Two men pleaded guilty in the 2024 Wilkinsburg shooting that killed 16‑year‑old Kevin Wilson; plea deals assign multi‑year prison terms while two others received probation or credit.

Nearly five years after Steven Eason was killed at a North Versailles hayride, his mother says the case remains unsolved as detectives press for witnesses.

Three Allegheny County Council members introduced a bill to require countywide property reassessments every three years beginning in 2028, pitched as a fix for valuation inequities and a boost for school funding.

The state House approved HB2189 on March 24, 2026, setting staged increases to $15 and giving counties a route to move faster. The bill now moves to the Republican-controlled Senate.

Pittsburgh Public Schools piloted Hogwarts‑style house teams at Sterrett 6‑8 to build belonging, early data show improved attendance and fewer suspensions. The district plans to scale the model.

State police are offering a $5,000 reward for information in the 2009 Morris Township home invasion that killed Betty McClellan and wounded her husband. Investigators say tips could break the long‑running cold case.

A second Laurel Highlands High School teacher was charged with institutional sexual assault in Uniontown; the district says it is cooperating with investigators.

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

A Hill District convenience store was robbed at gunpoint late Monday; police used a drone and K-9 team while searching but the suspect escaped with cash and vapes.

An SUV drove into a Westmoreland County neighbor's home Monday, coming within feet of a 3‑year‑old; authorities are investigating.

The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust announced an 11-show PNC Broadway slate for 2026–27 at the Benedum Center, with season packages on sale now. The lineup mixes blockbusters, holiday fare and new musicals.

Clear and chilly this morning with highs near 51. Late Thursday into Friday may bring heavy rain, gusty winds and a small severe/flooding risk.

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.