A man flashed a handgun, robbed a man outside Ross Park Mall and fled on a Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus Tuesday night, Ross police said in a criminal complaint.

A woman who told police she killed her best friend’s 6-week-old son because she had a long-time compulsion to hurt children pleaded guilty Wednesday to third-degree murder.

WASHINGTON — The Federal Reserve is expected to stand pat on interest rates Wednesday even though inflation has accelerated in the past couple of months as the Iran war has caused spikes in oil and gas prices.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Jonny DeLuca and pinch-hitter Ben Williamson singled home runs in a stunning 12th-inning rally, and the Tampa Bay Rays staved off World Series elimination with a 4-3 win over the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday night that forced Game 5.

Trib Total Media TV writer Rob Owen answers reader questions every Wednesday at TribLive.com in a column that also appears in the Saturday Tribune-Review.

Former state senator Daylin Leach said he once knew the names of everyone running a dispensary in Pennsylvania.

A competitive teen swimmer is raising funds for a cause close to her heart.

Federal Election Day poll monitors will not be allowed inside any of Allegheny County’s more than 1,300 polling locations, while neighboring Westmoreland County is not expected to see federal monitors at all, officials said Tuesday.

A three-year construction project for the Tarentum Bridge has been pushed to 2028, giving motorists a year to prep for the inevitable traffic tangles and detours that will accompany the project.

When Kelly Pruss saw a “for rent” sign in the window of a storefront at the corner of South Urania and Euclid avenues in Greensburg, she knew it was the perfect place for her 3-year-old branded apparel boutique.

Neil English believes artificial intelligence should have a supporting role in the classroom but never be the star.

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I’m a longtime registered Democrat who votes more like an independent based on the person and their qualifications. I strongly believe that individuals are more important than “party labels.” That said, I am writing to express my support for Rep. Jill Cooper, who shows up, listens and works to represent everyone in District 55. While we may not share ...

A couple of weeks ago, Hempfield football coach Nick Keefer and his staff gathered with their players and did a magic trick.

When the Penn-Trafford offense makes a big play on Friday nights, Ben Grabowski, Cody Yacamelli or Nick Ponko usually gets most of the credit.

Greek mythology is having its moment this year, and the musical “Hadestown” is no exception.

Wednesday’s “First Call” has Cam Heyward’s response to Jared Verse’s quotes following the first chapter of Steelers-Browns. A retired Dawg Pound member has some pointed comments for the Steelers as well.

Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Wednesday, Oct. 28:

The Big Ten had two of the last four teams standing in the 2026 NCAA Tournament, and Michigan came out with the national championship and Illinois with a loss in the semifinals.

Jeff Capel’s two most successful teams at Pitt shared a key commonality, helping propel the Panthers to back-to-back 20-win campaigns.

A big change in Class 4A and a couple of head-to-head showdowns between ranked teams led to some movement, but no eviction notices for those involved.

The WPIAL girls soccer playoffs are set for the quarterfinals Wednesday and Thursday.

The WPIAL boys soccer brackets are set for the quarterfinals Wednesday and Thursday with first-round action in the books.

Matt Campbell’s been in spots like this before.