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Crime & Emergencies in ...
TSA officers found a loaded handgun in a carry-on at Pittsburgh International; Allegheny County police charged a 43‑year‑old Cranberry Township man. The FBI was notified.
Parks & Nature in ...
A two-week-old eaglet from U.S. Steel’s Irvin Plant was treated after swallowing a fishing hook; rehabilitators say early signs after surgery are promising.
Two people were shot early Monday on Jefferson Road in Penn Hills; investigators are working the scene and have not released the victims' conditions.
Weather & Environment in ...
Near‑freezing morning with a Frost Advisory through 10 a.m.; a Freeze Warning returns late tonight. Cover tender plants and watch overnight temperatures.
An early-morning blaze on Arlington Avenue displaced 13 people across two homes and forced the main house to be condemned; investigators say there were no injuries.
Politics & Govt in ...
Gov. Josh Shapiro pressed the head of Pennsylvania’s civil-rights agency to resign amid a review of the commission’s spending. The departures leave the PHRC short-handed and could slow discrimination cases.
Fun & Entertainment in ...
Kennywood opened April 18 with Celebrate Kennywood Weekends, new eateries and ride refreshes including Phantom's 25th. Limited‑time tickets and safety upgrades are in effect.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
A United Airlines flight from O'Hare bound for LaGuardia was diverted to Pittsburgh and evacuated after a reported security concern; no injuries were reported.
Rain and fog Sunday morning with gusty winds. Freeze Warning early Monday — cover plants and expect a midweek warm‑up.
Two men were critically injured in a pre‑dawn shooting in Homewood; Pittsburgh EMS administered whole blood at the scene as detectives investigate.
A pre-dawn ShotSpotter alert at Bedford Dwellings led to a courtyard discovery and one death, police say. Detectives are canvassing the area.
A late-night shooting on Braddock Avenue left one woman dead and two people critically injured. County detectives are investigating.
Community & Society in ...
Relatives at Oak Grove Cemetery in Uniontown say tree crews left graves covered in debris and broke a Civil War-era marker; families want cleanup and repairs.
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