A passenger was flown to a Pittsburgh hospital after a large piece of metal flew off a flatbed trailer and pierced a van windshield on I‑70. State police are searching for the pickup that fled the scene.

A Pitt pilot in Nature Medicine found cervical spinal stimulation produced immediate strength and dexterity gains — about 32% on average while active — in seven chronic stroke patients.

A Jefferson County grand jury indicted two men on felonious assault and weapons charges after a May 12 shooting on Hollywood Boulevard in Steubenville.

Algae-green runoff has pooled in backyards and basements on Brackenridge Street, and neighbors point to the hilltop fields above. Officials say they’ve identified a source, but residents want fixes.

Belle Vernon’s boil‑water advisory was lifted after testing, but local leaders say questions remain about the reservoir work and how the warning was communicated. Officials point to routine maintenance; residents want more details.

A Butler man was sentenced to seven years in federal prison after officers say he possessed an AR-15-style rifle, a revolver and dozens of rounds. The arrest followed an alleged January 2024 rebar assault in Connoquenessing Township.

A motorcyclist was flown to UPMC Presbyterian after colliding with a bear on Route 66 in Bethel Township. Authorities say the rider's injuries are unknown and the crash is under investigation.

AdVenture Development refinanced $73.5M on the retail portion of McCandless Crossing, arranging long‑term capital with JLL and a life‑insurance investor.

TSA officers at Pittsburgh International found a loaded handgun in a traveler’s carry-on early Tuesday; Allegheny County police charged a 24‑year‑old man and federal authorities were notified.

Shots were fired Monday at the Ardmore Shopping Center in Forest Hills. Police say no injuries were reported and detectives are investigating.

An American Airlines flight to Austin diverted to Pittsburgh after a passenger fell ill midflight. Emergency crews took the passenger to Allegheny General Hospital and the plane was expected to continue.

Bronze and brass flag holders were taken from St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Center Township before Memorial Day. Authorities and the DA are asking pawn shops and residents for tips.

A Venus man faces 11 felony counts after state police say messages and images on his phone were tied to a child sexual‑exploitation probe; a preliminary hearing is June 3.