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Western PA police searching for man who shot police officer in McKeesport

Monday, December 21

McKeesport, PA (AP) — Police in western Pennsylvania are searching for a man who they say shot an officer outside a police station while handcuffed. The gunfire took place Sunday following the arrest of 22-year-old... Read More.

COVID-19 Update: 95,414 positive cases, many new cases in Allegheny County

Monday, July 13

Harrisburg, PA - The Pennsylvania Department of Health today confirmed as of 12:00 a.m., July 12, that there are 725 additional positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the statewide total to 95,414. All 67... Read More.

450 new positive coronavirus cases in one day, with half in Pittsburgh area

Tuesday, July 7

Harrisburg, PA (AP) — Pennsylvania health officials say an additional 450 people statewide have tested positive for the coronavirus, with nearly half the new cases coming from the Pittsburgh area. There were 218 new infections... Read More.

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Pittsburgh, Allegheny County halt on-site consumption of alcohol in bars, restaurants

Monday, June 29

Pittsburgh, PA (AP) — Officials in western Pennsylvania’s Allegheny County are halting all on-site consumption of alcohol in bars and restaurants due to what they call an “alarming” spike in COVID-19 cases. Officials said the... Read More.

Tornado in Western PA tore roof off church and brewery, blew away airport hanger

Thursday, April 9

Apollo, PA (AP) — The National Weather Service has confirmed that a tornado touched down in western Pennsylvania amid storms that knocked down trees and utility lines, ripped the roofs off a church and... Read More.

Gov. Wolf issues “stay at home” order for Allegheny County, Monroe County

Tuesday, March 24

Harrisburg, PA (AP) — Gov. Tom Wolf is ordering residents of Pennsylvania's hardest-hit areas to stay home to help combat the spread of the new coronavirus that has sickened hundreds and caused six deaths... Read More.

Another death due to COVID-19 in Pennsylvania

Monday, March 23

Harrisburg, PA (AP) — Pennsylvania's coronavirus death toll has risen by one. The Allegheny County Health Department confirmed the death on Saturday and described the person as an adult in the late 60s who had... Read More.

Man in Western PA gunned down while walking with 5-year-old relative

Wednesday, February 5

Wilkinsburg, PA (AP) — Authorities in western Pennsylvania are seeking a suspect in the fatal shooting of a man who was gunned down while walking with a 5-year-old relative. Allegheny County police say the 23-year-old... Read More.

Amazon adding 800 full-time jobs in Allegheny County

Thursday, August 1

Allegheny County, PA – Amazon will expand its presence in Pennsylvania and create more than 800 full-time jobs in Allegheny County. “It’s a great win any time a business comes in and pledges to create... Read More.

Officials warn of more measles in Pittsburgh area

Wednesday, May 8

Pittsburgh, PA (AP Newswire) – Health officials in western Pennsylvania have released new information about possible exposure to measles last month in the Pittsburgh area. The Allegheny County health department says four people with measles,... Read More.