Kenneth Crider pleaded guilty to theft and leading a police chase, resulting in a crash. The case also involves the theft of Lucky, a veteran's dog, who remains missing despite ongoing searches.

A firefighter was hospitalized for heat exhaustion after a blaze left a family of nine homeless in Pittsburgh's Arlington; the cause remains under investigation, but appears non-suspicious. The Red Cross is assisting the displaced family.

A crash involving a tractor-trailer on Route 22 in Washington County caused significant delays and sent two to the hospital; the road has since reopened. Details are still emerging.

Two women were hospitalized, one in critical condition, after a stabbing in Pittsburgh's Perry South. Witnesses were uncooperative with the police investigation.

A school bus carrying Aliquippa Junior High football players crashed, injuring several and sending 21 to hospitals; an investigation is ongoing and community support has been mobilized.

Valley High School football player Josh Dunlap was airlifted with a neck injury during a game, with the school's athletic director praising the emergency response.

A man died in a motorcycle crash in Clairton after hitting a telephone pole. The accident occurred on State Street around 9:50 p.m. Police are investigating, urging witnesses to offer information.

Scott Township police are seeking four suspects after an armed carjacking near Greentree Shopping Center, with the stolen Jaguar later found in Pittsburgh.

A pedestrian was fatally struck by a truck in Coraopolis, sparking concerns about traffic safety and prompting the mayor to review pedestrian safety measures.

A woman was shot in Pittsburgh's Bedford Dwellings; police have detained two for questioning and are investigating with the aid of surveillance footage.

Police in Pittsburgh are probing animal cruelty after social media showed mice taped to fireworks and killed, with evidence discovered on-site. A person of interest is in custody.

A judge affirmed the death penalty for Pittsburgh man Paul Kendrick for the murder of correctional officer Sgt. Mark Baserman, although executions are currently suspended in Pennsylvania.

Darnaill Foster is charged with trafficking and exploiting a minor in Pittsburgh after being caught in a police sting operation at DoubleTree Hotel. He was denied bail as a flight risk and threat to the community.