A firefighter was hospitalized after being hit by sparks during a garage fire near Baden-Economy border, where an explosion from acetylene tanks occurred. No other injuries were reported.

The Allegheny County Jail is investigating after inmate Mark Schwartz, 55, died. He was found unresponsive and pronounced dead despite medical efforts.

A Wilkinsburg man, Jermaine Turner, is charged with kidnapping a woman and assaulting her, followed by an attempted forced bank withdrawal. He faces numerous charges and is held without bail.

A pipe burst at Point Park University displaced roughly 20 students who were moved to alternative campus housing; the damage extent is unclear as repairs are underway.

The National Weather Service issued a cold weather advisory for Pittsburgh, warning of dangerous wind chills until Sunday. Tucker County has an extreme cold warning and additional advisories for harsh conditions.

Howard Hawkins was sentenced to life without parole for murdering 18-year-old Ahmir Tuli outside a Strip District bar, following a trial that overcame earlier legal issues.

Pittsburgh faces an Extreme Cold Warning with wind chills dropping to -20 to -30 and a less severe advisory to follow. Outdoor activities are risky, snow is likely, and aviation may be affected by cloud conditions.

Mineo's Pizza House has opened a new location at Pittsburgh International Airport, offering travelers a taste of the iconic Pittsburgh pizzeria since 1958.

The PNC Foundation donated $2 million for new snow removal equipment in Pittsburgh after a recent severe snowstorm, with UPMC also contributing $10 million for emergency vehicles.

An explosion at the Langeloth Metallurgical Plant in Pennsylvania injured four. Authorities assured no hazardous substances were released, as the DEP and EPA investigate the cause.

The Pittsburgh area is experiencing a significant cold snap, with the NWS issuing an advisory for extreme cold and wind chills potentially reaching 20 degrees below zero.

A three-year-old girl named Karma Murray-Sinicki was found dead in a home in Harrison Township. Authorities are investigating, and the cause of death is pending. The Allegheny County Police are seeking tips.

UPMC's $10 million donation to Pittsburgh will fund new ambulances and a rescue truck, also allowing the city to reallocate funds for additional DPW vehicles.