A Carnegie man will serve 15–30 years after pleading guilty in the 2024 beating death of a woman found under a bridge. The victim's family says the plea deal fell short.

A 29-year-old man pleaded guilty after prosecutors say he gave fentanyl to 15-year-old Mia Pepper, who died in May 2024. Her family says the loss "destroyed the foundation" of their home.

Building owners pushed the Planning Commission to recommend zoning limits on vape and smoke shops downtown, saying clusters of stores are harming street life and historic storefronts.

A Grafton man described as a "psychological brother" was arrested in the 2025 malnourishment death of 11-year-old Miana Moran, who was found severely underweight. Prosecutors say the investigation is ongoing.

Demolition crews will take down the long‑vacant Penn‑McKee Hotel starting Monday after years of failed preservation efforts. The city says bricks will be salvaged and the lot used for temporary events while it seeks redevelopment.

A 22-year-old martial arts instructor in Allegheny County was arrested and faces multiple felony counts after investigators say he assaulted a 13-year-old during private lessons.

A Westmoreland County man was arrested after police say a Turnpike road‑rage confrontation ended at the Irwin exit with a stabbing and a wound near the victim's ear.

Sunny, warm Friday with gusty winds and a chance of evening showers. Elevated fire‑weather concerns mean skip open burns this afternoon.

An elderly shopper was rushed to UPMC Presbyterian's neuro ICU after a violent parking‑lot attack in Harmar Township; a local man has been charged and released on bond.

Police and the bomb squad cleared a device on Pittsburgh’s North Side Wednesday after technicians identified it as an inert training grenade. Evacuated residents were allowed back on East Ohio Street while officers investigate.

PennDOT crews have begun reconfiguring the Route 22/30 interchange with Parkway West in Robinson Township; expect phased lane and ramp changes as the project proceeds through 2029.

Registration is open for Pittsburgh’s 49th Richard Caliguiri Great Race, set for Sept. 26–27, 2026. Early-bird pricing runs for two days starting Tuesday.

Waltman Furniture announced a liquidation sale and will close its Kittanning showroom as the owner retires after about 75 years in business.