Top Pittsburgh Area Local News Stories
Source: ThePittsburghChannel.com - Local News
A measure aimed at stopping teen dating violence was introduced in Harrisburg on Thursday, and it carries the name of a Gateway High School cheerleader and student.
Published: Thu, 3 Dec 2009 23:49:30 EST
One man was killed and another woman critically injured after being shot in the parking lot of a small shopping center in East Rochester, Beaver County, WTAE Channel 4's Jon Greiner reported.
Published: Thu, 3 Dec 2009 23:45:01 EST
A Wilkinsburg man accused of kidnapping and raping a woman at knifepoint has been released from jail in Pittsburgh due to a court paperwork mistake.
Published: Thu, 3 Dec 2009 21:08:42 EST
Mall shoppers acted fast to push the stop button when a woman fell head-first down a store escalator at South Hills Village in Bethel Park.
Published: Thu, 3 Dec 2009 22:53:57 EST
A suspect in a homicide case was spotted in Duquesne on Thursday afternoon, sparking a car chase and foot pursuit.
Published: Thu, 3 Dec 2009 17:23:52 EST
Some are concerned Pittsburgh's North Shore connector, which is costing hundreds of millions of dollars to build, will lead to a dead end.
Published: Thu, 3 Dec 2009 21:12:02 EST
One year ago, 29-year-old Jason Leslie would have had a difficult time performing a normally effortless task of walking down a hall.
Published: Thu, 3 Dec 2009 22:38:21 EST
With many consumers looking to save money during the holiday season, dollar and discount stores are an attractive option.
Published: Thu, 3 Dec 2009 21:16:11 EST
The Allegheny County, Green Tree and Monroeville police departments work to arrest a man in connection with what they call a sexual assault of a 13-year-old girl who he knew from MySpace.
Published: Thu, 3 Dec 2009 21:17:28 EST
Actor Russell Crowe is becoming quite a fan of Pittsburgh's architecture, sports teams and bike friendliness as he continues shooting a new movie, "The Next Three Days."
Published: Thu, 3 Dec 2009 23:10:07 EST
A couple from Hopwood, Fayette County, is selected to appear on the "Happily Ever Faster" reality show on TLC.
Published: Fri, 4 Dec 2009 00:10:48 EST
An Armstrong County man recently laid off may soon lose the house in which he and his wife are raising young children.
Published: Thu, 3 Dec 2009 22:34:50 EST
One of three triplets injured Sunday after falling down stairs in a "domino effect" incident at a Brighton Heights house has died.
Published: Thu, 3 Dec 2009 13:16:38 EST
Heavy winds caused severe damage to a mobile home in Connellsville, Fayette County.
Published: Thu, 3 Dec 2009 10:47:03 EST
A former Carnegie Mellon University professor was arrested on charges of driving under the influence Thursday night in Shadyside.
Published: Thu, 3 Dec 2009 07:31:23 EST
A 79-year-old Fayette County man has pleaded guilty to printing counterfeit money in his Springfield basement.
Published: Thu, 3 Dec 2009 11:22:28 EST
Police said an 85-year-old woman was struck by a car in North Belle Vernon as she was crossing the street.
Published: Thu, 3 Dec 2009 13:16:26 EST
The Allegheny County medical examiner has released the name of a man killed in a crash involving a tractor-trailer in Indiana Township.
Published: Thu, 3 Dec 2009 13:20:39 EST
The woman who police said was preoccupied with a social networking Web site when her 3-year-old daughter fell out of a window has been sentenced to probation.
Published: Thu, 3 Dec 2009 08:47:17 EST
An Upper St. Clair father is considered a fugitive after not showing up for a trial on charges related to the death of one of his twin sons, the Allegheny County Sheriff's Office said.
Published: Thu, 3 Dec 2009 10:46:17 EST