Top Pittsburgh Area Local News Stories
Source: ThePittsburghChannel.com - Local News
Melting snow and expected rain means flooding is a real possibility in parts of western Pennsylvania over the next few days.
Published: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:38:20 EST
A woman says Ben Roethlisberger was arrogant at Capital City nightclub on the night that a student told police she was sexually assaulted by the Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback. Also, Big Ben adds a famous private eye to his team of investigators.
Published: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 13:54:48 EST
A Connellsville man was arrested Friday in connection with the recent beating of a priest in the rectory of Immaculate Conception Church.
Published: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 13:41:51 EST
It's a Pittsburgh tradition anticipated by folks of Irish descent across the city: the crowning of Miss Smiling Irish Eyes in advance of the city's St. Patrick's Day Parade.
Published: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 13:25:33 EST
It's that time again in Pittsburgh! Here's what you need to know about the St. Patrick's Day parade route, downtown parking, street closures, parties and other fun events.
Published: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 11:33:44 EST
A landslide closed parts of McArdle Roadway and Greentree Road in the city of Pittsburgh to traffic.
Published: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 09:02:31 EST
Imagine being told your young child has seven cavities -- but when you get a second opinion, you find out he really has none.
Published: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 10:07:28 EST
Luke Harangody hits three key free throws in the final two minutes, helping Notre Dame hold off No. 16 Pitt in the Big East tournament quarterfinals.
Published: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 11:42:03 EST
The Pittsburgh Parking Authority is closing the Mon Wharf until further notice because of flooding concerns
Published: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:43:01 EST
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation goes back to the Capital City nightclub as it continues to look into a young woman's claim of sexual assault by Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger.
Published: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:36:28 EST
A man who was spotted trying to break into his female neighbor's apartment Tuesday night in Ohioville, Beaver County, said he was trying to steal the woman's underwear.
Published: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 19:49:22 EST
Torn ACLs affect about 100,000 people who blow out their knees each year, and Channel 4 Action News anchor Michelle Wright tried to find out how to prevent it -- but she learned that the traditional way of stretching out before exercising will just make it worse.
Published: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:28:40 EST
While police investigated the disappearance of 23-month-old Nyia Page, her father, William, seemed to be crying without any tears on his face -- and it aroused the suspicion of an Allegheny County homicide detective.
Published: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 19:58:59 EST
A Lawrence County judge says he'll decide soon whether to try 12-year-old Jordan Brown as an adult on charges that the boy killed his father's pregnant fiancee and her unborn son.
Published: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:21:54 EST
A Pittsburgh teenager carries the Torch of Life through downtown to raise organ donor awareness.
Published: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 19:55:21 EST
Closing arguments continue Friday in a Harrisburg courtroom in the trial of former state Rep. Mike Veon and three former staffers.
Published: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 11:27:29 EST
One of two people who were rescued from a fire at a pair of residential buildings in Derry Borough has died.
Published: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:51:22 EST
The city of Pittsburgh Arson Squad is investigating a fire at an apartment building and bike shop in Mt. Washington Thursday morning.
Published: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:08:58 EST
A public hearing is held as community members express their disdain for police conduct involving an 18-year-old performing arts student.
Published: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:31:56 EST
Four defendants in the Harrisburg legislative corruption trial wrap up their case Wednesday without taking the stand, and jurors will soon begin deliberations in a proceeding that already has stretched on for nearly six weeks.
Published: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:28:01 EST