A New Castle officer was pricked by a needle during an arrest on East Leasure Avenue; the suspect was booked on outstanding warrants and police are investigating.

Police and medics swarmed the 1400 block of Fallowfield Avenue in Beechview on Wednesday; one person was taken to a hospital. The scene remains active and officials are investigating.

The Pirates and PNC Bank named six Pittsburgh businesses to the Going to Bat program; each gets up to $100,000 in marketing support and a $5,000 grant for 2026.

Lawrence County is pitching its New Castle jail to nearby counties to house juveniles charged as adults, a move officials say will boost out‑of‑county revenue while legal safeguards apply.

Four southwest Butler County municipalities unveiled a draft $49.3M safety plan that targets crash hotspots from Route 19 to Main Street. The plan lists five priority projects and seeks grant funding.

The 59th Carnegie International opens May 2 with 61 artists, partner commissions across the North Side and opening-weekend public programs.

Atria's, Juniper Grill and 1930 Cigar Bar opened side-by-side on Railroad Street, timed to welcome visitors arriving for the 2026 NFL Draft. Local officials praised the move as a boost for the Strip District.

Dense fog and light rain slow Thursday morning commutes in Pittsburgh. Highs near 82F with scattered storms today and a wetter Saturday night.

A wanted suspect was killed after firing at troopers during a warrant service in Barr Township. State police say no other injuries were reported.

An 80-year-old Greensburg man faces DUI and risking-catastrophe charges after his SUV drove the wrong way on I-70, striking three tractor-trailers and sparking a fire that closed the highway for hours.

An electric vehicle caught fire while charging at McCandless Crossing, destroying the car and damaging nearby vehicles; no injuries were reported.

Pitt Race’s 400‑acre site reportedly sold for $50 million, ending racing at the Wampum complex after the 2025 season. Owners Jim and Kathy Stout stepped away and locals await redevelopment plans.

A 19-year-old faces 20 counts, including homicide by vehicle and DUI, after state police say he was lane‑splitting on a Route 22 ramp and struck a truck driver on Aug. 25, 2025.