Dr. Daniel Castagna was appointed superintendent of Chartiers Valley School District by a 6-3 board vote, despite community concerns about transparency and his past.

Michael K. Fayad, 51, died in a car crash in Washington County after his vehicle was rear-ended at an intersection.

The Pittsburgh Public Safety Blotter reports a firearm-assisted carjacking on Penn Ave; the vehicle was later recovered, with the investigation ongoing.

Pittsburgh Police Chief Larry Scirotto has announced his retirement amid scrutiny for NCAA refereeing, leaving officials divided on the decision and the city's next steps.

Richard A. Maleski, involved in a fatal crash, tested positive for cocaine. Two men implicated in a related drag race face charges, while the van driver has not been charged.

Following a ShotSpotter alert in Crafton Heights, police found shell casings, pursued a vehicle that crashed and caught fire, rescued the suspect, and found a gun and cash in the car.

The NWS forecasts dry, seasonable conditions for Pittsburgh following wet days, with a temporary warm-up before temperatures drop post-sunset. Rain is expected to return by the weekend.

A woman died after being struck by a vehicle in Point Breeze; the driver is cooperating with the investigation, and the incident is being investigated by the Collision Investigation Unit.

An overhead power line fell onto a PRT rail car in Pittsburgh, causing a fire and evacuating 25 passengers. No injuries reported and service resumed by midday after road and transit disruptions.

A multi-vehicle crash on I-376 East in Pittsburgh injured at least three people, causing the temporary closure of eastbound lanes. Authorities have reopened the lanes and are investigating the incident.

A CMU motorcycle officer was injured while on duty escorting a motorcade; he is hospitalized but stable after being ejected from his bike on Carson Street.

Former NFL player Antonio Brown announced he will speak at a Trump rally in Latrobe, PA, and is promoting voter registration at a tailgate event with Le’Veon Bell.

Allegheny County joins the Just Home project to link housing stability with reducing incarceration. The county receives $350k to craft a plan addressing the needs of those with legal system involvement.