SWAT, medics and firefighters responded to a barricade on Bausman Street Saturday evening as officers closed the block between Grimes and Bernd. Officials say police were dispatched around 6:30 p.m.

SmartAsset's new study finds a single adult in Pittsburgh needs about $95,472 to live comfortably — far above the city's median household income.

Amazon opened a SPA5 same‑day delivery station in Findlay Township, promising faster deliveries across four counties and nearly 300 local jobs. The hub pairs robotics with human workers to speed orders to doorsteps.

A pre-dawn fire heavily damaged Fox's Tavern in South Connellsville. No injuries were reported and the cause is under investigation.

Rep. Stephenie Scialabba's planned resignation will leave a House vacancy and could push Butler County into a costly special election.

A man was shot and airlifted to UPMC after allegedly breaking into a Brownsville home. Troopers say the suspect faces multiple felony charges.

Highmark Health posted a $674M operating loss for 2025 even as Allegheny Health Network reported operating income, highlighting pressure on the insurer arm.

A man was found with multiple gunshot wounds in Perry South after an 18‑round ShotSpotter alert; he was taken to the hospital in critical condition. The Violent Crime Unit is investigating.

The Pennsylvania House unanimously passed HB 1750 after an investigation found a Pittsburgh funeral director allegedly mishandled thousands of pets. The bill would force disclosures, certifications and new recordkeeping rules for pet cremation providers.

A tiny Butler County borough, Evans City (16033) led The Business Journals' Q4 list of hottest housing markets in the Pittsburgh metro. Listing gains and a burst of sales pushed the ZIP to the top.

Roughly 40 juveniles clashed at Market Square Saturday; officers used oleoresin capsicum and EMS treated about 20 people, with three youths detained.

Police cleared a crowd of several thousand from Semple Street in Oakland on Saturday. Officers remained on scene to monitor traffic as groups dispersed.

A 454‑page petition says coroner Tim Warco withheld autopsies and stalled probes, prompting review by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court.