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A Pittsburgh advisor was sentenced to 27 months and ordered to repay more than $4.7M after prosecutors say he diverted client funds into a fake loan to cover losses.
A dirt bike rider was killed Saturday evening after colliding with a PRT 86‑Liberty bus at Frankstown and Brushton in Homewood. Port Authority Police are investigating.
A man was found dead in a Squirrel Hill South parking lot; police say his injuries were consistent with being run over and one woman is in custody.
Chayla Robinson was sentenced to one to seven years after pleading guilty to hindering apprehension in the 2021 Strip District killing of 18-year-old Ahmir Tuli.
Weather & Environment in ...
Sunny, mostly dry through early next week with highs near 77°F. Cool mornings and warm afternoons make for pleasant outdoor plans.
A late-night SWAT standoff in Troy Hill ended Friday with a man in custody and a woman treated for minor injuries after police surrounded a home on Hatteras Street.
Science, Tech & Medicine in ...
A Lancet‑published head‑to‑head study led by University of Pittsburgh found MK‑6240 flags tau earlier and in more people than the standard tracer, complicating trial eligibility.
Real Estate & Development in ...
Shadyside's 15232 led Pittsburgh's luxury market in Q1 2026 as average luxury sales climbed to about $1.13M and multimillion-dollar listings reshaped neighborhood averages.
Politics & Govt in ...
Penn State's state-mandated pay filing lists James Franklin at roughly $8.57M for 2024–25 and leaves Cael Sanderson off the latest roster, a quirk tied to incentives and reporting rules.
A child was flown to a Pittsburgh hospital after a near-drowning in a Nottingham Township backyard pool; Pennsylvania State Police say they are investigating.
A Butler County podiatrist pleaded guilty to overprescribing opioids and assaulting patients. He was sentenced to house arrest and six years of probation.
Police say Justin M. Eppinger, 33, threatened a caseworker with kitchen knives and held her in an Evans City apartment. He’s being held on $50,000 bail with a June 3 hearing.
Clear skies and highs near 73°F Saturday make for a patio-friendly weekend. Expect warming into next week with a slight chance of late-week storms.
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