Friends attempted to save 12-year-old boy who drowned in Monongahela River
New information has emerged after a 12-year-old boy drowned in the Monongahela River in Donora over the weekend.
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New information has emerged after a 12-year-old boy drowned in the Monongahela River in Donora over the weekend.
Rontae Lester was swimming with friends in the river on Saturday when his friends lost sight of him.
A search and rescue operation began Saturday afternoon along the Monongahela River in Donora, Washington County.
Downpours spark floods in Maryland, Virginia and Pennsylvania, leaving one boy dead and forcing dozens to evacuate inundated homes and schools.
The roof of the Jet Set nightclub in Santo Domingo collapsed on a crowd, killing at least 184 people and leaving many others injured or trapped under rubble.
Dozens of emergency responders from all over the area didn't hesitate to help with the intense underground search for 64-year-old Elizabeth Pollard.
As crews continue to dig for Elizabeth Pollard, residents nearby are worried after learning parts of the mine's roof have collapsed.
State police now say the rescue effort for 64-year-old Elizabeth Pollard in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, has now shifted to a recovery effort.
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The cave was littered with animal skulls and bones, the rescuer said, adding: "It felt nice that the cave didn't get to keep another one."
A horse stuck in the mud was rescued thanks to the help of multiple Pittsburgh-area fire departments.
Three mariners were rescued after they spelled out "HELP" with palm leaves on the beach. It marks the second time in four years that castaways were found on the same island.
Taiwan's strongest earthquake in 25 years hit during morning rush, killing several, injuring hundreds and sparking tsunami warnings as far away as Japan and the Philippines.
No injuries were reported after an incident on Lake Erie spurred authorities to launch a rescue operation.
Japan's leader says workers are "fighting a battle against time" to rescue people trapped in rubble after a series of powerful earthquakes.
Video captured as an earthquake hit China's mountainous northwest, killing at least 126 people, shows residents running for their lives as homes crumbled in the dead of winter.
Volunteers continued the search in the Allegheny River in Harmar Township Thursday night for two different victims.
The man was awake and alert but had to be treated for multiple leg fractures and dislocations.
A Libyan official who visited Derna said "25% of the city has disappeared," and he expects the final toll to be "really, really big."
Cave expert Mark Dickey was hit with internal bleeding as he helped chart the Morca cave system, leaving him stuck more than 3,200 feet underground.
Hundreds of people lined up to donate blood as rescuers kept hunting for people trapped under rubble two days after a 6.8 magnitude earthquake hit central Morocco.
When crews arrived, "they found a badly damaged pickup truck and one occupant" at the bottom of a 100-foot cliff, officials said.
The Broughton Volunteer Fire Department responded to a report of a pet bird being stranded in a tree in South Park Township Friday night.
The fire broke out along Apple Street shortly after 2 a.m. on Wednesday.
Kasperowicz was a star player at North Hills in the early 1990s and coached Mars to the playoffs the past four seasons.
Mike Tomlin stepped down as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers after 19 seasons with the team.
The Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 2-1 on Tuesday night for their 11th straight win.
A tractor-trailer driver was charged with homicide by vehicle after police said he ran a red light and killed a school van driver in Westmoreland County last year.
Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin has informed the team that he is stepping down from his position.
The fire broke out along Apple Street shortly after 2 a.m. on Wednesday.
Kasperowicz was a star player at North Hills in the early 1990s and coached Mars to the playoffs the past four seasons.
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The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday took on two cases challenging states that bar transgender athletes from participating on sports teams that align with their gender identities. One of them involves a student from West Virginia. Lauren Linder reports.
The Supreme Court heard two cases involving laws from Idaho and West Virginia that ban transgender athletes from participating in girls' and women's sports.
The Supreme Court hears arguments today on whether laws in Idaho and West Virginia banning transgender athletes from competing on girls' and women's sports teams violate the Constitution and Title IX.
The subpoenas threatened a criminal indictment related to Jerome Powell's testimony before the Senate Banking Committee in June 2025, according to the Fed chair.
During an emergency meeting on Saturday night, Masontown borough council voted 6-0 to reinstate its police department.
A handful of Pittsburgh-area Value City Furniture stores are going out of business after their parent company filed for bankruptcy.
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Stray voltage from a nearby streetlight shocked Montana Mitchell and her dog, leaving the dog immobile.
Twin boys have been seen selling lemonade for long hours several times a week on street corners throughout Pittsburgh and the suburbs.
A woman says she and her dog were shocked while running in Pittsburgh's Strip District.
Here's a look at the reasons behind the drop in violent crime and the hope that the trend continues into the new year.
Health care workers say a powerful new street drug is clogging Pittsburgh-area emergency rooms with people suffering from violent withdrawal symptoms.
The yearly tradition marks the start of months of training for Pittsburgh Marathon participants.
Firefighters have a 62% higher risk of cancer, and this week, the New Castle Central Fire Station hosted pre-screenings.
Once the holidays are over, we often find ourselves in a funk, so how can we find ways to boost our mood?
A major expansion in women's health care is taking shape in Washington County.
Flu cases keep increasing, but at least one Pittsburgh-area emergency room doctor says not everyone needs to visit him.
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Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Mike Tomlin stepped down as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers after 19 seasons with the team.
The Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 2-1 on Tuesday night for their 11th straight win.
Mike Tomlin thanked Steelers fans and reflected on his time as coach of the team after stepping down from his job on Tuesday.
Pittsburgh Mayor Corey O'Connor on Tuesday announced a new initiative aimed at revitalizing neighborhood business districts across the city.
A handful of Pittsburgh-area Value City Furniture stores are going out of business after their parent company filed for bankruptcy.
It has been five years since the home improvement retailer Menards bought a large parcel of land off Route 30 in Westmoreland County.
The Macy's location at the Pittsburgh Mills Mall will be among the several closures.
With the Steelers hosting their first playoff game with fans in the building since 2018, a lot of revenue is expected to be made in the city.
Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the "Dilbert" comic strip, has died at the age of 68, his first ex-wife revealed on Tuesday.
"The Pitt" won big at the Golden Globes on Sunday night.
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