The Mayor of Pittsburgh's Executive Assistant is linked to a suspect in a downtown shooting but is not considered a person of interest. The Mayor's Office is maintaining its integrity while the assistant cooperates with law enforcement.

The trial of Kevin McSwiggen, accused of killing an off-duty officer in a road rage incident, continues with evidence and testimonies about the event.

The Westmoreland County Industrial Development Corporation introduces a new logo to differentiate itself from similar entities and reaffirm its commitment to economic development in its 40th year.

Allegheny County reports a decrease in overdose deaths for 2023, with a notable decline from 2017 peaks and ongoing efforts to address the crisis, despite a rise in overdoses among Black residents.

Corey Comperatore, a former fire chief, died protecting his family from a shooter at a Trump rally in Pennsylvania. Despite injuries to others, the shooter was stopped, and Comperatore is hailed as a hero.

The University of Pittsburgh raises in-state tuition by 2% on the main campus but not on regional campuses, while allocating a $3.2 billion operating budget and a $1.2 billion budget for research.

An Aliquippa mother faces manslaughter charges after her baby died from cocaine toxicity. Rachel Dlubak is accused of child endangerment following the infant's death last October.

Several cars in Ross Township's Laurel Gardens were entered and robbed. Police are investigating and urge the public to lock cars and provide any video evidence.

Cleo Johnson pleaded guilty to cocaine trafficking near public housing and faces sentencing, involving federal agencies, highlighting the impact of drugs on vulnerable communities.

Skild AI Inc., a Pittsburgh-based AI robotics firm, has raised $300 million in Series A funding led by Jeff Bezos. The startup aims to revolutionize industry automation with advanced AI models.

Masked thieves stole high-value guitars from Empire Music in Mt. Lebanon; police are seeking leads using surveillance footage. No injuries occurred during the theft.

Steelers cornerback Cameron Sutton is suspended for eight games due to a Personal Conduct Policy violation related to a domestic violence arrest, which was downgraded from a felony to misdemeanor battery.

A Georgia man has been sentenced to two years in prison for his role in an interstate extortion scheme that defrauded Pennsylvanians of approximately $39,750.