Mother sentenced for abandoning children in filthy home
Mother sentenced for abandoning children in filthy home Vandergrift, PA – A Pennsylvania mother has received her sentence after leaving her children in hazardous living conditions while she was away with her boyfriend. Heidi Beer, 35, faces three to 23 months in prison for her actions. Upon her release, Beer will...
Two critically injured in Forest Hills shooting, Allegheny County detectives investigating
FOREST HILLS, Pa. – Two people were critically wounded Friday morning in a shooting that prompted a major police response in a residential neighborhood, according to the Allegheny County Police…
Police searching for wanted attempting stabbing, auto theft suspect in Pennsylvania
PENNSYLVANIA — A man is facing multiple charges after allegedly attempting to stab another person at a gas station in Tarentum before stealing the victim’s minivan early Friday morning, according to authorities. Officials said police were called to a Marathon gas station in Tarentum shortly after 3:30 a.m. following...
Local artist, 90, paints portraits of her caregivers to thank them after major health...
A 90-year-old local artist used her skills to thank her caregivers after a major health challenge.
Missing 16-year-old girl found
West Mifflin police say Angelina Hall has been found.
Pennsylvania Warning: “Brazen” Predator Spotted in Backyards
From Chester County backyards to the neighborhoods of Pittsburgh, these sightings have triggered official reminders for residents to keep a close eye on small pets and children, especially during the twilight hours. 1. The Brazen Behavior. In recent weeks, homeowners have shared striking doorbell camera footage of...
This Week In Black History December 24-30, 2025
1881—The Edgefield Exodus begins. More than 5,000 Blacks, driven in part by a wave of White violence and economic exploitation, begin leaving Edgefield County, S.C., and resettled in Arkansas. The movement was also encouraged by people like Pap Singleton who believed Southern Blacks could enjoy a better life if they...
Kwanzaa observance begins in Pittsburgh, celebrating African heritage & culture
The seven-day cultural observance of Kwanzaa began in Pittsburgh, centered on principles rooted in African heritage and community.
Christmas Day Shooting in Forest Hills Leaves Two Hospitalized, Police Investigate
A somber start to Christmas Day unfolded in Forest Hills as two individuals were rushed to the hospital following a shooting. According to WPXI, Allegheny County police responded to a call on the 400 block of Decatur Avenue at 9:22 a.m., where a man and a woman were discovered with gunshot wounds.
Man Charged With Assault Following Confrontation With Immigration Officials In Pittsburgh
A man is charged with assault following a confrontation with immigration officials in Pittsburgh. Cell phone video shared with Channel 11 showed the struggle, which continued several minutes. According to federal court documents, Darwin Alexander Davila-Perez is accused of “forcibly assaulting, resisting, opposing,...

















