Fire chiefs and PennDOT say lane shifts and heavy truck traffic on I‑80 near New Castle have coincided with a spike in collisions; crews report dozens of responses in recent weeks.

Lt. Gov. Austin Davis is running for a second term in 2026, touting BOOST after-school grants and a slate of violence-prevention investments across Pennsylvania.

The Pollard family has filed a wrongful-death suit accusing U.S. Steel and a restaurant owner of negligence after Elizabeth Pollard fell into a sinkhole above an abandoned mine. The complaint seeks accountability and highlights local mine-subsidence risks.

A New Castle man faces open‑lewdness and related charges after daycare staff and surveillance reportedly showed him exposing himself on the center's porch.

A year after the April 29, 2025 derecho, Duquesne Light says new sensors, line‑monitoring and two‑way text alerts will speed restorations and cut confusion.

A Clairton driver is accused of chasing two juveniles from a mini mart onto school property and striking one, according to a criminal complaint. The suspect faces aggravated assault charges.

A federal grand jury indicted Ever Antonio Cerrato-Orellano on illegal reentry charges after a June 29, 2025 Wilkinsburg arrest where police say he tried to lure children into a home. The indictment follows earlier local arrests and multiple prior removals from the U.S.

A Pittsburgh man received a county-jail term and probation after investigators tied a 2024 Indiana Borough death to drugs he supplied. A separate Marion Center man was also sentenced.

Duquesne installed new signage for the Nasuti College of Osteopathic Medicine after a major gift from Jim and Celeste Nasuti, a change university leaders say will fund scholarships and strengthen clinical training. The sign marks a new phase for the school on Forbes Avenue.

State troopers cordoned off the parking lot at Nicki's Quick Six in Parks Township after an overnight shooting; investigators photographed evidence while state police lead the probe.

A feasibility study says a Salem Township dairy hub could expand processing, cut hauling costs and produce renewable energy for local dairies.

Pittsburgh used its No. 76 pick on Penn State QB Drew Allar — a big-armed prospect with strong measurables and a recent ankle surgery to monitor.

The Pittsburgh Steelers used the 21st overall pick on Arizona State tackle Max Iheanachor, a JUCO convert with standout Senior Bowl and Combine showings. The pick adds length and upside to a line in flux.