State police are offering a $5,000 reward after the 2013 shooting death of Evans City repair‑shop owner Robert Gaurrich. Investigators are seeking a missing Winchester 30‑30 and welcome anonymous tips.

City Brewing is expanding warehouse capacity at the RIDC Westmoreland Innovation Center in New Stanton, strengthening its regional distribution and co‑packing footprint.

An adult man was shot in the neck Thursday in Larimer and taken to a hospital in stable condition. Police recovered a shell casing and have the shooting under active investigation.

Pepper spray was discharged on a Chartiers Valley School District bus Friday; students were evaluated and administrators secured the spray and a taser. Law enforcement was notified.

Volunteers have opened a food pantry to support Pittsburgh-area TSA workers who are working without pay amid the partial federal shutdown.

Pittsburgh City Paper is relaunching under new LocalMatters ownership with free content and a return to monthly print, while asking readers to join a membership program. Ali Trachta stays on as editor.

Two non-district teens entered West Allegheny High and stayed through several periods before a student alerted staff; police detained them and released them with charges pending.

Altoona police warn of a suspected pet-poisoning spree in Fairview after items were tossed into yards and at least one dog died.

A 25-year-old Butler man has been jailed after charging documents accuse him of sexually assaulting a 14-year-old he met at a family event. Bail is $15,000 and a preliminary hearing is set for March 30, 2026.

Residents pressed West Mifflin council Tuesday for answers and safety fixes after the Dec. 27 crash that killed 13-year-old Terrel Byars Jr.

Mayor Corey O'Connor's administration says at least $30 million may need to be cut to close a $30–$40 million budget gap as it reopens the city's 2026 spending plan. Officials say they'll target contracts and vacancies to avoid layoffs where possible.

A Punxsutawney man who pleaded guilty but mentally ill in a 2025 house fire was sentenced Monday to nearly two years on two arson counts and faces probation.

Valencia and Callery say they won’t join a proposed merger between Mars borough and Adams Township, citing finances and school‑district splits as obstacles. Mars and Adams will press ahead toward more meetings and a possible November referendum.