Corey O’Connor announces his candidacy for Pittsburgh mayor, seeking to replace incumbent Ed Gainey and emphasizing improvements in neighborhood growth and public safety.

Authorities charge four suspects in a multi-county "smash and grab" theft operation, with stolen identities and bank fraud affecting 68 victims in Pennsylvania.

Richard Kern was killed in a crash on the New Kensington bypass. Details of the incident, which involved another injured person, are pending from local police.

D&G Pizza in Beaver Falls is closing after 60 years. Owner Ken Levato thanked customers in a Facebook post and cites his father's passing as part of the decision.

The police are searching for Deandre Fields, an autistic 18-year-old who went missing in McKees Rocks and was last seen downtown Pittsburgh. Public assistance is requested.

Jack Danaher Molloy is charged with lying to the FBI about his alleged involvement with the terrorist group Hizballah after attempting to connect with them in Syria.

Duane Jackson was sentenced to over 11 years in prison for firearms trafficking and violating federal supervised release. The court highlighted the gravity of his actions and their impact on community safety.

Two Western Pennsylvania residents won $50,000 each in the Pennsylvania Lottery's New Year's Millionaire Raffle bonus drawing, with winning tickets sold in Cranberry and Burgettstown.

The University of Pittsburgh has launched VIHAR, a virtual center for women's global health analytics, established through a $10 million donation, aiming to improve healthcare with AI and data analytics.

Former Pittsburgh Steelers equipment manager Tony Parisi has died at 91; his innovative approaches significantly impacted the team's performance and legacy.

A health inspection at the Pittsburgh Popcorn Company revealed rodent infestation, lack of sanitation, and general uncleanliness in the production facility.

Allegheny County is holding an “I Voted” sticker contest for high school students to design a nonpartisan sticker for the 2025 elections, with submissions accepted until December 31st.

Steelers WR George Pickens fined over $20,000 by the NFL for unsportsmanlike conduct during a game against the Bengals.