911 dispatchers classified as first responders under new Pennsylvania law

Under a new Pennsylvania law, 911 dispatchers are now classified as first responders, just like firefighters or police.

• 2h ago

18-year-old high school student shot, killed by ATF agent in Aliquippa

Kendric Curtis, 18, died at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh hours after being shot by an ATF agent in Aliquippa.

• Sep 19, 2025

Several hurt when bus carrying junior high football team crashes near Pittsburgh

Several members of a Pittsburgh-area junior high school football team were injured when their bus was involved in a crash Saturday morning.

• Aug 23, 2025

Police ask health care providers for help building case against "imposter nurse"

State police are asking health care providers to look at their employment records for any activity matching the suspect.

• Jul 25, 2025

Active-duty Army servicemember wins $1.3 million Pennsylvania Lottery prize

Lottery officials presented a commemorative check to mark the special win.

• Jun 11, 2025

Power restored to most in Pittsburgh area after massive outages

More than 100,000 people were without power at one point after storms hit Western Pennsylvania amid a heat wave on Monday.

• Jun 20, 2024

Beaver County could be a bellwether to determine 2024 presidential election

While every part of Pennsylvania will play a role in deciding which presidential candidate wins the commonwealth, this region is a key target for both Joe Biden and Donald Trump.

• May 31, 2024

Gov. Shapiro announces plans to expand broadband access across Pennsylvania

Shapiro made the announcement at the Carnegie Free Library in Beaver Falls.

• Jul 8, 2023

East Palestine Train Derailment: Evacuation order lifted as officials say air and water samples show it's safe

Officials in Pennsylvania and Ohio said Wednesday that residents who evacuated in and around East Palestine due to the train derailment can safely return home.

• Feb 8, 2023