A nonverbal kindergarten pupil who was missing for over seven hours after wandering off from Sto-Rox Primary Center's playground Tuesday morning was found safe Tuesday evening after extensive searches involving over 1,000 police and community members.
Valerie Herrero adapted to public transit in McKees Rocks, building community on the bus. However, Pittsburgh's transit system faces a $100 million deficit, risking significant service cuts and fare hikes without state funding by February 2026.
Motorists in the West Hills will face lane and ramp closures next week, including restrictions on the McKees Rocks Bridge and I-79 to I-376 ramp. Projects involve preservation and restoration work, expected to complete by fall.
Michael Keaton, a notable Hollywood actor from Kennedy and Robinson townships, will be honored alongside nine others in the inaugural Pittsburgh Walk of Fame on October 20. The event celebrates local figures' cultural contributions, featuring bronze stars embedded in the sidewalk.
PennDOT District 11 announced Monday that the northbound I-79 to Westbound I-376 ramp will be closed from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. both Tuesday and Wednesday nights, weather permitting, to allow saw cutting operations and shoulder patching to occur.
The defendant in a case involving the stabbing death of a Kennedy Township man last fall along the Montour Trail has been declared competent to stand trial. A preliminary hearing for the defendant was postponed until Oct. 31, 2025.
The new playground at Fairhaven Park is nearly finished despite weather delays, funded largely by a $600,000 federal grant. Officials emphasized developmental benefits for children and plans for further improvements, including a walking trail.