Two people were killed in a Butler County house fire on May 26; investigators are processing the scene and the cause is under review.

Scattered storms this afternoon into tonight with pockets of heavy rain possible. Memorial Day Monday looks milder but may be foggy early.

Watchdogs say Title V permits for major polluters in Allegheny County remain overdue even as the state says it cleared a historic backlog. The dispute raises new questions about enforcement and public health.

Flood Watch runs through 2 p.m. Saturday with steady rain this morning. Gusty southeast winds and spotty afternoon storms may slow commutes.

The Municipal Authority of Westmoreland County will cover the cost of lead‑line replacements after reversing plans to charge homeowners. The move aims to jump‑start a stalled pilot in several northern boroughs.

A Brentwood man has filed suit after body‑cam video shows him being brought to the ground and tased during an Oct. 3, 2024 traffic stop. The criminal case and civil claims now head to court in September 2026.

Disney Store Limited Time opens at Ross Park Mall this Saturday with exclusive park-only merchandise and a child-led opening ceremony. Mall officials say it will stay through the holidays for now.

Stefani Pashman will step down as Allegheny Conference CEO by the end of 2026; board chair Leroy Ball will lead the search for her successor.

Officials warn of an early Lyme surge in Pennsylvania as warm weather brings ticks out. Allegheny County has reported hundreds of cases so far this year.

State agents seized more than $91,000 and a Queen of Hearts board at the Independent Political Club in Washington; investigators say the unlicensed operation ran for months.

Chef Mark Mammone’s Beef Graffiti has moved into the Giant Eagle Market District at Waterworks, serving smashburgers, pickles and a small beer‑and‑wine bar. The cafe is open Tue–Sun.

Foggy morning gives way to highs near 91°F this afternoon. Isolated late-day storms and gusty winds are possible; cooling centers are available.

Fog this morning; highs near 84°F today. Heat spikes into the low 90s Monday–Tuesday with storm chances midweek.