Erika Stanish

Pittsburgh

Weekend Anchor and Reporter at KDKA-TV (Pittsburgh, PA)

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Pittsburgh-area Meals on Wheels in limbo while Giant Eagle updates its donation process

3 days ago | cbsnews.com | Erika Stanish

A local nonprofit that relies on donations from the community and volunteers to serve its customers is in limbo after learning one of its major suppliers may not provide food anymore. Meals on Wheels in Elizabeth Forward is celebrating 47 years this week of serving its community and addressing senior hunger. The nonprofit believed they weren't going to be getting bread and baked goods from Giant Eagle anymore, but the company says it's a misunderstanding.
Video shows Pittsburgh-area man driving in reverse on main road

1 week ago | cbsnews.com | Erika Stanish

A driver in Fayette County was spotted going in reverse on a main road. Shane Williams told KDKA-TV it all started after he got a call from his mother that his cousin's car broke down in the Walmart parking lot in Uniontown. "I came up to Walmart and tried to fix it, see what was going on with it, and the only gear that worked was reverse," Williams said. Williams, who has a background as a mechanic, said the transmission went out in the car. "It wouldn't go in gear.
Man arrested after leading police on wild chase in Westmoreland County

1 week ago | cbsnews.com | Erika Stanish

A wanted man is behind bars after a wild chase in Westmoreland County that nearly injured two police officers, authorities said. Police said Matthew Murphy was spotted by a patrolman on South 15th Street in Jeannette when he approached him and asked for identification. "The patrolman then opened the front driver door and ordered Murphy out of the vehicle. Murphy requested that we wait and let him finish his cigarette.
10-year-old boy testifies against 2 Westmoreland County women accused of abusing him

1 week ago | cbsnews.com | Erika Stanish

2 Westmoreland County women accused of abusing 10-year-old boy appear in court Two Westmoreland County women were in court for the first time Wednesday afternoon after charges were filed against them for allegedly abusing their 10-year-old grandson.
Freeport Area School District adjusts on the fly to make sure prom happens

2 weeks ago | cbsnews.com | Erika Stanish

Freeport Area School District works hard to make sure prom happens Hours before the big celebration on Friday, the Freeport Area School District had to find a new location for its prom. There are still thousands in the Freeport area without power, and it came down to the 11th hour to find a location with power to make sure the event still happened. "It's been pretty chaotic with the storm and stuff," Freeport junior Lauren Clark said.
How long is food good for in the fridge during a power outage? Allegheny County health expert explains.

2 weeks ago | cbsnews.com | Erika Stanish

Many neighborhoods across the region have been without power for 24 hours now after Tuesday's storm, leaving many trying to find ways to keep their food cold in the refrigerator. KDKA-TV talked to several residents in the Pleasant Hills area who were on the search for post-storm supplies like ice or generators. "Last night, picked up a quarter cow of beef from a rancher. I have a freezer that isn't working. I've been trying to buy ice like crazy to pack it and save it," said Sue from Bethel Park.
How long is food good for in the fridge during a power outage? Allegheny County health expert explains.

2 weeks ago | foodsafety.einnews.com | Erika Stanish

How long is food good for in the fridge and freezer during a power outage? How long is food good for in the fridge and freezer during a power outage? 02:21 Many neighborhoods across the region have been without power for 24 hours now after Tuesday's storm, leaving many trying to find ways to keep their food cold in the refrigerator.
Pittsburgh-area man accused of stealing $500,000 from care-dependent mom

3 weeks ago | cbsnews.com | Erika Stanish

A Fayette County family is facing charges after investigators accuse them of exploiting a care-dependent woman of hundreds of thousands of dollars to allegedly buy cars, real estate and support the family business. Todd Reppert, his wife Laura and son Ty were arrested and arraigned this week after allegedly stealing money from Todd's mother. "This was her son.
Crews working on roof send sparks flying into Elizabeth Forward High School classroom

3 weeks ago | cbsnews.com | Erika Stanish

Crews working on roof of school send sparks flying into classroom Some Elizabeth Forward High School students said they had quite the scare on Thursday when sparks started flying in their classroom. The incident happened as crews were working on an ongoing construction project on the roof of the school. "We heard a grinding noise in the class. They were cutting out the HVAC system, and sparks were flying throughout the classroom," a student told KDKA-TV.
Fayette County Jail could soon house federal inmates, officials say

3 weeks ago | cbsnews.com | Erika Stanish

Fayette County Jail could soon house federal inmates, officials say The Fayette County Jail could soon become one of the few facilities in the region to begin housing federal inmates. Fayette County Commissioners voted unanimously last week to enter into a contract with the U.S. Department of Justice to house federal inmates waiting for trial. "There's only a few facilities in this region, the southwestern Pennsylvania region, that house federal inmates.

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