The Pirates used the No. 5 pick to draft LSU outfielder Derek Curiel, a polished left-handed contact hitter with center-field potential.

Greg Hawthorne, a 1979 first‑round pick for the Steelers and Super Bowl XIV winner, has died at 69, his family said. He later played for the Patriots and Colts.

A $500,000 Cash 5 with Quick Cash ticket was sold at a Giant Eagle in Crafton Borough; the prize is unclaimed and the store will receive a retailer bonus.

A motorcyclist died after a crash on Route 30 in North Huntingdon; state police and county forensics units were on scene.

A Pittsburgh police officer was taken to hospital after being pricked by a used needle found in a car during a traffic stop; the driver faces a summons, officials said.

A late-night house fire in Carnegie sent one person to the hospital and prompted an Allegheny County Fire Marshal investigation. Officials say the cause remains unknown.

A 42-year-old man was fatally stabbed on Stewart Street in Turtle Creek Saturday; Allegheny County homicide detectives are investigating and seeking tips.

Morning fog lingers in river valleys but should clear to a mostly sunny day. Highs near 879F today, rising into the lower 90s by midweek.

One person was killed and another hospitalized after a crash in West Mifflin that closed Buttermilk Hollow and Lebanon Church roads for hours.

Pennsylvania jumped to No. 13 in CNBC’s Top States for Business — its best finish in 15 years, officials say. The rise follows permitting reforms and major deals such as Eli Lilly’s Lehigh Valley campus.

The popular loaded‑fries truck Street Fries has opened a South Side storefront and will mark the move with a July 18 grand‑opening. Expect the same piled‑high, global‑flavored fry plates.

A Jeannette family is searching for answers after a 3-year-old was struck in a hit-and-run; police are investigating and asking neighbors for footage. Tips could help identify the vehicle.

Point Park University will become a full NCAA Division II member on Sept. 1, 2026, after the NCAA approved a waiver that let the school finish its provisional process early.