Chamber recap: Cottonwood Extension and Dawson’s Roadside Assistance ribbon cutting
Chamber recap: Cottonwood Extension and Dawson’s Roadside Assistance ribbon cutting
May 15, 2026Open source
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Dawson County unemployment reaches historic 19.8%
A release from the Nebraska Department of Labor shows the unemployment rate in Nebraska remained at 3.1% in March.
May 6, 2026Open source
Police: DUI crash in Austell injures child
Deanne Mechele Dawson, 35, of Union City, is accused of crashing a silver Hyundai Sante Fe while under the influence of alcohol with her eight-year-old daugh...
May 6, 2026Open source
Dawson CC softball is Region XIII champion for 4th-straight year
Dawson CC softball is Region XIII champion for 4th-straight year
May 5, 2026Open source
Suspended Hall County Sheriff arrested on new traffic violations
Suspended Hall County Sheriff Gerald Couch was arrested in Dawson County Monday for allegedly violating his limited driving permit.
May 5, 2026Open source
Yukon issues flood watch as ice breaks up along Klondike River near Dawson City
DAWSON CITY - The Yukon government has issued a flood watch for the Klondike River near Dawson City as warm temperatures hasten the ice breakup, while a stre...
May 3, 2026Open source
State Film Commissioner Donne Dawson retires after 25 years
State Film Commissioner Donne Dawson retires after 25 years
May 2, 2026Open source
These Manayunk public stairs have been closed for 13 years. A civic group wants them fixed and reopened.
Thirteen years after Philadelphia officials condemned and removed part of the stairway linking Manayunk’s hillside, a civic group is mounting a renewed pus...
May 1, 2026Open source
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At least 2 people shot near the White House, including a possible suspect, officials say
The U.S. Secret Service said it was aware of reports of shots fired near 17th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW.
May 23, 2026Open source
1 injured after shooting in Fayette County; No suspect in custody
Pennsylvania State Police are investigating after one person was shot in Fayette County on Friday evening.
May 17, 2026Open source
Grieving mother finds 3.09 carat diamond at Crater of Diamonds State Park
A Pennsylvania woman grieving the deaths of her son and father found a glimmer of hope in the form of a 3.09 carat white diamond during her visit to Crater o...
May 11, 2026Open source
DA: 2 corrections officers, former inmate charged in Fayette County prison drug scheme
Two corrections officers are among three people charged in an alleged drug trafficking scheme at a Western Pennsylvania prison.
May 4, 2026Open source
1 flown to hospital after crash involving tractor trailer in Fayette County
A person was flown to a hospital after a crash involving a tractor trailer in Western Pennsylvania Monday morning.
May 4, 2026Open source
Morning Roundup: State police nab suspected child sex abuser in sting operation
Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Monday, May 4: State police nab suspected child sex abuser in sting operation The Fayette County Di...
May 4, 2026Open source
Pa. Man Wronged in Past by Police Saves Officer From Burning Car
A Pennsylvania man is being credited with saving a Uniontown police officer’s life after he helped pull him from a burning car Sunday night.
May 2, 2026Open source
Family stranded overseas asks for help getting their hospitalized loved one back to Pittsburgh
A Pittsburgh family is pleading for help after a vacation in the Dominican Republic turned into a medical nightmare.
May 12, 2026Open source
Trump nominates Doug Mastriano for ambassador to Slovakia
President Donald Trump has nominated Pennsylvania state Sen. Doug Mastriano to fill a vacant ambassadorship to the Slovak Republic. The White House announced...
May 12, 2026Open source
A pair of Pittsburgh residents charged with drugs, firearms violations following Carrick investigation
Pittsburgh police say they recovered multiple guns and drugs and charged two city residents in connection with an investigation outside of a Carrick business...
May 9, 2026Open source
Sen. Fetterman denies rumors he will be switching from a Democrat to a Republican
Pennsylvania Democratic Sen. John Fetterman denies rumors that he will switch political parties and become a Republican.
May 8, 2026Open source
Man wearing ‘No Christ No Life’ shirt accused of assaulting 82-year-old
TAMPA, Fla. — A Florida man wearing a white T-shirt with the slogan "No Christ No Life" is accused of assaulting an 82-year-old woman on Friday, authoritie...
May 6, 2026Open source
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Missing WWII soldier from Pennsylvania returns home more than 80 years later A man from Indiana County kill...
A man from Indiana County killed during World War II was finally laid to rest, more than 80 years after he was declared missing and presumed dead.
May 21, 2026Open source
Scattered rain and storms for western Pennsylvania ahead of wet Memorial Day weekend
Keep the umbrella close. Pittsburgh’s Memorial Day weekend forecast includes heavy rain, thunderstorms and multiple soggy days.
May 20, 2026Open source
Allegheny County, Pennsylvania Primary Election Results 2026
With many races across Allegheny County on Election Day, Pittsburgh's Action News 4 has you covered. Here are your results.
May 20, 2026Open source
Cooling centers to open in Pittsburgh | Where, when they'll open
CitiParks said five cooling centers will be open on Monday, May 18, and Tuesday, May 19.
May 17, 2026Open source
Retired Greensburg-area priest charged with sex crimes, official oppression
A retired Catholic priest and former Pennsylvania State Police chaplain is facing charges for allegedly sexually assaulting a person at a home for priests in...
May 16, 2026Open source
Swirl of public money backing $418M hotel proposal at David L. Lawrence Convention Center
A planned $418 million hotel at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Downtown Pittsburgh will be funded with ample public dollars, including money from...
May 16, 2026Open source
America's first coast-to-coast road still runs through western Pennsylvania The historic Lincoln Highway, A...
The historic Lincoln Highway, America's first coast-to-coast road, still runs through Pennsylvania.
May 16, 2026Open source
Man who beat "unicorn" case of cancer to ride in fundraiser A western Pennsylvania dad went from wondering...
A western Pennsylvania dad went from wondering what a spot on his leg was to learning he has an extremely rare skin cancer.
May 16, 2026Open source
Mon Incline set to reopen on Wednesday pending successful inspection
The incline has been shut down since two people became stranded mid-trip on Thursday evening. There was one passenger in each car and they were both rescued...
May 12, 2026Open source
Forum to discuss Market Square, public safety as tensions rise in Pittsburgh
An advocacy group is holding a Downtown Pittsburgh forum about public safety Tuesday night — just days after city officials put temporary restrictions...
May 12, 2026Open source
‘The charm and personality’: Co-owner of Pamela’s Diner, Gail Klingensmith, dies
Gail Klingensmith, co-owner of one of Pittsburgh’s biggest breakfast staples, Pamela's Diner, has died.
May 12, 2026Open source
NPRC celebrated graduates at 2026 Commencement Ceremony
KANE, Pa. – Northern Pennsylvania Regional College (NPRC) celebrated their annual commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 9 at 2:00 p.m. at The Wilds Sonshi...
May 12, 2026Open source
Man dies at hospital after dozens of shots fired in Pittsburgh’s East Hills
A man is dead following a shooting late Monday night in Pittsburgh’s East Hills neighborhood.
May 12, 2026Open source
Pennsylvania mother faces charges after 3 unsupervised children die in house fire
A Pennsylvania mother was allegedly out making a drug deal when a fire broke out at her home, killing her three children, officials said. Now she faces charges.
May 11, 2026Open source
Leading data center trade group weighs in on NEPA’s data center landscape
Just a fraction of the data center campuses proposed in Northeast Pennsylvania will actually materialize, one of the industry's leading advocacy groups belie...
May 9, 2026Open source
Volunteers turn out for KARE for Kane cleanup efforts
KANE, Pa. — Volunteers across the Kane area gathered early Friday morning to sweep, scrape, trim and mulch during the annual KARE for Kane cleanup.
May 9, 2026Open source
West Hempfield couple face more than 100 charges in animal neglect case
The Pennsylvania Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals filed numerous animal welfare-related charges against a West Hempfield Township couple who...
May 8, 2026Open source
Kane students complete “Kids of STEEL” Marathon Challenge
KANE, Pa. — For the third year in a row, Kane area youth have successfully wrapped up a spring season of fitness and healthy living through the “Kids of...
May 7, 2026Open source
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Dawson is in Fayette County, Pennsylvania.
Region: Western Pennsylvania
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At least 2 people shot near the White House, including a possible suspect, officials say
The U.S. Secret Service said it was aware of reports of shots fired near 17th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW.
May 23, 2026Open source
Pennsylvania electric rates are about to reset with significant increase
Pennsylvania residents should brace for more stifling rate increases for electric bills. New rates are expected to be set by utility companies on June 1.
May 23, 2026Open source
'They need to be memorialized': Volunteers place flags on local veterans' graves
VFW and American Legion volunteers continue a Memorial Day tradition, placing flags on veterans’ graves at St. Mary’s Cemetery in O'Hara Township, Pennsy...
May 23, 2026Open source
Impact Day: Steady rain ends for western PA
A Flood Watch continues for parts of western Pennsylvania. Today's Impact Day is for morning rain and a few afternoon showers along with the flooding risk. W...
May 23, 2026Open source
Vehicle slams into house in Fairless Hills, Pa. after teen driver fell asleep at the wheel
Police in Bucks County say a teenager fell asleep at the wheel before slamming into a home in Fairless Hills.
May 23, 2026Open source
Pottstown residents, NAACP raise concerns over lack of diversity in military banners
A program honoring local military service members with banners in Pottstown, Pa. is drawing concerns from some residents.
May 22, 2026Open source
Haverford's Chris D'Angelo Living out his 'Jeopardy!' dream
Haverford, Pennsylvania native Chris D'Angelo has been auditioning for "Jeopardy!" since 2005.
May 21, 2026Open source
Missing WWII soldier from Pennsylvania returns home more than 80 years later A man from Indiana County kill...
A man from Indiana County killed during World War II was finally laid to rest, more than 80 years after he was declared missing and presumed dead.
May 21, 2026Open source
Pa. races to watch in November after 2026 primary election Democrats in Pennsylvania will try to flip multi...
Democrats in Pennsylvania will try to flip multiple House seats blue in November's general election.
May 20, 2026Open source
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