Opening statements began June 1 as a man accused of supplying the gun that killed Murrysville businessman George Dayieb goes on trial in Allegheny County. Prosecutors say the admitted shooter will testify.

A Rankin councilman was arrested after a street confrontation left a public works worker alleging assault and a homophobic slur. Court papers list multiple charges.

House Bill 2254, called Ryan's Law, cleared the Pa. House to let terminally ill patients use state-authorized medical marijuana while hospitalized; the measure now heads to the Senate.

Two men wounded at the July 13, 2024 Butler rally sued the United States on June 1, 2026, alleging Secret Service lapses let a rooftop shooter into position.

A person was struck by a falling tree in Washington County on Monday; the county coroner's office responded and investigators were on scene. Details remain limited.

A Pittsburgh pilot let a driverless car pay a city meter automatically; the startup says automated billing could plug millions in lost parking revenue.

Bronze and brass flag holders were taken from St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Center Township before Memorial Day. Authorities and the DA are asking pawn shops and residents for tips.

David Dausey, Duquesne’s provost and a public‑health scholar, will become the university’s 14th president on July 1, 2026. He helped launch the Nasuti College of Osteopathic Medicine and says access and community service will guide his agenda.

Clear start and a sunny high near 76°F today; warming into the 80s later this week with storms possible this weekend.

The state awarded Hill CDC $1 million to renovate first-floor space at the New Granada Building, funding cafes, a kitchen and performance space as part of New Granada Square. The award is part of a $17.2M Main Street Matters round.

A new multi‑university preprint finds just 10–15 minutes of AI help can reduce persistence and independent problem‑solving. The finding complicates how schools and workplaces should use chatbots.

Sen. Dave McCormick will convene defense leaders, senior military officials and investors at the U.S. Army War College in Carlisle on July 14 6 15, 2026, with organizers promising announced partnerships and investments.

Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire Chief Darryl Jones was placed on administrative leave amid an internal review of bureau operations. Assistant Chief Mat Davis will serve as acting chief.