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Romney hits 'magic number' for GOP nomination

Mitt Romney hit his party's "magic number" on Tuesday, unofficially clinching the Republican presidential nomination in a race he entered as the front-runner and has had to himself for weeks.

Published: Wed, 30 May 2012 02:57:11 GMT

Fatal accident involving coal truck along Route 422 in Armstrong County

Route 422 near Kittanning was shut down after a head-on crash involving two coal trucks and another vehicle killed a woman.

Published: Wed, 30 May 2012 00:17:13 GMT

Child found alone on Bloomfield street

Pittsburgh police find a boy walking alone in Bloomfield in the middle of the night and bring him to Children's Hospital. The mother says she had been abducted and was at a hospital herself.

Published: Wed, 30 May 2012 00:16:39 GMT

Pittsburgh ALS patient begins journey of strength

Neil Alexander is on a journey of strength after being diagnosed with a disease that is slowly killing him.

Published: Wed, 30 May 2012 00:15:10 GMT

Sandusky in court meeting; accusers seek anonymity

Jerry Sandusky attends a closed-door meeting with the judge in his child sexual abuse case and four of his accusers make formal requests for anonymity, a day before what could be the final hearing before the start of trial.

Published: Tue, 29 May 2012 23:57:19 GMT

Heisman winner Troy Smith tries to revive career with Steelers

Quarterback Troy Smith last played in the NFL in 2010. He's trying to make a comeback in Pittsburgh.

Published: Tue, 29 May 2012 23:46:09 GMT

Oasis Pasta House flooded in Cecil Township

A fast-moving thunderstorm drenched Oasis Pasta House, sending flood waters gushing in and the lunch-hour crowd rushing out.

Published: Tue, 29 May 2012 22:37:17 GMT

Possible meth lab found in South New Castle

DEA agents and a Pittsburgh hazmat crew are called to possible meth labs in the New Castle area. Chemicals were removed from one house.

Published: Tue, 29 May 2012 22:32:06 GMT

Senior living apartments treated for bedbugs

The Avenue Apartments in Braddock are being treated for bedbugs.

Published: Tue, 29 May 2012 22:22:30 GMT

Fire evacuates Pitt dental school

The University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine is evacuated Tuesday morning because of a fire.

Published: Tue, 29 May 2012 22:18:49 GMT