Local News
TSA Confiscates Loaded Handgun At Pittsburgh International Airport CheckpointA man from Connellsville was caught with a loaded gun in his carry-on bag at Pittsburgh International Airport.
Cedar Point Cancels 2020 HalloWeekends, Introduces Trick And Treats Fall FestCedar Point's popular HalloWeekends has been replaced for this year only.
Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership's Yoga In The Square Returns Wednesday NightYoga In The Square returns on Wednesday but it will look different with safety precautions in place.
Pittsburgh Weather: Mostly Dry And Pleasant DayWednesday will be mostly dry with temperatures nearing 80 degrees.
COVID Unknowns: College Students & Families Struggling With Back To Campus DecisionsWith so much money on the line but so much uncertainty, college students and families are struggling what to do about the upcoming semester.
Bethel Park School Board Changes Back To School PlansBethel Park School District is planning to change to a hybrid model of back to school, including both in-person and remote learning.
CDC Warns Parents To Be On The Lookout For Acute Flaccid Myelitis In ChildrenThe polio-like condition, called acute flaccid myelitis or AFM, tends to peak every other year.
Firefighters Rescue Woman From New Castle House FireA 24-year-old woman was taken to a New Castle hospital after she was rescued from a house fire.
Washington County Commissioner Signs Up For Coronavirus Vaccine TrialLarry Maggi will take part in a coronavirus vaccine trial in Columbus.
Pittsburgh Public Schools Expects Teachers To Return In OctoberDuring a board meeting, administrators of Pittsburgh Public Schools said teachers are expected back in the building by October 5.
Indiana University Of Pennsylvania Reducing Number Of Students Allowed On Campus This FallIUP has told students and families they are reducing the number of students permitted on campus this fall semester.
Squaw Valley Park Name Changed To O'Hara Township Community ParkSquaw Valley Park is now named O'Hara Township Community Park.
Politics
Pa.'s Education Secretary Takes New Job As Schools Across State Grapple With Reopening PlansPennsylvania's top education official is leaving the job as schools grapple with plans to develop and implement pandemic reopening plans.
Several Pennsylvania Democrats On Barack Obama's First List Of 2020 EndorsementsFormer President Barack Obama on Monday issued his first wave of 2020 down-ballot endorsements and backed more than 100 Democratic candidates with the goal of helping Democrats keep control of the House of Representatives, win a majority of the Senate and win at the state level ahead of redistricting.
Primary Election Review Prompts Pa. Elections Agency To Seek ChangesThe Department of State's review of the June 2 primary said there were relatively few problems with new voting machines.
Pennsylvania To Foot The Cost Of Stamps For Mail-In Ballots This NovemberPennsylvania will foot the cost of postage for voters to mail in ballots in November’s general election.
Vice President Pence Spreads Message of ‘Law And Order’ During Visit To GreensburgVice President Mike Pence rolled into Westmoreland County Thursday for a noontime "Cops For Trump" rally in Greensburg.
'Something That Dictators Do': Pittsburgh Mayor Peduto Responds To President Trump's 'Delay The Election' TweetPittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto is responding to President Trump's tweet that the November election should be delayed.
Business
Several US Companies Working From Home Until 2021 Or LongerWith the coronavirus still spreading across the United States, plenty of companies have said they may keep employees working from home well into 2021.
'We Know This Is A Recession, But We Don't Want This To Go Into Depression Territory,' Says Economics ProfessorWith the first round of economic stimulus running out, millions of Americans are about to take a massive hit to their household budget.
United States Economy Shrinks By Record 32.9 Percent In Second QuarterThe United States economy endured its worst quarter in recorded history this past spring, brought on by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Report: Dr. Rachel Levine Declined To Attend Struggling Restaurant Owners Meeting With Pa. GOP Lawmakers Over ShutdownRestaurants continue to struggle and now they are banding together to ask for financial help from lawmakers in Harrisburg.
Allegheny Health Network Cuts Ribbon On New Cancer Institute At Allegheny General HospitalHighmark Health and the Allegheny Health Network cut the ribbon Monday on their new Cancer Institute at Allegheny General Hospital.
Target Decides To Closes Stores On Thanksgiving Day Amid Coronavirus PandemicTarget will close stores this Thanksgiving as the coronavirus pandemic forces major retailers to alter their upcoming holiday shopping plans.
Entertainment
We're Still Picklesburgh: Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership Announces Alternate Plans In Lieu Of Big Dill Summer FestivalInstead of the annual festival this summer, more than a dozen downtown restaurants will be taking part in a “Taste of Picklesburgh.”
On A Positive Note: Man Spends Thousands To Create First-Of-Its-Kind Art Billboard TourAs people are looking for creative ways to get out of the house safely, a local man is now offering up a free option.
Restrictions In Place As Kennywood, Sandcastle Open Their Gates For The SummerIt hasn’t been easy getting to this point for Kennywood. They've had to delay their summer opening twice because of the coronavirus pandemic.
No Chesney, No Regatta, No Fireworks: Coronavirus Pandemic Stealing Pittsburgh's Summer FunWe have lost a lot due to COVID-19, and now it’s stealing our summer fun.
July 4th Fireworks Celebrations In Western Pennsylvania: Where You Can WatchMany boroughs, townships and other municipalities have cancelled their Fourth of July celebrations, but some places are pushing forward with plans for fireworks.
'In No Way Authorized To Use This Song:' Tom Petty's Family Issues Cease & Desist Letter To Trump CampaignThe family of the late musician said the Trump campaign was "in no way authorized" to use one of his songs at a campaign rally.
Health
CDC Warns Parents To Be On The Lookout For Acute Flaccid Myelitis In ChildrenThe polio-like condition, called acute flaccid myelitis or AFM, tends to peak every other year.
Clorox Wipes Shortage Expected To Last Into 2021 Due To Overwhelming DemandClorox, the world's biggest maker of disinfectant cleaning materials, said consumers will continue to see a shortage of its wipes and other products into 2021 because of overwhelming demand during the pandemic.
Pa. Health Dept. Announces 854 New Coronavirus Cases As Statewide Total Grows To Over 115,000The Pennsylvania Department of Health is reporting 854 new cases of Coronavirus on Tuesday, and 23 additional deaths.
Allegheny Co. Health Dept. Reports 1 Additional Death And 132 More Coronavirus CasesThe Allegheny County Health Department is reporting 132 new Coronavirus cases Tuesday out of 1,778 test results, and one additional death.
Pa. Health Dept. Reports 565 New Coronavirus Cases, But No Additional DeathsThe Pennsylvania Department of Health is reporting 565 new cases of Coronavirus on Monday, but no additional deaths.
Allegheny Co. Health Dept.: 68 More Coronavirus Cases Brings Countywide Total To 8,310, No Additional DeathsThe Allegheny County Health Department is reporting 68 new Coronavirus cases Monday out of 1,104 test results, but no additional deaths.