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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 05:53:00 EST

Breaking News: House Fire Kills One In Penn Hills

One person was killed following a house fire in Penn Hills Wednesday morning.

Published: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 06:58:02 EST

Attorneys Say RoethlisbergerÂ’s Accuser Wants Privacy

Attorneys for the 20-year-old woman that told police Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger sexually assaulted her early Friday at a nightclub in Milledgeville, Ga. released a statement Tuesday.

Published: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:02:56 EST

Tractor-Trailer Strikes Pedestrian In Armstrong Co.

Emergency crews respond to a pedestrian accident involving a FedEx tractor-trailer in Armstrong County late Tuesday night.

Published: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:31:35 EST

Monroeville Passes Demi Brae Cuccia Bill

The death of a Gateway High School cheerleader fatally stabbed 16 times by her on-again, off-again boyfriend inspires lawmakers to take action.

Published: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:16:53 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: Tue, 9 Mar 2010 18:48:46 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

Lockdown Lifted At Wilkinsburg School

Administrators at a Wilkinsburg Elementary School said the school was briefly on lockdown on Tuesday morning.

Published: Tue, 9 Mar 2010 11:28:24 EST

Roethlisberger Attorney: 'Absolutely No Criminal Conduct'

The attorney representing Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger says "there was absolutely no criminal conduct" on his client's behalf in relation to sexual assault claims by a 20-year-old woman.

Published: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:04:53 EST

Only On 4: Mom Charged In Fire Says She Was 'Trying To Keep Family Warm'

A West Mifflin mom arrested after she and her children were forced to jump from their burning home said she was just trying to keep her family warm on a bitter cold night.

Published: Tue, 9 Mar 2010 00:12:13 EST

Pittsburgh Casinos Training, Hiring For Table Games

The Meadows and Rivers Casino will soon offer table games and they're going to be hiring and training for poker, craps, roulette and blackjack.

Published: Tue, 9 Mar 2010 15:13:26 EST

Teacher Furlough Notices Spark Debate In Penn Hills

It's become a familiar site in Penn Hills in recent months -- teachers and parents attending meetings regarding jobs in the classroom.

Published: Tue, 9 Mar 2010 00:18:23 EST

Dismantling Of Old, Sinking Showboat Under Way

The Becky Thatcher, a retired showboat, is sinking into the Ohio River while it's docked in the Pittsburgh area.

Published: Tue, 9 Mar 2010 12:49:57 EST