Mayor Corey O'Connor launches the "Main and Main" initiative in Pittsburgh to boost local business districts with small business loans, facade improvements, and faster permitting.

Former teacher Sean Dicer faces new sexual assault charges involving students, with more accusers coming forward. His alleged abuse includes taking photos of children and bribery with classroom currency.

Police investigate a deadly shooting in Wilkinsburg; a man found with a fatal head wound. No suspects yet, and authorities seek community help for leads.

A man died and his wife was hospitalized after a fire in their Pittsburgh home. Firefighters rescued the man from a second-floor bedroom, but he succumbed to his injuries. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

The National Weather Service forecasts rain and snow for Pittsburgh with 1-5 inches of accumulation and a Winter Weather Advisory in effect. Wind chills could drop to -15°F in Tucker county.

Smokey Bones closed its Robinson Township location in Pittsburgh, surprising patrons. No reason for the shutdown was provided. Other nearby locations remain open.

Jamal Brooks received a sentence totaling 35 to 70 years for shooting Monroeville Police Sergeant James MacDonald after a robbery, despite claiming innocence and criticizing the trial. His violent history was a key factor in the sentencing.

A Delmont police officer and his K9 were hospitalized after their patrol car was rear-ended. They're now recovering at home, and an investigation into the incident is underway.

A woman was injured in a shooting in Hazelwood, Pittsburgh, allegedly over a parking dispute; police are investigating but no arrests have been made yet.

Pittsburgh's Uptown area saw heavy police activity early Tuesday after an incident in Swissvale led to a lockdown, a car collision, and one arrest. Details remain limited as authorities investigate.

Isaac Stemple was charged with homicide by vehicle and additional counts after a crash in Westmoreland County which resulted in the death of a school van driver.

Police and detectives cracked down on two vape shops in Ross Township, seizing illegal marijuana, THC products, psilocybin goods, and cash. Charges are pending as the investigation continues.

The Pittsburgh Steelers face the Houston Texans in a high-stakes "Monday Night Football" Wild Card playoff game at Acrisure Stadium. Fans are eager for the do-or-die clash, with the Steelers trying to leverage their historical home game advantage.