Pittsburgh News
Pirates-braves Rained Out, Doubleheader Tomorrow
May. 11, 2008
The Pirates' five-game winning streak was placed on hold. Read the full article… »
Police: Man Bites Off Part Of Cab Driver's Ear In Robbery
May. 11, 2008
Philadelphia police say a taxi passenger bit off part of the driver's ear during a robbery. Read the full article… »
Five Mercer County Family Members Injured When Car Hits Buggy
May. 11, 2008
Five members of a Mercer County Amish family traveling by buggy were injured last night when an out-of-control car smashed into them. Read the full article… »
One Eastbound Lane Of Route 30 Reopened In Westmoreland Co.
May. 11, 2008
Part of Route 30 reopened this morning following a landslide in Hempfield Township, Westmoreland County earlier today. Read the full article… »
Lawyer Says Jet-setter Nearing Plea In Id Case
May. 11, 2008
A former college student accused of stealing people's credit to travel the world with her Ivy League boyfriend is nearing a federal plea deal, her lawyer said. Read the full article… »
Police: 6 Dead In Crash Near Pa.-ohio Border
May. 11, 2008
WEST SPRINGFIELD, Pa. ??? A minivan carrying seven tourists to Niagara Falls crossed a median on Interstate 90 and was hit by an oncoming car, leaving six people dead, police said. Read the full article… »
Man Killed Last Night In Hill District Identified
May. 10, 2008
The Allegheny County Coroner's office this morning identified the victim of last's night's fatal shooting in the Hill District. Read the full article… »
Man Killed In Hill District Shooting
May. 10, 2008
City homicide detectives last night were investigating a fatal shooting in the Hill District. Read the full article… »
Interstate 90 Crash Kills Six
May. 10, 2008
Six people were killed in a two-car crash late Saturday afternoon on Interstate 90. ... Read the full article… »
Bay, Paulino Power Pirates To Fifth Win In Row
May. 10, 2008
Jason Bay's two-run home run, Ronny Paulino's three RBIs and Tom Gorzelanny's fine return outing lifted the Pirates past the Atlanta Braves, 5-2, tonight before 28,141 tonight at PNC Park. ... Read the full article… »
Hundreds Mark Passing Of Police Dog
May. 10, 2008
More than 200 people came out to mourn a Pittsburgh police dog killed in a shootout that left the suspect dead. Read the full article… »
Troopers List Ids Of Drivers In Fatal Crash
May. 10, 2008
State police have released the names of two people involved in a deadly traffic accident last night in Fayette County. Read the full article… »
Hill Group Approves Redevelopment Deal
May. 10, 2008
Members of a Hill District coalition today approved a community-benefits agreement that helps to pave the way for construction of a new hockey arena and redevelopment of the current Mellon Arena site. Read the full article… »
High Court Paves Way For Philly Casino
May. 10, 2008
PHILADELPHIA -- The state Supreme Court has shot down an effort by the Philadelphia City Council to stall construction of a controversial casino. Read the full article… »
Penguins' Talbot Returns From Injury
May. 10, 2008
Center Max Talbot, who missed the Penguins' past three games because of a broken right foot, said he believes he will be ready to play in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference final tomorrow night at Mellon Arena. Read the full article… »
Convict Charged With Killing Ex-boss
May. 10, 2008
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. ??? Pennsylvania State Police have charged an escaped convict with homicide in the 2006 slaying of his former boss. Read the full article… »
No One Injured In Big Zelienople Fire
May. 10, 2008
A massive early-morning fire on Main Street in Zelienople gutted two commercial buildings and damaged a nearby law office. No one was hurt in the blaze, according to Zelienople Police Chief Jim Miller. Read the full article… »
Sanchez's Two Big Hits Lift Pirates Past Atlanta, 3-2
May. 9, 2008
It took until the Pirates' 35th game for the bullpen to blow a save, but Freddy Sanchez bailed them out. Read the full article… »
Penguins Beat Flyers, 4-2, To Win Game 1
May. 9, 2008
The Penguins got two backbreaking goals from Evgeni Malkin for a 4-2 victory against Philadelphia in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference final tonight at Mellon Arena. Read the full article… »
Guilty Verdict Returned In Cambria County Arson
May. 9, 2008
A federal court jury in Johnstown today convicted Terri Miller of setting a fire that injured 20 firefighters and caused more than $1 million in damage. Read the full article… »