A Code Orange ozone alert covers much of the Pittsburgh area for Tuesday; sensitive residents should limit heavy outdoor exertion and consult AirNow.

Neighbors found dozens of dead birds under a single pole in South Fayette; after a TV inquiry West Penn Power retrofitted the pole with guards and new equipment.

Pittsburgh has joined a national antitrust fight, accusing major fire‑truck makers of colluding to jack up prices and stall deliveries that strain city budgets. The suit joins a wider MDL in Wisconsin.

A morning standoff in Sharpsburg ended with a suspect arrested after an alleged assault on North Shore Drive. Neighbors watched police surround a house near 13th and Penn.

The Beaver County coroner responded Monday to a crash on the 500 block of Fezell Road in New Sewickley Township; police say details are limited and the road remained closed.

City crews and volunteer rescues are trapping roughly 60 cats from a Perry South home as small groups scramble for fosters, vet care and donations.

Midweek heat will push highs into the mid‑90s Tuesday while a Code Orange ozone alert runs this afternoon; vulnerable residents should take precautions.

Court complaints say online orders and ride‑hail records tied a Ross man's debit card to two suspects accused of taking about $5,373.

Early-morning double shooting in Clairton leaves one woman dead and a man hospitalized. Authorities say detectives are investigating and asking for tips.

Pennsylvania lawmakers approved a $50.8B 2026–27 budget after a weekend push, boosting education and pensions while preserving the Rainy Day Fund.

An adult man was shot Saturday evening on North Braddock’s 600 block of 6th Street; detectives have opened an investigation and are asking for tips.

Police and SWAT spent hours at a Church Avenue home in McKees Rocks Sunday; neighbors reported a loud bang and no arrests were made.

Midweek highs jump into the mid‑90s; cooling centers and a return of storms by the weekend. Plan outdoor activities around cooler morning hours.