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Bank 'Sincerely' Sorry After Woman's House Wrongly Targeted For Repo

A Hampton Township homeowner accuses her mortgage company of stealing her pet parrot -- and that's not all. Angela Iannelli's lawsuit says the company mistakenly targeted her house for foreclosure and staged a home invasion, cutting her utilities and even pouring antifreeze into the pipes.

Published: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:38:35 EST

Big Ben Had Cops With Him On Night Of Alleged Sex Assault

Two police officers from the Pittsburgh area were with Ben Roethlisberger on the night that a young woman says the Steelers quarterback sexually assaulted her at a Georgia nightclub.

Published: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:42:24 EST

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 16:03:50 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

Brass Brush Off 'Blue Flu' Talk After Student's Case Tossed

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 Jordan Miles, who claims he was beaten by officers in Homewood.

Published: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:14:40 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

Ah, There It Is! Crosby's Olympic Gear Found

Sidney Crosby's missing Olympic stick and glove have been found. Where were they?

Published: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:57:09 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

Lawyer: Roethlisberger's Accuser Leaves School, Wants Privacy

The woman who told police that Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger sexually assaulted her at a Georgia nightclub has taken a leave of absence from her local college, her lawyer told WTAE Channel 4 Action News.

Published: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:25:30 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