Local News
Bethel Park High School QB Who Beat Stage Four Cancer Returns To FieldEven at a young age, it was apparent Anthony Chiccitt's life would revolve around athletics.
Domestic Violence Awareness Month: Awareness Can Help Break The CycleOctober is Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
'I'm Just Telling The Truth': McKees Rocks Mayor Defends Calling Residents "Pigs"A resident said the McKees Rocks mayor called residents "pigs" during and after a borough council meeting.
PennDOT: Fort Duquesne Bridge Closes For Sign ReplacementAfter sitting and waiting for almost a year a new look is coming to the Fort Duquesne Bridge.
Pittsburgh International Airport To Build Mini Power Plant Dependent On Natural Gas And Solar EnergyThe Pittsburgh International Airport is on the way to becoming an energy-sufficient airport.
State Police: 3-Vehicle Crash With Serious Injuries Closes Road In Indiana Co.First responders are on the scene of a three-vehicle crash with serious injuries in Indiana County.
Pittsburgh Public Safety Urges People To Avoid Downtown During President Trump's VisitPresident Trump's visit to Pittsburgh is expected to create a problem for downtown rush hour traffic next Wednesday.
Public Works Crew Demolish Ross Township House Damaged By LandslideLittle by little, a house on Reis Run Road in Ross Township was being torn down Friday morning.
Police: Body Of Dead Baby Found In Dormitory At Ohio CollegePolice say the body of a baby was found in a dormitory bathroom at a college in Ohio.
Pittsburgh URA Secures Preliminary Approval, First Phase Of Hill District RedevelopmentThe Pittsburgh Urban Redevelopment Authority approved the first phase of the recent redevelopment plans.
Kindergartner With Brain Tumor Deliver Toys, Check With Classmates To Children's HospitalSome local Penn-Trafford School District students donated more than 1,000 toys and more than $2,000 to Children's Hospital.
Pittsburgh CAPA Will Hold Modified Lockdown When Pres. Donald Trump Visits PittsburghPittsburgh CAPA will operate on a half-day schedule with a modified lockdown when President Donald Trump visits Pittsburgh.
Politics
'We Lost A True Freedom Fighter': Local Man Remembers Congressman Elijah CummingsCongressman Elijah Cummings was the chair of the House Oversight and Reform Committee -- that's the committee that roots out fraud and mismanagement.
2 State Senators Introduce Bill To Legalize Recreational Marijuana Use In Pa.Two state senators from eastern Pennsylvania have introduced a bill that would legalize recreational marijuana use.
Multiple Businesses In West Virginia Are Eligible For Disaster LoansThe U.S. Small Business Administration says small businesses in three West Virginia counties are eligible for economic injury disaster loans as a result of excessive rain and flooding earlier this year.
Former Gov. Mark Sanford, Challenger To President Trump, To Make Campaign Stop In PittsburghFormer South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford, who is challenging President Donald Trump for the GOP presidential nomination, will be making a campaign stop in Pittsburgh.
'Let's Stop All This': Medical Experts, Politicians, Victims' Families Give Emotional Testimony At Assault Weapon Violence HearingSeveral members of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives were in Homewood Thursday morning. They were attending a public hearing on escalating gun violence, particularly related to assault-style weapons.
Gov. Tom Wolf Wants To Raise Pennsylvania's Minimum WageGov. Tom Wolf says he has a plan to raise Pennsylvania's minimum wage to $12 an hour.
Business
Family Circle Magazine, Launched In 1932, Ending Its Long Run In DecemberFamily Circle, the monthly home magazine for women that launched in 1932, will close after its December issue publishes.
Spirit Airlines To Begin Nonstop Service From Pittsburgh To CancunIf you need a sunny, warm getaway from the chilly Pittsburgh winters, you’ll soon be able to take Spirit Airlines from Pittsburgh to Cancun.
Multiple Businesses In West Virginia Are Eligible For Disaster LoansThe U.S. Small Business Administration says small businesses in three West Virginia counties are eligible for economic injury disaster loans as a result of excessive rain and flooding earlier this year.
Urban Redevelopment Authority To Vote On Civic Arena Site PlansThe former site of the Civic Arena is moving closer to redevelopment.
CEO: Dick's Has Destroyed $5 Million Worth Of WeaponsDick's Sporting Goods has destroyed $5 million of the chain's gun inventory, its CEO said.
Money Monday: Future PlanningFinancial tips for women on how to prepare for the future.
Entertainment
Calling All Witches & Wizards! Hard Rock Café Pittsburgh To Host WizardfestThere’s another chance for Harry Potter fans in the Pittsburgh-area to get together.
Cirque Du Soleil Returns To Pittsburgh This WinterCirque Du Soleil is coming back to Pittsburgh this winter with their show OVO.
Jason Momoa To Make New Netflix Thriller In PittsburghActor Jason Momoa, best known for starring as DC Comics’ “Aquaman,” is coming to Pittsburgh to shoot a new feature film for Netflix.
Instagram Joins Trend, Releases Dark Mode OptionInstagram is rolling out a dark mode option, the latest major app to latch onto the eye-strain-reducing, battery-saving, chic-looking trend that's sweeping the globe.
Jeopardy! Host Alex Trebek Says In Interview His Battle With Pancreatic Cancer Could Mean The End Of His Time HostingAlex Trebek has been the host of Jeopardy! for 35 years, but his battle with pancreatic cancer could be the end of his hosting career.
Comedian And Actor Rip Taylor Dies At Age 84Comedian Rip Taylor has died at age 84 after suffering a seizure.
Health
'The 10 Percent Club': Researchers Try To Determine Why Some Pancreatic Cancer Patients Outlive The OddsSix years ago, Kathy Miller had severe pain in her back. She thought it was her gallbladder.
Pa. Supreme Court Hears Arguments On Case Claiming Pesticide Chemicals Caused Man's LeukemiaThe state Supreme Court heard oral arguments from both sides Wednesday at the City-County Building in downtown Pittsburgh on whether some common pesticides caused a local man to die from cancer.
‘Rage Yoga’ Releases 'Negative Energy' With Alcohol, Profanity And Obscene GesturesAn alternative twist the usually deep breathing meditation and soothing poses of traditional yoga is becoming all the rage in Kansas City.
Health Officials Warning Pa. Residents Of Measles Exposure At Philadelphia International AirportAnyone who visited the Philadelphia International Airport last week may have been exposed to the measles, health officials announced Friday.
Grilling The Experts On Plant-Based Meats: Are They Really Healthier?From sit-down restaurants to fast-food chains, even some convenience stores, a lot of places are now selling meatless burgers.
New Cancer Vaccine Shows Shows Early Promise In Human Clinical TrialsDoctors say a new vaccine undergoing clinical trials at the Mayo Clinic has effectively removed cancer cells, providing new hope for cancer survivors. Lee Mercker was the first to participate in the clinical trial. In March, she was shocked to learn she had breast cancer.
