Action News Investigates has learned the Allegheny County Jail uses Tasers far more than any other county lockup in Pennsylvania. A policing expert said that is a red flag that could signal other problems at the jail.

A Pittsburgh woman who sued Allegheny County and the City of Pittsburgh over claims of civil rights violations, false arrest and violent treatment has settled her federal case for a total of $70,000.

State Senator Wayne Fontana's proposal would mandate all 67 counties to reassess property values on a regular basis.

Due to anticipated severe weather conditions in western Pennsylvania Tuesday, multiple courts have announced closures in Allegheny County.

Fifteen environmental justice communities in the county are eligible for funding to address flooding with projects like rain gardens and debris removal.

Trevor Wingard joined the Allegheny County Jail as its new warden on Jan. 13, days after the county’s jail oversight board confirmed his appointment. He joins the long-troubled facility amid a staffing shortage and ongoing concerns about living conditions and inadequate health and mental health care.

An Allegheny County resident won $1.4 million playing Merry & Bright, an online game from the Pennsylvania Lottery.

While just under 95% of school-aged children are vaccinated against preventable diseases, the rate has been slipping for years.

Multiple fire crews responded to the scene on Mills Avenue in Braddock, Allegheny County, on Friday afternoon.

Patrick Damp is a web producer for CBS Pittsburgh. A Pittsburgh native who grew up watching KDKA-TV, Patrick studied journalism at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. After half a decade in sports communication, Patrick decided to pursue his dream of working in journalism in his hometown and joined the CBS Pittsburgh team in 2019.

Butler County resident June M. Ruff died Tuesday afternoon of injuries she sustained after being hit by a vehicle Monday evening, according to a report from the Allegheny Medical Examiner’s office. Ruff,

A Pennsylvania Lottery player from Allegheny County has won an online prize worth $1,399,853.65 while playing the Merry & Bright EZ