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Crime & Emergencies in ...
A late-night house fire in Carnegie sent one person to the hospital and prompted an Allegheny County Fire Marshal investigation. Officials say the cause remains unknown.
A 22‑year‑old Bentleyville man is jailed after state police say he sexually assaulted a 15‑year‑old in Jefferson Township; a preliminary hearing is set for July 28.
Weather & Environment in ...
Foggy start, then a Flood Watch Friday, July 10. Heavy storms may cause flash flooding and slow commutes.
Pennsylvania State Police deployed its tactical SERT unit to a home in Aultman after reports of an armed person barricaded inside. Officials say the scene was contained and more details will be released.
A Harmony man was charged after his 14‑year‑old son allegedly drove a vehicle into a house. Zelienople police say charges relate to allowing the juvenile to drive.
Science, Tech & Medicine in ...
Allegheny Health Network says Allegheny General Hospital completed the Pittsburgh region’s first robotic-assisted kidney transplant, offering a less-invasive option for select patients.
A former Bucknell strength coach faces felony and misdemeanor charges after prosecutors say he pushed a freshman through excessive calisthenics despite the player's sickle cell trait; the athlete died in July 2024.
A man was shot in the arm on Titus Place in Uniontown on Monday; a suspect is in custody and state police are assisting the investigation.
About 150 teens gathered on Penn Avenue in East Liberty late Saturday; police cleared the crowd and briefly closed the street. One adult was arrested and a juvenile hospitalized.
Early‑morning gunfire on Mount Vernon Street left a man in critical condition as police investigate. Officials say officers rendered aid after a ShotSpotter alert.
Community & Society in ...
Highland Park and Bloomfield pools closed early Thursday after groups of teenagers ignored lifeguards and overcrowded the decks; police dispersed the crowds and staff set reentry rules.
Tenants at Marian Plaza say they’ve spent a week without working air conditioning during a dangerous heat wave while replacement parts remain on order with no timetable.
Politics & Govt in ...
Audit and actuarial numbers show Allegheny County’s pension is under half funded and projected to be depleted by 2039. County leaders and a DA lawsuit are pressing for solutions.
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