt. 981 through Latrobe to get to or from Saint Vincent, the work you encountered last year is gone and that's a construction-free route. For fans going to Saint Vincent on Thursday, the campus opens for parking at 11:45 a.m., the gates open at Noon, and practice starts just before 2:00 p.m.
CBS News
2 days ago
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Monessen mayor issues emergency declaration due to growing sinkhole
A sinkhole in Monessen, Westmoreland County, has prompted the mayor to issue an emergency declaration. A video sent to KDKA-TV shows the inside of the sinkhole when it was first discovered on Saturday between the intersection of Route 906 and Pennsylvania Avenue. The mayor says it went from a divot to a widening hole that has since been measured to be at least 10 feet wide and 15 feet deep. He says 100 tons of material is now needed to fill it. Half of that has already been brought in. The Department of Environmental Protection says this hole is the result of mine subsidence and is working with the city to repair and stabilize the ground in that area.
CBS News
3 days ago
- Sport
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Totteridge Golf Club's 13th hole has bunkers challenging every shot
The 13th hole at Totteridge Golf Club is one of the best in western Pennsylvania and has several bunkers that present different challenges on every shot. World renowned golf architect Rees Jones designed over 270 golf courses including 14 that have hosted a major championship and four that have hosted the Ryder Cup. He also designed Totteridge Golf Club in Westmoreland County, which features a fantastic layout and the 13th hole there has everything you want in a par 4 with bunkers coming into play several times. "A really challenging tee shot here where you have to kind of thread the needle in between two groups of bunkers," said Totteridge Golf Club head professional Brian Klocek. "Then it sets up for a really challenging second shot into a two-tiered green." The 13th is a monster and with five sets of tees, it can play as long as 460 yards. From the white tees, its around 240 yards to carry the left fairway bunker and an ideal tee shot would be a cut off the left edge of the trap, landing in the middle of the fairway. Where you'll want to land your approach shot will depend on the pin position and uphill putts from the left side of the green will tend to trail away to the right a bit. If you can stay out of the bunkers in the fairway and around the green, par on the 13th hole is a good score. Founded: 2001 Public or Private: Public Location: 2029 Totteridge Drive, Greensburg, PA 15601 Phone Number: 724-837-6700 Website: Course Designer: Rees Jones Par: 72 Yardages, Course Rating, and Slope Rating:
