Lawrence mayor’s office searched by authorities
Authorities searched Lawrence Mayor Brian DePeña's office Thursday as investigators examine a separate recording case in the city.
May 23, 2026Open source
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Former cop charged with soliciting a minor was mental health associate at special needs school
Lawrence Lofzewski was charged with three counts of soliciting a minor, and previously served with the Metropolitan Police Department and the Arlington Count...
May 23, 2026Open source
One injured, 7 displaced in Merrimack Valley fire
One person was hurt in a Lawrence apartment fire that displaced seven residents.
May 20, 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
Lawrence community members can meet city manager candidates at event
Updated post: The city has released the names of the five finalists for the Lawrence city manager position. They'll all be in town to meet with community mem...
May 15, 2026Open source
Lawrence Humane Pet of the Week: Who’s a good boy? Big-hearted Axel is the best boy
Axel, a 5-year-old mixed retriever and American Bulldog, thinks he’s a lapdog, and no one is telling him otherwise. His foster parent says he "has been the...
May 15, 2026Open source
County to underwrite some costs for Lawrence sewer upgrade
WELLSBORO — The Tioga County commissioners agreed to provide up to $250,000 of Act 13 funds to support a sewer plant upgrade in Lawrence Township.
May 15, 2026Open source
Sparks man arrested after Storey County traffic stop yields suspected drugs on USA ParkwayA man was arreste...
Sparks man arrested after Storey County traffic stop yields suspected drugs on USA ParkwayA man was arrested in Storey CountyThe Storey County Sheriff's Offi...
May 15, 2026Open source
61% of Randolph County foster children placed away from home communitiesAdvocates, foster families and comm...
61% of Randolph County foster children placed away from home communitiesAdvocates, foster families and community leaders gathered at the Lawrence and Randolp...
May 15, 2026Open source
Francis Lawrence Eyeing To Direct Supernatural Thriller ‘Carry Me To My Grave’ Based On Forthcoming Chr...
Francis Lawrence is eyeing to direct and produce 'Carry Me to My Grave,' a feature adaptation from Lionsgate of a new Christopher Golden novel.
May 15, 2026Open source
Hotel to be built in David L. Lawrence Convention Center A new hotel is expected to be built at the David L...
A new hotel is expected to be built at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh, according to Governor Shapiro.
May 15, 2026Open source
Knox County arrest records
The following information comes from reports provided by the Vincennes Police Department, the Vincennes Fire Department, the Knox County Sheriff’s Departme...
May 12, 2026Open source
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Pennsylvania State Senate: Bartolotta vs. Buchtan
State Sen. Camera Bartolotta, out of Washington County, is facing a challenger in the primaries for the first time in her three terms. Greene County business...
May 20, 2026Open source
Pennsylvania State Senate: Bartollota vs. Buchtan
State Sen. Camera Bartolotta, out of Washington County, is facing a challenger in the primaries for the first time in her three terms. Greene County business...
May 20, 2026Open source
Which states have primary elections Tuesday?
Tuesday is a big day for primary elections. Here's who's running in six key states and how it could affect the balance of power in Washington. (Photo: Tegna)
May 19, 2026Open source
Police seize $91K from illegal gambling game at Pittsburgh-area social club Pennsylvania liquor control enf...
Pennsylvania liquor control enforcement agents say they've stopped an illegal gambling operation in Washington County.
May 18, 2026Open source
Red Bull Formula 1 team turns Washington's iconic Pennsylvania Ave into a race track
The main event featured retired F1 race-winner and former Red Bull driver David Coulthard, who drove the car down the street between the White House and U.S....
May 18, 2026Open source
‘Open to anyone': The Animal Cabin offers break from shelter life for animals
The Animal Cabin in Montgomery County is giving shelter animals a break from the cage and a chance to let their true personalities shine.
May 17, 2026Open source
Driver killed after crashing into tractor-trailer on I-70 in Washington County A driver is dead after crash...
A driver is dead after crashing head-on into a tractor-trailer on Interstate 70 in Washington County on Thursday afternoon, Pennsylvania State Police said.
May 7, 2026Open source
How Historic Hope Lodge helps tell America's story at semiquincentennial A home to Quakers in Pennsylvania'...
A home to Quakers in Pennsylvania's colonial era and a headquarters during the Revolutionary War is open to visitors at Montgomery County's Histori...
May 7, 2026Open source
'Antiracist Critical Pedagogy': Penn State Law School's New Strategic Plan, Devoted to 'Antiracism,' Raises...
In an internal planning document distributed to faculty last month, Pennsylvania's flagship law school promised to devote the entire institution to "antiraci...
May 6, 2026Open source
PennWest California professor to study AI education in Brazil on Fulbright Scholar award
A Pennsylvania Western University professor will be researching artificial intelligence and higher education during a trip to the Amazon this summer. Mark Le...
May 3, 2026Open source
What six upcoming House primaries will reveal about Donald Trump and Democrats
President Donald Trump’s political power will be put to a high-profile test in Kentucky, where he’s targeted Rep. Thomas Massie, and a crowded primary in...
May 3, 2026Open source
PRT stresses commitment to keeping Mon Incline running & preserved as latest repairs begin
After two people were trapped for two-and-a-half hours while riding the Monongahela Incline overnight, officials with Pittsburgh Regional Transit said the ca...
May 9, 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
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
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
Pittsburgh City Council votes to ban ICE from operating on some city property
Pittsburgh City Council on Tuesday unanimously voted to bar federal immigration officers from operating on some city property. City officials acknowledged th...
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
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
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
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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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