Pittsburgh Regional Transit faces a $100 million deficit, planning service cuts and fare increases amid stagnant state funding and concerns for the impact on residents.

Pittsburgh faces a damp Thursday morning, with showers expected to end before the afternoon and a high of 51 degrees. The weather will clear up slightly on Friday, with a sunny high of 53 degrees, but rain chances return over the weekend.

Aliquippa man Brandon Miller was charged with aggravated animal cruelty after a puppy under his care, named Ace, died from injuries consistent with having been thrown against a window and down stairs.

The owner of Miller-Mercer Livestock Auction faces charges after over 25 dead animals were found on-site, with reports of severe neglect and poor conditions for live animals.

Rashon Coleman received a 110-month prison sentence for several bank robberies and subsequent escape from detention, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.

PennWest Clarion football players were suspended after an off-campus fight that hospitalized a teenager. The altercation was caught on video, prompting calls for action and a potential legal response.

Herschend is acquiring Palace Entertainment's U.S. parks, including Pittsburgh's Kennywood, amidst mixed local reactions and assurances of a smooth transition.

Suspects stole firearms from Keystone Shooting Center in Marshall Township; two individuals are in custody. Similar gun store burglaries are under investigation by the ATF.

Mars Area 4th grader Addison Smith made her TV debut on CBS's "FBI: Most Wanted", also appearing in tourism commercials for Nassau and Orlando. She trains in dance, acting, and singing locally.

Brandon Bass faces charges for taking unsolicited photos of a woman at a Monroeville Giant Eagle. Bass, a repeat offender, attached a phone to his shoe to capture the images. His attempt to flee added charges of harassment and reckless driving.

Pittsburgh's weather will be partly sunny with a high of 79°F and winds up to 29 mph, transitioning to a 30% chance of showers overnight with a low of 52°F. Rain likelihood increases significantly on Thursday.

The NWS confirmed five tornadoes struck Western Pennsylvania on Sunday, including an EF-1 near Haddenville. Damage assessments continue in the storm-affected areas.

A 23-year-old woman died and a man was hospitalized after a car hit a utility pole in Fayette County. The accident, possibly linked to speeding, resulted in the car's engine being ejected.