A man, Darryl Dunn, is charged with ethnic intimidation and simple assault after chasing a trans woman with a knife; a local group demands the charges be elevated to attempted homicide.

The Heinz History Center in Pittsburgh has been approved for a significant expansion, adding 70,000 to 92,000 square feet of new space, which will include a plaza, welcome center, café, classrooms, galleries, and an auditorium.

A major crash in Westmoreland County caused closures on Routes 119 and 66, and Interstate 70. Traffic is affected and alternate routes are being sought. Details and injuries remain unclear.

Man arrested for leaving two kids unattended in a hot car at a Walmart in Washington County; the children were hospitalized, facing life-threatening conditions.

A fuel spill from a garbage truck on Route 19 in Bethel Park has closed southbound lanes, prompting cleanup efforts and traffic advisories. No timeline for road reopening is provided.

Man with a warrant for probation violation related to a gun charge threatened to burn down a residence and confront police in Avalon, leading to a SWAT intervention and his eventual surrender. He faces arson and other charges.

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro signed House Bill 1431, lifting the state's ban on Sunday hunting, potentially increasing revenue and allowing more flexibility for hunters.

The TSA has announced travelers in the US no longer need to remove their shoes at airport security, a policy change aiming to speed up screening without compromising safety.

A 16-year-old named Kevin McKinzie was shot dead in Pittsburgh, with police responding to a ShotSpotter alert of 11 rounds on Addison Street. No suspects or motive yet identified.

A 16-year-old girl was shot in the arm in Pittsburgh's Knoxville neighborhood; she's in stable condition. Police are investigating with no suspects yet identified.

Pittsburgh's National Weather Service warns of a major heat risk with temperatures expected to surpass 90 degrees. Precautions are advised for residents, especially without air conditioning, as the heat continues with minimal overnight relief.

A tractor-trailer carrying frozen food overturned and caught fire on I-376 near Pittsburgh, causing lane closures and morning commute delays. No injuries were reported.

The National Weather Service predicts mixed weather for Pittsburgh heading into the holiday weekend, with fog, isolated showers, and warm temperatures, but a generally sunny Independence Day.