Overdose deaths in Westmoreland County declined by 16% in 2024, as community efforts like Sage's Army contribute to the fight against substance abuse. Fentanyl remains the main cause of such fatalities.

The historic Hotel Saxonburg is closing after nearly 200 years of service in the Butler County community due to health issues and economic challenges.

Owen Vandiver allegedly stabbed a bartender outside Murphy's Tap Room in Regent Square after using racial slurs and being ejected from multiple establishments.

A Cheswick power plant demolition partially failed, with 70% of the structure falling as planned. Issues with cables caused the problem; the rest is expected to be razed on March 8. The community experienced inconvenience and a dust cloud.

Pittsburgh weather predicts rain and snow with a brief dry spell, followed by temperature fluctuations and gusty winds. Clearer skies expected on a cold Sunday, with a wetter forecast into midweek and potential return to snow later.

A fire in a Kittanning duplex killed three, including a child, with two other children escaping. The blaze's origin is unknown and the investigation continues.

The Westmoreland County Air Show is preparing to celebrate its 100th anniversary with headliners like the Canadian Forces Snowbirds and US Air Force F-16s on June 21-22 at Arnold Palmer Regional Airport.

A daylight shooting in downtown Pittsburgh led to police detaining an armed suspect and a male victim with a gunshot wound being hospitalized in critical but stable condition. Detectives are investigating and seeking community assistance.

Elderly man Larry Conklin was rescued after being trapped in a vehicle for 15 hours in cold weather, thanks to a dog named Oliver and its owner Michael Tutolo.

A bald eagle pair at U.S. Steel's Irvin Plant is nurturing their second egg, with the first one laid earlier in the month. The site reflects environmental recovery, and the nesting is live-streamed for viewers.

Pittsburgh is bracing for weather changes with rain turning to snow, accompanied by strong winds and snow accumulation, mainly in higher elevations. Conditions will remain cold and unsettled into the week.

Retired Pittsburgh officer Virginia Beck, 63, is charged with attempted homicide for shooting her grandson after an argument. Beck left the scene, and the boy is stable. She is jailed without bail awaiting a hearing.

A Guatemalan man was indicted for reentering the U.S. after removal, with a potential penalty of two years in prison and a $250,000 fine if convicted.