Here's something you probably don't want to read about when planning your next vacation to the Keystone State: two cities in Pennsylvania are among the most rat-infested places in America. Ewwww!. One city landed in the top 25 and another is in the top ten. The folks at Orkin have...

Authorities have filed ten new charges against a Harmony, Pennsylvania man accused of killing one woman and injuring four others after opening fire outside a Lawrence County bar. Forty-year-old Nathan Fink now faces 27 charges, including one count of criminal homicide, 13 counts of attempted criminal homicide, and 13 counts...

MOON TOWNSHIP, Pa. — Residents and officials gathered Tuesday night to discuss safety concerns on Pittsburgh's trails after the fatal stabbing of Benjamin Brallier on the Montour Trail. The safety meeting was held at Pro Bike and Run in the Strip District. "Still just a little unreal that that...

ALLEGHENY COUNTY, Pa. — Police are investigating two connected shootings in Pittsburgh's Esplen neighborhood and McKees Rocks. Allegheny County 911 confirmed reports of a shooting in the 100 block of Lake Street after 2:30 p.m. Wednesday. Lt. Venerando Costa told Pittsburgh Action News 4 the first shooting stemmed from...

According to the Old Farmer’s Almanac, winter in Pennsylvania will bring big changes to the Steel City this year! 🌐 #News #Pennsylvania #Weather #WinterForecast. PITTSBURG, PA – The Almanac’s new forecast shows a noticeable change from last year’s outlook. For Pittsburgh, the winter months are expected to bring both frigid temperatures and significant snow. While that might be good news for farmers counting on snow’s moisture benefits—earning it the nickname “poor man’s fertilizer”—it also means urban and rural communities alike will need to prepare for challenging weather conditions.

VENANGO CO., Pa. (EYT) – A Seneca man was sentenced on Monday to three to 10 years in prison for charges stemming from a crash that killed a pedestrian in Cranberry Township nearly two years ago. According to court documents, 26-year-old Logan W. Miller, of Seneca, was sentenced to...

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A man died after being struck by the bucket of an excavator as it tipped over in Stowe Township on Tuesday, authorities said. In a news release, the Allegheny County Police Department said officers were called to Robinson Boulevard in Stowe Township around 11:30 a.m. for reports of a machine tipping over onto a man. First responders found a 52-year-old man dead at the scene, county police said. An investigation found the excavator's bucket hit and killed the 52-year-old man as it tipped over. Officials said no foul play was suspected, and the investigation was turned over to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.The victim has not been identified. County police said anyone with information can call its tip line at 1-833-ALL-TIPS.

A North Huntingdon woman is suing UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, claiming doctors performed unnecessary surgery on her son and staff concocted criminal allegations against her when she complained about the boy’s treatment. The woman, Dawn Lewandowski, was found not guilty of disorderly conduct and harassment Monday in...

A Seven Fields man is accused of strangling his girlfriend during an argument Friday, Oct. 25. Shacore M. Proctor, 30, was charged with felony strangulation and misdemeanor simple assault. According to the police report, the girlfriend told police that Proctor grabbed her by the throat, slammed her on the bed...

Harrison police are investigating after a flurry of gunshots rang out early Wednesday. Officers responded just after midnight to the area of Park Avenue, near the Sheldon Park housing plan, an Allegheny County-run apartment complex behind Heights Plaza. “We responded after several people called to say they heard gunshots. We...

A paraprofessional working at a Sto-Rox Elementary School is facing charges following an incident last week after a young student with special needs as injured.

BRADDOCK, Pa. (KDKA) - A local school board is calling on one of its members to resign. The Woodland Hills School District's school board voted to remove Darnika Reed from her school board committees and kick her off the district's technology network. They said Reed broke board policies by posting internal emails to her Facebook page earlier this month. "The board made a statement tonight that they will not condone any breach of confidential information by any sole board member," Superintendent Dr. Daniel Castagna said.In those Facebook posts, Reed said she made the decision to post them because she was concerned about using...

He’ll always be “Black and Yellow” at his core, but rapper Wiz Khalifa is selling his secluded Washington County home. In October, the Pittsburgh native, who attended Pittsburgh Allderdice High School, listed the impressive manse in Cecil Township, which features dramatic floor-to-ceiling windows, Brazilian Koa hardwood floor and a gourmet kitchen, for $1.29 million.

PITTSBURGH — The next time you park, take a close look at the payment options -- especially if there is a QR code on the meter. “They’re going to take some money out of your account to pay for the parking, but then they’re also going to have your identity information that they can then misuse in another way,” said James Lee, the CEO of the Identity Theft Resource Center.

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BEAVER COUNTY, Pa. — Two Beaver County police departments are warning the public of a scam where someone impersonating a police officer threatens to arrest people. Both Hopewell and Aliquippa issued alerts about the same scam. Police say the scammer identifies themselves as Sgt. Gonzalez of the Aliquippa Police...

SEWICKLEY, Pa. (KDKA) — What do Taylor Swift, George Clooney, Julia Child, Yo-Yo Ma, Google co-founder Larry Page and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos all have in common? They all attended Montessori schools when they were children.At Montessori Children's Community school in Sewickley, the Montessori philosophy is in action with about 75 students – most in preschool and kindergarten, but about two dozen in elementary through middle school. The classrooms look and feel different from a traditional school — no desks, no whiteboards. Instead there are shelves and shelves of child-sized learning materials.  "They teach us but in fun ways to...

PITTSBURGH — A city of Pittsburgh employee waived his preliminary hearing in court Wednesday. City public works employee Paul Grguras, 65, is charged with several misdemeanor charges, including terroristic threats and simple assault. His attorney, Phil Dilucente, said they waived the hearing. "In exchange for a waiver, and the...

WEST MIFFLIN, Pa. — Complaints about the conditions at local affordable housing properties run by NB Affordable continue to pile up. Issues at the Mon View Heights Complex in West Mifflin have garnered significant attention in the last several weeks, including from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

PITTSBURGH — This article originally appeared on PittsburghSportsNOW.com. The Pop-Tarts Bowl has turned into a college football spectacle, but the Pitt Panthers are still aiming for more this season. Brett McMurphy of Action Network updated his bowl projections, and Pitt has received a new projection following a slew of...