11 Investigates: Pittsburgh police staffing issues lead to plea for help from other municipalities
For several years now, 11 Investigates has been highlighting staffing concerns in the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police. The agency is down nearly 200 officers from four years ago, and it has now reached a boiling point.
Longtime WPXI Reporter Jack Etzel Dies
Jack Etzel, the affable and enthusiastic reporter who for more than two decades appeared in popular segments on WPXI, died Tuesday, June 24. He was 91. Through his features-style “Etzel at Large” segments, Etzel shone a spotlight on personalities and locations in the Pittsburgh region. Predating the rise in...
Route 30 partially open near county line as crews repair downed power lines
Route 30 is partially open near the Allegheny-Westmoreland county line as crews repair power lines in the area.
The return nobody asked for, the spotted lanternfly in PA
After a steep decline in sightings last year, compared to 2023, the PA Department of Agriculture says they expect that trend to continue this year.
At age 71, a Pittsburgh area school bus driver takes to the road on...
Known to his fellow riders as "Kool Breeze," 71-year-old Jerry Mason has been all around the country on two wheels.
East Liberty community reeling after weekend mass shooting
Pittsburgh's East Liberty community is still reeling from Sunday night's mass shooting at Garland Park.
2 teenagers shot and killed in Pitcairn
Two people believed to be teenagers were shot and killed in Pitcairn on Thursday afternoon, authorities said.
Dry hydrants hinder firefighters at Washington County house fire
Firefighters in Canton Township, Washington County, faced extreme heat and dry fire hydrants on Wednesday.
Restaurant owners say Coraopolis councilman bullied them for closing outdoor seating
The owners have accepted an apology, but say they have no control over the repercussions the councilman may face.
World Square festival returning to Pittsburgh, highlighting region’s international communities
The World Square festival is returning to Downtown for its sixth year, this time taking place in the Cultural District. Spanning June 27-29, the event will feature vendors and performers representing Pittsburgh’s global diaspora.