An 18-vehicle crash on I-79 in Butler County led to one death, a highway closure, and a 45 mph speed limit due to winter conditions. The investigation is ongoing.

Uniontown is mourning the shooting death of Lemaur Thompson Jr., with police searching for suspect Braedon Dickinson.

Pittsburgh police evacuated a person from a house fire on Knox Avenue; firefighters controlled the blaze, and no injuries were reported. The cause is under investigation.

Pittsburgh anticipates heavy snowfall, strong winds, and record-breaking cold temperatures due to an Alberta Clipper system, with travel disruptions and possible weekend flooding as temperatures rise next week.

Tom Maglicco is McKeesport's new mayor, succeeding the retiring Michael Cherepko, with a focus on community values and responsibility. The council also appointed Kevin Kovach as the new fire chief.

An Amazon delivery truck got struck by a train and hit a house in Westmoreland County; no injuries were reported. The truck driver, following GPS, got stuck on tracks. Officials are discussing preventive measures due to similar GPS-related incidents.

Pittsburgh woman, Angel Thomas, is sought by Verona Police for allegedly misusing funds of a care-dependent person; she's also wanted for other offenses.

A man faces charges including ethnic intimidation after using racial slurs at a Westmoreland County Walmart. The victim received an apology letter from the accused.

Pittsburgh is set to experience snowfall and extreme cold, with a National Weather Service advisory for areas north of the city and in higher elevations.

Pittsburgh announces plans to revamp Smithfield Street, improving pedestrian safety, access, and aesthetics, with bidding soon to start for the initial phase.

Pittsburgh City Council confirms Jason Lando as police chief and Sheldon Williams as public safety director, focusing on reform and community relations.

A naked man, Darnell Howell, armed with knives, went on a rampage at Check Eye Group in Belle Vernon, causing damage and leading to his arrest on multiple charges.

Two people were hospitalized after a head-on collision on the Fort Duquesne Bridge in Pittsburgh; lanes on I-279 were closed for cleanup. The cause is unknown.