Pittsburgh Public Schools enact a spending freeze due to a four-month state budget impasse, affecting operations and igniting concern among parents and community members.

Sergeant James Macdonald testified against Jamal Brooks, his alleged shooter, during a trial where Brooks represented himself and challenged the identification based on video evidence.

Canonsburg was filled with rubber ducks due to Grandpa Joe's Candy Shop's initiative to attract visitors downtown.

Pittsburgh will see steady showers and possible thunderstorms with a forecast of 1" to 1.5" of rain prior to a dry period with cooler temperatures later in the week.

Lydia Nelson was found safe in Kentucky after a reported kidnapping by her husband, who was arrested. Family and police searched extensively for her following her brief escape and subsequent disappearance.

Stanley West, 38, is accused of homicide and attempted homicide in a Robinson Township shooting spree that killed a motel manager and critically injured a woman, followed by a police shootout in East Hills.

Police are searching for Shawn Prince, accused of kidnapping a woman and holding her at gunpoint in Westmoreland County, with multiple charges laid against him.

Comedian Bert Kreischer is set to perform in Pittsburgh on March 20, 2026, during his "Permission To Party World Tour," following his successful Netflix special and upcoming series.

Dry, warm weather persists in Pittsburgh with high pressure; patchy morning fog expected to clear for sunny skies, and a trend of above-normal temperatures continues with minimal precipitation chances until next week.

A man was critically injured in a shooting in Pittsburgh's Homewood neighborhood; no crime scene or suspect has been identified, while police review surveillance for clues.

Pittsburgh Regional Transit will remove two bus stops at The Waterfront due to the property owner's request, affecting accessibility for users, particularly seniors and disabled individuals.

A man is charged with cashing over 80 fraudulent payroll checks, worth $43,000, from a Meineke Auto Care. The checks were altered to show future dates and partly modified magnetic codes.

A former daycare worker at New Hope Childcare in Westmoreland County is accused of child abuse, including an incident with a 4-year-old on September 5, 2025. Past allegations and citations suggest a history of abusive practices at the daycare.