An American Airlines flight bound for Columbus made an emergency landing at Pittsburgh International; the airport says the plane landed safely and taxied to the gate.

School directors removed McKeesport's football assistants after community complaints about nepotism and ties to a controversial church and a recent murder sentencing.

Terrelle Pryor was charged with possession after police say officers found a bag of suspected MDMA during a May traffic stop on Mosside Boulevard in Monroeville.

A 60-year-old motorcyclist was killed Wednesday on Wilmington Road in Neshannock Township; police say the cause is under investigation.

Twin Boro Bar & Grill opened June 7 on Allegheny River Boulevard, serving smashburgers, milkshakes and boozy slushies.

A Pittsburgh detective is on paid leave as the city investigates discrepancies in his off‑duty Target detail in East Liberty. The probe follows a supervisor’s review of secondary‑employment records.

DNA testing identified remains found in a Wilkinsburg basement in 1999 as Genelle Bradford, giving relatives answers while the homicide probe remains open.

Two Pittsburgh police officers are off the job after second-time DUI allegations, raising fresh questions about discipline, ARD diversions and union rules.

Foreclosure filings across the greater Pittsburgh metro rose to about 438 in April 2026 — a near‑doubling from a year earlier as lenders move through distressed inventory. Local counties and sheriff‑sale calendars show the increase is uneven across the region.

Early human and lab results — from Vertex, Sana and other teams — show engineered or transplanted insulin‑producing cells surviving and functioning, prompting cautious optimism among Pittsburgh advocates.

Patchy fog this morning could slow commutes. Heat returns midweek with highs hitting the low 90s and renewed storm chances.

Scattered storms could bring damaging wind and heavy rain Saturday afternoon and evening. Expect travel delays and possible urban flooding.

A 16-year-old was arrested in the May 12 Market Square shooting that killed a 19-year-old. Authorities say the suspect faces homicide and multiple firearms charges.