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Uber seeks emergency status permit to keep ride-sharing services in drive
The resolution seeks to expedite the applications from ride-share companies Lyft and Uber to begin experimental service in the state.
17 minutes ago
Thunderstorm watch for Allegheny County
The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for Allegheny County.
about 8 hours ago
Pirates deal minor-league OF Dickerson to Indians
The Bucs will get a player to named later or cash.
about 8 hours ago
Former school official charged with theft from federal program
Cecelia H. Yauger is accused of using a credit card provided by the intermediate unit for an unspecified amount of non-business spending.
about 10 hours ago
State police set up speed trap to snare aggressive drivers
The enforcement area is on Interstate 79 near the Allegheny-Washington county line.
about 10 hours ago
Trial of Beaver County sheriff begins
George David, 67, is accused of threatening to shoot a website operator and intimidating a witness into lying about the incident.
about 10 hours ago
Man accused of killing friend who offered him a ride home
Police say Fred Earl Abbott, 36, of Sharpsville, faces charges of involuntary manslaughter, simple assault and public drunkenness.
about 12 hours ago
Two charged with forcing boys to smoke marijuana
Kaylee Brinker, 28, and Kenneth Zyskowski, 43, are accused of making two boys smoke marijuana until one passed out and the other vomited.
about 13 hours ago
Body spotted in Allegheny River this morning
Pittsburgh River Rescue officials were called to the 40th Street Bridge.
about 14 hours ago
Smithfield Street Bridge inspection to restrict traffic starting today
The work will occur from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily through July 18.
about 16 hours ago
Rock removal to close Route 28 lane through July 18
The lane closure will occur near the Route 910 on-ramp in Harmar.
about 16 hours ago
Pirates, Locke top Burnett, Phillies, 6-2, to sweep series
It was the team‘s first sweep of the season. Next the Pirates head to a seven-game road trip against the Cardinals and Reds.
1 day ago
Man arrested in fatal Fineview stabbing
Dereck Frye was pronounced dead at 5:57 a.m. today at the scene on Belleau Drive in Fineview.
1 day ago
Crash temporarily closes I-279
A pick-up truck rolled over near the exit, according to state police. Officials could not specify how long the lane will be closed.
1 day ago
Mount Washington girl, 15, shot in Brookline
The city's public safety unit said the girl arrived at UPMC Mercy with a gunshot wound to her right shoulder at about 1:30 a.m.
1 day ago
Second child dies in Aliquippa dresser incident
A dresser fell on top of Ryley Beatty, 3, and Brooklyn Beatty, 2, on the 4th of July at their home on the 1000 block in Aliquippa.
1 day ago
McCutchen to start All-Star game; Harrison, Watson selected
Andrew McCutchen was selected to start for the National League in the All-Star game, held July 15 at Target Field in Minneapolis.
1 day ago
Debris, no body found in Allegheny River in O'Hara
A dispatch supervisor said 911 was notified at 2:43 p.m. that there would be "activity on the river from the appropriate agencies."
1 day ago
Djokovic defeats Federer in five sets to win Wimbledon
In the last set, Djokovic broke with the help of four mistakes by Federer to seal the win.
1 day ago
Pirates' Barmes placed on 15-day DL; Martinez called up from Indianapolis
Barmes said he felt a pop and tightness in his groin while making a backhand stop and throw during batting practice Saturday.
1 day ago
Fire burns former ice cream parlor in Ambridge
The fire was reported at about 10:30 a.m. in the vacant building in the 500 block of Merchant Street.
1 day ago
Westmoreland County man, 18, charged in confrontation with girlfriend's father
Police have filed charges against that include aggravated and simple assault, terroristic threats and recklessly endangering another person.
1 day ago
Officer breaks ankle pursuing robbery suspect near 10th Street Bridge
Police said the suspect, 27-year-old Evan Thornton, was found after a two-hour search. The officer is recovering at home.
1 day ago
Volquez settles in for win
First-inning blast from Andrew McCutchen helps support seven strong innings from Edinson Volquez.
1 day ago
Firefighters battle blaze in two Rankin homes
More than 10 area fire companies battled blazes in two homes on North Holland Avenue, an emergency dispatch supervisor confirmed.
2 days ago
Brighton Heights woman sues city, county over 2012 arrests
Nicole Kenney, 39, of Brighton Heights, claims that she was twice arrested while her assailant walked free.
2 days ago
Man robs two Fayette County businesses
The suspect was described as a middle-aged white man with brown hair and some facial hair.
2 days ago
Pittsburgh homicide detectives arrest roommate in fatal Brookline stabbing
Pittsburgh police have made an arrest in the death of 75-year-old Brookline man who was found Saturday morning stabbed multiple times.
2 days ago
Police identify man found in vehicle submerged in creek
Homicide detectives were investigating the discovery of the body of McKees Rocks man, Frank Cieslak, in a vehicle submerged in Chartiers
2 days ago
Crash closes Electric Avenue in North Braddock
Electric Avenue is closed near the intersection at Lincoln Highway in North Braddock after a car crashed into a pole
2 days ago
Penguins' forward Spaling files for salary arbitration
Three other forwards who are restricted free agents – Sutter, Megna and Farnham – were eligible for arbitration, but did not request it.
2 days ago
Motorcyclist killed in Cambria County crash
The victim, William, Schwieters, 56, of Loretto, was pronounced dead at the scene of the 9:16 p.m. accident in Gallitzin Township.
2 days ago
Pirates claim Dean Anna from Yankees
The Yankees designated Anna for assignment Thursday. The 27-year-old rookie debuted this season and went 3 for 22 in 12 games.
2 days ago
Post-4th clean-up concentrates on Point
Morning efforts concentrated on the area closest to the Point, drew dozens of cyclists, joggers and walkers on a sunny morning.
2 days ago
One dead in Greene crash
A Jamestown man was driving west on Kinsman Road when his vehicle left the right edge of the roadway and struck a culvert.
2 days ago
Search for man who disappeared into Allegheny River called off
Emergency crews have called off the search for a man who disappeared in the Allegheny River this afternoon, according to KDKA.
3 days ago
Homewood shooting victim identified
A man who was shot dead during an argument in his Homewood home has been identified.
3 days ago
McCutchen barely misses cycle; Mercer drives in 4 runs
McCutchen went 4 for 5 with three extra-base hits, Jordy Mercer drove in a career-high four runs, and the Pirates beat the Phillies, 8-2.
3 days ago
Child dies in Aliquippa after dresser falls on her
The girl, along with her 3-year-old sister, were unresponsive at the scene and taken to the hospital, where the younger sister died, KDKA
3 days ago
Driver injured when SUV flips over on I-279 ramp
The woman didn't negotiate the bend properly as she was exiting the highway, public safety spokeswoman Sonya Toler said.
3 days ago
One dead in Armstrong County house fire
The fire was reported at 3:44 a.m. at the home on Route 1042 in Cowanshannock.
3 days ago
Woman stabbed, suspect arrested at Strip District nightclub
Police said Deandre Yarbrough, 22, of Perry South was charged with aggravated assault and was being held at the Allegheny County Jail.
3 days ago
Severe storms leave thousands without power in parts of Pennsylvania
PPL Electric Utilities reports about 4,800 of its customers have lost power, widely scattered throughout central and eastern Pennsylvania.
3 days ago
Canonsburg police investigate South Park driver's death
Police are investigating the death of a Mark Anthony Fox who hit two vehicles and a sign pole before being found unresponsive in his truck.
3 days ago
Investigation continues into missing CCAC chemicals
Pittsburgh‘s public safety director downplayed their potential uses, saying that many substances found in homes could also make explosives.
3 days ago
Pirates fall to Diamondbacks, 10-2
In a span of four batters, Vance Worley went from no-hitting the Arizona Diamondbacks to finding himself in line for the loss.
3 days ago
New jobs added as unemployment rate falls
The rate was the lowest it has been since September 2008, when the country was sinking into the Great Recession.
3 days ago
Rail lines in Sewickley reopen
Tonight, rail lines in Sewickley should be back in service following a train derailment there Wednesday afternoon that left two workers
3 days ago
Beaver County sheriff’s trial to begin Monday
Beaver County Sheriff George David is accused of threatening to shoot one man and chop off and eat the hands of another.
3 days ago
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