Breaking and developing coverage from across Pennsylvania.
An unvaccinated Lancaster County resident with confirmed measles has died, becoming Pennsylvania's fifth measles-associated death of 2026 as the state's outbreak grows to 943 confirmed cases across 39 counties.
Pennsylvania State Police confirmed one person was killed in Wednesday morning's house explosion in Howe Township, Perry County. The victim's body was recovered from the debris of the destroyed home as investigators work to determine what caused the blast.
Carnegie Mellon University announced the largest individual gift in U.S. higher-education history Wednesday, with Citadel founder Ken Griffin committing $3 billion. One billion dollars will support CMU's Pittsburgh campus, including $500 million for its newly renamed Kenneth C. Griffin School of Computer Science, while $2 billion will establish a new 35-acre campus in Miami.
Emergency crews and Pennsylvania State Police responded to a reported house explosion along Juniata Parkway East in Perry County early Wednesday morning. The road was closed while emergency operations continued, and authorities had not yet released information about injuries or what caused the explosion.
The Westmoreland County coroner was called to the Cleveland-Cliffs coke plant in Monessen Sunday after a person was reportedly pinned between two pieces of machinery, according to county emergency officials.
James Copenhaver, one of the spectators seriously wounded during the July 13, 2024 assassination attempt on Donald Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania, has died at 76. His attorney confirmed the death, but no cause has been disclosed and there is no confirmation that his death was caused by the injuries he suffered in the shooting.
Dr. Idris Evans, a 46-year-old pediatric critical care physician at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, was killed and his wife critically injured after police say they were attacked while sleeping inside their Edgewood home. Elijah Hemingway, 32, has been charged with criminal homicide and other offenses.
Westmoreland County Detectives say attorney Ashley Lovelace took $97,858 from the sale of a divorce client's property that was supposed to be held in trust, then moved the money between accounts as the client unsuccessfully sought its return.
Police say former Pitt quarterback Phil Jurkovec was arrested after allegedly taking an 18-foot box truck from the valet garage at AHN Wexford Hospital while a rental company employee was loading tables and chairs.
Air Transport World has named Pittsburgh International Airport its 2027 Airport of the Year, recognizing the airport's new terminal, international route growth, airline partnerships and investments in technology and passenger experience.
A Western Pennsylvania family says an $11,000-a-month IVIG treatment for their 10-year-old daughter was denied by insurance as Pennsylvania researchers begin studying PANS and PANDAS treatment, insurance practices and possible policy changes.
The National Weather Service says repeated rounds of rain could cause river rises and areal flooding across the Pittsburgh region and parts of northern West Virginia, with a Flood Watch remaining in effect through 8 a.m. Wednesday.
A telecommunications failure at a Philadelphia-area air traffic control facility, compounded by an accidentally severed backup fiber line in New Jersey, triggered ground stops and widespread delays at major airports including Philadelphia, Newark, JFK and LaGuardia.
Chick-fil-A says nine new locally operated restaurants are planned from Mars to Johnstown through 2028, expanding a Western Pennsylvania network that currently includes 20 locations.
Canton Township declared a state of emergency Sunday after heavy rain flooded roads, forced evacuations and prompted water rescues, while Washington County officials began collecting damage reports ahead of another round of rain overnight and Monday.
Flash flooding was observed in parts of Washington County Sunday after 1.5 to 2.5 inches of rain, while a broader flood watch remains in effect around Pittsburgh and additional rain is expected into Monday.
Tariffs and critical-material supplies are on the agenda in U.S.-China negotiations, issues with a direct connection to Westmoreland County through manufacturers including Kennametal, which has warned that Chinese tungsten supply and trade restrictions can affect its costs.
Pennsylvania reported 36 additional measles cases in two days, bringing the 2026 total to 767 cases, 150 hospitalizations and four measles-associated deaths as state health officials expand vaccination efforts and seek additional CDC assistance.
Rounds of rain and thunderstorms are expected across Western Pennsylvania on Sunday, with the heaviest periods possible from the morning into early afternoon and localized flooding a concern in areas that receive repeated downpours.
Negotiators are discussing reducing or removing China’s 15% tariff on U.S. liquefied natural gas, a change that could strengthen export demand for Appalachian producers, but no agreement has been announced and a tariff cut would not guarantee a surge in Chinese purchases.
Pennsylvania's unemployment rate reached its lowest level in more than two years in August as employment and the labor force hit record highs, but job gains remained concentrated in a handful of industries.
A new federal sanctions law gives the president authority to impose tariffs of up to 100% on goods from major buyers of Russian energy, creating a new layer of supply-chain risk for manufacturers across the Pittsburgh region.
Allegheny County police are investigating after a man was shot multiple times near Amity Street and Sixth Avenue on Friday night.
The retailer says its Ross Township location will close Sunday after it was unable to continue under its current lease terms or find another suitable nearby site.
The Washington County coroner says a 43-year-old man died after being struck by a Norfolk Southern train at the Bridge Street crossing Friday afternoon.
York City police said a 31-year-old woman was the victim of a shooting reported Friday night near West Market Street.
Neighbors asked a judge to pause development of the massive Middlesex Township project while zoning challenges move forward.
Swatara Township police charged a 21-year-old Harrisburg man with aggravated assault after a shooting outside a Petco left one person hospitalized.
A large tree struck three vehicles stopped in traffic on Belmont Avenue, seriously injuring one passenger and causing road and utility disruptions.
Philadelphia police are investigating after a homeowner was shot in the leg while responding to a disturbance outside his property.
Philadelphia police said a teenager was shot twice in the legs Friday night and taken to Einstein Hospital in critical condition.
