The National Weather Service predicts severe storms and potential flash flooding in Pittsburgh starting Sunday, with risks of damaging winds and excessive rainfall, especially east of I-77.

Norman Pennington was sentenced to life without parole for the first-degree murder of 83-year-old Anthony DiCenzo in German Township, Fayette County, over a bad business deal.

An argument at a Pittsburgh DMV led to a woman showing a gun and another using pepper spray. The fight moved outside, but no arrests were made and the DMV resumed service.

Pittsburgh faces a hot weekend with potential storms and severe weather threats, including flash floods, as forecasted by the National Weather Service.

Anthrocon raised nearly $90,000 for the Nose 2 Tail Cat Rescue, supporting the Pittsburgh-area no-kill nonprofit and helping cover expenses for special needs cats.

Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium now houses Humboldt penguins and injured brown pelicans in its former sea lion pool, enriching its species diversity and promoting conservation.

Time magazine included Dick's Sporting Goods and Duolingo on its list of the 100 most influential companies of 2025, highlighting Pittsburgh's growing corporate landscape.

Raccoon Creek State Park's beach is closed to swimming due to high E. coli levels, but remains open for other activities. The source of pollution is not disclosed, but regular testing continues as visitors await reopening.

Man with a warrant for probation violation related to a gun charge threatened to burn down a residence and confront police in Avalon, leading to a SWAT intervention and his eventual surrender. He faces arson and other charges.

Isolated showers and thunderstorms with potential for heavy rain and damaging winds are expected in Pittsburgh, with increased risk of flash flooding and flight delays.

A man from Westmoreland County was charged with sexually assaulting two children, becoming the 17th member of a Jehovah's Witnesses congregation to face such charges following a grand jury probe.

The Pittsburgh Pirates plan to install 60 bronze plaques at PNC Park to preserve over 10,000 fan messages from the Bucco Bricks program after the original bricks were found at a recycling plant, sparking fan outrage.

A mother was killed and her son injured in a home invasion in Washington County. Suspect Michael Pyles faces charges, while evidence suggests a planned burglary. Another man, Walter Winland Jr., is also implicated.