http://news.yahoo.com/local/Pittsburgh/6062 Yahoo! Local News - KDKA en-us A police officer is now facing charges in a 2007 hit and run accident that left a man dead on Pittsburgh's South Side. Investigators say 38-year-old Donnie Breeden, a 15-year veteran on the Crafton Police Department, allegedly hit 24-year-old David Hall back in July of 2007. http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/local/Pittsburgh/KDKA/SIG=1257r70ri/**http%3A%2F%2Fkdka.com%2Flocal%2FBreeden.Hall.arrest.2.1071435.html http://kdka.com/local/Breeden.Hall.arrest.2.1071435.html Sat, 04 Jul 2009 18:32:13 +0000 From picnics to parades and festivals to fireworks, the Fourth of July weekend has arrived and people across the area are celebrating. The Three Rivers Regatta continues today in downtown Pittsburgh and on the North Shore. http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/local/Pittsburgh/KDKA/SIG=126tb4i6o/**http%3A%2F%2Fkdka.com%2Flocal%2FThree.Rivers.Regatta.2.1071341.html http://kdka.com/local/Three.Rivers.Regatta.2.1071341.html Sat, 04 Jul 2009 18:01:18 +0000 The Steelers are offering a July 4th celebration this year at Heinz Field for free. The Heinz Field Rock The Country 4th of July Celebration will feature music, fun and a great spot to view the fireworks. http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/local/Pittsburgh/KDKA/SIG=123j871sm/**http%3A%2F%2Fkdka.com%2Flocal%2FFourth.July.Heinz.2.1070401.html http://kdka.com/local/Fourth.July.Heinz.2.1070401.html Sat, 04 Jul 2009 17:21:34 +0000 Police in Rochester Borough are urging residents to be extra cautious due to a peeping tom who has been making the rounds in several neighborhoods. http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/local/Pittsburgh/KDKA/SIG=127dbb1rl/**http%3A%2F%2Fkdka.com%2Flocal%2FRochester.Peeping.Tom.2.1070980.html http://kdka.com/local/Rochester.Peeping.Tom.2.1070980.html Sat, 04 Jul 2009 15:27:01 +0000 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/local/Pittsburgh/KDKA/SIG=12aniq3ek/**http%3A%2F%2Fkdka.com%2Flocal%2FTightrope.walker.Regatta.2.1071009.html http://kdka.com/local/Tightrope.walker.Regatta.2.1071009.html Sat, 04 Jul 2009 03:44:56 +0000 If you plan to watch the fireworks show in Pittsburgh on July 4, authorities have a warning for you. State Police say after 9 p.m. Saturday, inbound Fort Pitt Tunnel traffic will be detoured. http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/local/Pittsburgh/KDKA/SIG=128cdqqrg/**http%3A%2F%2Fkdka.com%2Flocal%2Ffireworks.free.parking.2.1070658.html http://kdka.com/local/fireworks.free.parking.2.1070658.html Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:32:07 +0000 With the wire now suspended high over the Allegheny River, tightrope walker Nik Wallenda is set to entertain local crowds with his daredevil feat as part of the Three Rivers Regatta. http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/local/Pittsburgh/KDKA/SIG=1289uvnbb/**http%3A%2F%2Fkdka.com%2Flocal%2Ftightrope.Nik.Wallenda.2.1070615.html http://kdka.com/local/tightrope.Nik.Wallenda.2.1070615.html Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:30:44 +0000 They are plastic, vinyl, lawn and lounge and they aren't going anywhere. Crooner Perry Como likely celebrated the red, white and blue in his hometown with that glorious tradition - both sacred and profane - the "Parking Chair." http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/local/Pittsburgh/KDKA/SIG=12avd6k0q/**http%3A%2F%2Fkdka.com%2Flocal%2FCanonsburg.chairs.parade.2.1070778.html http://kdka.com/local/Canonsburg.chairs.parade.2.1070778.html Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:29:47 +0000 Uniontown State Police are investigating a fatal accident in Springfield Township. Investigators say Audrey Kingman, 25, from Mill Run, was headed south on Route 711 near Hawkins Hollow Road when she crossed the center line and collided with another pickup truck. http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/local/Pittsburgh/KDKA/SIG=12e5q2du1/**http%3A%2F%2Fkdka.com%2Flocal%2Faccident.Normalville.Fayette.2.1070569.html http://kdka.com/local/accident.Normalville.Fayette.2.1070569.html Sat, 04 Jul 2009 01:44:38 +0000 The Three Rivers Regatta and the fireworks in downtown Pittsburgh aren't the only way to celebrate the Fourth of July. The 154th Big Butler Fair kicked off Friday. http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/local/Pittsburgh/KDKA/SIG=1217h536a/**http%3A%2F%2Fkdka.com%2Flocal%2FBig.Butler.Fair.2.1070953.html http://kdka.com/local/Big.Butler.Fair.2.1070953.html Sat, 04 Jul 2009 01:26:58 +0000 Global economic leaders will attract demonstrators protesting everything from the evils of capitalism to global warming. But while many will come for peaceful protest -- others will not. Locally, the anarchist Pittsburgh Organizing Group's website says of the summit: "We intend to be an obstacle to its ability to function." http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/local/Pittsburgh/KDKA/SIG=12blo4g8h/**http%3A%2F%2Fkdka.com%2Flocal%2FG20.protestors.Pittsburgh.2.1070935.html http://kdka.com/local/G20.protestors.Pittsburgh.2.1070935.html Sat, 04 Jul 2009 00:57:04 +0000 A Crafton police officer has been charged in a fatal hit and run accident. Donnie Breeden, 38, is accused of hitting 24-year-old David Hall with his SUV near the Duquesne Incline on West Carson Street on July 20, 2007. http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/local/Pittsburgh/KDKA/SIG=11tnfclad/**http%3A%2F%2Fkdka.com%2Flocal%2FHit.run.cop.2.1070761.html http://kdka.com/local/Hit.run.cop.2.1070761.html Sat, 04 Jul 2009 00:20:27 +0000 A funeral service was held today for McKees Rocks native and famous television pitchman Billy Mays. He passed away last Friday at his home in Florida from an apparent heart attack. http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/local/Pittsburgh/KDKA/SIG=124s2m9m5/**http%3A%2F%2Fkdka.com%2Flocal%2FBilly.Mays.funeral.2.1070154.html http://kdka.com/local/Billy.Mays.funeral.2.1070154.html Fri, 03 Jul 2009 19:53:09 +0000 Pittsburgh Steelers owner Dan Rooney begins his job as the United States Ambassador to Ireland today. He is now in Dublin to meet with the President. http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/local/Pittsburgh/KDKA/SIG=127f27ks4/**http%3A%2F%2Fkdka.com%2Flocal%2FDan.Rooney.ambassador.2.1070594.html http://kdka.com/local/Dan.Rooney.ambassador.2.1070594.html Fri, 03 Jul 2009 19:39:29 +0000 U.S. Attorney Mary Beth Buchanan could soon be out of a job. Senator Arlen Specter said today that he and fellow Senator Bob Casey are planning to start the interviewing process of applicants for the position. http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/local/Pittsburgh/KDKA/SIG=124vchmib/**http%3A%2F%2Fkdka.com%2Flocal%2FSpecter.Casey.Mary.2.1070598.html http://kdka.com/local/Specter.Casey.Mary.2.1070598.html Fri, 03 Jul 2009 19:10:33 +0000 The massive economic stimulus bill passed by Congress earlier this year needs time to work, according to Senator Arlen Specter. The Pennsylvania Democrat was in Oakdale this morning to promote a $14 million construction project along the Parkway West fueled by stimulus money. http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/local/Pittsburgh/KDKA/SIG=128rb07li/**http%3A%2F%2Fkdka.com%2Flocal%2FSpecter.stimulus.money.2.1070575.html http://kdka.com/local/Specter.stimulus.money.2.1070575.html Fri, 03 Jul 2009 18:56:17 +0000 The Pittsburgh Penguins have reportedly signed forward Ruslan Fedotenko to a new one-year deal. http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/local/Pittsburgh/KDKA/SIG=12b7v9rjk/**http%3A%2F%2Fkdka.com%2Flocal%2FPenguins.Ruslan.Fedotenko.2.1070558.html http://kdka.com/local/Penguins.Ruslan.Fedotenko.2.1070558.html Fri, 03 Jul 2009 18:27:08 +0000 The Fourth of July celebration in Pittsburgh kicks off this afternoon with the start of the Three Rivers Regatta. The first events are set to begin on the water at noon. http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/local/Pittsburgh/KDKA/SIG=126nbj6i3/**http%3A%2F%2Fkdka.com%2Flocal%2FRegatta.opens.events.2.1070186.html http://kdka.com/local/Regatta.opens.events.2.1070186.html Fri, 03 Jul 2009 17:09:25 +0000 Police in Moon Township say they have arrested two men in connection with burglaries at more than half a dozen homes in the community. http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/local/Pittsburgh/KDKA/SIG=127c69lnd/**http%3A%2F%2Fkdka.com%2Flocal%2FMoon.Township.arrests.2.1070365.html http://kdka.com/local/Moon.Township.arrests.2.1070365.html Fri, 03 Jul 2009 16:25:16 +0000 A man was hospitalized overnight after a shooting in Oakland. It happened around 1 a.m. at the corner of Melwood Avenue and Centre Avenue. http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/local/Pittsburgh/KDKA/SIG=12atmqc3p/**http%3A%2F%2Fkdka.com%2Flocal%2Fshooting.Oakland.Melwood.2.1070126.html http://kdka.com/local/shooting.Oakland.Melwood.2.1070126.html Fri, 03 Jul 2009 11:49:39 +0000 Sat, 04 Jul 2009 18:32:13 +0000