PennDOT will invest $230.8 million in north‑central Pennsylvania to start 100+ projects and improve roads and bridges across nine counties.

A 42-year-old Texas man faces animal cruelty and abandonment charges after a Labrador puppy was found loose at the departures curb at Pittsburgh International Airport. The dog is now in foster care.

Roots Natural Kitchen is taking over the former Choolaah spot at 227 Summit Park Drive in North Fayette, adding the chain's fourth Pittsburgh-area location and planned outdoor seating.

A jury cleared 16-year-old Cy-Miar Amari Woods of homicide in the 2023 Stowe Township death of Michael Dean; other charges were dismissed and a co-defendant remains charged.

An adult man was shot in the neck Thursday in Larimer and taken to a hospital in stable condition. Police recovered a shell casing and have the shooting under active investigation.

Foggy Saturday gives way to a warm, stormy Sunday. Severe storms possible during the evening commute.

A Coraopolis man was arrested after a multi‑agency raid yielded nearly a kilogram of suspected cocaine, psilocybin, firearms, nearly $30,000 and a towed boat. Authorities say the suspect is awaiting a March 31 hearing.

Pepper spray was discharged on a Chartiers Valley School District bus Friday; students were evaluated and administrators secured the spray and a taser. Law enforcement was notified.

Three Rivers Waterkeeper says it will sue U.S. Steel over oily sheens on the Monongahela River, arguing state enforcement and a consent order haven’t stopped repeated discharges. Local monitors and regulators now face a potential court test of the cleanup plan.

Pitt police say a man told a victim he had a gun and took necklaces on the 3900 block of Forbes Avenue; no injuries were reported. Investigators are asking for tips.

A Laurel Highlands teacher faces felony charges after a student recorded an alleged classroom encounter; investigators say audio evidence helped build the case.

PPG Paints Arena installed a 6GHz Wi‑Fi network with roughly 500 access points, aiming to speed uploads, mobile payments and new interactive in‑arena features. The project was partly reimbursed by the Sports & Exhibition Authority.

An early-Friday shooting in Homewood sent two people to area hospitals; police cordoned off Tioga and Rosedale and investigators searched the scene.