Pittsburgh
Morning News
Saturday, April 12th, 2025
Good morning, Pittsburgh. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 12th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Sewickley & Ohiopyle were named among the best small towns in the northeast on USA Today’s Readers’ Choice list, ranking No. 2 and No. 4 respectively, while Gettysburg and New Hope also made the list of towns with under 25,000 residents. CBS Pittsburgh
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ West Homestead police are asking for help finding 38-year-old Teena Figurski, who was last seen April 2 around 5:00 p.m. in West Homestead—officials urge anyone with information to come forward. WPXI
- ➤ A homicide investigation is underway in Rostraver Township after Jennah Marie Seibert was found dead on Lenity School Road Friday at 12:15 p.m.—police said the death is suspicious with autopsy results pending—and they are now searching for a missing 2024 black Lexus GX. WTAE
- ➤ Body and dash camera footage from last week shows a chase of a stolen police vehicle—this chase began on the Ohio Turnpike and ended in a crash and shooting on the Pennsylvania Turnpike. CBS Pittsburgh
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Shaler Area School District voted to install a contactless weapons detection system at the middle and high schools after a 16-year-old brought a gun onto a bus two and a half months ago. The district will begin staff training and pilot testing before the system is fully set up next school year (starting in August). WPXI
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ David and Heather enjoyed tasting *The Morty* from Thyme Machine after the community voted it as Pittsburgh's best sandwich in Next Pittsburgh's bracket challenge. CBS Pittsburgh
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Pittsburgh Pirates will start their weekend series in Cincinnati today—starting pitcher Bailey Falter is slated to lead the team in a crucial matchup. WPXI
- ➤ The Pittsburgh Penguins rallied from two goals down to beat the Devils 4-2 on April 11 — Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin each scored and assisted a goal to help the team secure its third win in four games. CBS Pittsburgh
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Gus Baldwin & The Sketch
7:30-11:30 p.m. — The Government Center — Cost not specified — Experience the eclectic sounds of singer/songwriter Gus Baldwin, blending punk and indie influences.
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Medical Coder/Biller Training Program
Monday to Friday, 28 weeks — Bidwell Training Center — No-cost program — Gain skills for a rewarding career in medical coding and billing.
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Sean Baker – Landside Piano Performance
10 AM – 12 PM — Pittsburgh International Airport — Free entry — Experience live music from Pittsburgh's talented multi-instrumentalist and producer Sean Baker.
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Capstan Live Show
6:30-9:00 p.m. — Spirit — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a vibrant night of live music featuring Capstan and special guests.
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Dizgo with Space Bacon Live Performance
8-11 p.m. — Thunderbird Café & Music Hall — General Admission — Experience a vibrant night of jamtronica, funk, and psychedelic rock with Dizgo and Space Bacon.
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The New Mastersounds Live Performance
8 p.m. — Thunderbird Café & Music Hall — $29.50+ — Experience two decades of modern funk and soul with The New Mastersounds as they perform live in Pittsburgh.
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Denzel Curry Live Concert
12:00 PM — Stage AE — Tickets available — Experience the explosive talent of Denzel Curry in a high-energy live performance.
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Bob Dylan Concert
8:00 – 9:30 PM — Benedum Center for the Performing Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience the legendary Bob Dylan live in concert.
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Pittsburgh Arts & Lectures: New & Noted with Marie Benedict & Courtney Sheinmel
7-8:30 p.m. — Carnegie Library Lecture Hall — Registration required — Enjoy a historical adventure unveiling the secrets of Lovelace Academy with bestselling authors Marie Benedict and Courtney Sheinmel.
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WIN-Giving Social Networking Event
5-7 p.m. — Refucilo Winery — $20/person — Connect over refreshments and support community programs through workforce development.
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