Allegheny County is starting its annual Raccoon Rabies Vaccination Program to control the disease among local raccoons, with over 300,000 baits to be distributed.

Donald Blanchard, accused of impersonating a state officer, was arrested after a standoff with law enforcement in North Fayette following threats he made while barricaded in his home.

Spring Garden Road between Beech Street and Williams Road will be closed starting August 12 for essential upgrades, including new inlets and drainage system repairs. The 7 Spring Garden bus route will be diverted, with 23 stops temporarily suspended.

A gunshot at Joe's Crab Shack in Pittsburgh led to a window being damaged, but no injuries were reported. Police found a bullet fragment and are investigating the incident.

A man from Florida is charged with assaulting federal officers in a Pittsburgh courthouse. If convicted, he faces up to 20 years in prison and a $250,000 fine.

The Pittsburgh area is expected to experience varied weather including possible severe storms through Saturday, with forecast uncertainty and standard temperatures returning afterwards.

The Pittsburgh Pirates traded for pitcher Josh Walker from the Mets, sending prospect Nicolas Carreno to New York, just before the MLB trade deadline.

TSA at Pittsburgh International Airport intercepted two guns at checkpoints, causing delays and resulting in at least one charge for carrying a gun without a license.

Changes to traffic patterns on Baileys Run Road in East Deer are announced, including the July 31 reopening of the 400 block and the closure of a new section for improvements.

A missing 4-month-old baby from Erie was safely found by Pittsburgh police; her father, Justin J. Jefferson, is facing multiple charges including endangering her welfare.

A fugitive was arrested in Carnegie after a SWAT intervention following an initial medical assistance call on Knox Ave. The nonviolent surrender may be linked to a car theft.

Fayette County finalizes loans for three key infrastructure projects via its Infrastructure Bank, totaling over $4.1 million for municipal improvements.

A Westmoreland County man is accused of torturing his girlfriend's Shih Tzu, resulting in serious injuries to the dog. The man faces animal cruelty charges.