A 14-year-old from Pitcairn was hospitalized after trying a TikTok fire‑breathing challenge with isopropyl alcohol; firefighters warn parents to secure flammables.

Fog and steady rain in Pittsburgh this morning; higher ridges are under a short winter advisory.

Sharon police say a Vandergrift man was arrested after Predator Poachers lured him to Frank Street; he faces felony sexual‑assault charges. A preliminary hearing is set for March 13.

A $555,970 Money Power Progressive Fast Play ticket was sold at the Shop 'n Save on Babcock Boulevard in Shaler Township. The Pennsylvania Lottery says the holder should sign the ticket and call to claim.

A large blaze tore through a Braddock building Monday; crews remain on scene and officials have not confirmed injuries. Updates are pending from county fire officials.

A new Pennsylvania law gives Pittsburgh the power to remove abandoned boats from its rivers, but hauling and disposal costs make cleanup a heavy lift.

Allegheny County detectives renewed their appeal for tips in the year‑old killing of 21‑year‑old Daniel Smith after his body was found inside the McKeesport cemetery last February.

Two late-night shootings in McKeesport sent two people to the hospital. Police taped off scenes across the city and are asking witnesses to call 1-833-ALL-TIPS.

A man was shot multiple times early Monday on Ardmore Boulevard in Wilkinsburg and is in critical condition while Allegheny County Police investigate.

Organizers canceled Squirrel Hill’s Lunar New Year parade over immigration‑enforcement fears; the neighborhood will hang red wish tags and push support for Asian businesses.

Clear morning; rain likely after 1 a.m. Tuesday with freezing rain possible on ridges. A warm, wet week could bring several inches of rain.

A man was critically injured after being struck on West Warrington Avenue near Boggs Avenue; homicide detectives are reviewing nearby video.

A New Castle man was arrested after a Pulaski Township domestic assault left a woman with a broken wrist. He is being held in the Lawrence County jail.