The National Weather Service forecasts a cloudy, dry Christmas for Pittsburgh, with temperatures near seasonal averages and a gradual warming trend into the weekend, possibly reaching 60s, with rain expected to return by Saturday.

A $50,000 Pennsylvania Lottery New Year's Millionaire Raffle ticket was sold in Westmoreland County, as part of ongoing drawings leading up to a January 4 event.

The Monroeville Mall was locked down after a 911 call about a confrontation sparked active shooter rumors; no shooting occurred, and the lockdown was lifted.

A small plane made an emergency landing on Interstate 376 in Beaver County, with no injuries reported. The incident was captured on video and authorities have yet to disclose the cause.

An officer was hospitalized after an altercation with Karri Viella, who allegedly tried to steal a phone and assaulted the officer. Despite the struggle, the officer is doing well and Viella faces multiple charges.

Pittsburgh baristas from Starbucks are striking over alleged unfair labor practices amid national labor unrest, demanding better contract terms and pushing to halt store operations.

Brooklyn Meckley, 29, died in a car crash near River Forest Country Club on Route 356, Allegheny Township. She was pronounced dead at the scene, reportedly not wearing a seatbelt. Investigations are ongoing to determine the cause.

A 16-year-old, Eric Krassman, is charged with the homicide of Darell Love Jr. in Beaver Falls, with Love succumbing to a gunshot wound. Grief counselors attend Beaver Falls High School to support mourning students.

A weather bulletin from the National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA highlights a mix of precipitation and potential freezing rain in the region, with snow expected along the I-80 corridor and warmer temperatures later in the week.

An SUV crashed into a house on an icy Pittsburgh road, damaging the home and a gas meter. Police are investigating the incident while the gas was safely shut off.

Pittsburgh Police responded to a stabbing incident where a man was wounded. He was taken to a local hospital in stable condition; the investigation is ongoing.

Serbian Crown Princess Katherine underwent pancreatic cancer surgery at UPMC, remaining optimistic and resolved to continue her humanitarian work despite her health challenge. The royal family thanked her medical team and supporters.

Pittsburgh police seek public help to identify a suspect in the vandalism of Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy vehicles, costing an estimated $50,000 in damages.