Lena Bryan-Henderson, Allegheny County's first Black woman Chief Public Defender, was fired following an investigation into undisclosed allegations, leaving the community and her supporters questioning the decision.

Allegheny County is using $20M from an opioid settlement to address the crisis with transparency and community input, supporting treatment in the county jail and other interventions, with a decline in overdose deaths indicating progress.

A man was critically wounded in a shooting in Pittsburgh's Perry South; police provided aid and launched an investigation, with no current threat to the community.

A body was found in the Monongahela River near Brownsville Bridge; police are investigating while asking the public for info on a missing male fitting the description.

A person of interest in the Jennah Seibert murder case, Dorian Jeri-Greene, was arrested in Florida on unrelated charges, calming some community concerns.

An early morning accident in Westmoreland County led to a car hitting a deer, then crashing into a house, injuring the driver.

A man was stabbed in Pittsburgh's Central Business District following an altercation; police responded, victim is stable, suspect in custody awaiting charges.

The National Weather Service forecasts storms and clear spells in Pittsburgh, with potential severe weather including thunderstorms, strong winds, hail, and possible tornadoes. Variable patterns expected into next week.

Penn State President Neeli Bendapudi proposes closing seven branch campuses citing financial pressures and declining enrollment. The recommendation is met with concerns about the impact on communities and the university's obligation to the state.

Local authorities investigate a fatal crash on Route 65 in Emsworth, where a car hit a utility pole around 10:30 p.m., closing southbound lanes for hours. No hospital transports were reported, with an ongoing investigation into the crash causes.

The National Weather Service warns Pittsburgh of potential localized flooding due to heavy showers and thunderstorms, with severe weather possible later in the week.

The Pittsburgh Steelers will play the Minnesota Vikings in Dublin, Ireland, on September 28, marking the NFL's first regular-season game in Ireland at Croke Park. This event is part of the NFL's series of international games for the year.

Joel E. Munoz-Bayas, 19, was arrested after a car theft led to a police chase and crash; two juveniles were also detained. The vehicle was stolen from Nancy Heath's driveway.