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A New Castle personal care administrator was sentenced after prosecutors say she failed to renew a resident's anti‑seizure medication, leading to a fatal seizure.
A Farmington man was arrested after authorities say he tried to deliver fentanyl-laced marijuana to a minor near town hall; he faces soliciting and fentanyl charges.
Humane officers say an anonymous tip led them to an unlicensed Washington County kennel that "smelled like death." A woman has been charged with animal cruelty and neglect as investigators gather evidence.
An 18‑year‑old admitted to first‑degree murder in the 2023 killing of a fellow Oliver Citywide Academy student; sentencing is set for July 29, 2026.
A 4-year-old was shot inside a Rankin home Tuesday and was taken to Children's Hospital; Allegheny County police say the investigation is ongoing and are asking for tips.
A two‑story home on Shara Drive near Lebanon Church Road erupted in heavy flames and smoke on June 24; officials say the cause and any injuries are under investigation.
Court filings say an Instagram group‑chat dispute between rival crews turned deadly at Penn Park on May 5, killing 15‑year‑old Dy Qual Harris; multiple teens are now charged.
A lifeguard pulled a young swimmer from Mack Park Pool and the child was airlifted to UPMC Children’s Hospital; the YMCA and local fire group praised the rescue.
A Derry Township First Commonwealth manager was charged after police say she withdrew more than $31,000 from six deceased customers' accounts.
Allegheny County police are investigating a drowning at Clairton Park Pool; one person was taken to hospital and the pool is closed while detectives work the scene.
A Pittsburgh-area man was killed after his vehicle flipped into a creek, local TV footage shows. Authorities have not released the driver’s name as the investigation continues.
Police say a man assaulted a juvenile at a Wilkinsburg park on Sunday evening; authorities have released few details as the investigation continues.
Federal immigration agents and Butler County deputies converged at a Sheetz on Freedom Road. At least one person was taken into custody amid video and witness accounts.
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