The University of Pittsburgh is opening regional training centers in Cambria, Crawford and McKean counties to train dental residents, hygienists and assistants and expand care in rural Pennsylvania.

A 25-year-old Butler man has been jailed after charging documents accuse him of sexually assaulting a 14-year-old he met at a family event. Bail is $15,000 and a preliminary hearing is set for March 30, 2026.

A man shot on Kelly Street in Homewood South received a whole‑blood transfusion from Pittsburgh EMS and was taken to a hospital in stable condition while police investigate.

Chief Jason Lando ordered an administrative review after an ICE arrest across from Zone 3; officers say they did not intervene. He has spoken with ICE supervisors as the bureau investigates.

A Beaver County man was arrested after a voicemail threatened worshippers at the Islamic Center of Western Pennsylvania, forcing an evacuation and criminal charges.

A Beaver County judge sentenced Brett Ours to 16–32 years after a jury convicted him over a savage January beating at the Aliquippa VFW. The attack, captured on surveillance video, left Preston Coleman critically injured and prompted a civil suit and a hate‑crime review.

A Safe2Say tip led Pittsburgh Public Schools to investigate a report that a student displayed what looked like a gun at Langley K‑8; officials say it was a BB gun and ChildLine was notified.

Owners of Ritual House and Palm Palm have formed Legacy Hospitality Group and plan several new Pittsburgh restaurant concepts across the urban core in 2026 and beyond.

A Pittsburgh woman pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter in the Oct. 2024 Homewood West killing of Raneisha Scott and was sentenced Tuesday to four to ten years in state prison.

Residents pressed West Mifflin council Tuesday for answers and safety fixes after the Dec. 27 crash that killed 13-year-old Terrel Byars Jr.

Mayor Corey O'Connor's administration says at least $30 million may need to be cut to close a $30–$40 million budget gap as it reopens the city's 2026 spending plan. Officials say they'll target contracts and vacancies to avoid layoffs where possible.

Multiple women reported a man exposing himself at Riverview Park in Perry North. Police have identified a person of interest but no charges have been filed yet.

UPMC says some patient records may have been improperly accessed after vendor‑flagged requests through a national exchange. The system is notifying affected patients and has alerted federal regulators.