Top Pittsburgh Area Local News Stories
Source: ThePittsburghChannel.com - Local News
All of the sunshine and higher temperatures are melting the snow pack left over from massive winter storms that hit Pittsburgh a few weeks ago. With rain on the way, flooding is a real possibility.
Published: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:44:41 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 landslide causes parts of McArdle Roadway and Greentree Road in the city of Pittsburgh to be closed to traffic on Thursday afternoon.
Published: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:47:11 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: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:09:54 EST
Luke Harangody hits three key free throws in the final two minutes, helping Notre Dame hold off No. 16 Pittsburgh 50-45 in the Big East tournament quarterfinals Thursday night.
Published: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 22:02:47 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
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
Jordan Brown was just 11 years old when police said he shot and killed his father's pregnant fiancée.
Published: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:41:20 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 will continue Friday in a Harrisburg courtroom in the trial of former state Rep. Mike Veon and three former staffers.
Published: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 19:57:21 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
An autopsy has concludes that Candice Berner, a teacher who was originally from Slippery Rock and was found dead in a small community, was killed by animals. Alaska State Troopers say wolves are the likely suspect. The Alaska Medical Examiner's office will do an autopsy on Candice Berner, a teacher who was originally from Slippery Rock and was found dead in a small community.
Published: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 20:27:16 EST
Pittsburgh Steelers tackle Willie Colon was with teammate Ben Roethlisberger on the night the quarterback was accused of sexual assault in a Georgia club, but did not witness anything, Colon's agent said Wednesday.
Published: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:40:53 EST
Robert Morris captures its second consecutive NEC title with a victory over the Quinnipiac Bobcats. (SLIDESHOW INSIDE)
Published: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:43:25 EST
Duquesne University will begin construction of a new residence hall on its Pittsburgh campus in spring 2011.
Published: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:04:04 EST