East Pittsburgh, PA

A well-known restaurant in Pennsylvania just closed its doors abruptly after feeding patrons for over 26 years. The business is now listed for sale. Last week the owner of Sweeney's Steakhouse in Belle Vernon announced that he was closing the business, effective immediately. The restaurant had been a community staple for the past two decades.

WESTMORELAND COUNTY, Pa. — Two people who fled to California after a drug search in Westmoreland County have been arrested and extradited back to the state. In August 2021, authorities confiscated nearly $200,000 worth of drugs from the residence of Jack B. Weinman and Marissa L. Tucibat. Members of...

A popular Pennsylvania amusement park recently had to shut down two of its most popular roller coasters for safety reasons. Amusement parks are a great way to enjoy the warm weather and have some fun. However, if you plan on visiting Kennywood in West Mifflin, you should know that two of its most popular rides were recently shut down for safety concerns.

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- Pittsburgh Police are investigating after a body was pulled from the Allegheny River.Rescue crews were called to the area near the 31st Street Bridge just after 5 p.m. on Wednesday.No details surrounding the incident have been made available. 

The son of former Pittsburgh Steelers great Carlton Haselrig was reportedly arrested during a drug bust Tuesday that police say went down in the parking lot of a Westmoreland County Giant Eagle and netted $90,000 in raw fentanyl. Police said that Cortez Haselrig, of Johnstown, was a “heavy supplier of...

Cathy Clawson had a simple message for the man who pleaded guilty Friday to causing her daughter’s death in 2020. “Just come out a better man. No more drugs,” Clawson told Robert Seth Barnhart after he was sentenced to serve 3-6 years in prison for his role in the crash that killed his longtime girlfriend, 44-year-old Susan Clawson of Uniontown.

KISKIMINETAS TOWNSHIP, Pa. — The parents of a 1-year-old girl are facing charges after she was found wandering alone in North Apollo borough. According to a release from Kiski Township police, officers responded to a report of a child walking alone at 9:06 a.m. on Friday. The child was unharmed and returned to her residence.

A driver’s reason for a 40-mile police chase in which speeds sometimes topped 100 mph is straight out of a movie script. Thomas W. Lee, 39, of Virginia Beach, Virginia, pleaded no contest to two dozen charges stemming from a September chase that began in Hempfield, Pennsylvania, The Tribune-Review in western Pennsylvania reported.

MUNHALL, Pa. — A toddler who was found unresponsive inside a home in Munhall in May died of a fentanyl overdose, which was ruled a homicide. Now, his parents are facing charges, according to police documents. James Kraft and Paige Hufnagel are facing several charges, including criminal homicide, endangering...

Lower Burrell Volunteer Fire Company No. 3 is exploring upgrading its command center after responding to 120 calls in 3.5 hours during the June 22 microburst. Councilwoman Brandy Grieff, who heads up the city’s Public Safety Department, is meeting with the city’s firefighters, police and public works department to review the city’s response to the storm and suggest future improvements.

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- Add red, white and blue to that black and gold, Pittsburgh. It's time to celebrate Independence Day and there are plenty of celebrations going on in Western Pennsylvania.Two of the areas biggest celebrations, Pittsburgh and Canonsburg, are back along with many other places around the region. Click here to find out how fireworks companies are preparing.Here's where you can watch some fireworks, broke down county-by-county.Allegheny CountyCITY OF PITTSBURGH -- Monday, July 4The City of Pittsburgh's Independence Day celebration is back at Point State Park  from 4-10 p.m.! The party includes music, food, fun and fireworks. Zambelli will...

PITTSBURGH — A body was found in the Allegheny River on Wednesday afternoon, Pittsburgh public safety officials said. River Rescue called to Allegheny River: See the video from Sky 4 in the video player above. Sky 4 flew over the area near 33rd Street as River Rescue officers responded...

ROSTRAVER, Pa. — Sweeney’s Steakhouse in Rostraver Township announced on social media that it will be closing its doors after nearly 26 years. Restaurant owner Debra Hardy posted to the Sweeney’s Steakhouse Facebook page saying in part, “After nearly 26 years of business, we have decided to permanently close our doors, effective immediately. We would like to thank our loyal customers who have supported us throughout the years and will cherish the many wonderful and fun memories that were had.”

At this point, it's not even a poorly kept secret that free-agent signing Mitchell Trubisky is widely viewed as a heavy favorite to be named starting quarterback of the Pittsburgh Steelers this summer over career backup Mason Rudolph and first-round draft selection Kenny Pickett. Truth be told, Pickett will probably be third on the depth chart if Rudolph remains with Pittsburgh into early September.

The Pittsburgh Penguins are in need of cheap help to improve their defense.

A former University of Pittsburgh neuroresearcher convicted of poisoning his wife with cyanide lost his appeal in Allegheny County Common Pleas Court on Thursday. Robert Ferrante, 73, who is serving a sentence of life in prison without parole at the State Correctional Institution at Houtzdale, was found guilty of first-degree murder for killing his wife, Dr. Autumn Klein, in April 2013.

The Pittsburgh Steelers come into the 2022 NFL season with a major issue at quarterback. With their long-time starting QB Ben Roethlisberger having retired last season, the team looks to two new QBs to replace him. Those two players are former Chicago Bears starter Mitchell Trubisky, and 2022 draft pick...

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A man was shot multiple times in North Braddock on Wednesday night.County police said officials were notified of a shooting in the 900 block of Cliff Street around 9:30 p.m. First responders found a man who was shot multiple times. The victim was taken to a local hospital in critical condition, police said. It is not clear if there are any suspects. Police are investigating. 

PITTSBURGH — PNC Bank will close its branch at PNC Park, the home of the Pittsburgh Pirates. "We understand that the Pirates would like to use the space currently occupied by PNC's branch at PNC Park for a future ballpark enhancement project, therefore we made the decision to consolidate the branch with our Three PNC Plaza branch located at 225 Fifth Avenue less than a mile away," the bank said in a statement.

An Allegheny County Common Pleas judge on Friday heard the first part of testimony over whether the company contracted to oversee concessions at Pittsburgh International Airport can continue with its work. Fraport Pittsburgh, which is contracted through 2029 with the Allegheny County Airport Authority to oversee its retail, and food...