Duquesne University professor dies in flash flood, mudslide in Nepal

51-year-old Dr. Mark Cantrell was among the Americans who died in the catastrophic flooding in Nepal earlier this year.

• Sep 19

2 more rescued from debris in Nepal 10 days after devastating floods

The rescue brings the total to three workers saved from a hydropower tunnel, after two other workers were freed a day before.

• Sep 5

Nepal earthquake kills at least 157, burying families in collapsed rubble

Most of those killed were crushed by debris when their houses — usually made by stacking rocks and logs — crumbled under the force of the tremblor midnight Friday, local media reported.

• Nov 4, 2023

2 Indian Climbers Missing On Mount Everest After 2 Die

Two Indian climbers have gone missing on Mount Everest, after two people died this weekend and a number of other climbers have become sick or developed frostbite.

• May 22, 2016

Local Man Leading Expedition To Take Fire Trucks To Earthquake-Ravaged Nepal

Fire trucks from several western Pennsylvania communities roll down Forbes Avenue with a long way still to go.

• Aug 25, 2015

AG's Office Warns About Scam Artists Trying To Take Advantage Of Those Donating To Nepal Victims

Pittsburgh has a long history of generosity when it comes to helping out our fellow man in times of dire need all over the world.

• Apr 29, 2015

Mt. Oliver Man Arrested For Allegedly Beating, Threatening Wife

A 28-year-old Mount Oliver man was arrested after police say he beat up his wife and threatened her.

• Feb 19, 2015

Brashear HS Students Break Through Language Barrier As Nepali Population Grows

Tenth grade student Shubunam Magar pays close attention in her English Language class.

• Dec 27, 2013

Northgate's Football Team Finds 2 New Kickers, All The Way From Nepal

In 2011, the Northgate High School football team made the playoffs, but there was one aspect of their team that was sorely lacking.

• Nov 2, 2012