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...

PITTSBURGH — A man accused of shooting a Monroeville police officer several times in January after a reported armed robbery has been federally indicted. The Department of Justice says a federal grand jury indicted Jamal Brooks, 33, of Turtle Creek, on Tuesday. He’s facing charges of Hobbs Act robbery, carjacking and firearm violations.

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...

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.

A 52-year-old man was killed at a construction site in Allegheny County on Tuesday when a piece of equipment tipped over and struck him. Police were called to the 22200 block of Robinson Boulevard in Stowe Township at around 11:20 a.m., according to WPXI, TribLive and WTAE. It was determined...

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.

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...

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...

PENN HILLS, Pa. — A man is in custody after SWAT was called to an incident in Penn Hills on Tuesday evening. The situation took place in a home in the 500 block of Hoover Road, where a woman said she was assaulted and threatened by a man with a gun, according to Allegheny County police.

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.

A Turtle Creek man, Jamal Martel Brooks, 33, is facing multiple counts of Hobbs Act robbery, carjacking, and firearms offenses following an indictment by a federal grand jury in Pittsburgh. United States Attorney Eric G. Olshan released this announcement. According to the U.S. Attorney's Office, Brooks has a history with...

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.

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 — 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...

ALLEGHENY COUNTY, Pa. — Allegheny County Elections officials released a statement Wednesday responding to a viral video questioning the process at a satellite voting location in South Park. This is one of several locations across the county where registered voters can obtain and fill out mail-in ballots. One of...

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PITTSBURGH — A man was stabbed in Pittsburgh’s Hill District on Wednesday afternoon. Pittsburgh police say the stabbing on the 2500 block of Chauncey Drive happened at 1:45 p.m. Responding officers found a man stabbed in the upper arm. Medics took him to a hospital in stable condition.

ELIZABETH, Pa. (KDKA) -- A massive water main break in Elizabeth sent gallons of water onto and into a home, causing extensive damage.The water main broke early Tuesday morning. Water was sent onto the house, and due to the arc of the geyser-like spout, water also went into the home's chimney.The woman who lives in the house told KDKA-TV that around 6 a.m., she took her dog outside and went back inside to rest. That's when, she said, it sounded like the house was being hit by a tornado.The woman then looked outside to notice the water directly hitting the...

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...

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...