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Crime & Emergencies in ...
A 71-year-old man's body was found near railroad tracks just outside Uniontown; state police and the county coroner say the death is suspicious. Neighbors say the discovery has rattled the block.
Weather & Environment in ...
Light rain and gusty west winds this morning; highs stuck in the low 50s. Cooler start to the week, then a warmer midweek rebound.
Community & Society in ...
A former UPMC cardiologist says he was fired after reporting UPMC CEO Leslie C. Davis’ paid board seat at Edwards Lifesciences; he’s suing for reinstatement and damages.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
A construction barge broke loose on the Beaver River and lodged on the Eastvale dam, briefly closing two bridges. Crews recovered one barge and are monitoring the dam while waiting for water levels to fall.
Parks & Nature in ...
The City of Pittsburgh, Pirates Charities and the Laborers unveiled a plan to renovate youth baseball fields across neighborhoods, asking residents to report needs via PGH311.
A man was found shot multiple times at Fleming and Antrim in Brighton Heights and is recovering; police are investigating.
A homeowner in Westmoreland County allegedly drew a firearm on a Municipal Authority worker during a routine field visit; details remain limited. MAWC urges residents to verify IDs.
Politics & Govt in ...
A legislative study requested by Rep. Rob Matzie urges the PIAA to create transfer oversight, tighten feeder‑school rules for private schools and clarify championship‑site standards.
Lawrence County is pitching its New Castle jail to nearby counties to house juveniles charged as adults, a move officials say will boost out‑of‑county revenue while legal safeguards apply.
An 80-year-old Greensburg man faces DUI and risking-catastrophe charges after his SUV drove the wrong way on I-70, striking three tractor-trailers and sparking a fire that closed the highway for hours.
Presbyterian clergy and allies staged a Holy Week protest outside UPMC’s U.S. Steel Tower, overturning tables and urging the health system to restore gender-affirming care for minors.
A juvenile was struck by a white truck at Liberty and South Millvale in Bloomfield; investigators are reviewing surveillance footage as the probe continues.
Police responded to two shootings minutes apart in neighboring Pittsburgh communities; investigators are working both scenes and are asking for witnesses.
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