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Crime & Emergencies in ...
A lapse in workers' compensation left Vandergrift's volunteer fire companies unable to respond, forcing neighboring departments to cover calls while the borough works to restore coverage.
A Butler man pleaded guilty in federal court after prosecutors tied violent YouTube comments to his Butler residence; sentencing is set for Aug. 12, 2026.
Food & Drinks in ...
Pittsburgh Brewing Co. will open a downtown taproom at the Alcoa Building on April 15, re-establishing Iron City inside the city limits alongside its Creighton brewery.
A 59-year-old man was killed and his passenger seriously injured after a car struck their motorcycle at Chicora Road and the Route 422 on‑ramp in Summit Township.
A viral video shows multiple teens fighting on a PRT bus in the 300 block of Centre Avenue Friday; Port Authority and Pittsburgh police are investigating.
Police are investigating allegations that a patient at a Bridgeville rehab sexually assaulted five nurses over several months, officials say.
Community & Society in ...
A Steelers-backed youth recreation complex at Hazelwood Green is nearly finished; an unveiling is expected around Pittsburgh's 2026 NFL Draft.
Sports in ...
The Penguins clinched their first playoff berth since 2022 with a road win over New Jersey, powered by veteran leadership and timely trades. New faces and old stars combined at the right time.
Sopranos actor Steve Schirripa joined Live! Casino Pittsburgh and DeLallo for a theatrical 'noodle-cutting' as Mangia, the new Italian market-eatery, opened. The stunt highlighted the partnership's local roots.
Nathan and Stephanie Turner were hit with new theft and fraud charges tied to Sewickley Water Authority accounts while a separate probe into alleged misconduct with a teen continues.
Politics & Govt in ...
A four-bill package introduced by Pittsburgh-area lawmakers aims to shield domestic violence survivors from financial abuse and improve offender accountability.
Two Pittsburgh-area stores sold two of five tickets that split a $200,000 Treasure Hunt jackpot; each winner will receive about $40,000 before taxes.
Nearly 100 Pittsburgh-area municipalities face uncertainty over road-salt deliveries after reports that their main supplier won't renew the current agreement. Local officials say slower shipments and icy rivers worsened the problem.
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