2 charged after copper wire thefts cause $200,000 in damage in Greene County

Two people are facing charges after a string of copper wire thefts that caused about $200,000 in damage in Greene County, police said.

• Oct 29

Manhunt ends after attempted murder suspect escapes in West Virginia

Xander Scott Finley-Ball escaped from a detention facility in Wheeling, West Virginia, authorities said.

• Nov 2

Man accused of throwing explosive device into home in Fayette County

A Fayette County man is facing attempted homicide charges after police said he threw an improvised explosive device into a home.

• Oct 29

Allegheny County adds $6 million in funding to improve childcare availability

Allegheny County Executive Sara Innamorato announced funding to increase childcare slots in the county.

• Oct 29

Patrick Stewart, best known for "Star Trek" and "X-Men," dies at 86

Patrick Stewart starred on stage and screen across his decadeslong acting career. He died at his home on Wednesday.

• Oct 29

Larrimor's closing after nearly 90 years in Downtown Pittsburgh

The designer clothing store Larrimor's is going out of business after nearly nine decades in Downtown Pittsburgh.

• Oct 29

Driver said "Devil had taken over" when he sped past Halloween parade crowds

A driver was arrested after police said he claimed "the Devil had taken over his body" when he sped past crowds gathered for Freeport's Halloween parade on Wednesday.

• Oct 29

Puppy shot in face at close range in Pennsylvania, animal rescue says

An investigation is underway after a 10-month-old German shepherd mix was shot at close range in the face, an animal shelter in Pennsylvania said.

• Oct 29

TJ Maxx and Sierra open at McCandless Crossing

Shoppers were lined up early on Thursday morning as two discount stores opened at McCandless Crossing.

• Oct 29

PTL Chat: Oct. 29, 2026

Heather and David look back at some of PTL's best Halloween memories and give viewers a sneak peek at what's in store for this year's costumes.

• Oct 29

Wegmans announces second Pittsburgh area location

The newest Wegmans location will be at the Galleria of Mt. Lebanon.

• Oct 29

When is trick-or-treat in the Pittsburgh area?

What time is trick-or-treat across the Pittsburgh area? Here's a guide to Halloween in western Pennsylvania.

• Oct 30

Why do we love being scared during Halloween? The science behind the scare.

Going to a haunted house to be intentionally scared seems a bit crazy, but there is a psychological reason behind it.

• Oct 29

North Shore business owner prepares for potential MLB lockout amid labor battle

A business owner on Pittsburgh's North Shore is preparing for a summer without baseball due to a potential Major League Baseball lockout.

• Oct 28

Brewers defeat Rays in 5 games to win first World Series in franchise history

The win at Tropicana Field in Tampa gave the Brewers their first World Series title since their founding as an expansion franchise 57 years ago.

• Oct 29

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